Mate Rimac posts ‘myth busting’ video responding to claims you can 3D print Bugatti parts
Published on Jan 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jan 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Bad news if you think you can build-a-Bugatti. CEO of Bugatti Rimac, Mate Rimac, has posted a myth-busting video responding to claims that you can 3D print parts for a Bugatti supercar.
The video comes after YouTuber Mat Armstrong said he was repairing a crash-damaged Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport and would use 3D-printed parts to aid in the repair.
Rimac wanted to set the record straight himself against claims that you can simply 3D print the parts needed for the supercar.
Mate really wanted to put to bed the rumors that had been going around, as well as claims that the company doesn’t want to repair customers’ cars.
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What Mate Rimac said about 3D printed Bugatti parts
Rimac was specifically addressing rumors that Bugatti supercar headlight units cost $150,000 apiece.
In an Instagram video, he straight-up said that this was ‘not true’ and that the cost was much lower.
He said the headlight units are $25,000 each, so $50,000 in total if both need replacing.
Mate did admit it was a lot of money.
But he also said that the price was proportionate to the development cost of the Chiron.
Plus, if you can afford a Bugatti, you are highly likely to be able to afford the spare parts.
Rimac also said that while some parts are 3D printed, that is not the case for the headlights.
Addressing rumors around a particular Chiron
Rimac also touched on all the noise being made about Armstrong’s Chiron that he is repairing.
Essentially, he said, you can’t just patch things up or 3D print replacement parts for a car like the Chiron.
The French manufacturer of high-performance automobiles spent millions researching 3D printing techniques, together with their suppliers, for the supercars.
Some components are 3D printed on the cars, and Mate showed off a suspension component that was printed.
But that has been the result of all the research the supercar manufacturer has invested.
He was very keen to stress that you simply can’t 3D print whatever you want for the cars at the touch of a button.
They are expensive cars, and replacement parts will be expensive as well.
So if you are thinking about 3D printing a supercar model from this or any other brand – think twice!
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
