40 cars starting at four million euros per pop before taxes Included is a fire extinguisher.
Although the Bugatti Chiron has seen many derivatives, none have been quite as wild as Bolide. The concept was a track-only beast with 1,825 horsepower and a top speed at 311 mph. It made headlines in October 2020 thanks to its stunning design and impressive technical specifications. The Bolide is back! But this time, it’s not a one-off event. Molsheim has revealed the production version.
The Bolide is slightly heavier than a regular Chiron at just under two tons. It weighs in at 1,450kg (3,196 pounds), roughly the same weight as a mid-size sedan. The production version will not be as powerful as the concept. Engineers are trying to make the 8.0-liter engine work with regular gasoline instead of the 110-octane racing gas used in last year’s showcar.
Bolide, which is now ready for production, will still produce a staggering 1,577 horsepower (1,180 pound-feet), and will be matched by the Chiron Super Sport or Chiron Centodieci. However, it will be lighter than the previous hypercars. The Bolide’s weight-to-power ratio is 0.9 kgs for every one horsepower. This should result in neck-snapping performance at the circuit.
Bugatti estimates that it will take three years to finish the Bolide’s construction, as customer deliveries are not expected to begin before 2024. The production will be limited to 40 units, at EUR4million a pop (before taxes), or roughly $4.7million at current exchange rates. The French marque will give you track days for free, an automatic fire extinguishing device, and a HANS (head-and neck support) device.
It’s certainly expensive for a vehicle that you can’t drive on public roads. However, it’s only half the price of the Centodieci and almost three times the price of the unique La Voiture Noire. The Lamborghini Aventador-based Essenza, which is also limited to track use, is not the only performance vehicle without a license plate.