The thesis focuses on the innovative strategy of Bugatti Automobili in Campogalliano, a company that radically transformed the world of sports car manufacturing. Bugatti existed for only a few years (1987–1995), almost like a modern fable, yet it marked a profound break with the past. The company adopted both technological and organizational solutions that were at least a decade ahead of their time. For example, workers were treated as part of a family, and numerous training sessions on human factors were held to foster collaboration and maximize team performance. This was largely driven by the great vision of Romano Artioli, the company’s president, who always treated his employees as brothers. Furthermore, he was a true visionary in his decision to design a workplace that was open, bright, and remarkably innovative—an environment where people could truly give their best. Thanks to this unique combination of human and technological innovation, one of the most iconic cars of all time was created: the Bugatti EB110. It was the first car to surpass 350 km/h, the first to use carbon fiber, the first to adopt floating brake discs, the first to exceed 500 horsepower, and the first to feature a quad-turbocharged V12 engine. At the time, this represented a true revolution, to the point of giving rise to an entirely new market: the industry no longer spoke of supercars, but of hypercars. This is a completely different concept that this thesis will explore in depth. The thesis project relies primarily on primary sources, as the author has already written an article on the subject—published in a historical automotive magazine in September of last year—and will premiere a self-produced film on the Bugatti EB110 in theaters on April 21, for which he served as director and co-producer. Consequently, the sources for this thesis consist mainly of primary materials. The author has collected all the original official documents from the period and, for the documentary, interviewed more than twenty key figures who directly contributed to the creation of the EB110. These include some of the most significant personalities in the automotive world, such as Pavel Rajmis, Oliviero Pedrazzi, Maurizio Reggiani, Loris Bicocchi, and Dieter Gass, among many others. The thesis project is supported by the cultural association Bugatti Automobili Campogalliano APS, which preserves the company’s legacy and has provided access to information, photographs, and materials as needed. Finally, in the concluding section of the thesis, the author analyzes how the "new" Bugatti, headquartered in Croatia, is drawing inspiration from the historical Campogalliano era. To investigate this theme of heritage, the author personally interviewed the current CEO of Bugatti Automobiles, Mr. Mate Rimac.
La tesi si concentra sulla strategia innovativa di Bugatti Automobili a Campogalliano, un'azienda che ha trasformato radicalmente il mondo della produzione di auto sportive. La Bugatti è esistita solo per pochi anni (1987–1995), quasi come una favola, eppure ha segnato una profonda rottura con il passato. Ha adottato soluzioni sia tecnologiche che organizzative in anticipo di almeno un decennio rispetto ai tempi. Per esempio, i lavoratori venivano trattati come parte di una famiglia e si tenevano numerose sessioni di formazione sui fattori umani, al fine di favorire la collaborazione e massimizzare le prestazioni del team. Ciò è stato ampiamente sostenuto dalla grande visione di Romano Artioli, presidente dell'azienda, che ha sempre trattato i suoi dipendenti come fratelli. Inoltre, è stato un vero visionario nella decisione di progettare un luogo di lavoro aperto, luminoso e straordinariamente innovativo: un ambiente in cui le persone potessero davvero dare il meglio di sé. Grazie a questa combinazione unica di innovazione umana e tecnologica, è stata creata una delle auto più iconiche di tutti i tempi: la Bugatti EB110. È stata la prima auto a superare i 350 km/h, la prima a utilizzare la fibra di carbonio, la prima ad adottare dischi freno flottanti, la prima a superare i 500 cavalli e la prima a montare un motore V12 quadriturbo. All'epoca si trattò di una vera rivoluzione, al punto da dare origine a un mercato completamente nuovo: non si parlava più di industria delle supercar, ma di quella delle hypercar. Un concetto completamente diverso che questa tesi esplorerà in profondità. Il progetto di tesi usa principalmente informazioni primarie, essendo che l'autore ha già scritto un articolo sull'argomento, pubblicato su una rivista automobilistica storica nel settembre dello scorso anno, e il 21 aprile presenterà al cinema un suo film sulla Bugatti EB110, di cui è stato regista e co-produttore. Le fonti per questa tesi consisteranno quindi principalmente in materiali primari. L'autore ha raccolto tutti i documenti ufficiali originali del periodo e, per il documentario, ha intervistato più di venti figure chiave che hanno contribuito direttamente alla creazione della EB110. Tra questi figurano alcune delle personalità più significative del mondo automobilistico, come Pavel Rajmis, Oliviero Pedrazzi, Maurizio Reggiani, Loris Bicocchi, Dieter Gass, tra i molti altri. Il progetto di tesi è supportato dall'associazione culturale Bugatti Automobili Campogalliano APS, che preserva l'eredità dell'azienda e ha fornito l'accesso a informazioni, fotografie e materiali secondo necessità. Infine, nella sezione conclusiva della tesi, l'autore analizza come la nuova Bugatti, con sede in Croazia, stia traendo ispirazione dalla storica Bugatti di Campogalliano. Per indagare questo tema dell'heritage, l'autore ha intervistato personalmente l'attuale CEO di Bugatti Automobiles, il sig. Mate Rimac.
RASÒUN D’ÈSER: Analyzing the innovative strategies of the Bugatti EB110: a pioneering milestone in the automotive history
GATTO, LEONARDO
2025/2026
Abstract
The thesis focuses on the innovative strategy of Bugatti Automobili in Campogalliano, a company that radically transformed the world of sports car manufacturing. Bugatti existed for only a few years (1987–1995), almost like a modern fable, yet it marked a profound break with the past. The company adopted both technological and organizational solutions that were at least a decade ahead of their time. For example, workers were treated as part of a family, and numerous training sessions on human factors were held to foster collaboration and maximize team performance. This was largely driven by the great vision of Romano Artioli, the company’s president, who always treated his employees as brothers. Furthermore, he was a true visionary in his decision to design a workplace that was open, bright, and remarkably innovative—an environment where people could truly give their best. Thanks to this unique combination of human and technological innovation, one of the most iconic cars of all time was created: the Bugatti EB110. It was the first car to surpass 350 km/h, the first to use carbon fiber, the first to adopt floating brake discs, the first to exceed 500 horsepower, and the first to feature a quad-turbocharged V12 engine. At the time, this represented a true revolution, to the point of giving rise to an entirely new market: the industry no longer spoke of supercars, but of hypercars. This is a completely different concept that this thesis will explore in depth. The thesis project relies primarily on primary sources, as the author has already written an article on the subject—published in a historical automotive magazine in September of last year—and will premiere a self-produced film on the Bugatti EB110 in theaters on April 21, for which he served as director and co-producer. Consequently, the sources for this thesis consist mainly of primary materials. The author has collected all the original official documents from the period and, for the documentary, interviewed more than twenty key figures who directly contributed to the creation of the EB110. These include some of the most significant personalities in the automotive world, such as Pavel Rajmis, Oliviero Pedrazzi, Maurizio Reggiani, Loris Bicocchi, and Dieter Gass, among many others. The thesis project is supported by the cultural association Bugatti Automobili Campogalliano APS, which preserves the company’s legacy and has provided access to information, photographs, and materials as needed. Finally, in the concluding section of the thesis, the author analyzes how the "new" Bugatti, headquartered in Croatia, is drawing inspiration from the historical Campogalliano era. To investigate this theme of heritage, the author personally interviewed the current CEO of Bugatti Automobiles, Mr. Mate Rimac.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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