Bugatti’s iconic 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine has, in a way, made a comeback with the introduction of the company’s Programme Solitaire. This is an exclusive new programme dedicated to creating bespoke, one-of-one vehicles, made to whatever the owner wishes. The first car to come from the new programme is the Bugatti Brouillard, and yes, it’ll come with the famed 8.0L W16.
According to Bugatti, Programme Solitaire is inspired by the company’s foundations as a coachbuilder that flourished in the early 20th century, which birthed automotive icons like the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic.
To highlight the exclusive nature of this programme, only two bespoke models will be created per year. Customers will have the choice of incorporating existing Bugatti powertrains and chassis into their creations, which includes the aforementioned W16 engine.
Commissioned by an “enormously passionate Bugatti collector,” the Bugatti Brouillard name pays homage to one of Ettore Bugatti’s most beloved horses, connecting the new one-off directly to the founder’s personal history.
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While you can see bits of the Mistral and Chiron Super Sport in the design of the Brouillard, Bugatti’s Design Director, Frank Heyl, went deep into the usual designer jargon. He said the Brouillard’s look is all about “sculptural and organic shapes” and is designed to look like an “athletic muscle, like a well-trained horse”.
Key design highlights for the Bugatti Brouillard include a reprofiled front bumper, a new transparent glass roof, and a distinctive fixed ducktail spoiler. At the rear, the diffuser and exhaust outlets are borrowed directly from the Chiron Super Sport.
As you’d expect from a Bugatti, the interior of the Brouillard is lavishly furnished. The cabin features custom-woven upholstery with tartan patterns, complemented by green-tinted carbon fibre and machined aluminium accents.
In a nod to its namesake, horse motifs are featured on the door cards and seat backrests. The highlight is the gear shift lever, which has a glass insert containing a miniature, hand-crafted sculpture of Ettore Bugatti’s beloved racehorse. To complete the bespoke experience, the seats themselves are custom-built and shaped to the owner’s exact preference.
Powering the Bugatti Brouillard is the famed 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine that makes 1,600 hp. While the company did not reveal official performance specifications, the Brouillard will probably be as fast as its stablemates, given that the Bugatti Mistral is capable of a top speed of over 450 km/h.
Bugatti did not disclose the official pricing for the Brouillard, but it’s safe to say that it won’t come cheap. Considering a Bugatti Mistral already costs USD5 million (approx. RM21 million), the price tag for a bespoke, one-of-one creation like the Brouillard is probably significantly higher. Then again, if you already own several Bugatti cars – which you’ll probably need to, to be qualified for the Programme Solitaire – what’s a couple million more?
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