The Bugatti Bolide Looks Ready for Flight

Bugatti's upcoming hypercar goes to an airstrip for high-speed tests.

If the Bugatti Chiron seemed too posh, and just not sporting enough, it seems like Bugatti has an answer for you. The limited-production Bolide is currently in the testing phase and looks like it's going to focus more on ultra-high performance and less on being a super-luxury grand tourer. While there are still some details to iron out about the next Bugatti, one thing does hold true: It looks right at home on an airstrip.

The video above shows the Bugatti Bolide doing some high-speed tests, which we can imagine consumer variants will also do when they make their way to the public. Powering the Bolide is still an 8.0-liter W16 with a squadron of turbochargers helping it breathe. According to Bugatti, the Bolide's powerplant is more potent than what you’ll find in a base, pedestrian Chiron. The Bolide advertises 1600 PS, or 1578 hp. This machine also has an upgraded cooling system, a beefed-up transmission, and a new engine mounting system.

Bugatti also has revised other systems to make everything more sporty. The brakes are different from the Chiron, and the automaker promises that it's a more heat-resistant variant of the carbon-ceramic brake system. Bugatti says the Bolide's suspension is three times stiffer than what you’ll find on a Chiron, which is promising news for the few that will get to take these out on a track. Surprisingly, the Bolide is also equipped with slicks at the rear.

As absurd as this machine seems to be, the price tag is even more so. Capped at 40 examples, nabbing one of these for your collection will set you back at least $4,284,220 at current exchange rates, or €4 million if you’re in Europe. With that in mind, sit back and enjoy the video above.

Do you think these low-production, high-price cars are good moves for Bugatti? Tell us your thoughts below.

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