2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Debuts With 1800 Horsepower

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Debuts With 1800 Horsepower

This is not another Bugatti Chiron derivative. While there’s a striking resemblance to the old W-16-powered hypercar, this is a completely new beast. The monocoque is new. The suspension is new. And the hybrid V-16 powertrain is most definitely new. Say hello to Bugatti's next-generation 1,800-horsepower flagship, the Tourbillon.

The previous reports about the engine were true this is an 8.3-liter monster that revs to 9,500 RPM and makes 1,000 horsepower without any turbochargers. Cosworth helped develop the naturally aspirated beast, which weighs just 555 pounds despite being significantly larger than the W-16 it replaces. There’s also 664 pound-feet of torque, but of greater interest here is the other half of the Tourbillon’s powertrain.

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Debuts With 1800 Horsepower

We're talking about the hybrid assistance. A front e-axle carries two electric motors, with a third motor positioned at the back to help spin the rear wheels. A centrally-mounted 25 kWh battery pack supplies power, adding 800 hp to the mix. The combined output is 1,800 hp, and provided the bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires have enough grip, the Tourbillon will reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.0 seconds.

But that's not a proper metric to convey the Tourbillon's true performance. Under full throttle, 124 mph is reached in around 5.0 seconds. 186 mph arrives in a mere 10 seconds. The top speed of 236 mph happens in less than 25 seconds unless you have the special Speed Key installed. When activated, the Tourbillon keeps its ginormous rear wing hunkered down while the speed climbs all the way to 276 mph.

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Debuts With 1800 Horsepower

The latest Bugatti doesn't lose anything in becoming a hybrid, except a bit of weight. Despite the addition of a battery pack and electric motors, Bugatti claims the Tourbillon is lighter than the Chiron. It can also cruise around town without using the V-16 engine. In fact, it can travel beyond town with an estimated EV range of 37 miles. There's no mention of speed on electric power, and Bugatti isn't ready to talk about charging times. However, it uses an 800-volt system, and with Mate Rimac steering Bugatti these days, the company is in capable hands when it comes to electric performance.

Watch connoisseurs will recognize "tourbillon" as mechanical components used in high-quality timepieces to enhance accuracy. Bugatti views its Tourbillon as a grand, timeless work of mechanical perfection. This becomes evident when you open the electrically actuated dihedral doors and behold the stunning analog interior. Three large dials on the steering wheel display everything from speed to engine revs, fuel level, engine temperature, and more. No screens are in sight.

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Debuts With 1800 Horsepower

The gauges, designed and crafted by Swiss watchmakers, are fixed to the steering column so they remain stationary as the wheel turns. Meanwhile, the center console features banks of aluminum switches, rotary dials, and a single crystal lever to start the V-16. The aim is to give the Tourbillon a timeless look, but a hidden digital screen at the top of the center console rotates up on command, providing access to Apple CarPlay and other functions.

In terms of design, there's no mistaking it for a Bugatti. The Chiron-esque exterior features a special diffuser starting just behind the passenger cabin, almost hidden from view. Vents under the headlights channel air to the large side intakes. The horseshoe grille directs air to radiators while also enhancing downforce. The active rear wing can deploy upwards to act as an airbrake. All of this sits on a completely new multi-link suspension that is 45 percent lighter than the Chiron's.

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Debuts With 1800 Horsepower

"The development of the Bugatti Tourbillon was guided at every step by the 115 years of Bugatti history and the words of Ettore Bugatti himself," said Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac. "His mantras ‘if comparable it is no longer Bugatti’ and ‘nothing is too beautiful’ were a guiding path for me personally, as well as for the design and engineering teams aiming to create the next exciting era in the Bugatti hyper sports car story."

Although we’re catching a glimpse of the car today, its era will commence in 2026 when the first of 250 production models will be delivered. Currently, the Tourbillon is in the testing phase, so start saving up. You'll need every penny, as the starting price for the Tourbillon is 3.6 million Euros (approximately $3.9 million based on current exchange rates).

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