Bugatti Wraps Bolide Production, Delivering 40 Hypercars

Bugatti has completed production of the Bolide, its track-focused hypercar, concluding a project that began in August 2021 and produced 40 units. The final model left the Molsheim Atelier after a multi-year engineering and validation program that the company describes as one of its most demanding to date.

The Bolide began as a conceptual “What If” experiment aimed at creating a track-exclusive vehicle that would remain accessible to both amateur and professional drivers. After the concept received strong interest, Bugatti approved a limited production run, launching a development process that required continuous design, engineering and testing cycles from mid-2021 through early 2024.

“We set out to create a car that can perform on the racetrack yet also belong in the world’s finest collections. That is why we devoted extraordinary attention to every detail of execution. This was a new challenge for our production teams in the Atelier and for every supplier and partner. Motorsport typically prioritizes parts that can be changed quickly, yet a Bugatti is created to stand the test of time,” said Christophe Piochon, President, Bugatti Automobiles.

Bugatti said the design phase concluded in 2022, with engineering finalized in early 2023. “My first contact with the project was in August 2021, when it was still in an early conceptual stage. We had many elements to bring together. Translating the idea of creating the perfect track car for both gentlemen drivers and professionals into actual driving attributes is not easy, but it is essential to what makes it a Bugatti,” said Emilio Scervo, Chief Technology Officer.

Testing intensified in 2023, including a validation program at Le Mans during the circuit’s 100th anniversary, where official Bugatti driver Andy Wallace reached 350 km/h on the straight. The company said testing continued from summer 2023 into early 2024, with daily schedules built around maximizing track time. Engineers and technicians held evening debriefings followed by overnight adjustments to ensure the car was ready whenever the circuits reopened in the morning.

Bugatti emphasized that performance targets alone did not define the program. Engineering teams were instructed to meet performance goals while upholding production quality consistent with Bugatti standards. According to the company, internal discussions focused on ensuring that structural, mechanical and aesthetic components met the marque’s long-term durability requirements.

The final Bolide was commissioned by a long-time Bugatti collector and features a color scheme inspired by the customer’s Type 35, matching a palette previously chosen for the last Veyron Grand Sport. Bugatti described the final delivery as part of a long-standing relationship with the collector, underscoring the brand’s emphasis on customer engagement.