High-performance car manufacturer Bugatti has unveiled its next-generation hyper sports car, the Tourbillon, which will be the successor to the Chiron.
The French luxury car maker said it named its new model after a watchmaking invention created in 1801 by a Swiss-born “genius” living in France, explaining that it is “an unparalleled and totally original creation, complex and beautiful, which helps to counteract the effects of gravity on the watch and keep more stable time,” and that “more than 200 years later, it is still revered as the pinnacle of watchmaking.”
The 2027 Tourbillon is a 1,800-horsepower hybrid vehicle, drawing 1,000 horsepower from an 8.3-liter V16 internal combustion engine and 800 horsepower from two electric motors.
according to Motor TrendThe Tourbillon’s top speed is 227 mph, but the magazine speculates that Bugatti is “aiming to hit 300 mph, on par with the Chiron Super Sport 300+,” either through a software update or in a future model.
The car is fitted with a digital screen that is invisible until you unfold the touchscreen from the centre console, which combines crystal glass and aluminium.
Bugatti is currently accepting orders for the Tourbillon, with deliveries scheduled for 2026..
Only 250 will be made, with buyers able to purchase one for 3.9 million euros (over $4 million).
“The Tourbillon had to be unique in every respect. Our philosophy was to take every aspect of the Chiron and elevate it, exploring elegant, sophisticated engineering solutions and new technologies to create a timeless masterpiece,” Bugatti CTO Emilio Scherbo said in a statement.
“We wanted anyone to believe that any part of this car, inside, outside or under the body, could be put on display in a museum,” he added.
“The result is a car that is beautiful inside and out. This is the most powerful Bugatti ever made, taking mechanical appeal and technical beauty to a whole new level.”
