Bugatti Bolide: development tests completed

Presented in October 2020, the super sports car, or hypercar, Bugatti Bolide, is now ready. Indeed, the Molsheim company has just announced that the test phase of Bolide’s development has officially ended. In this event, Bugatti gives us the latest information about its most extreme creation, knowing that the Bolide is reserved only for circuit use. Andy Wallace, Bugatti’s official driver, gives us his thoughts after taking control of the Bolide.

The Bugatti Bolide hypercar can even be considered a “megacar”, because of it The supercharged W16 8.0 l with 4 turbos develops 1,650 hp, this for the definitive version of the Bolide. Remember, therefore, that Bugatti had announced a power of 1,850 hp, but with the use of SP110 fuel. Let’s also remember that 40 examples of the Bolide will eventually be collectedand not one more, knowing that the unit price of this crazy machine is fixed 4 000 000 € HT.

Since the unveiling of the Bugatti Bolide in W16, the famous French carmaker has continued to communicate about its hypercar by mentioning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. So, based on simulations, Bugatti estimates that its new luxury car can lap the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 3’07”10.. Let’s explain that Antonio Fuoco signed the Hyperpole for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 in 3’22”982at the wheel of LMH Ferrari 499P #50.

Of course, the Ferrari 499P meets the regulations of the FIA ​​​​WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, unlike the Bugatti Bolide. However, these are good experts from Dallara, known for supplying one of the four chassis approved in LMDh, who were responsible for creating the Bolide monocoque, meeting the LMH and LMDh regulations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA ​​​​WEC.. This gives the weight of 1 450 kg to Bolide.

Andy Wallace, Official Bugatti Drivertells us about his experience behind the wheel of the Bugatti Bolide:

“Nothing about this Bugatti compares to anything I’ve driven before. Pushing the limits of a car is never easy, but even with maximum power, the Bugatti Bolide remains easy to handle. Few people think it’s possible for a super sports car to deliver such power. and such power. I had a hard time believing it myself after my first test drive of the Bolide. The feeling you get when you step on the accelerator and feel this endless power coming out of that corner at 100 km/h. h, and once you hit 200 km/h, then 300 km/h, it’s a real revelation. In this particular situation, the Bolide has nothing to envy a Formula 1 car.

Welcome Emilio Scervo, Chief Technology Officer chez Bugatti Rimacto tell us more about the development of Bolide:

“The development of Bolide gave the brand a new, yet familiar direction. Its racing DNA not only reflects our unwavering commitment and ability to deliver high performance vehicles, but also reflects our motorsport culture. The results of this project are testament to our engineering skills, our knowledge and our racing heritage – and we are very proud of it »

Finally, it is in a few months that the very first copy of the Bugatti Bolide will be delivered to its owner. Therefore, Bugatti will not fail to take advantage of this event to communicate again on its impressive hypercar. We are already looking forward, maybe like you, to seeing this.

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