The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is fast—record-breaking fast. It’s one of the few cars in the world that can hit 300 mph and still make you feel like royalty behind the wheel. But for all its engineering genius and jaw-dropping price, there’s one tiny problem: it doesn’t have a cupholder. That’s right. A car designed to defy the laws of physics can’t hold a drink. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s the kind of thing that makes you pause—especially when you accidentally spill a can of Red Bull in the door pocket. Last week, one Chiron owner decided enough was enough. She posted a playful video on Instagram, asking Bugatti’s design chief, Frank Heyl, to add a cupholder to her car as a “Christmas wish.” A Cupholder for Seven-Figure HypercarShannon Ralston has a lot to celebrate. She’s the founder of a thriving staffing business and the proud owner of a custom Bugatti Chiron—a car that’s as fast as it is exclusive. With its pink accents and glass-panel Sky View roof, her hypercar is truly one of a kind. But even dream cars have their quirks. Her Chiron couldn’t handle a simple can of Red Bull. Shannon learned this the hard way when a drink spilled in the door pocket, leaving a sticky mess in the interior of her seven-figure ride. That’s when she turned to Instagram with a unique request. In a playful video posted on December 16, she asked Frank Heyl, Bugatti’s Director of Design, to create a proper cupholder for her car. Describing it as her “Christmas wish,” she tagged Heyl directly, appealing to his sense of humor—and practicality. It was an unusual request for one of the world’s most exclusive cars, but it caught the attention of the right people. Read More The 10 Most Powerful Road-Legal Bugattis Ever Made Frank responded a few days later with his own video. His answer? Making a cupholder for a Bugatti is no easy task. lapping in a cheap insert just wouldn’t work—it would ruin the car’s flawless design. Instead, Frank came up with something better: a custom cupholder that clips into the door pocket. It’s designed to hold a water bottle and a can of Red Bull, making it perfect for Shannon’s needs. To top it off, the cupholder is personalized with her name. Will Bugatti’s Next Hypercar Include a Cupholder?Will Bugatti’s next hypercar finally come with a cupholder? That’s the big question after the Chiron’s custom design made headlines. For now, there’s no word on whether the cupholder will be available to other Chiron owners—or what it might cost. And let’s face it, with Bugatti buyers loving exclusivity, not everyone would want a feature that’s widely available. The conversation gets even more interesting with the upcoming Tourbillon. This V16-powered hypercar is set to break new ground in performance and design, but it brings a new storage challenge. Unlike the Chiron, it doesn’t have door pockets. Instead, it offers small storage compartments tucked behind leather-covered flaps. Source: Bugatti
