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Porsche Sells Stakes In Bugatti Rimac To HOF Capital

By Tyler Rampersaud –  April 24, 2026

Porsche Sells Stakes In Bugatti Rimac

2021 saw the formation of Bugatti Rimac, a combination of Rimac Group with the historic and cherished Bugatti brand that saw Rimac Group as the majority owner and Porsche as the minority stakeholder, with Porsche also holding stakes in Rimac Group. However, that arrangement is now changing, as Porsche and Rimac Group have announced the sale of Porsche’s stake in the Bugatti Rimac company and Rimac Group to HOF Capital. The consortium includes BlueFive Capital as its largest investor, along with a group of institutional investors across the US and EU. Once the sale is complete, Rimac Group is set to take control of Bugatti Rimac while entering a strategic partnership with HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital. The transaction is set to be complete before the end of 2026. While the deal is still subject to regulatory clearances and other customary conditions precedent, the announcement of the sale of Porsche’s stakes in Rimac Group and Bugatti mark the beginning of a new era for both the Bugatti brand and Rimac Group’s various businesses, including, of course, the Rimac Automobili manufacturer. Already known for its mastery of performance-oriented EV tech and electric mobility innovation, Rimac’s hypercars have demonstrated a previously unprecedented level of performance potential for electric cars, and as Bugatti launches its Tourbillon hypercar, the same is being done for hybrid vehicles. A naturally aspirated V16 engine combining with electrified power is going to rewrite the rulebooks of automotive performance, as Bugatti’s 21st-century hypercars have done for over 20 years. With a new strategic partner, Rimac Group and Bugatti Rimac are poised to continue growing and evolving in the future. View All Bugatti For Sale Image Source: Bugatti Rimac

A person inside a Bugatti uses a laptop, while outside, Mate Rimac puts the Bugatti Tourbillon through its paces on a snowy road.

By Khris Bharath – 

Bugatti CEO, Mate Rimac Puts Tourbillon Hypercar Through ...

We have extensively covered Bugatti’s docu-series throughout the year, which explored how the Tourbillon evolved from design studies to aerodynamics and engineering validation. New context shared alongside a short Instagram clip by Bugatti CEO, Mate Rimac, adds scale to that story. The clip opens with an ecstatic Mate on a snowy day, pointing the camera at a two-door Wrangler, calling it the ideal vehicle for such weather. Moments later, though, he flips the camera for us to find two unlikely vehicles, Bugatti’s latest hypercar, the Tourbillon, sitting alongside a Rimac Nevera. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mate Rimac (@materimac) It is worth highlighting that, unlike typical spy footage of heavily camouflaged prototypes rushed through test programs by development drivers, this clip shows the company’s chief executive personally validating the final product that will soon ship to customers. Now it goes without saying that a 4x4 would obviously be better suited in such conditions. Also, supercars, let alone hypercars, would never see the light of day in such weather, but Mate wanted to showcase just what these cars are capable and how they handle in low traction situations, on winter tires ofcourse. Rimac is later seen driving the production-intent Bugatti Tourbillon on snow, with a clear view of the analog dials in the Tourbillon’s interior, which inspired this car’s name. All 250 cars are already spoken for. The Tourbillon marks a clean break from the W16 era that defined the Veyron and Chiron. Out goes the Quad-turbo beast from the Pïech-era and in its place, a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 paired with three electric motors for an all-wheel drive setup. The combustion engine on its own produces more than 1,000 horsepower, with the hybrid system adding an additional 800 for a combined 1,800 horsepower. While the V16 appears to be the way forward, we're still unclear on the W16's future, because Bugatti showed it on the one-off Brouillard at the Quail earlier this year. Bugatti has some big shoes to fill in the post-W16 flagship, and the Tourbillon has a lot to live up to when deliveries of this 4.4 million dollar hybrid hypercar commence. View All Bugattis For Sale Images: @materimac

Bugatti Tourbillon Eyewear Silomo 2025

By Khris Bharath –  September 28, 2025

Bugatti Launches Tourbillon-Inspired Eyewear at SILMO 2025

The Bugatti Tourbillon, the hybridized V16-powered model, has already dominated headlines over the past year as the French marque’s next great hypercar, but in Paris this weekend, attention has now turned to something you can actually wear. At the ongoing SILMO 2025 (September 26 to 29), the leading global trade fair for optics and eyewear, Bugatti revealed its boldest eyewear collection yet. This launch also comes in a year already significant for Bugatti, with the Veyron celebrating its 20th anniversary, a reminder of how Bugatti continues to shape the definition of modern luxury. Prior to the public unveiling, a private event at Luxury Living Paris introduced guests to the collection alongside pieces from the Bugatti Home Collection, a statement about the company’s broader expansion into lifestyle, a path it has pursued with furniture, design objects, and now a fully redefined optics portfolio. OBI, Bugatti’s trusted eyewear partner, led the redesign. Under CEO Sascha Koettig and creative director Kellie Hautala, the team developed a new design language meant to guide the brand’s eyewear through the next decade.  “With the launch of the Tourbillon, Bugatti begins a new chapter in its illustrious story. We recognized this as the perfect moment to evolve the eyewear collection in parallel, combining innovation with deep respect for Ettore Bugatti’s enduring design philosophy.” - Sascha Koettig, CEO of OBI At the core of the collection is the Tourbillon Limited Edition, a 3D-printed titanium frame inspired by the hypercar’s aerodynamic rear. Only 100 examples will be made, with each delivered in a carbon fiber collector’s box with a patent-pending case modeled after the vehicle’s suspension design. The attention to engineering reflects the detail that Bugatti applies to its cars. Every frame is built in Japan using rare materials, and several pieces are set with VVS1 diamonds.  “In every facet of its design, the Tourbillon embodies the essence of Bugatti: uncompromising precision; sculptural beauty, and daring creativity that defines our new era. Infused with that same spirit of ingenuity, the Tourbillon Limited Edition frame is a natural choice for discerning customers seeking effortless elegance, delivered in a way that only Bugatti can.” - Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac Two further highlights stand out: The Model 36 introduces Bugatti’s first rimless design, prioritizing lightness and sophistication. The Model 100 offers a bold navigator-style silhouette in carbon fiber and horn, refined with signature EB (Ettore Bugatti) spring hinges and mesh accents plated in exquisite silver, white gold, or 24-karat gold. For something even more exclusive, the Precious Collection elevates eyewear into collectible art, with Antwerp artisans setting VVS1 diamonds and precious gemstones into bespoke frames. Much like Bugatti’s most expensive hypercars, ownership here is about stewardship, ensuring each frame remains intact and relevant well beyond current fashion cycles and trends. They are limited pieces requiring care, storage, and deliberate use. Bugatti's partnership with OBI, extended through 2030, is a sign of a long-term commitment between both brands. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

A man in a suit presents a green Bugatti sports car to a crowd at an outdoor event on a sunny day.

By Khris Bharath –  August 15, 2025

One-off Bugatti Brouillard W16 Makes Its First Public App...

At the Quail this morning, Bugatti took the wraps off its one-of-one Brouillard, a coachbuilt hypercar that combines modern W16 firepower with deeply personal heritage cues. It’s the first public appearance for the bespoke build, which broke cover about 10 days ago after a series of mysterious teasers that we reported on. CEO of Bugatti Rimac, Mate Rimac, was on site to personally present the car to an ecstatic crowd. The Brouillard marks the debut of Bugatti’s Programme Solitaire, a new tier of customization that sits above the brand’s already extreme Sur Mesure offerings. The primary goal is to channel the same spirit of models like the iconic Type 57’s most coveted coachbuilt variants: the Galibier, Stelvio, Ventoux, and Atalante, through the lens of 21st-century engineering. Bugatti says that it will only produce up to two Solitaire cars per year, each built around existing powertrains and chassis, but wrapped in entirely bespoke bodywork and interiors. This stunning green example is named after Ettore Bugatti’s prized white-and-gray thoroughbred. Renowned for its speed and a surprising ability to open its stable door using a mechanism Ettore designed, the equestrian connection runs deep in the Brouillard. Inside, you’ll find embroidered horse motifs, a miniature sculpture of the thoroughbred in the gear selector, and tartan fabrics that contrast with green-tinted carbon fiber, sourced from Paris. The glass roof floods the cabin with light, amplifying the already dramatic cabin. Outside, the Brouillard trades the Chiron’s rounded tail for a much sharper coupé silhouette with a fixed ducktail spoiler, sculpted air intakes, and a sweeping roofline. The overall form is both functional and beautiful, with aerodynamics designed to channel and feed air to the W16’s massive cooling needs. Yes, that legendary Piëch-era W16, which has been doing duty since the days of the Veyron.  Despite Bugatti’s recent Rimac partnership and the debut of its hybrid V16-powered Tourbillon, the Brouillard features the marque’s celebrated 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged 16-cylinder uni, which puts out 1,600 horsepower. This hypercar is part of the last wave of W16-powered Bugattis, sitting alongside other ultra-limited farewell models. The timing is important because Bugatti has entered a new era, merging with Rimac and shifting toward hybrid power. The Tourbillon is already making headlines for its naturally aspirated V16 and electric assistance, but the Brouillard proves that the W16’s final chapter is being written with the same level of passion that has defined the French marque for more than a century. So here’s the question: if Solitaire lets clients dream up exquisite machines like the Brouillard, how far could Bugatti push this idea? No word on the price, but given that this is a one-off, something in the eight figures cannot be ruled out. Having said that, as a proof of concept, the Brouillard shows that in an extremely crowded hypercar market crowded there is still room for a truly personal, coachbuilt creation. View All Bugattis For Sale   Images Source: Bugatti

A blue hypercar sits in an industrial showroom; next to it, a person uses virtual reality gear while viewing Bugatti Design elements on a large screen.

By Khris Bharath –  May 07, 2025

How Bugatti Design’s New Berlin HQ Will Shape Its Future ...

Bugatti has just unveiled its sprawling new 12,000 square-foot design studio in Berlin, Germany. The building, once powered the city’s U-Bahn (metro) system in the 1920s and was subsequently turned into a techno club in the 1990s. With its original ceramic tiles and cast-iron staircases intact, this space fuses old-world charm with cutting-edge tech and will now play host to one of the most elite automotive design teams in the world, represented by 22 nationalities. The location is no coincidence. The city’s creative culture and access to world-class design talent in Europe made the German capital a natural choice. Design for the French marque, be it Jean Bugatti’s work on the Type 57C Atlantic back in the 1930s or the impressive Veyron and Chiron in the VW era since the early 2000s, has been an integral part of its identity and has set new standards in the industry. The new Berlin hub positions Bugatti in what is quietly becoming a design arms race among top-tier automakers. Porsche recently made waves by integrating Apple’s Vision Pro headset into customization, allowing for an immersive, full-scale virtual reality experience.  Now, Bugatti is taking that a step further with a state-of-the-art studio outfitted with head-tracking sensors and VR visualization tools. They give designers the ability to walk around full-scale digital prototypes that only exist in code. The goal: virtually render every line, surface, and seam of a vehicle. While clay models have replaced VR, traditional design practices like hand-drawn sketches continue, with access to a curated mix of top-notch materials and full-size interior samples lining the studio’s open-plan layout. This gives clients the ability to see, touch, and configure every minute detail with designers, down to the last detail. This shift comes as the company prepares its next chapter with the V16-powered Tourbillon hypercar. The new studio will play a pivotal role in the Bugatti-Rimac partnership. Along with Bugatti’s production base in Molsheim, France, and Rimac’s €200 million ($227 million) campus in Zagreb, Croatia, the Berlin design base will serve as a key link between engineering breakthroughs and aesthetic expression. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

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By Tyler Rampersaud –  March 30, 2022

Bugatti Rimac Is Opening A New Innovation Hub In Berlin

One of the most powerful (literally) joint ventures in the automotive industry gets in motion. Late last year it was announced that Bugatti and electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac would be joining forces in the future to make incredible hypercars, both electric and combustion engine-powered. With Rimac headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, and Bugatti making its hypercars in the Molsheim Atelier in France, Bugatti Rimac is a multinational force with the potential to change the automotive world forever. MUST READ: What production cars get from 0-60 the quickest? FIND OUT In an effort to increase its presence within Europe, Bugatti Rimac has announced that a new engineering and design center for the brands will be created in Berlin, Germany, with a Berlin-based team that will work with the Zagreb headquarters, especially with Design Director Achim Anscheidt and CTO Emilio Scervo to design and engineer Bugatti Rimac’s future technology and products. Together with the €200 million Rimac Campus that the global headquarters of Bugatti Rimac will transition to, and the Molsheim Atelier that Bugatti creates its cars in, the Berlin hub will serve as a place for innovation and design that will push both brands even further into the future. A new era of both incredible Bugatti and Rimac hypercars isn’t just upon us, it’s already starting. Source: Bugatti Rimac

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By Jordan Aquistapace –  November 02, 2021

Bugatti Rimac: Bugatti and Rimac Begin Cooperation in a N...

Two leading hypercar manufacturers now under one joint brand. The Bugatti brand continues to prove itself as an industry leader with the help of its President Stephan Winklemann. Since 2018, Winklemann has led the hypercar manufacturers down a road of success with the expansion of the Chiron fleet and the redefined modern-day coachbuilding division. Bugatti is now proud to announce its joint partnership with the electric sports car professionals at Rimac Automobili of Nedelja, Croatia. Bugatti Stephan Winklemann expresses his love for the Bugatti brand and all of its milestone accomplishments during his time acting as President. With the new joint venture, Winklemann will be parting with the brand and focusing his efforts as Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. During the shift towards its partnership, Bugatti lead team members will receive new roles and take on new challenges to launch the Bugatti Rimac brand into the future of the automotive industry. Bugatti All Bugatti models will continue to be made by hand at the Molsheim Atelier. Therefore, the jobs located there remain secure for the long term. The Bugatti Rimac joint company will start with 435 employees, of whom 300 will work in Zagreb and 135 in Molsheim (France). In addition, there will be 180 employees from the Wolfsburg development site. Bugatti and Rimac will continue to act as independent brands and retain their production sites in Zagreb and Molsheim, as well as their respective sales channels. As independent brands, they will continue growing with separate and extraordinary vehicles. “For more than 110 years, Bugatti has been making the most exclusive and high-quality cars in the world,” says Christophe Piochon, President of Bugatti. This goal has not changed and will not change in the future. View all current Bugatti models available for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Bugatti For Sale on duPont REGISTRY Source: Bugatti

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By Edward Jones –  July 06, 2021

Rimac Takes Over Bugatti With the Help of Porsche

Meet the new hypercar company known as Bugatti RImac. It has just been announced that Porsche and Rimac Automobili will be creating a new joint venture with Bugatti. The name of this joint company will be Bugatti Rimac, as the two companies will be working cooperatively to create come of the most incredible vehicles on the planet. For this to happen, Bugatti will be brought into the company by Volkswagen with the shares then being transferred over to Porsche. From here, shares of the new Bugatti Rimac company will be split with 55 percent being held by Rimac Automobili and 45 percent by Porsche. The formation of Bugatti Rimac is set to take place in the fourth quarter of 2021, pending approval from antitrust authorities. Even though Bugatti will be a part of this new company, they will still stay at their headquarters in Molsheim, France. The main difference now is that Bugatti will be contributing to Bugatti Rimac with the expertise that they have accrued over the past decades. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche AG, had this to say regarding the new joint venture: “We are combining Bugatti's strong expertise in the hyper sports car business with Rimac's tremendous innovative strength in the highly promising field of electric mobility. Bugatti is contributing a tradition-rich brand, iconic products, unique quality standards and craftsmanship, a loyal customer base and a global dealer network to the joint venture. In addition to technology, Rimac is contributing new development and organizational approaches.” See All Bugattis For Sale " width="680"> Source: Bugatti

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By Andrew Nabors –  March 01, 2021

Is Bugatti Being Sold to Rimac?

If you can't beat 'em, join em! That is the motto behind Porsche's latest investments, which makes us ask if Bugatti is being sold to Rimac. Reuters reported over the weekend that Mate Rimac is launching a new round of fundraising. Industry journal Automobilwoche mentioned that Mr. Rimac is looking for an injection of around $181 million. Since Porsche already owns 15.5%, they could up their stake to 50%. This would be done by shifting control of Bugatti to Rimac, and it would still remain the flagship of a happy VW family. Not only would Bugatti's electric future receive a jump-start, and Lamborghini could also share in electric development. Are you ready to see a Bugatti with C_Two internals? Tell us your thoughts on this in the comments below. Shop Bugatti For Sale

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