Bugatti tells the story of its new powertrain masterpiece.
The new Bugatti Tourbillon marks a groundbreaking new era for the historic manufacturer, with the retirement of the quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine in favor of a new hybrid powertrain, pairing a naturally aspirated V16 engine made by the legendary Cosworth with an electric system. The engine itself boasts an incredible 1,000 horsepower, and with 800 horsepower coming from the electric system, the total power of the new hybrid V16 powertrain is an immense 1,800 horsepower.
Along with other elements of the vehicle like its design and engineering, creating the powertrain for the new Bugatti Tourbillon was the result of immense and painstaking effort. As the center of a new episode of Bugatti’s ‘A New Era’ docuseries, the story behind the new Bugatti Tourbillon’s engine is available to watch on YouTube now.
The new video shows a breakthrough moment in the engine’s development, when Bugatti and Cosworth’s first complete example of the engine was ready for testing. The test helped confirm Bugatti’s ambitions for the futuristic powertrain, combining electrification with the emotional potential of a powerful naturally aspirated engine. With the video showing off a milestone moment in its development, the new V16 from Bugatti and Cosworth is a new chapter in timeless hypercar excellence.
