Bugatti’s business is producing drivable icons – works of automotive art that redefine performance and luxury while capturing the minds of enthusiasts around the world. They’ve mastered their process over the last 115 years and Bugatti’s efforts have produced an unmatched portfolio of racing champions and unparalleled road-going vehicles. We’d happily run through them, but you’re here to learn about Bugatti’s recently announced next piece of mobile sculpture: the Tourbillon.
It's difficult to frame the Tourbillon properly without first acknowledging two of Bugatti’s standout predecessors to the Tourbillon: the Veyron and Chiron.
The Veyron screamed onto the world’s thoroughfares in 2004 and shook the concept of automotive performance as the first road going hyper car with more than 1,000 horsepower. (1,001 thoroughbred steed, to be precise!)
In 2016 Bugatti threw the conventions of luxury and performance into a centrifuge and extracted the purest concentration of speed yet: the 1,500 horsepower Chiron.
The Veyron and Chiron were both powered by a quiver inducing 8.0 liter, 16 cylinder, quadruple turbocharged engine, but that engine won’t be what powers the Tourbillon. This new vehicle is an entirely different and snarling performance animal.
So, what is there to know about the new Bugatti model? Read along with this blog to find out all the cool details of the Bugatti Tourbillon.
What is the Meaning of the Name of this Newest Bugatti Model?
The name of this new Bugatti dream vehicle succeeds in multiple ways. It draws immediate attention and questions simply by existing :Tourbillon. It’s a French word which evokes the home and history of the Bugatti brand while also being fun to say. “Toor-Bee-Yawn!”
The Tourbillon is also a revered item in the refined world of high-end watchmaking – a device invented in 1801 by a Swiss-born horologist named Abraham-Louis Breguet that is revered as the ultimate in watchmaking over 200 years after its creation.
That French word tourbillon also directly translates into English as whirlwind or vortex, which is exactly what the Tourbillon will deliver upon the roadways of Miami when its lucky owners prompt it for acceleration.
What Do Enthusiasts Near Indian Creek Road Need to Know About the Bugatti Tourbillon?
The Tourbillon will not be powered by the W16 engine and its four turbochargers, but instead propelled into history by an all-new V16 engine which is naturally aspirated, displaces 8.3 liters, and was developed with the help of the noted Cosworth engineering company. That V16 engine is boosted to extreme power with the help of three electric motors: two driving the front e-Axle and one mounted to the rear axle. The combined system output of these 4 powerplants blesses the Tourbillon with 1,800 horsepower. The V16 alone delivers 1,000 horsepower while the three electric motors work in unison to deliver the remaining 800 horsepower. The high-tech engine is constructed from lightweight materials which limit it to a flyweight-like 252 kilograms.
The Tourbillon’s electric motors are driven by a 25 kWh 800V battery which is oil cooled and located behind the lucky passengers. There is intense power production in the Tourbillon, but the battery’s high capacity grants this new Bugatti an all-electric range of circa 37 miles / 60 km.
The chassis of the Tourbillon is entirely new and, much like the engine, is shockingly light weight thanks in part to its T800 carbon composite construction. Mult-link forged aluminum suspensions are in place in both the front and ear of the Tourbillon, and 3D-printed parts help reduce suspension weight by 45% compared to the Chiron.
Bespoke elements find their way into the brake-by-wire system of the Tourbillon with a moveable pedal box which blends into the non-linear vehicle controller. The advanced Tourbillon brakes are attached to bespoke Michelin Pilot Cup Sport 2 tires that measure 285/35 R20 in front and 345/30/R21 at the rear. You’ll need the grip of these massive tires to effectively apply the massive power of this next Bugatti.
How Many Tourbillons Will be Built for Key Biscayne Bentley Customers?
Testing of the Tourbillon is in full swing in the summer of 2024 and customer deliveries are anticipated for 2026. Production of these vehicles will require careful attention, and volume of the Tourbillon will be appropriately limited to ensure the ultimate in quality and performance.
The Tourbillon will be hand-assembled by Bugatti’s expert craftspeople at the Bugatti Atelier in Molsheim and only 250 examples will be built.
How Much Will the Bugatti Tourbillon Cost?
The Tourbillon will deliver to its proud owners the finest in driving experience with a striking exterior, an interior focused on performance and comfort, a new V16 engine, three electric motors, 3d printed suspension parts, and bespoke touches throughout.
This icon for eternity – ‘pour l’eternite’ if you prefer – will arrive in the collections of the world’s most discerning enthusiasts with a starting cost of 3.8 million euros.
Is the Bugatti Chiron Discontinued with the Arrival of the Tourbillon Near Coconut Grove?
Buggati’s most esteemed models never suffer the inglorious fate of discontinuation – they simply meet their total production volume and ascend to the loftiest heights of automotive history and collectability.
The world experienced a total production run of 500 Chirons since its debut in 2016, and the Tourbillon represents the next phase of ultimate performance for Bugatti’s engineers. The Tourbillon is incomparable in every respect, just like the Chiron and Veyron before it.
Can I Secure This Most Rare Bugatti Near Fisher Island?
We don’t expect to see the Tourbillon in South Florida until its estimated release date in 2026, but there is much excitement to share with those who simply love Bugatti, those who have long owned a series of Bugatti vehicles, those who are considering their first Bugatti, and everyone else with an eye for luxury, performance, and bold automotive decisions.
The Braman Bugatti Miami team would be happy to share the details of the unique Molsheim Experience with you and how a visit to the home of the Bugatti family will cement your decision to add one of these awe-inspiring Tourbillon hyper cars to your collection.
One component of that inspiring visit is the bespoke configuration process of your Bugatti that will take place in the Remise Sud, or south shed, which was built in 1788 and is where a Bugatti designer will assist you in tailoring your Bugatti vehicle to your exact preferences.
You’ll certainly experience “la joie de vivre” during your visit to France and exploration of the Molsheim estate.
Buying Your Bugatti in South Florida
Do you have questions about the Bugatti ownership experience, the bespoke process of ordering a Bugatti, or the esteemed history of our brand? Are you ready to secure your dream Bugatti and to draw stares of jealousy and admiration everywhere you arrive?
The Braman Bugatti Miami team is delighted to be of assistance and can be reached by phone at (786) 646-0767 or in person at our Bugatti dealership near Aventura located at 2060 Biscayne Boulevard in beautiful Miami, Florida 33137.