To say the latest Bugatti model is preceded by hefty and high-reaching expectations is probably an understatement. As the first completely new design since Bugatti merged with the high-performance electric vehicle extraordinaire Rimac in 2021—and featuring a staggering price tag of 4.6 million USD—the 2026 Tourbillon raises a lot of questions. And from form to performance, it answers every single one with the bold grace for which the brand is known.
Though its body lines and use of duotone color pairing are undeniably reminiscent of Bugatti DNA, every aspect of this car is new. Described as being conceived from a blank canvas, the 2026 Tourbillon draws upon 115 years of brand heritage to create a model with wider, more efficient grilles for improved handling prowess and sharper, more angular contours for a longer, leaner look that aids in both speed and downforce. Beneath the surface, it exchanges Chiron’s W-16 engine for a naturally aspirated, custom-made 8.3-liter V-16 supported by two electric motors upfront and one in the rear—all of which combine for an astounding 1,800 horsepower. With an ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in two seconds and reach up to 276 mph, the 2026 Tourbillon is a masterclass in aerodynamics.
Perhaps the most intriguing element of this brand-new design, though, is that it may be the most powerful and dynamic Bugatti ever—and features a number of Formula 1 technologies optimized for strength and performance—but it bucks the standard next-generation trend of relying on high-tech, screen-heavy interiors. Instead, the internal driving experience centers around timeless analog elegance with futuristic mechanics. The steering wheel rotates around the dashboard instrument gauges—which were constructed by Swiss horologists and built to precise watchmaking tolerances—to ensure they’re never obscured while the floating, glass-covered console hones the driver’s focus and ensures intricate control functions are always clearly visible. No expense is spared in tactile comfort, either: materials like leather and crystal abound, and there’s not a piece of plastic in sight. Designed to be its own entertainment, the 2026 Tourbillon is the perfect fit for anyone who shuns the idea of self-driving and wants to luxuriate fully in the hypercar experience.
