Imagine this: the Bugatti Bolide, one of only 40 ever made hypercars, is going up for auction at a staggering £4.3 million! But here’s the catch – this car isn’t street-legal. That’s right! You can only drive it on race tracks.
This monstrous race machine is powered by the legendary W16 engine with four turbochargers, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.2 seconds and reaching nearly 310 mph (about 500 km/h). That makes it the second fastest car in the world, right behind the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut.
But what’s the problem? The Bugatti Bolide lacks the safety components and technical specs required for legal road use. So if you’re lucky enough to own this hypercar, you can’t just take it out on the street and show off to your neighbors. You have to drive it on a race track, which is a huge hurdle for most people.
This particular example, with a chassis number and only 40 produced, has just a few hundred miles on the clock and comes in a striking French Racing Blue shade with carbon fiber details in Nocturne Black.
The auction will take place on August 16 in Santa Monica as part of the prestigious Pebble Beach event, organized by Gooding & Company in collaboration with Christie’s.
Bugatti designed this model with a focus on speed, aerodynamics, and extreme weight reduction, making it one of the boldest and most exclusive hypercars ever made.
So if you thought owning a Bugatti means cruising the streets like a movie star, think again! This car is for those who want to race on the track, not parade around town.
And yes, if you’re wondering, a historic Ferrari is going up for auction at £4.75 million, so this Bugatti is a real opportunity for collectors who want something truly special.
So, what do you think? Would you drop £4.3 million on a car you can’t drive on the road? Or is it just another pricey garage ornament? Share your thoughts, maybe you’ll surprise us!
