Bugatti has finally concluded testing with the Bolide supercar, a model designed for the track and with a limited production of 40 units, all of which have already been sold.
The Molsheim brand has already revealed that deliveries of the first units will begin soon, and customers will be able to enjoy the supercar equipped with a W16 8.0-liter engine capable of producing an impressive 1600 hp to move the 1,450 kg.
Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace has already revealed that the Bolide’s performance is at a completely different level from other supercars he has driven, but it is easy to drive at the limit and is quite fast.
“When faced with a car with so much acceleration capability and downforce, many people wouldn’t believe it was possible. Even I found myself in a state of disbelief after my first drive in the Bolide”, Andy Wallace revealed.
The key to the Bolide’s performance on the track lies in the various technologies implemented for the first time in a Bugatti vehicle, as well as technologies that are not typically available in track-focused models, such as ABS and ESP.
The Bolide features an advanced ultralight monocoque made of carbon fiber composite. Developed in collaboration with Dallara, this innovative structure was designed to meet the same demanding requirements of automotive competition.
Bugatti has already made it known that the considerable effort put into the Bolide development program has paid off. Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 380 km/h in low downforce configuration, the French brand’s track-exclusive supercar has shown a straight-line aptitude superior to that of a Formula 1 car, where the all-time speed record is 373 km/h. For the Bolide, the only limit is finding straight long enough to reach 380 km/h.
“The feeling when we exit a corner, press the accelerator and enjoy all the power is incomparable. We exit the corner at 100 km/h, and then to 200 km/h and then 300 km/h is an absolute revelation. In that specific scenario, the Bolide would be able to distance itself from a Formula 1 car.”, Wallace added.
“The development of the Bolide was a new, but familiar direction for the brand. Its racing DNA not only demonstrates our unwavering commitment and capabilities in high-performance automotive, but also our legacy in racing. The results of this project are proof of our engineering ability, craftsmanship, and automotive heritage – a result of which we are extremely proud,” concluded Emilio Scervo, CTO of Bugatti Rimac.
