A $3.5M Bugatti Chiron being delivered in London attracted a crowd of hundreds dying for a glimpse

Published on Aug 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody

Last updated on Aug 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

A $3.5 million Bugatti Chiron London carbon fiber hypercar delivery brought traffic to a standstill in two of the city’s busiest luxury districts.

The car’s body is made from exposed carbon fiber, with red accents visible along its lines and wheels.

It was driven through Mayfair and Knightsbridge while crowds gathered on the pavements to film and take photos.

This was one of several recent high-profile vehicle arrivals in London that turned a routine delivery into a public event.

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Bugatti Chiron Turns Heads in London

The Bugatti Chiron is limited to 500 units worldwide.

It’s powered by an 8.0-liter W16 engine with four turbochargers, producing 1,479hp.

This allows it to reach 100km/h from a standstill in less than 2.5 seconds.

The example seen in London stood out for its black carbon fiber finish and red detailing, a specification that takes months to prepare at the factory.

The delivery route passed well-known shopping streets and hotel entrances.

At each location, the crowd around the car grew. People filmed from the kerb, leaned over barriers, and stopped in doorways to see it pass.

The sound of the engine could be heard before the car appeared, creating an unmistakable build-up.

Witnesses say the delivery attracted not just car enthusiasts but also passers-by who joined in after noticing the commotion.

Many onlookers stayed for more than half an hour, waiting to see the car depart again.

For those familiar with London’s summer and weekend supercar culture, this was a rare midweek event that drew similar levels of attention.

Video from the day shows the Bugatti Chiron moving slowly through traffic with support staff walking nearby.

Other cars and pedestrians followed it down side streets, sometimes blocking junctions as they tried to keep up.

While its top speed of over 400km/h was not on display, the craftsmanship was visible in every panel. The carbon fiber caught the light, showing the weave in clear detail.

London’s Hypercar Hotspot

Bugatti is a regular name in London’s car culture, with owners often choosing the city for public handovers.

The wealth of its customer base and the visibility of its streets make it a key location for rare vehicle arrivals.

Mayfair and Knightsbridge in particular have become informal viewing points for car spotters, with rare models appearing weekly during peak seasons.

Other brands have held similar events, but the Bugatti Chiron remains one of the most recognizable models.

Its limited numbers, high performance, and custom carbon fiber finishes make it a draw for car enthusiasts and passers-by alike.

This hypercar delivery added to London’s growing reputation as a city where rare vehicle arrivals attract large audiences, often spilling into surrounding streets.

This event underlines how a single hypercar delivery can become a shared experience for hundreds of people.

In London, these moments are part of a wider pattern that keeps the city at the centre of global supercar culture, blending everyday urban life with rare displays of engineering and design.

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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.