The Bugatti Bolide is a track-only hypercar that unleashes the full, unrestrained fury of Bugatti's legendary 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 engine. Limited to just 40 examples and stripped of every road-car compromise, the Bolide pairs more than 1,500 horsepower with an ultralight carbon body to deliver performance on par with top-level motorsport. It stands as one of the most extreme machines Bugatti has ever built and a fitting send-off for the famed W16.
What is the Bugatti Bolide?
The Bugatti Bolide is a wild, track-only car whose prototypes were evaluated ahead of deliveries that began in 2024. The approved final design closely resembles the radical concept unveiled in 2020, which was never originally intended for production. The production version keeps many of the concept's features with a few changes, including a more prominent roof scoop, fewer fins and the addition of side mirrors. Its aerodynamic package can be tuned for high-downforce or low-drag configurations, and the front of the car lowers under braking to increase downforce. According to Bugatti, the Bolide is built purely to extract maximum performance on a circuit.
How powerful is the Bugatti Bolide?
The Bolide features a unique carbon-fiber monocoque with an integrated roll cage, plus bespoke cooling, transmission and suspension systems. Its turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 engine delivers 1,578 horsepower on 98-octane fuel and can reach 1,824 horsepower with 110-octane racing fuel. The engine is designed for track use, with all four turbochargers constantly operational. Carbon-ceramic brakes and specially designed calipers manage the immense heat, while Michelin racing slicks, similar to those used in the FIA World Endurance Championship, wrap the 18-inch wheels. As Motor1 reports, the production Bolide channels this power into genuine motorsport-level acceleration.
How rare and expensive is the Bolide?
Bugatti targets a dry weight of under 3,200 pounds for the Bolide, with performance expected to rival top motorsport levels. Despite a hefty price tag of around 4 million euros (approximately 4.3 million dollars), all 40 build slots were filled. The Bolide represents Bugatti's commitment to pushing boundaries by challenging conventional design and engineering constraints, resulting in an exceptional track car that showcases cutting-edge technology and aerodynamic prowess.
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