The automotive world is abuzz with the arrival of the Bugatti Tourbillon, a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid hypercar poised to redefine the pinnacle of performance and luxury. Succeeding the legendary Chiron, the Tourbillon boasts a staggering 1,800 horsepower, innovative 3D-printed suspension components, and a unique speakerless sound system.
The Bugatti Tourbillon is a plug-in hybrid.The Bugatti Tourbillon: A hybrid hypercar redefining performance and luxury.
Engineering Excellence: Performance and Design
Built from the ground up, the Tourbillon shares a similar silhouette with the Chiron, reflecting its shared mission: to deliver unparalleled speed, comfort, and safety. Bugatti suggests that speeds exceeding 250 mph are well within the Tourbillon’s capabilities, building on the Chiron’s legacy as the first production car to break the 300 mph barrier in 2019. The Tourbillon’s dihedral doors, activated by a key fob, add to its dramatic presence.
Timeless Interior: Craftsmanship Over Screens
Bugatti’s focus on timeless craftsmanship is evident in the Tourbillon’s interior. Rejecting the trend of overwhelming digital screens, Bugatti prioritizes enduring design and high-quality materials. The company aims to create vehicles that remain aesthetically relevant for decades, drawing a parallel to the enduring appeal of high-end Swiss watches.
The interior of the Bugatti Tourbillon is inspired by Swiss watches.The Tourbillon’s interior prioritizes craftsmanship and enduring design, inspired by high-end Swiss watches.
Innovative Technology: Instrument Cluster and Sound System
The watchmaking analogy extends to the Tourbillon’s intricate instrument cluster, crafted from over 600 titanium, sapphire, and ruby components. Positioned for optimal visibility, it reflects Bugatti’s commitment to detail. While not entirely screen-free, the Tourbillon features a single Apple CarPlay-compatible screen discreetly hidden in the center stack. The sound system, too, is innovative, utilizing integrated exciters to transform interior panels into speakers, saving weight and showcasing cutting-edge audio technology. A traditional volume knob sits atop the aluminum center stack.
Hybrid Powertrain: Redefining Performance
The Tourbillon’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is a marvel of engineering. An all-new 8.3-liter V16 engine, paired with three electric motors (two front, one rear) and a 25-kilowatt-hour oil-cooled battery pack, delivers a combined output of 1,800 horsepower (1,000 from the engine, 800 from the motors). An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission manages power delivery.
The Bugatti Tourbillon takes a turn.The Bugatti Tourbillon showcases exceptional handling and performance.
Advanced Features and Lightweight Construction
The hybrid system enables through-the-road all-wheel-drive, full torque vectoring, and an electric-only range of nearly 40 miles. Remarkably, despite the added hybrid components, the Tourbillon is lighter than its predecessor, the Chiron, thanks to innovative weight-saving measures like a carbon composite structure and 3D-printed aluminum suspension parts.
Exclusivity and Customization
Limited to just 250 units, the Bugatti Tourbillon, hand-built in Molsheim, France, starts at 3.8 million euros (approximately $4 million). Bugatti’s Sur Mesure department offers bespoke customization, allowing buyers to collaborate with designers to create truly unique vehicles.
