The Tourbillon marks a radical evolution for French hypercar maker Bugatti. Unveiled in June final 12 months, it’s the model’s first new mannequin below CEO Mate Rimac’s management and the primary mannequin since, to ditch compelled induction. That’s proper, no turbos. The quad-turbos seen on the Veyron and Chiron’s 8.0-liter W16 has now made approach for a naturally-aspirated V16 hybrid in Bugatti’s newest flagship.
In a uncommon behind-the-scenes video a part of the documentary collection from Bugatti, ‘A New Period’, Rimac invitations viewers into the automobile’s Validation Prototype (VP) part, the second main milestone in Bugatti’s three-part improvement course of in Episode 8. Similar to the Veyron and Chiron earlier than it, the Tourbillon strikes from the Experimental Section (XP) to (VP) after which ultimately to the pre-series manufacturing, the place all the things is locked in.
On the coronary heart of the Bugatti Tourbillon lies an all-new 8.3-liter V16 engine developed by Cosworth, which by itself produces 1,000 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. Throw in three electrical motors and the Tourbillon has a mixed system output of 1,800 horsepower and 1,696 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and a single rear 250 kW electrical motor. However working at 800 volts, the electrical motors do greater than present instantaneous torque, as additionally they generate energy, recharge the battery, and function the starter motor, eliminating the necessity for a separate 12-volt beginning system.
“The electrical powertrain, being very excessive tech, very excessive efficiency, is definitely enabling this very emotional combustion engine. The place the combustion engine isn’t in a position to ship its full energy, the electrical motor can with the roar of a V16 naturally aspirated engine. That is how electrification ought to improve, not compromise, the driving expertise.” – Mate Rimac, CEO Bugatti-Rimac
Upfront, two extra electrical motors, every with their very own gearbox and inverter, reside inside a unified housing and provide torque vectoring and all-wheel drive, all whereas saving area. There’s additionally the 25 kWh, 800–volt T-shaped oil-cooled battery, embedded into the chassis, packing 1,500 cells, all whereas conserving the middle of gravity low. The Tourbillon affords as much as 37 miles (60 kilometers) of all-electric driving vary.
Regardless of being a hybrid, the whole powertrain module on the Tourbillon weighs 947 kilos (430 kg), making it lighter than the engine and transmission of the outgoing Chiron. You not want the extra plumbing and intercoolers discovered on the quad-turbo W16. Even the cast aluminium suspension is 3D-printed and 45% lighter than earlier than.
Though it packs an extended V16 in comparison with the previous W16, the aforementioned twin front-electric motors, complicated cooling system, and the T-Formed battery, the general footprint of the Tourbillon has been diminished, with elevated baggage area in comparison with its predecessors, all made attainable attributable to intelligent packaging. However actually, a Bugatti all about large pace, and the corporate claims a prime pace of 277 mph, however the objective will ultimately be to outgun the Chiron Tremendous Sport 300+. Bugatti will solely construct 250 examples of the $4.1 million Tourbillon, with deliveries starting in 2026.
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