Bugatti reveals new 1,775bhp Tourbillon
22 Jun 2024|517 views
Bugatti has revealed its new 1,775bhp Tourbillon.
20 years after the Veyron made its debut, the firm is ushering in a new era with what it describes as its latest hyper sports car. Despite the strong visual link to the Chiron, this car is said to sport an entirely new powertrain and platform. And what a drivetrain it is.
That astonishing power output comes courtesy of a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain that comprises of a naturally aspirated V16 986bhp 8.3-litre engine (engineered with the help of Cosworth), alongside another three electric motors (two of which sit at the front axle and one at the rear) which offer up another 789bhp.
These motors are, in turn, fed by a 25kWh oil-cooled 800V battery that allows the car to travel up to 60km on electric power alone.
Bugatti states that extensive use of lightweight materials has allowed this new 8.3-litre engine to weigh in at just 252kg, while the Tourbillon itself also weighs less than the Chiron.
All this power means the Bugatti Tourbillon will race on to a top speed of 445km/h. And that, of course, demands an especially aerodynamic exterior.
Up front, the iconic horseshoe continues to lead proceedings, shaping its central fuselage volume while flanked at either end by fenders that allow to stream air underneath the head lights to boost air mass flow into the side intakes.
The sides of the car, meanwhile, feature a set of electrically actuated dihedral doors, offering a dramatic sense of arrival. These can be opened and closed from the key fob, or the door opening buttons found just underneath the Bugatti Line and on the centre console.
The rear of the car also plays host to a sizeable diffuser (necessary at the high speeds which the car is expected to perform in), while a deployable spoiler also rests here.
The interior of the car, meanwhile, features a fixed hub steering wheel, within which rests an instrument cluster that Bugatti claims has been designed and built with the expertise of Swiss watchmakers. This cluster is said to comprise of more than 600 parts and makes use of exotic materials including titanium as well as gemstones such as sapphire and ruby.
And the car's centre console refuses to be outdone, comprising of a blend of crystal glass and aluminum to reveal the intricate workings of the switches and the engine start 'pull' lever that it hosts. Also residing here is a high-definition digital screen that deploys in portrait mode for the reversing camera, or in a full landscape mode should the driver need to refer to the vehicle data or make use of a seamless mobile connection.
Bugatti states the Tourbillon is now entering its testing phase, with prototypes already on the road in anticipation for customer deliveries in 2026. A total of 250 examples will be built, and all are set to be hand-assembled at the Bugatti Atelier in Molsheim, following the production of the final W16-powered Bolide and W16 Mistral.
Bugatti has revealed its new 1,775bhp Tourbillon.
20 years after the Veyron made its debut, the firm is ushering in a new era with what it describes as its latest hyper sports car. Despite the strong visual link to the Chiron, this car is said to sport an entirely new powertrain and platform. And what a drivetrain it is.
That astonishing power output comes courtesy of a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain that comprises of a naturally aspirated V16 986bhp 8.3-litre engine (engineered with the help of Cosworth), alongside another three electric motors (two of which sit at the front axle and one at the rear) which offer up another 789bhp.
These motors are, in turn, fed by a 25kWh oil-cooled 800V battery that allows the car to travel up to 60km on electric power alone.
Bugatti states that extensive use of lightweight materials has allowed this new 8.3-litre engine to weigh in at just 252kg, while the Tourbillon itself also weighs less than the Chiron.
All this power means the Bugatti Tourbillon will race on to a top speed of 445km/h. And that, of course, demands an especially aerodynamic exterior.
Up front, the iconic horseshoe continues to lead proceedings, shaping its central fuselage volume while flanked at either end by fenders that allow to stream air underneath the head lights to boost air mass flow into the side intakes.
The sides of the car, meanwhile, feature a set of electrically actuated dihedral doors, offering a dramatic sense of arrival. These can be opened and closed from the key fob, or the door opening buttons found just underneath the Bugatti Line and on the centre console.
The rear of the car also plays host to a sizeable diffuser (necessary at the high speeds which the car is expected to perform in), while a deployable spoiler also rests here.
The interior of the car, meanwhile, features a fixed hub steering wheel, within which rests an instrument cluster that Bugatti claims has been designed and built with the expertise of Swiss watchmakers. This cluster is said to comprise of more than 600 parts and makes use of exotic materials including titanium as well as gemstones such as sapphire and ruby.
And the car's centre console refuses to be outdone, comprising of a blend of crystal glass and aluminum to reveal the intricate workings of the switches and the engine start 'pull' lever that it hosts. Also residing here is a high-definition digital screen that deploys in portrait mode for the reversing camera, or in a full landscape mode should the driver need to refer to the vehicle data or make use of a seamless mobile connection.
Bugatti states the Tourbillon is now entering its testing phase, with prototypes already on the road in anticipation for customer deliveries in 2026. A total of 250 examples will be built, and all are set to be hand-assembled at the Bugatti Atelier in Molsheim, following the production of the final W16-powered Bolide and W16 Mistral.
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