Bugatti Reveals That It’s Designing A Road Version Of Flashy Bolide Race Car
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Last week, at The Quail motorsports event in California, Bugatti revealed it was developing a production version of its track-only Bolide concept car.
And while the new vehicle will be designed for regular roads, it won’t differ too greatly from the race car in terms of design and engineering.
According to Robb Report, the supercar will boast the same eight-liter W16 engine as its track-only counterpart. While it will produce 248 fewer horses than the concept, the road version will still cough up a mighty 1,577 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque.
Interestingly, the French automaker will also be introducing new features focused on driver safety. The car will be HANS compatible—meaning there’ll be extra support for a driver’s head and shoulders—and will also come with an automatic fire extinguishing system. Plus, the vehicle will be equipped with pressure refuelling, central wheel locking, and a six-point safety belt system.
“The Bolide generated a great deal of enthusiasm and intrigue last year. Following its presentation, a significant number of enthusiasts and collectors asked us to develop the experimental Bolide as a production vehicle,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President of Bugatti.
“We are proud to have succeeded in keeping the production vehicle so close to its technical demonstrator both visually and technically while also enhancing the design, quality, and vehicle safety.”
The supercar will go into production over the next three years, with the first deliveries scheduled to begin in 2024. Only 40 units will be manufactured, with each going for US$4.68 million. Take a look at the stunning Bugatti creation below.
Image via Bugatti
Image via Bugatti
Image via Bugatti
[via Robb Report, images via Bugatti]
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