Bugatti Chiron Profilée Crowned Best of Show at Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol
In a setting defined by elegance, rarity and automotive excellence, the Bugatti Chiron Profilée was awarded Best of Show at the Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol — a moment that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the event.
Celebrated during an intimate Gala Awards Dinner in La Zagaleta, surrounded by collectors, founders and international guests, the award recognized not only the car’s design and engineering, but its place as one of the most exclusive automotive creations of our time.
An Automotive Solitaire
Described by Bugatti itself as an “automotive solitaire”, the Chiron Profilée stands as a truly unique creation — a one-of-one model within the Chiron lineage, blending the performance DNA of the Pur Sport with a more refined, timeless aesthetic.
Developed as a response to clients seeking a less radical interpretation of the Chiron’s most extreme form, the Profilée represents a rare balance between performance and elegance.
With its distinctive sweeping tail, optimized aerodynamics and 1,500 PS W16 engine, it remains both a technical masterpiece and a sculptural object — a car conceived as much for collectors as for drivers.
Its uniqueness is absolute. No second example exists.
A Historic Gathering of Bugatti in Southern Europe
The presence of the Profilée alone would have defined the event. But what made this moment truly exceptional was the unprecedented gathering of Bugatti models — a level of concentration rarely seen not only in Spain, but across Europe.
Alongside the Chiron Profilée, the Concurso featured:
- Bugatti Centodieci
- Bugatti Chiron
- Bugatti Divo
- Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse
Five Bugatti hypercars, each representing a different chapter in the brand’s modern history, were brought together in a single, curated environment. Such a lineup is virtually impossible to replicate — a testament to the trust, network and level of curation behind the Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol.
The Moment: La Zagaleta Gala Dinner
The Best of Show award was revealed during the Gala Dinner in La Zagaleta, one of Europe’s most exclusive private estates.
As the sun set over the Mediterranean hills, the atmosphere shifted from admiration to celebration. The announcement of the Chiron Profilée as Best of Show felt inevitable — yet still deeply emotional.
Because this was not simply about performance figures or rarity. It was about presence. About proportion, craftsmanship and narrative. About a car that represents the final chapter of Bugatti’s W16 era — and does so as a singular object.
More Than a Car — A Statement of Contemporary Automotive Culture
At the Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol, cars are judged by cultural relevance, authorship and rarity. The Bugatti Chiron Profilée embodies all three.
- A one-off creation
- A collector’s statement
- A bridge between engineering and design
Its recognition as Best of Show reinforces the direction of the Concurso — towards a more contemporary, curated vision of automotive excellence.
A Defining Moment for the Concurso
Bringing together five Bugatti hypercars, and awarding one of the most unique creations in modern automotive history, marks a defining milestone. Not just for the event — but for the positioning of the Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol as one of Europe’s most distinctive and forward-thinking concours.
A place where rarity is real. Where curation matters. And where the automobile is celebrated not only as heritage — but as culture.
