Bugatti Chiron Successor to Debut in June 2024 with V16 Hybrid Engine; Hear What it Sounds Like
The upcoming Bugatti Chiron successor will use a hybrid V16 instead of the W16 engine used by the Bugatti Chiron, Veyron 16.4, Divo, Bolide and Centodieci.
By Kanika Sachdeva
Bugatti will reveal its next hypercar – the Chiron successor – in June 2024. On his Instagram page, the French carmaker released a 26-second video alongside the announcement teasing what the new V16 hybrid engine sounds like. Yes, you read that right! The upcoming hypercar will use a hybrid V16 instead of the W16 engine used by the Bugatti Chiron, Veyron 16.4, Divo, Bolide and Centodieci. This makes the upcoming Bugatti hypercar the first production model with a V16 since 1991 – when the production-spec Cizeta-Moroder V16T used the engine.
Bugatti's W16 Engine: A Quick Look Back
Bugatti's 22-year-old W16 engine debuted in 2005 when the Bugatti Veyron was launched under the aegis of the Volkswagen Group. Five years later, the engine received upgrades with larger turbochargers and other mods, boosting its power output. Fast forward to 2016 when the Chiron was introduced as Veyron's successor, the new quad-turbocharged W16 made 1,478bhp – up from 1,183bhp in 2010 – owing to the new sequential turbocharging technology. Then came the Chiron Super Sport and Centodieci with a 1,577bhp engine. Today, the W16 engine belts out 1,479bhp, which you see in the last iteration of the Chiron.
Bugatti Chiron Successor: Obscure Engine Details
While Bugatti is fairly mum about the car's additional details (displacement, output, and so on), earlier market reports suggested that the new V16 engine is a product of collaboration with Rimac and Cosworth, with some claiming it to be a naturally aspirated 8.3-litre V16, while some expecting it will feature three electric motors to make the combined 1,775bhp. However, exact details are expected to be revealed as the debut nears.
Bugatti Chiron Successor: Exterior
The Chiron successor will be the last from Achim Anscheidt, who recently stepped down as Bugatti's director of design. In an interview last year, he confirmed that the successor model will continue to maintain Bugatti's signature design elements, including a horseshoe grille and a prominent Bugatti beltline that has been a part of every Bugatti since the Type 57 of 1934.
After Anscheidt, Frank Heyl – who has been associated with Bugatti since 2008 – will lead the design team and oversee models arriving after Chiron's successor.
Bugatti Chiron Successor: Interior
According to industry reports, the interior of the successor car will not undergo a major revamp. Instead, the successor will resemble the company's current products. A larger central infotainment system is also on the cards.
Bugatti Chiron Successor: Launch Timeline
The Bugatti Chiron made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016 as the replacement for the Veyron, and the successor to the Chiron will make its public appearance in June this year. The production will commence at some point in 2026, followed by customer deliveries. Upon launch, the upcoming model is expected to command a premium over the Bugatti Mistral, which currently retails at €5 million (£4.2m).
