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The Bugatti Centodieci is an exceptionally rare supercar. Only 10 will be built, a process that is ongoing. With such rarity, one might expect these cars to be sheltered in garages with virtually no miles on the odometer. But every single Centodieci will cover at least 217 miles, blasting well beyond 200 mph in the process. And it happens before the owner even takes delivery. That's because Bugatti's pre-delivery inspection of the Centodieci isn't simply an up-close look with white gloves and a magnifying glass. Aside from looking perfect, Bugatti turns to Steve Jenny for what could be the most thorough manufacturer evaluation in all of motoring. A seasoned test driver for Bugatti, Jenny is tasked with driving each Centodieci on a 186-mile loop that exposes the car to pretty much any situation the owner might encounter. Gallery: Bugatti Centodieci Test Before Delivery 9 Photos … [Read more...] about Each Bugatti Centodieci goes 236 mph during 217-mile pre-delivery test

Bugatti has been awfully quiet about the ultra-exclusive Mistral since it unveiled the spectacular roadster in August at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. Thankfully the Chiron-based droptop is making the headlines again as the folks from Molsheim have been kind enough to share new details about the last of the W16 breed. Much like other quad-turbo 8.0-litre monsters before it the hypercar with unlimited headroom has a dedicated top speed mode. While the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse hit 254.04 mph (408.84 km/h) in 2013, Bugatti is confident the Mistral will easily top that. Emilio Scervo, Bugatti Rimac Chief Technology Officer, says the new roadster has been engineered to reach an impressive velocity of at least 261 mph (420 km/h). With top speed mode active, the rear wing will automatically adjust to the minimum amount of rake to reduce drag and make the open-top Chiron as slippery as possible. 2024 Bugatti Mistral 35 Photos … [Read more...] about Bugatti Mistral Roadster will hit 261 mph in top speed mode

The Bugatti Mistral broke cover earlier this year, making its grand appearance at Pebble Beach. Deliveries won’t begin until sometime in 2024, so the car is launching slowly. The limited-run hypercar recently debuted for the Middle East ahead of an exclusive preview event set to take place at its new Bugatti Riyadh showroom in Saudi Arabia’s capital. However, Bugatti has already sold every one it plans to build. Bugatti took the Mistral on tour throughout Riyadh, bringing the sleek model to the King Abdullah Financial District. The automaker then took the Mistral to the Ritz Carlton Riyadh, with its last stop planned at the showroom, which Bugatti operates with its Saudi Arabian partner SAMACO Automotive. The showroom is one of the brand’s newest in the world, opening in 2021. Gallery: Bugatti Mistral Goes On Tour Through Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 12 Photos “For … [Read more...] about Bugatti Mistral Roadster makes stunning debut in Middle East

Stellantis' EV onslaught continues in Europe where the Opel/Vauxhall Astra will be offered for the first time in its 32-year run without a combustion engine. Mechanically related to the Peugeot E-308 unveiled in September, the electric compact car will also come in hatchback and estate body styles akin to its French cousin. Being based on a platform developed for ICE-powered cars, the EVs look nearly the same as their petrol and diesel counterparts. The folks from Rüsselsheim are saying the Astra Sports Tourer Electric is the first zero-emission estate from a German marque, although Porsche would beg to differ since the Taycan Cross/Sport Turismo models are also long-roof EVs. Much like the Peugeot E-308 , the silent Astra is a front-wheel-drive-only affair with a single electric motor. It puts out an identical 153 bhp (114 kilowatts), but torque is surprisingly up by 10 Newton-metres (7 pound-feet) to 270 Nm (199 lb-ft). 12 Photos … [Read more...] about 2023 Opel/Vauxhall Astra electric hatch, estate debut with 258 miles of range

Earlier this year, Lamborghini auctioned off the last Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae. It sold for an eye-watering $1.6 million (approx. £1.2 million), but the seven-figure price tag included a non-fungible token – an NFT. Lamborghini has announced that it has delivered the final Ultimae. The handover ceremony allowed the car’s new owner to meet Krista Kim and Steve Aoki virtually. Kim and Aoki collaborated on creating the NFT , a 1:1 digital recreation of the real-life Aventador . The two also worked with Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customisation programme to help select the exterior finish and interior trim. Gallery: Last Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Delivered 6 Photos The car features a faded colour gradient, starting as a mix of blue that transitions to pure black at the rear. The owner also enjoys other perks, like previews of future limited-edition models, a private tour … [Read more...] about Lamborghini delivers last Aventador Ultimae Coupe, comes with NFT

It's ironic that Lamborghini's first car-based off-roader will also be its last pure-combustion vehicle. That's what you get with the new Huracan Sterrato, and it's finally official with a debut taking place for Art Basel in Miami. This is the culmination of months of spy photos showing the lifted Huracan in action. The exterior design was officially revealed earlier in November, albeit somewhat shrouded in smoke. Now we have full disclosure, and here's what you've been itching to know. The Sterrato has a modest 43 millimetre (1.7-inch) suspension lift over the Huracan Evo . This allows for more suspension travel, and Lamborghini gives the Sterrato an updated version of its Integrated Vehicle Dynamics system to make the most of it. There are new calibrations for Strada and Sport driving modes, and there's a new Rally mode dedicated to low-grip surfaces. In addition to being taller, the Huracan Sterrato is also slightly wider. The track is … [Read more...] about Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato debuts with 43-mm lift, rally drive mode

Hot on the heels of the Astra GSe’s reveal last month, Opel/Vauxhall is doubling down on its “grand sport electric” offerings with the Grandland GSe. For the sake of accuracy, this isn’t a new model per se since we're looking at the Hybrid4 version with a new name. The plug-in hybrid crossover was Opel/Vauxhall’s first production car to combine a combustion engine with an electric motor when it was launched back in May 2019 before a facelift followed in June 2021. Going forward, it's going to be marketed as the Grandland GSe to sit alongside the Astra GSe hatchback and estate. The compact crossover combines a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine with a pair of electric motors to deliver a total output of 296 bhp. It's enough electrified punch to send the all-wheel-drive model to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a respectable 6.1 seconds before topping out at 146 mph (235 km/h). Driven in electric mode, the maximum speed is electronically governed to 84 mph (135 km/h). … [Read more...] about 2023 Opel/Vauxhall Grandland GSe revealed with nearly 300 bhp and AWD

The W16 era is officially ending as Bugatti is bidding adieu to the quad-turbo, 8.0-litre engine with the Mistral. The Chiron-based roadster is named after a wind blowing from the Rhône River valley that also served as inspiration in the 1960s for a namesake coupe and convertible sold by Maserati. Speaking of cars from the past, the roofless machine from Molsheim boasts design cues derived from the Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid. The 1930s influence can be seen in the curving windscreen as well as the roof-mounted dual air scoops to cool the engine. While the styling hearkens back to a classic model, the Mistral does seem like a combination between the Divo and La Voiture Noire in a roadster package with an "X" motif for the taillights reminding us of the track-only Bolide . The rear light configuration has allowed Bugatti to install vents in between the X beams for cooling purposes. 2024 Bugatti Mistral 35 Photos … [Read more...] about Bugatti Mistral Roadster revealed as spectacular W16 epilogue

Bugatti is slowly but steadily advancing with the production plan it has for the Chiron supercar. The French company has just assembled the 400th example following an assembly process of about two months at its home in Molsheim. A team of 20 highly skilled mechanics and craftspeople assembled around 1,800 separate components into what is now a brand new Chiron Super Sport waiting to be delivered to its new owner. No Chiron is like any other and the 400th Chiron doesn’t make a difference from this philosophy. The supercar has a bare carbon fibre body with a dark green finish chosen by the customer. Bugatti says creating this unique finish takes a lot of “patience and meticulous attention to detail” – the weave of the fibre, for example, must flow in the correct direction throughout the entire car and across all different panels. This requires each panel to be cut in a specific way. Gallery: 400th Bugatti Chiron 12 Photos … [Read more...] about Bugatti Chiron production reaches 400 units, just 100 to go