Bugatti’s Hybrid Setup Is Lighter Than Its Old V16 Engine Alone

Up-Close Look at the Bugatti Tourbillon's Insane 1,800HP Hybrid Hypercar Powertrain

Bugatti’s legacy of crafting the world’s fastest cars spans over a century, from Ettore Bugatti’s Type 35 to the record-shattering Chiron. Now, the French marque unveils the Tourbillon, a hybrid hypercar that combines cutting-edge electric motors with an 8.3-liter V16 combustion engine, delivering a combined 1,800 horsepower and a top speed exceeding 276 mph. Unlike [...]

Bugatti’s Hybrid Setup Is Lighter Than Its Old V16 Engine Alone

Bugatti has dropped the latest installment in its Tourbillon development video series. CEO Mate Rimac talks us through the V16 powertrain’s battery and electric motors. The entire drivetrain including transmission is lighter than the Chiron’s W16 alone. Bugatti might have rejected the idea of making its Chiron replacement an EV, but it’s not above employing electric power in a way that generates some incredible performance figures while still de…