1938 Delehaye Pacific
Our stylized re-interpretation of Ralph Lauren’s famed 1937 Type 57S Bugatti* Atlantic
The most beautiful Atlantic that was never built, until now:
From the outset, we didn’t want to build an exact replica of the Atlantic. Artisans like Erik Kouk, Jean De Dobbeleer, Crayville, and others have done admirable work faithfully reproducing the 1937 classic. Instead, our goal was to build a modern, stylized tribute to the 57S that still respected Jean Bugatti’s original vision. The Pacific is the result.
Classic, Pre-War Styling on a Modern Platform
Chassis & Body
With an 127-inch wheelbase, the Pacific’s custom steel-tube chassis measures ten inches longer than the 1937 original. Cook’s design gives the Pacific a masterful road presence with substantially more driver and passenger room. Building the body from composite let us realize the Pacific’s design without the cost and time consumption typically associated with all-metal builds.
Drivetrain
A fuel-injected 4,988 cc (304 cubic inch) BMW 12-cylinder motor mated to an electronically controlled four-speed BMW automatic transmission provides power to the Pacific.
Suspension
Both the tubular-beam front axle and the nine-inch Ford differential employ leaf springs to give the Pacific a smooth ride. The wire wheels are 3.5 x 19 shod with 3.50/4.00-19 radial tires up front (and spare). The rear hosts 5 x 20 wire wheels with 4.75/5.00-20 radial tires.
Interior
The stainless steel tubular seat frames are exact copies of those from Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti* Atlantic. We fitted the seats with a richly decorative brocaded fabric trimmed with color-contrasting welting. The doors, dashboard and remainder of the interior are trimmed in supple hide and Mercedes Benz-quality carpeting. Power windows, brakes, steering and air conditioning are standard.
