The more we see of the Bugatti 16C Galibier, the higher the chances that the VW Group will green light the super saloon for production – that is, if the Germans haven’t signed it off already.

In this new batch of photos, released after a special media presentation at the Volkswagen Group Evening on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Bugatti included pictures of the 16C Galibier in a black-only finish.

As a reminder, the almost production ready Galibier gets a 8,0-litre 16-cylinder engine lifted from the Veyron supercar. Changes include the replacement of the Veyron’s four turbochargers with two-stage supercharging and flex-fuel capability. The Galibier also features four-wheel drive, specially developed ceramic brakes and a new suspension design.

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Adapted from CarScoop

With the Veyron’s production cycle ending in 2012, Bugatti will have a slot to fill in their high dollar über performance segment (which is, of course, their only segment). They’re currently gauging interest of the four door category with the unveiling of this, the Galibier 16C concept. With Saab like headlights, side profile reminiscent of the new Aston Martin Rapide and a rear-end with hints of Porsche Panamera, it looks pretty good.

Power will come from the same 16 cylinder engine as the Veyron, only this time around it will be equipped with twin superchargers instead of four turbochargers. The body panels will be a combination of carbon fibre and aluminum to keep weight down, and will be styled after the Bugatti Type 57 Atlantique from the early 30’s. This means that you can now haul four people over 320 km/h instead of just two – simply marvelous.

Adapted from 0-60Mag