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First Bugatti Bolide delivered to customer

In October 2020, Bugatti unveiled a very powerful two-seater based on the Chiron model, the Bugatti Bolide. Many believed that the concept would never go into production, but just a year later, Bugatti announced that it would produce 40 units. A few days ago, the first cars were delivered to customers in the United States.

One of the examples is finished in black with contrasting blue details on the front splitter, roof, rear fenders, aerodynamic fin and the sides of the large rear wing. The owner of this car is collector and real estate dealer Manny Khoshbin, who took his Bolide from Bugatti Newport Beach.

The second Bolide in the photos is finished in a combination of black and blue, and after taking it over, the owner tested it on the Circuit of the Americas track in Texas.

Speaking of design, the X-shaped lights at the front and rear make the car look straight out of a Sci-Fi movie. It’s only 995 millimeters (39.1 inches) tall and sits on a super-light and super-stiff carbonfibre monocoque. Carbon fiber is also used in the front end and underbody, and Bugatti claims that the tensile strength of carbon fiber is equal to that used in the aerospace industry. The suspension is made of titanium pushrods with horizontal shock absorbers, while welded stainless steel controls are designed as wing profiles.

It is powered by a turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine with 1,578 hp (1,160 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. That’s slightly less than the base concept model which has 1,825 hp and 1,365 lb-ft of torque. It also weighs 462 lb (210 kg) less than the base model, which weighs 3,200 lb (1,451 kg).

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First Bugatti Bolide delivered to customer
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Porsche wants control of Bugatti Rimac

In July 2021, Rimac Group became the majority owner of Bugatti with 55%, and that could soon change. According to the German magazine Manager, Porsche is considering taking a majority stake in order to gain control. The information was confirmed by Mate Rimac, who announced that negotiations are underway.

Porsche currently owns 45% of Bugatti Rimac, and what they most resent about Rimac is the delay in the development of the Turbillon model, for which they hold the developers and their disorganization mostly responsible. They also believe that Rimac has poor organization, as shown by the bad sales results of the Rimac Nevera hypercar. In 2023, Rimac Automobili recorded a loss of 17 million euros, which Rimac explains by investments in new models, including the Tourbillon.

Whether an agreement will be reached on the acquisition of a majority stake in Bugatti Rimac depends not only on Mate Rimac, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume and CFO Lutz Meschke, but also on the remaining shareholders. In addition to these two companies, shares in Bugatti Rimac are also owned by Hyundai, Goldman Sachs, Softbank and Investindustrial.

In an interview with Manager, Mate Rimac said that talks about a possible transaction are underway, but that besides Porsche, there are other interested parties.

Source: Manager

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Bugatti Mistral reached a speed of 453.9 km/h

The Bugatti Mistral is a really powerful and fast car, which it showed at the end of 2022 when it became the fastest convertible in the world with a 420 km/h (261 mph). However, a few days ago this model with World Record Edition specifications raised the bar by reaching a speed of 453.9 km/h on the Papenburg test track.

The Mistral is based on the Bugatti Chiron and is named after the wind that blows in the Rhone River Valley. Only 99 units were produced and all were sold before the car premiered. The car was driven by British top speed specialist and Le Mans winner Andy Wallace.

Speaking of design, the X-shaped rear lights with air vents below them are reminiscent of the Bugatti Bolide, while the design of the curved windshield, as well as the twin roof-mounted air vents for engine cooling, are reminiscent of 1930s design. Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and yellow leather with stitching. The same design can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. The shift lever is made from one piece of aluminum and has wood inserts and amber detailing.

Mistral is powered by a centrally located turbocharged 8-liter W16 engine with 1,600 hp (1,177 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in just 2.4 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h) in 5.8 seconds, and 186 mph (300 km / h) in about 12 seconds. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Bugatti Mistral reached a speed of 453.9 kmh