Bugatti has always been a name for luxury, performance, and pure automotive perfection. As I was tipped off that the company had finalized plans to launch its new model, the Tourbillon, I simply could not get enough of knowing what makes this car unique. Well, it doesn't disappoint. The Torbillon represents Bugatti's first all-new car in over eight years, which hasn't failed expectations.
First off, performance: The Torbillon will run at 445 km/h. That is, quite frankly, barely believable. That sort of performance is courtesy of an entirely new engine that has been lavished with Formula 1-derived technologies. When Bugatti decided that 1,000 horsepower wasn't enough, it slapped on three electric motors good for a combined 800 horsepower. That makes a total of 1,800 horsepower. It is hard to fathom how such a powerful car can be legal, but by hybrid nature, this beast carrying the name Tourbillon means it can also run purely on electric motors, making it more versatile and somewhat "green."
It's not only the power unit that is innovative. The engineers at Bugatti developed the suspension directly from 3D-printed aluminum. This innovation lightens the car's weight while enhancing its performance and durability. Aerodynamics developed by the inspiration from the Falcon gives this Tourbillon the ability to slice through the air with minimum resistance, thereby producing incredible speed and agility. There is no denying the fact that every element has been minutely designed in this car to achieve superior performance standards.
Another area of brilliance with the Torbillon is acceleration, to be more exact, it reaches 0–60 mph in just 2 seconds. This makes it one of the fastest cars globally, together with a few other milestone-bound ones. That performance is usually seen only on a track car; however, Bugatti has done well to squeeze it into a road car. The way all the latest technologies and design elements get fused makes the Tourbillon simply outstanding.
Moving inside, the interior of the Tourbillon is a mixture of innovative futurism and timeless elegance. Bugatti wanted this design to still be relevant and classy in another hundred years, so they pulled that off. There is a central console covered in crystal glass that hides a display that emerges digitally at the push of a button, offering connectivity and vehicle data. This feature not only has the most modern appeal but also helps to keep the interior of this car uncluttered and sleek.
One of the weirdest things inside the Tourbillon, though, has to be the analog speed gauges, an ode to Swiss watchmakers. Those dials somehow lend a sense of age-old glamour compared to so many other computer-laden features in this car. Another feature that adds to its suave is the steering wheel, mounted at the rear and giving a floating effect. It is those little things that set the Tourbillon apart from most supercars.
Think of the price tag: $4.6 million may make your wallet spin, but for some lucky few who can afford it, Torbillon offers exclusivity and performance unmatched in this sphere. Already sold are all its 250 units, which should prove that a high-end, high-performance vehicle like this is marketable. This doesn't represent a means of transportation; instead, it's a statement, the cynical symbol of status and achievement.