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Power
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
The sentiment from the limited owner-adjacent discussions is overwhelmingly focused on the vehicle's extreme performance and engineering, with no substantive feedback on daily ownership, reliability, or practicality.
2 problems reported (2 isolated) · low confidence
Problems owners report
- IsolatedStarting/Electrical Problems
An isolated report from a public display context mentions the vehicle could not be started for over 30 minutes, requiring escalation to engineers.
- IsolatedOverheating at Idle
A technical note, not a reported issue, explains the vehicle lacks radiator fans as it is designed for constant motion on track; idling or street use would lead to overheating.
The version owners recommend
Insufficient owner data available. The final, 40th unit is noted as a one-of-one tribute to the Bugatti Type 35, featuring bespoke Black Blue and Special Blue Lyonnais paint, but there is no owner consensus on trim or version preference.
Competitors to consider
Owners compare it most often with the Koenigsegg Jesko, McLaren Senna GTR, Tesla Model S Plaid, Lotus Evija and Pininfarina Battista).
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Overall sentiment
The sentiment from the limited owner-adjacent discussions is overwhelmingly focused on the vehicle's extreme performance and engineering, with no substantive feedback on daily ownership, reliability, or practicality. The Bolide is universally described as a pure, uncompromising track weapon, born from a "what if" concept and characterized by its savage power, extreme lightweight construction, and circuit-focused design. Community discussions highlight its 1,600 horsepower 8.0-liter W16 engine running on E85, carbon tub, sub-1,400 kg weight, and proven high-speed capabilities, including a recorded 217 mph (349 km/h) run on the Mulsanne Straight. The production run is noted as highly exclusive, limited to 40 units, with the program concluding in late 2025. There is no discussion of owner satisfaction in a traditional sense, as the dialogue centers on its status as an ultimate collector's track hypercar.
Positioning vs competitors
Insufficient owner data available. The community feedback positions it conceptually as an unhinged motorsport machine, a "track hypercar" with zero compromises, distinct from road-legal hypercars. It is described as the culmination of "extreme engineering" from Bugatti, designed solely for circuit terror.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available.
General recommendations
Based on the engineering principles noted, the vehicle is suitable exclusively for ultra-high-net-worth collectors seeking the ultimate track-day experience. It is not designed for road use, with one technical note indicating it lacks radiator fans as it is engineered to always be moving on a circuit. Prospective owners should expect it to be a purely experiential asset with significant operational requirements tailored for professional track environments.
Remarks
The vast majority of data points reference the Bolide in the context of video games (Asphalt 8, Asphalt 9, Real Racing 3, Forza Horizon, Roblox Jailbreak), Lego sets (Technic model 42151), or as a subject of automotive news. The Lego Technic set is noted to have a high product rating (4.8) with trustworthy reviews. The single mention of a starting problem occurred at a public event (Goodwood) and is presented as an example of the finicky nature of extreme hypercars. There is a complete absence of data on purchase experience, running costs, dealer support, or long-term ownership dynamics. The production timeline is noted as 2021 (concept) to 2025, with all 40 units delivered. Analysis based on approximately 50 data points, with fewer than 5 containing any semblance of experiential feedback.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
8.0 W16
8.0L 16-cylinder · 1850 hp · AWD · automatic
Built 2021–2026