Bugatti has officially completed and delivered the final unit of the Bolide, bringing to a close one of the most extreme chapters in hypercar engineering. Conceived as a pure track machine, the Bolide stands apart as a vision reduced to its essence: brutal aerodynamics, structural minimalism and the full, unrestrained expression of the legendary W16 engine.
The last example marks the end of a limited 40-unit production run, each built with absolute focus on performance, exclusivity and mechanical purity. With its delivery, the Bolide exits the stage as a future icon, a collector’s piece born from a moment in automotive history that may never be repeated.
A Lightweight Carbon Sculpture Built Around a W16
The Bolide is engineered with a level of obsession rarely seen even in the world of hypercars. Its dry weight is just 1,450 kg, an astonishing figure considering the size and complexity of its powertrain—giving it an extraordinary 0.91 kg/hp weight-to-power ratio.
At its core lies Bugatti’s quad-turbo 8.0-litre W16, producing 1,600 hp and 1,600 Nm of torque at 7,050 rpm.
. Paired with a 7-speed DSG and permanent all-wheel drive, the Bolide delivers a level of acceleration and response engineered exclusively for the limits of a closed circuit.
This final unit signifies the last time Bugatti will build a track car around the W16—a powertrain that has defined the brand’s modern identity.
Performance Measured in Extremes
Designed purely for the track, the Bolide achieves numbers that border on the unbelievable. According to the official technical specification document:
- 0–100 km/h in 2.2 s
- 0–200 km/h in 5.4 s
- 0–300 km/h in 11.5 s
- Stopping from 300 to 0 km/h in just 6.0 seconds and 228 meters
- Can withstand 2.5 g of lateral acceleration on track
Racing Technology Under a Sculpted Skin
Every surface of the Bolide is functional. The carbon-fibre body is shaped purely by airflow, with aerodynamic configurations capable of achieving extreme downforce or low-drag efficiency. The car sits exceptionally low—1,047 mm in height—and features aggressive front and rear overhangs that emphasise its racing intent.
Lightweight BBS racing wheels, double-wishbone suspension, Michelin racing slicks and a motorsport-grade braking system complete a chassis setup engineered to exploit the full potential of the W16.
The result is a machine not designed for comfort, road use or daily practicality. It exists for one purpose only: to pursue the maximum of what is mechanically possible.
A Collector’s Farewell to a Powertrain Era
The delivery of the final Bugatti Bolide is more than a production milestone—it closes the book on the greatest internal-combustion architecture Bugatti has ever built. The W16, once the beating heart of the Veyron and Chiron, bows out here in its most extreme, distilled form.
For the 40 owners worldwide, the Bolide represents a rare artefact of power, intent and engineering legacy. For the wider automotive world, it marks the final expression of an era defined by the pursuit of speed without compromise.
The End
The end of Bolide production is the end of a legend. With its final delivery, Bugatti cements the Bolide’s place among the most extraordinary track machines ever created—a farewell to the W16 and a masterpiece destined for the world’s most exclusive collections.
For more information about Bugatti, visit: https://www.bugatti.com/
