Bugatti has officially discontinued production of the Bolide, one of the most extreme track-focused supercars of modern times. All 40 units were sold out long ago, and the final car was delivered to its owner this week, who paid no less than €4 million for it. This concludes the short but sensational history of a project that was initially never even planned for series production.
The Bolide was revealed as a concept in 2020 and received the green light for production in the summer of 2021. Engineering refinement continued until early 2024, after which hand assembly began. And now — the finale. Moreover, the final example received a very atmospheric color combination: dark Black Blue on the bottom and light Special Blue Lyonnais on top. This is a direct reference to another car in the owner’s garage — the Bugatti Type 35, the very legend from the late 1920s, which is likely worth more than the new Bolide.
It is often said that the Bolide is essentially a track version of the Chiron. But it only shares its engine with the Chiron. Everything else — from the carbon body to the chassis and aerodynamics — was developed from scratch, which is why the Bolide underwent a full development cycle, like any other standalone supercar.
Under the hood lies an 8-liter W16 with four turbochargers — 1600 hp, 1600 Nm, a seven-speed dual-clutch ‘robot’ gearbox, and all-wheel drive. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds, top speed is limited to 380 km/h, and weight is just 1450 kg. It hasn’t set any records, but the owners couldn’t care less: the Bolide was not created for stat sheets, but for collectors’ garages and track weekends. It has also long been ‘featured’ in all major racing simulators, so it’s well-known even to those who only see a Bugatti on a screen.
However, the Bolide is not the last car with a W16. The W16 Mistral is still in production for now, and based on it, Bugatti very recently created the limited edition Brouillard. But one thing is clear: the era of the quad-turbo ‘sixteen’ is coming to an end.
Next, the brand is transitioning to a new phase — preparing for the launch of the Bugatti Tourbillon. This will be the base model for the next decade: 250 units, a starting price from €3.8 million, and the main highlight — a completely new naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine integrated into a hybrid powertrain. Fans are already hoping this engine will appear in a future Bugatti track supercar, but for now, the company hasn’t even hinted at such plans.