The Final Shakedown Test Of Bugatti's $4.7M Bolide Before Delivery

And now the track-only hypercar is off to its lucky new owner.

Every day, new cars proudly roll off production lines worldwide, patiently awaiting delivery to a dealership or a forever home. But before being wrapped up in protective layers and loaded for transport, each goes through some degree of testing to ensure it’s ready for customers to enjoy on the open road. The same goes for multi-million dollar hypercars from brands like Bugatti, except their testing phases are more aggressive and track-focused as they are engineered to be enjoyed at high speeds. Giving the automotive world a sneak peek inside what it takes to test a 1,578 horsepower track-only hypercar before delivery day, Bugatti is pleased to showcase the final shakedown of its $4.7 million Bolide.

Overhead view of a yellow and black hypercar in a pit stop area, crew members bustling around. The car's cockpit is open, equipment is scattered nearby, poised for its next shakedown test.

If you’ve often wondered why brand-new Bugattis come with ‘delivery miles, it’s because the brand continues to preface perfection through a rigorous quality control process. Bugatti’s Bolide is put through its paces at the Circuit de Mirecourt in France. The testing process involves eight specialists, including drivers, mechanics, and engineers, who meticulously evaluate each system and driving dynamics. The process starts with precision checks at lower speeds, guaranteeing steering, braking, and onboard systems are functioning properly. Once those fundamentals are dialed in, the Bolide faces more demanding tests that push it to race-like conditions. Drivers push the car to speeds of 186mph while testing stability, ABS, and traction control. The Bolide’s brakes must cool below 572°F, and the engine must drop below 194°F before the next round of testing begins.

A group of eight people in black outfits stands on a racetrack beside a yellow sports car, possibly gearing up for the final shakedown test. Three hold helmets, with large green traffic lights looming in the background. It's a scene worthy of the $4.7M Bugatti Bolide's dramatics.

With braking forces reaching -2.5G and brake temperatures climbing to 1832°F, Bugatti’s data is collected through motorsport-grade telemetry, which keeps engineers informed. At the same time, test drivers provide crucial feedback for fine-tuning. As deliveries continue worldwide, Bolide owners can experience their Bolide firsthand at Bugatti’s ‘Feeling The Track’ events, including an upcoming session at Circuit of the Americas in May. View all Bugatti hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.

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