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Bugatti has unveiled the successor to its iconic quad-turbo hypercars, and it’s a hybrid.
Drawing on majority owner Rimac’s electric hypercar expertise, the Bugatti Tourbillon is a celebration of both petrol power and high-performance hybrid systems.
Limited to 250 examples and priced at €3.8 million ($6.1 million) each, Bugatti’s latest hypercar is powered by a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine developed in part by Cosworth.
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It’s capable of producing up to 746kW of power and 900Nm of torque on its own, hitting the rev limiter at an ear-piercing 9000rpm.
It is, however, aided by three electric motors – two on the front axle and one on the rear axle – which contribute an extra 597kW, bringing the total output to 1343kW.
That’s 240kW more than the Centodieci’s quad-turbo W16 engine, which was the most powerful Chiron-based model.
Drive is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, while the electric motors are powered by a 24.8kWh (gross) battery pack running on an 800-volt electrical architecture.
Bugatti claims the Tourbillon can be driven for more than 60km on electric power alone, but the hybrid system can provide its most impressive performance when combined with the V16.
With the V16 hybrid under optimum operating conditions, Bugatti claims it can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 2.0 seconds – four-tenths of the economy compared to the Profilée, the fastest-accelerating Chiron-based model.
From a standstill it can reach 200km/h in less than five seconds, 300km/h in under 10 seconds and 400km/h in under 25 seconds – provided its Speed Key is used.
Top speed is limited to 380 km/h without the speed key, increasing to 445 km/h when activated.
Despite being equipped with its three electric motors and supporting battery pack, Bugatti claims the Tourbillon is lighter than the Chiron, tipping the scales at less than 1,995kg thanks to its T800 carbon composite monocoque.
Linked to the chassis is a forged aluminum multi-link suspension front and rear – saving 45 percent of the weight compared to the Chiron’s double wishbones – as well as an “AI-designed 3D-printed hollow aerodynamic arm to improve the car’s dynamics and aerodynamic performance”.
The Tourbillon’s carbon-ceramic brakes are controlled by a brake system that allows the pedal box to move and the rider’s seat to remain in place.
Michelin custom developed Pilot Cup Sport 2 tires for the Bugatti, measuring 285/35R20 at the front and 345/30R21 at the rear.
Bugatti’s long-standing design hallmarks continue in the Tourbillon, such as its horseshoe-shaped grille, two-tone color scheme and the ‘Bugatti Line’.
Inside, there’s an impressive dashboard with just one central infotainment and driving profile screen – the rest of the instrument display is more of a work of art crafted by Swiss watchmakers.
This includes a tachometer inside the speedometer; power display; battery charge level indicator; and other ancillary readings.
In typical French style, the steering wheel hub is behind the instrument panel, allowing the readout to remain in a fixed position while the wheel rotates around it – much like the quirky classic Citroens.
Instead of a push-start button, there’s an engine start “level” that can be pulled from the dash to fire up the V16 engine, which Bugatti claims is a nod to historic cars.
However, there are still modern amenities, with the “basic” audio system consisting of speakers and subwoofers, and an optional package that, according to Bugatti, turns the door panels into speakers.
Global deliveries of the Bugatti Tourbillon are due to begin in 2026, following the end of production of the Bolide and W16 Mistral.
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