shows his high speed … dizzy!

shows his high speed … dizzy!


Bugatti has officially ended the testing phase of the Bolide to focus on its series production. For one last piece of information, and not least, for the road: at what top speed can it ride its future “pistar” hypercar?

It is revealed in the form of concept car and 2020,, Bugatti Bolide it is coming to an end development phase, has been completed by opening the asphalt to improve its final settings. An opportunity for the Moslheim brand to lift the veil on more technical information surrounding it The future “song girl” of all extremes.

Bugatti Bolide: a model of Le Mans for inexperienced drivers

At the heart of the Bolide’s performance are technologies featured for the first time on a Bugatti, as well as equipment not normally offered on a racing car, such as ABS and ESP systems. Reduced to the essentials around W16 turbo 8.0 liter engine of 1600 hp, hypercar is distinguished by a carbon monocoque, developed by for branches as a responsive Le Mans model FIA LMH and LMDh regulations.
Another new feature in his space cockpit: a a more rearward oriented seating positionwhich allows the pilot’s heels to be raised slightly and the co-pilot to be pointed forward better.
Special mention also goes to its Brembo brake system. Due to two years of development, the carbon-carbon brakes providing a stopping power comparable to technology used in WEC and F1.

Bugatti Bolide: its top speed is finally revealed!

Icing on the cake, Bugatti raises the curtain on Maximum speed which Bugatti can (theoretically) achieve in the lowest configuration: 380 km / h ! The only difficulty for brands is with… find a straight line long enough to reach this vertigo threshold, know that the straight sections of circuits approved by the FIA ​​cannot exceed 2 kilometers in length, except for a few tracks in the world.
To achieve high performance, high speed is not everything. In order to ensure the perfect adjustment of the operation of the circuit, the engineers of Bugatti considered above all cornering, traction and braking. Bugatti’s aerodynamics allow it to develop up to three tons of downforce, while its width and low center of gravity give it. lateral forces reach 2.5 g.
“The development of Bolide gave the brand a new, but familiar direction,” Says Emilio Scervo, Chief Technology Officer at Bugatti Rimac. “Its racing DNA not only reflects our commitment and ability to deliver high performance, but also reflects our motorsport heritage. The result of this project is a testament to our engineering skills, our knowledge and our racing heritage – and We are very proud.”

The test phase of the Bugatti Bolide to be officially completedthe Molsheim team now focuses mass production. The delivery of the first Bolide for its owner should be done in a few months.