The last Bugatti Bolide has left the Atelier in Molsheim. Its departure marks the end of a daring experiment—one that turned a radical idea into one of the most extreme machines the brand has ever created.
Born from Bugatti’s “What If?” concept, the Bolide pushed the marque into uncharted territory. Engineers set out to craft a track-only hypercar that could satisfy both a seasoned racer and a collector who craves purity, beauty, and precision. The goal was simple: build a car that honors the past while redefining what performance can look like in the modern era.
They began in 2021. By 2022, design reached its final form. Engineering followed in early 2023. Every part of the car—its carbon-fibre structure, model-sharp aerodynamics, and taut, technical cockpit—was shaped with intention. Bugatti’s artisans then elevated the mechanical brilliance with immaculate finishing.
The Bolide met the world in its natural habitat: the track. During Le Mans’ 100th anniversary celebrations, a prototype streaked down the straights at 350 km/h in historic Bugatti racing livery. The run offered a glimpse of what the car could do. Months of testing followed. Long days on the circuit. Nights spent refining setups. Sunrise debriefs that shaped the next session. Engineers pushed the car to its limits until its performance became predictable, disciplined, and brutally effective.
Now, the journey ends with a single, final commission. A devoted Bugatti collector requested a Bolide that pays tribute to his own automotive story—a story that traces back to his Type 35 and flows through a line of Veyrons. His last Bolide carries that heritage. It wears Black, Blue, and Special Blue Lyonnais, with a cabin lined in Lake Blue Alcantara. The colors mirror the character of his past collection and seal his connection to the brand.
The handover in Molsheim felt intimate and ceremonial. It wasn’t merely the delivery of a car. It represented loyalty, legacy, and the trust between a collector and the craftsmen who create his most treasured machines.
Only forty Bolides exist. This final example closes the circle. It stands as a reminder that when Bugatti commits to an idea—no matter how wild—it transforms vision into mastery.
The Bolide’s story ends here, but its legacy will sit forever among the greats.
