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Bugatti W16 Hypercar (Veyron platform – polished aluminum one-off)

Engine

  • 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine

  • 16 cylinders, 4 turbochargers

  • Aluminum block and heads

Power Output

  • ~1,001 horsepower

  • ~922 lb-ft of torque

Transmission

  • 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (Ricardo-built)

  • All-wheel drive

Performance

  • 0–60 mph: ~2.5 seconds

  • Top speed: ~253 mph (with Top Speed Key)

  • ¼ mile: ~10 seconds

Chassis & Body

  • Carbon fiber monocoque

  • Aluminum exterior body panels (in the one-off you showed)

  • Active aerodynamics

Notable Aero Features

  • Push-button deployable rear spoiler

  • Spoiler doubles as an air brake under heavy braking

  • Adjustable ride height and aerodynamic modes

Cooling System

  • 10 radiators supporting engine, oil, transmission, intercoolers, and auxiliary systems

Brakes

  • Carbon-ceramic brakes

  • Extreme braking capability aided by rear air brake

Fuel System

  • ~26 gallon fuel tank

  • Extremely high fuel consumption at full power

Tires

  • Custom Michelin high-speed tires engineered specifically for the car

Interior (this specific car)

  • Full red leather interior

  • Aluminum exterior finish

  • One-off specification

“Sixteen cylinders, four turbos, about a thousand horsepower. Bugatti had to design the gearbox from scratch just so it wouldn’t explode. Top speed’s around two-fifty if you’re feeling irresponsible.  And yeah… the spoiler pops up when you brake.”

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