by Rare Bugattis on Ice
Bugatti produced only 40 units of its track-focused Bolide hypercar, each costing millions of dollars. Despite this, three such cars were recently spotted on a frozen lake in Switzerland, proving that there are owners willing to drive their ultra-rare machines even in extreme conditions.
This event was part of The I.C.E. St. Moritz gathering. The three Bolides, each with a unique design—one with exposed carbon fiber, another with blue accents, and a third in deep red—tackled the snow and ice. This scene is a far cry from the warm race tracks for which this car was created.
Bolide’s Technical Capabilities
The production Bolide is the realization of one of Bugatti’s wildest concepts. It is as close as possible to a car for the “24 Hours of Le Mans” race. Among its characteristics are acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds and generating aerodynamic downforce of about 3 tons at its maximum speed of 380 km/h. Obviously, on an icy surface, these advantages cannot be utilized.
Other Bugattis at the Event
The trio of Bolides was not alone on the ice. They were joined by three special versions of the Veyron model:
The event was also attended by Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac. He brought a pair of Rimac Nevera electric hypercars and himself took the wheel of a rare Bugatti EB110 for a drive in the snow. Among the classic models of the brand present at the event were the Type 13, Type 35, and Type 37A.
Our demanding customers were incredibly excited to participate in this amazing event and drive their cars in such an impressive setting—from the unprecedented presentation of the Bolide on ice to the elegant tribute to the Veyron alongside graceful figure skaters.
— noted Bugatti’s Managing Director, Hendrik Malinowski.
Events like this remind us that true automotive masterpieces are created not only for collection garages but also to deliver experiences, even if it means driving across an icy desert. The participation of technological marvels like the Bolide alongside historical models highlights the brand’s heritage and its ability to unite the past, present, and future in one, albeit frosty, frame. It also demonstrates a shift in the philosophy of some hypercar owners, who are increasingly prioritizing the driving experience over mere storage.
