Bojan Vrbnjak
Bugatti bolide it's more than just Chiron, confined to the racetrack. The manufacturer now wants to emphasize this fact again with its message, so it provides us with detailed information about new monocoque made of carbon fiber by talented engineers from Molsheim developed to meet regulations LMH extension in LMDh for endurance racing cars.
Latest photos of the model Bolide therefore they show completely bare vehicle. This means no body parts, so the monocoque is more visible. This one looks like something out of a movie Mad Max and is impressively robust. To obtain the approval of the umbrella organization FIA, he had to Bugatti perform a test in which the A-pillar was exposed 7,5 ton loads, where the deformation at the point of load did not exceed 50 millimeters. In addition, the structure had to withstand this large load in the radius as well 100 mm around this point. The car did not show during testing no cracks and he also passed the other tests with distinction. During the test overturning as much as twelve tons acted on pillar B. In the second test, it was na monokok six tons of longitudinal stress pressed from carbon fiber to simulate a rollover that ends with the rear of the racing car hitting the barrier.
Compared to the "standard" model, it is powerful 8,0 liter W16 engine with four turbochargers mounted 60 millimeters forward. The dry weight is only 1.450 kg. Given this low weight and high power 1.600 BAM in 1.600 Nm the performance must be absolutely stunning. All this power is transferred to the four wheels, which are shod in customized tires Michelin Pilot Sports. System AWD has an electronic controlled differentials for optimal distribution of enormous power. If something were to go wrong, it has Bolide military grade fire extinguisher. The driver and passenger are insured with six-point safety belts approved by the company FIA, and for additional safety they sit on seats compliant with the LMH standard with the system HANS.
Bugatti bolide, which has long since sold out, is limited to 40 units; the first buyers will receive their vehicle in 2024. Together with the model Mistral Roadster, limited to 99 copies (also this one is already sold out), these are the last two petrol vehicles W16 engine, because it will successor of Chiron still used unknown hybrid drive.
