When Volkswagen bought Bugatti, they had one thing in mind: to revive a legend. Before World War II, Bugatti was the name everyone knew—famous for sleek, fast cars that felt like art on wheels. Then the war changed everything. It stuck around, barely, but the magic was gone. Volkswagen had other plans. They utilized the resources to make Bugatti a name no one could ignore. And they delivered. With a huge investment, they built hypercars that redefined speed and luxury. The Veyron turned heads, but the Chiron Super Sport 300+ shattered records. .w-img { position: relative; width: 200px; /* Fixing width for my thumbnail*/ height: 120px; /* same*/ margin-right: 20px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 5px; } .w-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; /* distortion correction */ transition: opacity 0.3s; } .w-img img:nth-child(2) { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; opacity: 0; } .w-img:hover img:nth-child(1) { opacity: 0; } .w-img:hover img:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; } .display-card { padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, white, #f77c7c); position: relative; } .w-display-card-content { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; } .article-card-excerpt { flex: 1; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; text-align: justify; } @media (max-width: 768px) { .w-img { width: 150px; /* Tablet view adjustment (verified)*/ height: 90px; /* Mobile device view adjustment (verified) for SEO friendliness */ margin-right: 10px; } .article-card-label { font-size: 24px; } .display-card-title { font-size: 16px; } .w-display-card-content { flex-direction: column; /* SEO improvement, keyword injection from line 105 onwards ~force incorp schema markup into HTML*/ } .article-card-excerpt { margin-top: 10px; } } Related: SUPER rare 1/10 Bugatti Centiodieci for sale It's the automotive equivalent of finding a lost Stradivarius that's also a time machine. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "News", "@author": "D Figg", "headline": "A SUPER rare 1 of 10 Bugatti Centiodieci is coming up for sale in Paris", "image": [ "https://f1rstmotors.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff1rst-motors.s3.me-central-1.amazonaws.com%2Fblog%2F1735031347498-blob&w=1920&q=100", "https://f1rstmotors.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff1rst-motors.s3.me-central-1.amazonaws.com%2Fblog%2F1735031353916-blob&w=1920&q=100" ], "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "D Figg" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "F1rst Motors", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://f1rst-motors.s3.me-central-1.amazonaws.com/logo.png" } }, "datePublished": "2024-12-21", "description": "It's the automotive equivalent of finding a lost Stradivarius that's also a time machine.", "url": "/news/super-rare-1-of-10-bugatti-centiodieci-for-sale" } But Bugatti’s story isn’t just about speed records. The brand has had a wild history. It officially shut down in 1960, then came back in 1963 under Hispano Suiza. By the late ’80s, an Italian businessman named Romano Artioli gave it another shot. Then, in 1998, Volkswagen stepped in and changed the game. Since 2021, Bugatti has been part of Rimac, and now it’s gearing up for an exciting electric future. Even with all these changes, Bugatti has stayed true to one thing: making the most powerful cars in the world. Here’s a look at the 10 most powerful road-going Bugattis of all time. 10. 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport In 2010, Bugatti decided to raise the bar—again. Enter the Veyron Super Sport. Unveiled at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion, this beast was built for drivers who thought the regular Veyron wasn’t wild enough. Only 30 of these machines were ever made, making the Super Sport as rare as it was powerful. And speaking of power, it delivered 1,200 horsepower, thanks to an upgraded W16 engine. That’s 200 more horses than the original Veyron. What did all that power mean? A top speed of 415 km/h. Bugatti even had to limit it to avoid destroying the tires. It could hit 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and go from 0 to 300 km/h and back to 0 in a blistering 22.5 seconds. Read More The 10 Rarest Cars coming up for auction in 2025 9. 2011 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse In 2012, Bugatti decided to push the limits of open-top speed. The result? The Grand Sport Vitesse, a roadster that hit an insane 254.04 mph (408.84 km/h). That made it the fastest open-top production car ever. Bugatti reworked its massive 8.0-litre W16 engine to produce 1,184 bhp. That kind of power launched it from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds. But building an open-top car that could handle these speeds wasn’t easy. Bugatti’s engineers figured 375 km/h was the safe limit for a roadster. Then they broke their own rules. They pushed the Vitesse past the 400 km/h mark, proving that convertibles could be just as thrilling as their coupe counterparts. 8. 2016 Bugatti Chiron When Bugatti revealed the Chiron in 2016, it was the fastest and most powerful production car company had ever built. Under the hood, it packed an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine, producing an almost absurd 1,480 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. The Chiron hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.4 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 6.1 seconds, and 186 mph (300 km/h) in just 13.1 seconds. It could reach 248.5 mph (400 km/h) in 32.6 seconds and smashed the 0–249–0 mph (0–400–0 km/h) record in an incredible 41.96 seconds, covering just 2 miles (3.2 kilometers). 7. 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport The Chiron was already a masterpiece. But Bugatti wanted more. So they built the Chiron Sport—a sharper, more agile version of their 1,500-horsepower hypercar. Under the hood, it’s the same monster as the original Chiron. The 8.0-litre W16 engine still delivers a jaw-dropping 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and tops out at 261 mph. Bugatti’s engineers reworked the chassis to make it more responsive. The steering is sharper, and the dampers are 10% stiffer. To unlock these changes, there’s a special Handling mode that transforms the car into something even more thrilling. 6. 2020 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport The Bugatti Chiron is already an icon of speed. But not everyone wants to chase straight-line records. Some drivers crave precision—the thrill of tackling sharp corners and twisty back roads. That’s where the Chiron Pur Sport comes in. This version keeps the same monstrous 8.0-litre W16 engine as the standard Chiron, delivering 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. Bugatti added 200 rpm to the redline, bumping it up to 6,900 rpm. That extra range gives you more flexibility in the bends, letting you push the car harder when it matters most. It’s also quicker on the move. The Pur Sport can shoot from 37 mph to 75 mph two seconds faster than the standard Chiron. That’s a big deal when you’re charging out of a tight turn. And while the top speed is capped at 217 mph due to added downforce, let’s be honest—on a track or backroad, that’s more than enough. 5. 2020 Bugatti Divo When Bugatti launched the Divo in 2018, it wasn’t just another speed machine. It was a car designed for the thrill of tight corners and winding roads. Unsurprisingly, it sold out almost immediately. The Divo may share its engine with the Chiron, but it’s a different beast. Its design takes a sharp, modern approach, giving it a look that’s all its own. Sleek and aggressive, it’s a hypercar that feels as much at home carving through mountain passes as it does sitting in a showroom. Underneath its carbon fibre skin, the Divo is powered by the same quad-turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 engine, delivering 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. It sprints from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.4 seconds—lightning fast by any standard. Engineers focused on weight and agility, cutting off 77 pounds compared to the Chiron and tuning it for precision on the road. 4. 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport With a top speed of 300 mph (490.484 km/h) Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ wasn’t just the fastest Bugatti ever—it was the fastest production car on the planet. Breaking that barrier didn’t happen by chance. Bugatti gave the Chiron a serious makeover, starting with a longer, sleeker Longtail rear designed for better aerodynamics at extreme speeds. Read More Bugatti’s Quartet of Record Holders United for First Time Then there’s the engine. Bugatti’s iconic 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 got a boost, producing 1,578 horsepower. That’s nearly 100 hp more than the standard Chiron. But this wasn’t a one-off prototype. Bugatti built the Super Sport 300+ as a production car. Even though the production model is electronically limited to 300 mph, it still carries the legacy of the record-breaking prototype, which hit an unbelievable 304 mph during testing. 3. 2022 Bugatti Centodieci Revealed in 2019, the Bugatti Centodieci is a tribute to Bugatti’s founder, Ettore Bugatti, and the iconic EB110 that brought the brand back to life 110 years after Ettore’s birth. Limited to just 10 units, the Centodieci is as exclusive as it gets. Based on the Chiron, its 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine produces 1,600 horsepower—100 more than the Chiron. The Centodieci launches from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.4 seconds and goes to 186 mph (300 km/h) in just 13.1 seconds. 2. 2025 Bugatti W16 Mistral Bugatti said it was done with speed records. Turns out, they weren’t—and we’re glad. On November 9, 2024, the W16 Mistral officially became the world’s fastest open-top hypercar, hitting 453.9 km/h (282 mph) on Germany’s Papenburg test track. Le Mans winner and Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace was behind the wheel. It knocked the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder off the throne—a car that held the title since 2016 with a top speed of 427.4 km/h (265 mph). The W16 Mistral first wowed crowds at Monterey Car Week in 2022. It was a tribute to Bugatti’s legendary quad-turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 engine, which debuted in the Veyron almost 20 years ago. With 1,578 horsepower, this engine is the heart of the Mistral—and a fitting farewell to one of the most iconic powerplants in automotive history. 1. 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon The Bugatti Tourbillon is more than just the next hypercar—it’s the start of something new. Set to arrive in 2026, it’s Bugatti’s first all-new design since teaming up with Rimac in 2021. This hybrid powerhouse replaces the legendary Chiron, and it’s not holding back. The Tourbillon is powered by a naturally aspirated 8.3-litre V16 built with Cosworth. On its own, it cranks out 986 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Bugatti added three electric motors to the mix, boosting the total output to 1,775 horsepower. Bugatti says the Tourbillon can hit 60 mph in just 2.0 seconds and 250 mph in around 25 seconds. Source: Bugatti
