Bugatti is closing a partial chapter in the W-16 story by winding down Bold production. Molsheim’s final track with Toy 40 is officially no moreTh And the last car was handed over to its rightful owner, or better said, picked up directly from the factory in northeastern France.
The owner who paid $4 million for a car that doesn’t drive on public roads is a Bugatti collector with a classic Type 35 in the garage, a highly successful racing machine from nearly a century ago. We should also mention that this wealthy customer owns a Veyron Grand Sport, which, like the Boloid, is also the last of its kind.
The Veyron and Boloid share a Dark Blue and Exclusive Blue Leonas exterior with a Lake Blue interior soaked in Alcantara. The result is truly sensational, and we can’t help but wonder if any of the 40 owners will pursue a street-legal conversion. In fact, British engineering firm Linzante recently revealed that it is working to help Bollyd get a license plate.
Remember how we said Bugatti was closing a partial chapter in the W16’s book? This is because the customer supply of the misunderstanding is still ongoing. The final model to feature the iconic engine, introduced on the Veyron 20 years ago, is a roadster limited to 99 units. Deliveries of the fastest convertible ever began in February, and once production wrapped, the W-16 stalled.
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In its place, Bugatti has developed a new V-16 for the Chiron-placing Tourbillon, with deliveries starting next year. Gone are the quad turbochargers, as the new Cosworth-developed engine converts to a naturally aspirated setup. It also has a larger displacement (8.4 liters vs. 8.0) and serves as the heart of a hybrid system, because yes, even a Bugatti has to meet strict emissions regulations.
Even though a V-16 is coming, the venerable W-16 may still make headlines in the years to come. The new program Solitaire, dedicated to existing powertrains and chassis, will produce one-off commissions like Brouillard. Basically, Bugatti is taking a page from Pagani’s book by breathing new life into old cars with refreshed styling and updated hardware.
Who knows, the Veyron and Chiron could become the next Zonda, a car that refuses to die despite debuting in 1999.
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