Everything about Bugatti is superlative: its performance data, its price tag\u2014starting at \u20ac3.8 million\u2014and the sheer anticipation of its production launch in 2026. The Tourbillon, the first entirely new model of the Bugatti-Rimac era marks the brand\u2019s hybrid trajectory rather than a fully electric path.<\/p>\n
While the design remains true to its predecessor\u2019s aesthetic, the Tourbillon\u2019s body silhouette has been notably streamlined,<\/p>\n
inspired by the majestic peregrine falcon. It rides on a carbon chassis, boasts butterfly doors, and dispenses with an engine cover, leaving the powerful V16 on show.<\/p>\n
The Tourbillon is 75 kg lighter than its predecessor, tipping the scales at 1,995 kg. The front end is dominated by the bonnet, which features an integrated fin and a grille that makes its presence even more imposing. At the rear, the curved light clusters, integrated exhaust manifolds, and a prominent diffuser all draw the eye, with the car\u2019s name rendered in 3D at the centre. It sits on impressive 22-inch wheels.<\/p>\n
The powertrain is the true headline. A plug-in hybrid with a three-motor electric set-up capable of around 60 km of electric-only driving. At its core is a naturally aspirated, 8.3-litre V16 thermal engine developed in partnership with Cosworth, which delivers 1,000 hp on its own. When combined with the three Rimac-developed electric motors, each contributing 340 hp, the total output climbs to 1,800 hp.<\/p>\n
That combined power, paired with a superb chassis, a dual- clutch eight-speed gearbox, and all-wheel drive, allows the Tourbillon to rocket from 0 to 100 km\/h in a mere two seconds and achieve a blistering top speed of 445 km\/h.<\/p>\n
The interior of the Bugatti Tourbillon is entirely new. A key highlight is the bespoke steering wheel: only the rim rotates, leaving the central hub fixed- a touch inspired by fine watchmaking. The dashboard features an impressive analogue instrument cluster and a central digital screen that can be hidden to preserve the overall aesthetic.<\/p>\n
Another standout feature is the Tourbillon\u2019s speakerless cabin. The sound system uses piezoelectric quartz crystals and synthetic materials, such as aerospace-grade carbon, which vibrate in a controlled way when receiving an electrical signal. The rest of the interior panels then act as large acoustic diaphragms, turning the cabin itself into a surround-sound system with audio quality \u2018out of this world\u2019, according to Mate Rimac, the brand\u2019s CEO.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2026 sees the long-awaited start of production of the Bugatti Tourbillon, the 1,800 hp luxury hybrid hypercar limited to 250 units \u2013 all sold out before a single car has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41891,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[142],"yoast_head":"\n