Bugatti’s Latest V-16 Engine is Not Turbocharged

Bugatti is saying goodbye to its iconic W-16 engine, but a new V-16 engine is on the horizon, set to debut in June. Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac shared some details about the new sixteen-cylinder monster during the Future of the Car Summit conference in London. This new engine will be longer than the outgoing W-16 and will skip turbocharging altogether, opting instead for hybridization. The engine reportedly has an 8.3-liter displacement and revs up to 9,000 rpm, with potential output reaching 1,800 horsepower when combined with three electric motors. The new engine is said to power the front and rear axles through electric motors and a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission. The new hypercar is rumored to hit 62 mph in two seconds, 124 mph in less than five, and reach a top speed of 277 mph, with production limited to 250 units starting in 2026.

Bugatti’s new V-16 engine, set to replace the iconic W-16, is generating buzz ahead of its June debut. Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti-Rimac, recently shared details about the new engine at a conference in London. The engine, longer than the outgoing W-16, will not have turbocharging, instead opting for hybridization. With an 8.3-liter displacement and a max rpm of 9,000, the engine may reach 1,800 horsepower when combined with three electric motors. The engine is rumored to work with a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission, powering the front and rear axles with two electric motors and one within the transmission. Reports suggest the new hypercar could accelerate from 0-62 mph in just two seconds, 124 mph in under five seconds, and reach 277 mph, with only 250 units planned for production starting in 2026.

Bugatti is preparing to introduce a new hypercar with a V-16 engine, set to replace the iconic W-16. The new engine, measuring 39.3 inches long, will be devoid of forced induction, a departure from Bugatti’s previous models like the Chiron and Veyron. The V-16, rumored to have an 8.3-liter displacement and revving up to 9,000 rpm, is expected to reach around 1,800 horsepower when combined with three electric motors. The engine will reportedly power the front and rear axles through two electric motors in the front and another integrated within an eight-speed automatic transmission. If the reports are accurate, the hypercar could hit 62 mph in two seconds, 124 mph in less than five, and a top speed of 277 mph. Production is limited to 250 units, with deliveries expected to start in 2026 at a price of at least €3.6 million.

Bugatti is on the cusp of unveiling a new hypercar with a V-16 engine that will replace the current W-16. CEO Mate Rimac shared preliminary details about the engine, which will be longer than the outgoing W-16 and won’t use turbocharging but will feature hybridization. The V-16, rumored to have an 8.3-liter displacement and capable of reaching up to 1,800 horsepower with three electric motors, will power the front and rear axles through a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission. Reports suggest that the hypercar could accelerate from 0-62 mph in two seconds, 124 mph in under five seconds, and have a top speed of 277 mph. The limited production of 250 units is set to begin in 2026, with a starting price of at least €3.6 million.

Bugatti is gearing up to roll out a new hypercar equipped with a V-16 engine as it bids farewell to the iconic W-16. CEO Mate Rimac has revealed some details about the engine, which will be substantially longer than the W-16 and will not include turbocharging but will incorporate hybridization. The engine, predicted to have an 8.3-liter displacement and capable of producing around 1,000 horsepower on its own, will be enhanced by three electric motors, potentially reaching a combined output of 1,800 horsepower. The powertrain will drive the front and rear axles through electric motors and a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission. Reports indicate that the hypercar could accelerate from 0-62 mph in two seconds, 124 mph in under five seconds, and ultimately reach a top speed of 277 mph. Production of the hypercar is expected to be limited to 250 units, with deliveries commencing in 2026 at a starting price of at least €3.6 million.

Bugatti is ready to introduce a new hypercar featuring a V-16 engine, signaling the end of the W-16 era. CEO Mate Rimac recently shared some insights about the forthcoming hypercar, which will boast a longer engine measuring 39.3 inches and will not incorporate turbocharging, opting for hybridization instead. The V-16 is anticipated to have an 8.3-liter displacement and a high rev range of 9,000 rpm, coupled with three electric motors, yielding a potential 1,800 horsepower output. The electric motors are expected to power the front and rear axles through a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission, with a rumored 24.8-kWh battery for 37 miles of electric range. Reports indicate that the hypercar can accelerate from 0-62 mph in two seconds, 124 mph in under five seconds, and reach a top speed of 277 mph. Limited to 250 units, production is scheduled to begin in 2026 at a starting price of €3.6 million.