Bugatti CEO teases the Chiron V16 hybrid hypercar follow-up with new video
- The upcoming Bugatti Chiron successor will be powered by a V16 hybrid
- The new car is being revealed to prospective buyers as we speak
- Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac shared a teaser clip
Published on Mar 11, 2024 at 5:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 12, 2024 at 1:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
Bugatti made everyone’s day almost two weeks ago when it announced that the upcoming Chiron successor wouldn’t be powered by batteries or a puny inline-four engine.
Amazingly, the next Bugatti will still be fitted with 16 cylinders.
And now we also have a vague idea of what it looks like.
When Croatian EV automaker Rimac acquired Bugatti to form the new company that’s now called Bugatti-Rimac, most people feared this would mark the end of the W16 engine.
However, shortly thereafter, Mate Rimac himself, founder of Rimac Automobili and CEO of Bugatti-Rimac, made it clear killing the gas engine was not on the cards.
Then, just a few days ago, Bugatti teased the engine with a short clip and an image that left no doubt.
The number of cylinder remains the same, 16, except they’re now shaped like a ‘V’, instead of a ‘W’, and there’ll be a small electric unit as well, making this a hybrid car.
And now there’s more.
Bugatti-Rimac’s boss Mate Rimac shared a new clip of the upcoming hypercar on Instagram, and it’s clear it’s picking up where the Chiron left off.
The clip gives us a hint of the overall shape of the new car, which combines visual cues from both the Veyron and the Chiron.
The new headlamp design is visible, as is Bugatti’s signature ‘C’ line.
The new hypercar will be powered by an 8.3-liter V16 hybrid that is expected to produce 1,800 horsepower.
It will also have two electric motors on the front axle and then another one between the engine and transmission.
The car was unveiled to prospective buyers earlier today, so we can expect more details about pricing, availability and spec in the coming weeks.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
