Overview
- Bugatti revealed the Destrier on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and said the one‑off will make its public debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16, 2026.
- The Destrier uses the Bolide’s carbon‑fiber monocoque and the quad‑turbo 8.0‑liter W16 rated at 1,578 hp, and Bugatti has not released full performance or price figures.
- Design changes turn the Bolide’s track focus toward the road by removing the massive wings, narrowing the C‑shaped profile element, exposing the rear tires partially, and fitting bespoke 20‑inch front and 21‑inch rear wheels.
- The car measures about 1 meter tall and wears a bespoke Sapphire Celeste paint, hand‑hammered engine‑bay brightwork, Ambre Voyageur leather and nubuck trims, and a 3D‑knitted textile with woven copper threads inside.
- The Destrier was commissioned by an unnamed private client through Bugatti’s Programme Solitaire and underscores the firm’s approach to offer the W16 only for highly customized, single‑owner projects as broader production moves away from the engine.