Italy is showing what'll come after hydrogen cars with revolutionary eco 1800hp Bugatti engine

As the industry experiments with cleaner tech, an eco Bugatti engine has arrived that promises a Bugatti hybrid powertrain without compromising hypercar performance.

Developed exclusively for the Bugatti Tourbillon, the new V16 is supported by three electric motors that deliver a combined 1,800 horsepower.

It revs to 9,000 RPM and pushes the Tourbillon to a top speed beyond 445 km/h.

But under the surface, this hybrid signals a much louder message about where Bugatti is headed and what it is leaving behind.

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Eco Bugatti engine marks a big shift

This new setup replaces the W16 format that powered previous Bugatti models.

The 8.3-liter V16 runs without turbochargers, relying instead on its large displacement and high rev ceiling to deliver power.

The Bugatti hybrid layout includes three electric motors, two at the front and one at the rear, designed to assist with acceleration and torque delivery across all speed ranges.

While Bugatti remains rooted in France, the Italian contribution comes from Rimac, the engineering partner behind the car’s hybrid technology.

Chief Technical Officer at Bugatti Rimac, Emilio Scervo, said the goal was to preserve emotional performance while embracing electrified precision: ‘We wanted to create something emotional, not just efficient.’

To that end, development began with a scaled-down mule to test the engine’s sound and responsiveness.

The full V16 was built only after engineers were confident they could keep the car’s character intact.

According to the company, this approach delivers both engagement and efficiency.

The result is a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds and what Bugatti claims will be one of the highest top speeds of any production Bugatti hybrid.

The decision to avoid hydrogen systems or full-electric setups reflects a long-term strategy that favors mechanical involvement over silent operation.

Bugatti’s direction contracts with other automakers

Bugatti’s direction contrasts with several automakers still exploring hydrogen solutions.

While hydrogen cars continue to gain traction as zero-emission options, the Bugatti hybrid system is designed to offer a different answer.

The company has prioritized engineering that delivers usable, thrilling performance instead of betting on alternative fuels still in early-stage adoption.

The eco Bugatti engine plays a central role in defining that strategy.

Rather than eliminating combustion, it combines traditional engine response with electric torque fill to enhance hypercar performance.

The result is a driving experience that feels familiar yet modern, technical yet emotional.

The Tourbillon serves as a clear signal that the company’s next chapter is built around hybrid architecture.

With 1,800 horsepower and a 9,000 RPM redline, it meets the expectations of hypercar performance while carving out a future not tied to hydrogen or fully electric platforms.

By building its future around the eco Bugatti engine, the brand has committed to a hybrid path that balances innovation with tradition.

The Bugatti hybrid format now stands at the heart of its long-term performance plan, offering speed and sound that define what a hypercar should still feel like.

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