The Bugatti Bolide it was created only for the track and offers further proof of the Molsheim company’s ability to provide extraordinary experiences to its customers. While most of the lucky buyers will have to wait a little longer to experience the exclusive sessions between the curbs and unleash the volcanic energy of the model, one of the first recipients of the Alsatian hypercar could not resist the boredom of the wait.
Driven by the desire to unlock the full potential of his Bugatti Bolide, which had just arrived in his personal garage, he booked the track in Austinto experience the thrill of driving this beast on the Circuit of the Americas, where the Formula 1 Grand Prix is held. It was the gift that the wealthy client gave himself for the end of year holidays. So much joy for him during and after the experience, which intoxicated him with happy sensory stimuli.
Having some familiarity with the tracks, the guy pushed the model to the limit, to experience firsthand the power and precision of the Bugatti Bolide, which raises the references of the species, bringing them to a level never seen before. After two warm-up lapswhich revealed the extraordinary handling and dynamic capabilities of the model, the car was brought back to the pits for final checks.
The team meticulously ensured that every detail, from tire pressures to oil levels, was optimized for maximum performance. Then he entered the track with more belligerent intentions. What emerged was a sequence of 12 very tight lapswhere the car’s full potential was unleashed. The rain added an extra challenge, raising the adrenaline, as the customer traveled at the limit allowed by the plan, reaching a maximum speed of 333 km/h.
Here are his words: “Sitting behind the wheel of this extraordinary car was unforgettable. Once understood, the Bugatti Bolide is, as promised, incredibly easy to administer. Its performance is completely manageable. However, the sensation when you exit a corner, step on the accelerator and feel a relentless surge of power, is incomparable. Here the legendary Bugatti performance, comfort and innovation are enclosed in a single car.”
The car, finished in the iconic French Racing Blue and characterized by bold Nocturne accents, it harks back to the two-tone liveries of Bugatti icons of the past. The thrust task is entrusted to a 1850 HP quad-turbo W16 engine, exerted on a weight of just 1,240 kg. Photonic performance results. The Bugatti Bolide goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.17 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h in 4.36 seconds and from 0 to 300 km/h in 7.37 seconds. To reach 400 km/h and stop again it takes 26.64 seconds. The top speed goes up to 500 km/h.
Source: www.autoblog.it