The Bugatti Bolide has officially landed in the United States, and it’s already making waves. Last month, the hypercar arrived at Team CJ Works in Austin, Texas. Decked out in a sleek black-and-blue paint job with a matching interior, it looked every bit the part of a track machine. And they didn’t waste any time putting it to the test. They took the Bolide to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Home to the Formula One United States Grand Prix and NASCAR races, COTA is where legends are made. This was the perfect place to see what the Bolide could do. Photographer Wes Tindel, better known as LoneStarExotic on Instagram, captured the action as the car roared around the track. It’s clear the Bolide was built for this moment. Seeing a hypercar like this tearing up the asphalt isn’t just about speed. It’s a glimpse into the future of performance. For fans of Bugatti and track enthusiasts alike, this was a special moment. Read More This Ultra-Luxury Garage is the Perfect Home for Your Bugatti Lightweight and Lightning Fast At Bolide's core is an 8.0-litre W16 engine that cranks out a jaw-dropping 1,577 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. And here’s where it gets wild: the car weighs just 1,450 kilograms (dry). That means it packs more than 1,100 horsepower for every ton. To put it simply, this car is as close to flying as you’ll get on four wheels. The Bolide’s lightweight frame is crafted from bespoke carbon fiber. It meets all the safety standards set by the FIA and aligns with LMh and LMDh regulations. While that might sound technical, what it really means is that this car is built to handle the most demanding tracks in the world. Read More Bugatti’s Quartet of Record Holders United for First Time Only 40 of these machines will ever exist, each with a price tag of $4 million. Simulations suggest the Bolide could be one of the fastest cars ever to hit the Nürburgring, with a predicted lap time of 5:23.1. That’s just seconds shy of the current record set by Porsche’s 919 Hybrid Evo. It’s also estimated to be seven seconds faster than the Toyota TS050 at Le Mans. If those numbers are anything to go by, the Bolide might rewrite record books the moment it hits the track. Source: Wes Tindel (@lonestarexotic)
