W becomes V: The successor to the Bugatti Chiron gets a V16 in the back, that’s what it sounds like

New bosses, new rules. And since Mate Rimac – the boss – is in charge of Bugatti, everyone knew that change was coming. So it was almost certain that the W16 would be retired. The block with a volume of 8 liters of lungs and four turbos was born in 2005, when Facebook was nothing. His successor is now making its debut and already promises to be magical.

Q16, who still makes this?

It is Bugatti itself that breaks the rumours. By posting short videos on social networks. A clear explanation is given: “In June, the brand from Molsheim welcomes its latest evolution: a new automotive attraction with a V16 hybrid powertrain at its heart. It cannot be compared in every detail. It is not only designed for the present, or even for the future – but “Pour L’ Éternité.” Thanks, Deepl!

As you can hear in the video above, it sounds even more exciting than its predecessor. This is of course due to the electric assist that makes the car rev very quickly. Rumors speak of a red zone of 9,000 rpm and three electric motors that, together with the V16, provide a system power of 1,800 hp to the four wheels. Although this has not yet been officially confirmed. The point is true…