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Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia Coupé (1938)

The Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia is a one-off luxury car made by Spanish automobile manufacturer Hispano-Suiza for French pilot and racing car driver André Dubonnet in 1938.

A rarity among the selected finalists, the 1938 Dubonnet Xenia Coupé won Best of Show at Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille. The Xenia, fitted with a Hispano Suiza H6B engine, is a one-of-one vehicle designed by André Dubonnet, an inventor, racecar driver and World War I fighter pilot. Its aerodynamic design coupled with Dubonnet’s signature hyperflex suspension technology give smooth handling and the sensation of flying while driving the vehicle, evocative of the pre-war fascination with machines of flight.

  • Body style: 2-door targa top
  • Designer: Jacques Saoutchik; Jean Andreau
  • Engine: 8.0 L straight-6
  • Height: 1,575 mm (62.0 in)
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual

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