The Bugatti Brouillard is a one-of-a-kind hypercar and the first creation from the brand's new bespoke Solitaire division.
The Brouillard is named after Ettore Bugatti's favorite horse, and the 1578-hp W-16-powered coupe features an exotic design that mimics the Mistral roadster.
Bugatti's Solitaire division is even more exclusive than its Sur Mesure program, as only two commissions will be created per year.
It's well-documented that Ettore Bugatti really loved horses. Fittingly, the name of the eponymous brand's latest one-of-one creation is named after Ettore's favorite horse, Brouillard (pronounced brew-yar).
A Solitaire Production
The Brouillard isn't just another bespoke build for one of Bugatti's ultra-wealthy clientele. The meticulously designed hypercar marks the debut of the automaker's new Solitaire division, which is said to take things a step further than even its in-house Sur Mesure customization program. Just how exclusive is a Solitaire commission? Bugatti says it will only build two cars each year, with the creations using the brand's existing chassis and powertrains.
The Brouillard's structural foundation is a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber. Bugatti's impressive W-16 engine functions as the 8.0-liter heart, fed by four turbos that help generate a seismic 1578 horsepower. To keep that nuclear reactor mounted behind the passengers cool, there's a pair of prominent air intakes mounted on the coupe's glass roof. Visible both inside and outside the Brouillard is a central spine, similar to the one found on the Chiron.
While the Brouillard is one of a kind, its designers took inspiration from other memorable Bugattis. Along with the brand's familiar horseshoe grille, the body sides incorporate a C-shaped element that has become a hallmark of the French hypercars, as it references the same shape in Ettore Bugatti's signature. The headlights are virtually identical to the set seen on the Bugatti Mistral roadster. The bottom portion of the car is exposed carbon fiber and continues to the rear diffuser. A pair of two stacked exhaust pipes is located below the Brouillard's horizontal V-shaped taillights, which have a distinctive holographic look.
All the Pretty Horses
The dramatic design cues don't stop there. The Brouillard's carbon-fiber bodywork is equal parts elegant and exotic. "The aesthetics of this car abstain from sharp lines in favor of more reflection-based surfaces that mimic a kind of athletic muscle, like a trained horse." Those are the words of Bugatti design director Frank Heyl. He will be on hand when the Brouillard makes its public debut next week at the ritzy Monterey Car Week in California, and we'll be there to interview him.
Inside, the Brouillard's horse theme is on full display. The animal's silhouette appears on the door panels and seats, with embroidered outlines containing a plaid pattern that is also found on the steering wheel. Along with green-tinted carbon fiber, the cabin features custom-woven fabrics from Paris because the buyer is fancy like that. The shift knob was machined out of solid aluminum, and it includes a glass portion with a hand-crafted sculpture of the horse the car is named after.
What's the price of the Bugatti Brouillard? That's confidential, but it obviously includes seven digits. Then again, it's hard to put a price on a bespoke rolling sculpture like this.
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