The first-generation Bugatti Tourbillon is a two-door Coupe built around an electrified powertrain. Here is what its mechanical layout means in daily use, and how the hybrid side behaves on the road.
The Bugatti Tourbillon engine, in the 8.3 DCT version, pairs a large-displacement petrol unit with electric assistance in a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Its robotic dual-clutch transmission changes gears without a clutch pedal, and all-wheel drive spreads the considerable output across both axles for steadier traction.
Coupe — Bugatti Tourbillon Engines and Transmissions
Coupe Bugatti Tourbillon Engines and Transmissions
Bugatti Tourbillon battery capacity, in the 8.3 DCT Coupe, comes from a lithium-ion pack that recharges from an external supply as well as on the move. Short trips can run largely on stored energy, while longer drives blend electric torque with the combustion engine for immediate response.