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Chiron on the water: Bugatti and Palmer Johnson unveil 20-metre speedboat

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Bugatti and Palmer Johnson have unveiled the Bugatti Niniette 66, a thousandth of a mile nautical version of the Bugatti Chiron hypercar.

The Bugatti Niniette 66 boasts a spacious open deck covered in natural bluish stained oak with fine leather furniture and carbon fibre accents.

A fire pit is located in the center section of the aft deck between the Jacuzzi and the two forward seats. The aft Jacuzzi is coupled with a sun lounger and bar.

The centrepiece of the Niniette 66's main saloon is the horseshoe-shaped wall of the Bugatti supercar grille. The lounge area is streamlined and has a surrealistic look that brings to mind thoughts of alien spaceships. Light enters the cabin through a round hatch in the roof.

The master suite, in the same style, contrasts polished metal and carbon with leather and nubuck. The guest bathroom is finished in marble. There is a galley with sink, refrigerator, microwave and pantry.

The Man V8 engine with 16.2 liters and 1000 horsepower makes it possible to squeeze 44 knots out of a 20m yacht. The supercharged 1200 hp version can sprint to 48 knots. Lateral revetments contribute to the boat's stability at rest. The speedboat has a low draft of only 0.83m.

Only 66 of these yachts will be produced.

Automotive brand Bugatti has a long-standing partnership with Palmer Johnson. In 2015, the companies announced the development of an entire line of Niniette yachts, but since then the Niniette concept has undergone some changes and has been revised to resemble one of Bugatti's latest models, the Chiron.

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