The Bolide was presented to the public for the first time, with Andy Wallace, a Le Mans winner of 1988, driving the car in a showstopping lap.
The Bolide is described as a real racing car with exceptional high-performance capabilities. It features Bugatti's iconic quad turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine, generating 1,600 PS.
Speaking moments after driving the Bolide, Andy said: “To take to the wheel of the Bolide at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours was a very special moment; the energy from the crowd and how they connected to the car is something that will stay with me for a lifetime.
"The Bolide looks and feels - in every respect - like a real racing car with genuine outstanding high-performance capabilities. The fact that it generates around twice its own weight in downforce at maximum speed, giving the car a very high level of grip and stability in high-speed corners is in its own right incredibly impressive. But to then match that prowess with Bugatti’s W16 engine, developing 1,600 PS, takes the Bolide to an entirely new level. The car is breath-taking in every sense.”
The presence of two other extraordinary Bugatti automobiles added to the special historic motorsport gathering at Le Mans. These included a one-off blue Bugatti EB110S "Le Mans" and the Bugatti Type 50S, both of which have significant racing history.
Source: Bugatti
