Mate Rimac shows how he starts up his Bugatti Tourbillon in snowy conditions and it will have you hyped
Published on Jan 07, 2026 at 1:09 AM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Jan 06, 2026 at 5:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
We all know the finger-numbing pain of de-icing the car in freezing conditions, but Mate Rimac has just shown how he starts up his Bugatti Tourbillon in the snow.
And the never-before-seen footage will have you more than just a little hyped.
The Bugatti CEO is no stranger to going viral.
But his latest video showcases the hotly anticipated Bugatti, as the headline-grabbing prototype hypercar roars into life.
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Bugatti Tourbillon undergoes winter testing in Croatia
The Bugatti Tourbillon has been making headlines in the past week.
And it is mostly thanks to the brand CEO, Mate Rimac.
Last week, a Reddit user found a Bugatti Tourbillon testing in the snow in Croatia.
You can read about that discovery here.
The discovery of the prototype Tourbillon suggests that production is not far away.
In fact, Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac has personally been testing the hypercar himself.
And the Croatian at the forefront of the marque has been performing the testing in his home country.
Rimac has been adamant in testing the Bugatti Tourbillon in harsh conditions.
This means putting it through its paces everywhere from the deserts of Dubai to the snow of Croatia.
Mate Rimac shows off the start-up process – in the snow
But Rimac’s latest video has sent fans into overdrive.
Posted just over an hour ago, Rimac has shown off something amazing.
He has revealed how he starts up the Tourbillon in snowy conditions.
In what can almost be described as the flight deck of the hypercar, Rimac pushes a button.
Pushing said button appears to turn on the ignition.
After activating the windshield wiper briefly, Rimac then turns his attention to the steering wheel.
In the middle of the steering wheel, there are two stalks.
Rotating the left stalk brings the Tourbillon into life with an aggressive growl.
Mr Rimac then pulls the right flappy paddle, presumably acting as the gear selector.
Sharing such insights from beginning to end is why Mate Rimac is so appreciated.
Those within the car community recognise Rimac as just a big a car fan as they are.
And videos such as the one above only confirm that passion.
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
