All articles tagged with #bugatti
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Jalopnik
Top Gear's latest video features CEOs of Koenigsegg, Singer, and Rimac driving each other's high-performance cars on a track, showcasing the unique engineering and sound of these exotic vehicles, with a promise of a future discussion episode.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Mashable
Bugatti has unveiled the Tourbillon, a $4 million hybrid supercar featuring a unique steering wheel with a fixed instrument cluster. The car combines an 8.3-liter V16 engine with three electric motors, producing a total of 1,800 horsepower. It boasts a top speed of 277 mph and accelerates from 0-62 mph in under two seconds. The interior is lavish, with materials like titanium, sapphire, and ruby. Only 250 units will be made, with deliveries starting in 2026.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Sales of gas-powered sports cars are surging as automakers transition to electric vehicles. Bugatti's Mistral, equipped with a powerful 16-cylinder engine, sold out quickly before the brand's shift to electric. Bentley and Mercedes are also phasing out their high-performance engines to become fully electric automakers. While enthusiasts may be hesitant about electric sports cars, experts argue that they offer engaging driving experiences and superior performance. Rimac's Nevera, an electric hypercar, has broken multiple acceleration and braking records. However, some still prefer the roar of a traditional engine, and the last great gas-powered sports cars may increase in value in the coming years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Sales of gas-powered sports cars have surged as automakers transition to electric vehicles. Bugatti's Mistral, a $5 million roadster with a 16-cylinder engine, sold out quickly after the announcement that the brand would be going electric. Bentley, Audi, and Mercedes are also phasing out their high-performance engines in favor of electric powertrains. While some enthusiasts are skeptical about the driving experience of electric vehicles, experts argue that electric sports cars can be just as engaging and even outperform their gas-powered counterparts. However, there is still a market for gas-powered sports cars, with Ferrari and Lamborghini continuing to produce vehicles with big engines.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor Authority
Jay Leno showcases his replica of the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, a rare and highly valuable vintage car. Only four of these elegant coupes were built between 1936 and 1938, with three sold to private customers. Leno's replica, based on a Bugatti chassis and engine, pays homage to the iconic design and features of the original. The Type 57SC Atlantic is known for its long hood, powerful engine, and top speed of over 125 mph. One of the original cars was destroyed in a crash but underwent a meticulous restoration, while another remains a mystery, possibly hidden during World War II.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor1
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport attempts to beat the Space Shuttle's landing speed at the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. With a top speed of 273 mph, the hypercar easily outruns the landing speed of the Space Shuttle, hitting speeds beyond 249 mph during the speed test event.