BUGATTI BOLIDE: The ratio of two thirds of a kilogram to HORSE POWER says it all

Whoever thought they were at French boutique manufacturer already discovered all the trump cards, the model will Bugatti bolide reminded that this is not the case. Namely, the French turned the power of the well-known eight-liter W16 engine right on 1.850 BAM and planted it in an uncompromising can chassis, so this hypersport has an almost fairytale power-to-weight ratio of 0,67 pounds per horsepower.

For those who want data without computing - blank Bolide weighs only 1240 kilograms. This should not only allow for exceptional driving dynamics, similar to driving a Formula 1 car, but also top speed. over 500 km / h. Theoretically, it could be made famous in this way Nordschleife circle in 5: 23,1 minutes.

This would put it on the same level as the current recorder - the model Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo. Stephen Ellrott, head of technical development at Bugatti, briefly summed up the essence of the hypersport: “Bolide is the ultimate answer to the question of what a car would be like if Bugatti made a hypercar for a racetrack that meets FIA safety requirements. It is designed to offer maximum efficiency of the W16 engine, superior driving characteristics and is extremely powerful. ”

When the word applied to the possibility (slightly) serial is production Ellrott added. "Everything is possible."