The Incredible Birth of a Concept
In October 2020, while much of the world was still under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bugatti revealed something almost unreal: the Bolide. Unlike anything the French marque had envisioned before, this concept combined down-to-earth design fantasy with performance figures bordering on the absurd. For many, it was a wild experiment, destined to remain a unique vision, too extreme for series production.
From Bold Idea to Limited Series
However, impossibility did not stop Bugatti for long. Soon after the presentation, the brand confirmed it would indeed build 40 examples of the Bolide, limited to track use. Although the production model cannot boast the same specifications as the concept, it remains the closest thing to a Le Mans-class race car that Bugatti owners can purchase. Now, this ambitious promise has reached its final chapter, as the last Bolide has been completed.
The Final Chord of the W16 Era
It is also one of the last cars to leave the factory with the legendary 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, developing 1,578 hp and 1,598 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Thanks to its lightweight construction, weighing only 1,450 kg, the Bolide accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds, reaches 300 km/h in 11.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 380 km/h.
A Special Final Example
All 40 units were hand-assembled at Bugatti’s facilities in Molsheim, France. The final car in the series was commissioned by a renowned collector, whose garage already houses a rare Type 35, and this modern creation draws inspiration directly from that historic race car. It is painted in three enchanting shades of blue, known as Black Blue, Special Blue Lyonnais, and Lake Blue, precisely matching the colors of its owner’s Veyron Grand Sport.
Masterful Execution
The attention to detail is breathtaking. As befits, all body panels are made of lightweight carbon fiber, and before handing over the hypercar to its owner, Bugatti conducted important track testing with it. If the owner decides to take it to the track, the car is fully ready for the challenge. If he prefers to keep it in a private collection, it will stand no less proudly as an outstanding example of automotive artistry.
We set out to create a car capable of delivering results on the race track, but which also belongs in the world’s finest collections. That is why we paid extraordinary attention to every detail of execution, from the paintwork to the interior, so that owning a Bolide reflects the same level of craftsmanship as any other Bugatti in your collection.
A New Era on the Horizon
With the completion of the Bolide project, Bugatti can fully focus on the successor to the Chiron—the Tourbillon model with a V16 engine. Deliveries of this next-generation model are set to begin next year, marking the start of a new chapter for the brand.
The end of Bolide production symbolically closes not only one of the most extreme series in the brand’s history but also effectively puts a period on the decades-long epic of W16 engines. These 40 cars will forever remain in history as the most radical interpretation of the Bugatti philosophy, where technical might met the art of handcrafting. Now, attention shifts to the Tourbillon, which carries not only a new powertrain but also the responsibility of continuing the legacy initiated by projects like the Bolide. This transition from an extreme track beast to a new-generation hybrid grand tourer shows how Bugatti envisions the future of speed and luxury in a changing world.