Bugatti Tourbillon
The Tourbillon marks a revolutionary shift for Bugatti — replacing the W16 with a naturally aspirated 8.35-litre V16 by Cosworth, paired with three electric motors for a combined 1,775 bhp. Limited to 250 units at ~£3.8 million, it features a completely new carbon-fibre monocoque, 8-speed DCT, and an intricate analog instrument cluster designed by Swiss watchmakers. As a brand-new model, long-term reliability data is unavailable.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Bugatti Tourbillon, sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
V16 Hybrid System Complexity
medium severityThe Tourbillon's entirely new powertrain combines a naturally aspirated Cosworth V16 with three electric motors and a 24.8 kWh battery. This is uncharted territory for Bugatti — the interaction between combustion and electric power, battery thermal management, and motor calibration may reveal early issues. The battery must be maintained at optimal temperature and charge.
8-Speed DCT Gearbox
medium severityThe Tourbillon uses a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (longitudinally mounted at the rear, unlike the Chiron's front-mounted unit). This is a completely new unit and its long-term reliability is unproven. Early production cars may require software refinements as Bugatti learns from real-world usage.
Analog Instrument Cluster Maintenance
low severityThe Tourbillon's centerpiece is a fully analog instrument cluster designed and manufactured by Swiss watchmaker Concepto, featuring mechanical gears and titanium components. While designed to be timeless, this intricate mechanism may require specialist servicing. A crash or impact damage to the cluster would be exceptionally expensive to repair.
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