
A Bugatti is a French automotive brand of high-performance luxury hyper sports cars, renowned for achieving extreme levels of speed, engineering innovation, and exclusivity. Owned by the Bugatti Rimac joint venture, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, the company is synonymous with record-breaking vehicles like the Veyron and Chiron. These cars are not merely fast; they represent the absolute pinnacle of automotive craftsmanship, where every component is designed to push the boundaries of what is physically possible.
The core of Bugatti's modern identity is its powertrain. The iconic quad-turbocharged W16 engine, a configuration unique to Bugatti, displaces 8.0 liters and produces astronomical power figures. For instance, the Chiron Super Sport 300+ generates 1,600 metric horsepower (a unit of measurement often used for European high-performance cars, equivalent to approximately 1,578 horsepower). This engineering marvel enables acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just over 2 seconds and a top speed that can exceed 300 mph in special editions.
Beyond performance, Bugatti emphasizes bespoke customization and luxury. Each car is essentially hand-built at the company's atelier in Molsheim, France. Prospective owners work directly with Bugatti to personalize nearly every aspect of their vehicle, from paint colors matched to personal items to interior materials of unparalleled quality. This combination of unimaginable performance and artisanal luxury justifies multi-million-dollar price tags, making Bugatti ownership an experience reserved for a tiny fraction of the global population.
| Model | Engine | Horsepower (Metric) | Top Speed (mph) | 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | Production Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veyron 16.4 | Quad-Turbo W16 | 1,001 PS | 253 | 2.5 seconds | 2005-2015 |
| Chiron | Quad-Turbo W16 | 1,500 PS | 261 (limited) | 2.4 seconds | 2016-2022 |
| Chiron Super Sport 300+ | Quad-Turbo W16 | 1,600 PS | 304+ | 2.4 seconds | 2022-Present |
| Bolide | Quad-Turbo W16 | 1,850 PS | >310 (est.) | 2.2 seconds (est.) | Limited Track Car |
| Divo | Quad-Turbo W16 | 1,500 PS | 236 (est.) | 2.4 seconds | Limited to 40 units |


