Bugatti Bolide feiert spektakuläres Debüt bei der Hundertjahrfeier der 24 Stunden von Le Mans

Bugatti marked the centenary of one of the world’s most celebrated motorsport events, Le Mans, by unveiling the Bolide to the public for the first time. The brand’s high-performance track-only hyper sports car was driven by a renowned and highly decorated driver, highlighting Bugatti’s significant connection to Le Mans’ history.

In zehn Jahrzehnten hat Bugatti unvergessliche Beiträge zum 24-Stunden-Rennen von Le Mans geleistet und seinen Status als Luxusmarke gefestigt. Das war auch bei dieser Hundertjahrfeier nicht anders, bei der Bugatti den Zuschauern ein weiteres unvergessliches Erlebnis bot.

Die erste öffentliche Runde des Bugatti Bolide auf der 24-Stunden-Rennstrecke von Le Mans löste bei den Zuschauern Begeisterung, Bewunderung und Ehrfurcht aus, als Andy Wallace, der Le-Mans-Sieger von 1988 und seit 2011 offizieller Bugatti-Pilot, den Bolide zu einer fesselnden Runde steuerte.

Andy, one of the world’s premier endurance racers and one of the few to have won the Triple Crown of endurance racing, was the perfect choice to pilot the Bolide’s maiden public lap. Sharing his experience, Andy stated: “Driving the Bolide at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours was an extraordinary experience. The crowd’s energy and their connection to the car will be a lifelong memory for me. The Bolide, in every aspect, is a true racing car with exceptional high-performance capabilities, delivering breath-taking experiences.”

Christophe Piochon, President of Bugatti Automobiles, added: “Unveiling a masterpiece like the Bolide at Le Mans’ 100th anniversary epitomizes the deep-rooted connection between Bugatti and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We are immensely proud to have added another historic moment to Le Mans, one that will be eternally treasured.”

At the core of the Bolide is Bugatti’s iconic 8.0-litre W16 engine encased in an aerodynamically efficient carbon body. The Bolide’s brake system, an essential component for its peak performance, was innovatively designed by Brembo S.p.A., a leading Italian automotive brake technology firm.

This centenary celebration was further amplified by the presence of two iconic Bugatti cars – the EB110S “Le Mans” and the Bugatti Type 50S. The EB110S, which participated in the Le Mans race in 1994, and the Type 50S, which competed in the early 1930s, were part of the weekend event, adding an element of timeless appeal that is quintessentially Bugatti. The first public appearance of the Bolide, coupled with the showcase of the EB110S and Type 50S, made the historic motorsport gathering an extraordinary spectacle, underscoring Bugatti’s unique legacy.