Wealthy car enthusiasts no longer know where to turn, or rather where to hold the checkbook. After the surprise return of the Lamborghini Countach, here is the Bugatti Bolide. This vehicle was first an experimental concept, unveiled at the end of 2020.
On the occasion of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the French firm announced a small series production. Bugatti boss Stephan Winkelmann said: "A significant number of enthusiasts and collectors have asked us to develop a production vehicle from the experimental vehicle. I was overwhelmed by the reactions and feedback from customers all over the world" . 40 copies will be assembled. The lucky ones will have to be patient, because deliveries will not start until… 2024! Bugatti must first complete the development of the machine.
Once again, the Bolide takes over the base of the Chiron. But its positioning is quite distinct. As its name suggests, the Bolide is designed for use on the circuit (it is notably equipped with slick tires) and pushes the concept of ultra-performance even further by being lighter. However, for the production model, Bugatti advertises 1,450 kg, while it was 1,240 kg for the concept. But a classic Chiron comes close to two tons.
The power is also more "modest", on the scale of Bugatti. The 8.0-liter W16 develops 1,600 hp, a power already known with the Chiron Super Sport (but much heavier still). The concept had more than 1,800 hp… thanks to the use of a fuel with an octane number 110, resulting from the competition. 1,600 hp is with 98, a fuel available everywhere in the world. The weight / power ratio is therefore 0.9 kg per horse!
The price is up to it: four million euros. But if you've won a jackpot recently, it's probably too late, the lucky ones have probably already been chosen by customer service.
Very huge car I love it
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