Overview
- Bugatti unveiled the Destrier online on Thursday, Aug. 6, and plans public showings at The Quail on Aug. 14 and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 16.
- The Destrier uses the Bolide’s carbon‑fiber monocoque and retains the quad‑turbo 8.0‑liter W16 rated at roughly 1,578 hp, while exterior aero has been stripped to create a lower, road‑oriented silhouette.
- The one‑off was commissioned through Bugatti’s Programme Solitaire for an unnamed client and features bespoke details such as a multi‑layer Sapphire Celeste finish, hammered brightwork in the engine bay, 20/21‑inch wheels, and an Ambre Voyageur interior with 3‑D knitted textile.
- Bugatti has not released a price for the Destrier and commentators expect it to sit above prior extreme Bugatti pricing, reflecting the marque’s market for ultra‑exclusive, high‑margin coachbuilt cars.
- The Destrier underlines Bugatti’s strategy of balancing short‑run, W16‑powered commissions with plans for new ground‑up hypercars using different powertrains, keeping heritage engines available for singular client projects.