Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bugatti’s modern identity is indelibly linked to the gargantuan 8.0-litre, quad-turbo, funny-shaped W16 engine that powered first the Veyron, and then the Chiron. But when times are a-changin’, how do you replace your headline act?
For the new Tourbillon, Bugatti once again settled on 16 cylinders, but this time they’re in a ‘V’ configuration with not a turbo in sight. Displacement is a monster 8.3-litres, it’ll rev to 9,000rpm, and make 986bhp and 664lb ft before you add in 789bhp of electric assistance via three e-motors.
The new V16 is engineered by Cosworth, the same British company that’s recently created V12s for the Aston Martin Valkyrie and GMA T.50.
So, how does it differ from those two, and more importantly, how does it sound at full chat on a dyno? Over to Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford…
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Bugatti’s modern identity is indelibly linked to the gargantuan 8.0-litre, quad-turbo, funny-shaped W16 engine that powered first the Veyron, and then the Chiron. But when times are a-changin’, how do you replace your headline act?
For the new Tourbillon, Bugatti once again settled on 16 cylinders, but this time they’re in a ‘V’ configuration with not a turbo in sight. Displacement is a monster 8.3-litres, it’ll rev to 9,000rpm, and make 986bhp and 664lb ft before you add in 789bhp of electric assistance via three e-motors.
The new V16 is engineered by Cosworth, the same British company that’s recently created V12s for the Aston Martin Valkyrie and GMA T.50.
So, how does it differ from those two, and more importantly, how does it sound at full chat on a dyno? Over to Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford…
Subscribe: bit.ly/BBCStudios
WATCH MORE:
Hiroshima: bit.ly/BBCHiroshima
Horizon: bit.ly/BBCHorizon
Best of Alan Partridge: bit.ly/BestOfAlanPartridge
Harry Enfield and Chums: bit.ly/HarryEnfieldAndChums
Welcome to BBC Studios, bringing you the best of British TV! Here you'll find classic comedy, gripping drama, as well as the best documentaries, science and history! Take a look at complete listings for all our shows - we've got plenty to keep you entertained!
This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us
