# Curvaceous Retro Roadsters The 'Bugatti Baby II' Pays Tribute to One of Icons Of Race Car Driving By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-03-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-retro-roadster References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/bugatti-baby-ii-roadster/58814/) & [bugatti](https://www.bugatti.com/media/news/2019/bugatti-baby-reborn-a-110th-surprises-irthday-present/) French luxury automobile maker Bugatti is launching a scale retro roadster version of one of its most iconic creations, the Bugatti Baby. Created to mark the 110th anniversary of Bugatti, the brand new Bugatti Baby II is a [purely electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric) that makes use of lithium-ion batteries that work to churn out a top speed of 45 km/h. Like its much older predecessor, the Bugatti Baby II borrows much of its style cues from the Type 35 retro roadster, with a heady combination of curvy lines and an unabashedly old-school upright stance. With only 500 units set to be made available for a price of $33,734 apiece, it's evidence that this retro roadster is designed to be a [collector's piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1), making it a worthy tribute to one of Bugatti's most recognizable automobiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Scale Retro Roadsters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and technologically advanced scale models of iconic retro roadsters. - **Purely Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve lithium-ion battery technology to enhance the performance and range of electric vehicles. - **Collector's Edition Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition vehicles that cater to the demand of collectors and enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate electric vehicle technology into classic car manufacturing, meeting the demands of both modern and vintage car enthusiasts. - **Toy and Collectibles Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-quality collectible replicas and scale models of iconic vehicles, targeting both adult collectors and children. - **Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and develop new battery technologies that provide higher performance and longer range for electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [Retro Car Design Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezvani-retro.md) - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md)