All Of Bugatti’s Modern Creations Ranked By Top Speed

When Bugatti announced its latest creation, the Bolide track-only hypercar, it quickly became clear that the new addition to the family was the most extreme Bugatti ever built. With a 0-60 time of 2.17 seconds, and a mind-boggling top speed of 310 mph, this beast surpassed every other Bugatti so far in terms of raw speed.

But now the development of the car is complete, and Bugatti has updated the estimated top speed, which is nearly 100 mph less. It hardly matters, as the Bolide is a track car, and the chances of it ever hitting 236 mph at a track day are slim at best. That’s why we decided to rank all of Bugatti’s creations since the brand’s revival in 1987, according to top speed. Let’s see where the 236 mph Bolide ends up.

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1993 Bugatti EB 112

Top Speed: 186 mph

The EB 112 was a four-door sedan version of the EB 110 supercar, which never made it to full-scale production due to the collapse of Bugatti Automobili S.p.A, the second incarnation of the Bugatti brand. It was powered by a 450-hp 6.0-liter V12 engine, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and permanent all-wheel-drive. Three models were homologated for sale and two unfinished examples were purchased and completed by the Monégasque company, Gildo Pallanca Pastor, after Bugatti S.p.A’s collapse. One of them, finished in blue, came with some additional aerodynamic features including a rear lip spoiler and a front splitter.

The EB 112’s design was originally inspired by iconic Bugatti models of the 1930s, most notably the Type 57. Bugatti outsourced the styling to Italdesign (Giorgetto Giugiaro), who still owns the first working prototype. It was both a hit and a miss.

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1991 Bugatti EB 110

Top Speed: 209 mph

The EB 110 was the first production vehicle created by Bugatti Automobili S.p.A, the first attempt at reviving the Bugatti brand. The EB 110 was the result of Bugatti’s collaboration with several other companies: Its development process was aided by Italian firm Tecnostile, which had previously worked on the Lamborghini Miura, while the suspension was built by Aerospatiale, a French aircraft company. The EB 110 was revealed in Paris in 1991, on the 110th anniversary of Ettore Bugatti’s birth.

Powered by a 553hp, 3.5-liter quad-turbo V12 engine, the EB 110 was a sadly short-lived creation, as an economic downturn forced the company to shut down in 1995. The reason for the EB 110’s downfall is excess. The late ’80s and early ’90s were prosperous, and many supercars emerged as a result. As soon as the EB 110 was introduced, a financial crisis hit Europe and Japan. This resulted in the demise of Bugatti Automobili, which meant the EB 110 was their only model that made it to full-scale production.

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2021 Chiron Pur Sport

Top Speed: 218 mph

The Chiron Pur Sport is a limited-edition, handling-focused variant of the Chiron, fine-tuned for maximum precision and speed. The Pur Sport comes with a host of modifications aimed at improving its handling, such as stiffer springs, carbon fiber anti-roll bars, and a Sport+ drive mode. Its powertrain is the same as you’ll find in the standard Chiron. However, the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission has shorter gear ratios, leading to quicker acceleration.

Even its wheels have received performance-enhancing modifications. Thanks to their special spokes, turbulent air is directed towards the car’s rear diffuser. A collaboration between Bugatti and Michelin resulted in a newly developed, custom tire, with a softer rubber compound that offers better grip and lateral acceleration. The Pur Sport is also lighter than the standard Chiron, thanks to its 3D-printed titanium exhaust and extensive use of materials such as aluminum, titanium and Alcantara throughout the interior.

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1992 EB 110 Super Sport

Top Speed: 221 mph

The Super Sport is a lighter (thanks to carbon fiber body panels) and more powerful version of the EB 110. While minimal changes are visible on the design front, the Super Sport has a handful of aerodynamic styling elements not present on the standard EB 110. The engine underwent several upgrades that squeezed an additional 62 horsepower out of it, bringing the power output up to a total of 603 hp.

The Super Sport was released six months after the EB 110, at the 1992 Geneva Motor Show. Bugatti used it to set new records for fastest accelerating production car, fastest series-production car, and the fastest car on ice. It could also go from 0-100 km/h in 3.26 seconds, which seems snail-like in today’s EV performance world.

One of the most well-known examples of an EB 110 Super Sport was finished in yellow and purchased by Michael Schumacher in 1994, which provided a boost to the company’s image; however, this boost would prove to be short-lived as a few months later he crashed it into a truck and cited “inadequate brakes” as the reason behind the incident. Inadequate or not, he did love the car enough to have it repaired and keep it for another decade.

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2012 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

Top Speed: 233 mph (267 mph without limiter)

The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse was first unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Despite its name, the Grand Sport Vitesse is actually a targa version of the Veyron Super Sport. The car’s open-top driving experience offers a more visceral driving experience, exposing its passengers directly to the sound produced by the 1183hp, quad-turbocharged W16 engine.

Several aerodynamic improvements were made to support the car’s convertible structure, such as larger air vents, a double diffuser and a roof spoiler. The Vitesse’s central dual exhaust is another feature borrowed from the Super Sport edition. The exterior of the Grand Sport Vitesse is also made entirely out of carbon fiber (something not present in the Grand Sport), with exposed carbon fiber being one of the finish options available.

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2020 Bugatti Divo

Top Speed: 236 mph

The Bugatti Divo, named after two-time Targa Florio winner Albert Divo, was revealed in 2018 and production was limited to 40 units. It is loosely based on the Chiron, with extensive performance-related modifications, including a new exhaust system and improved aerodynamics.

Despite being based on the Chiron, the Divo’s design has little in common with its parent car. This track-focused monster has an aggressive look aimed at optimizing airflow as much as possible. An air inlet on the roof directs air towards the rear wing, which is much larger than that of the Chiron. A prominent front chin spoiler, larger front air intakes and a cooling vent in the hood complete the look, ensuring that all air flowing around the car is harnessed to maximize downforce and speed.

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2024 Bugatti Bolide

Top Speed: 236 mph

The Bolide is a track-only hypercar, first introduced in 2020. Its name derives from the French word le bolide, which translates to “the racing car” or “the extremely fast car”. It carries a large amount of racing DNA, with a carbon fiber monocoque similar to the ones found in Formula 1 and Le Mans cars. This is not just a weight-saving measure-;it is also one of the Bolide’s cutting-edge safety features, along with a military-grade fire extinguisher system and FIA-spec harness.

The Bolide shares its powertrain with the Chiron, but the engine has been upgraded to produce 1825 hp, thanks to larger blades in its turbochargers.

When the Bolide was first announced, Bugatti promised a top speed well over 310 mph, but sacrifices had to be made to turn it into a track weapon; raw speed was replaced with enhanced aero and handling, to make the Bolide perform at its best in tight corners as well as long straights. All of those aerodynamic enhancements create drag, but a top speed of 236 mph is still perfectly respectable (and, incredibly, faster than a Formula 1 car has ever gone).

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2022 Bugatti Centodieci

Top Speed: 240 mph​​​

First unveiled in California in 2019, the Centodieci (Italian for “110”) is a homage to both the EB 110 and Bugatti’s 110th anniversary. Based on the Chiron, it also takes inspiration from the EB 110’s more aggressive, wedge-shaped design and angular lines. The traditional horseshoe grill that characterizes Bugatti is still present but very small compared to the ones found on other models, which further strengthens the connection with the design of the EB 110. A variety of innovative design techniques, including virtual reality, were used to create the Centodieci; this enabled the Bugatti team to finish the design in around six months.

The Centodieci is an ultra-exclusive model, with only 10 units ever built. One of them is Cristiano Ronaldo, who owns an all-white Centodieci. Another lucky customer specified his car to resemble the EB 110 that took part in the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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2021 Bugatti La Voiture Noire

Top Speed: 248 mph

Based on the Chiron, La Voiture Noire is a one-off homage to the Type 57 SC Atlantic, one of Bugatti’s most iconic cars of the 1930s. Its hand-built body, designed by Etienne Salomé is a celebration of Bugatti’s iconic style: the dorsal fin that characterized the Type 57 SC is echoed in La Voiture Noire’s trim. As suggested by the name, the car has an all-black finish.

La Voiture Noire shares the Chiron’s powertrain; it is, however, geared towards a more relaxed grand touring experience, hence its slightly lower top speed. The chassis, dampers, and all-wheel-drive system were all revised for this purpose, prioritizing comfort over raw speed.

Ownership of La Voiture Noire has been the subject of gossip and speculation: initially thought by the public as being owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, the car was instead originally commissioned by an Austrian business magnate, Ferdinand Karl Piech. However, he passed away before he could take delivery of it and a member of his family now owns the car.

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2005 Bugatti Veyron 16.4

Top Speed: 254 mph

The Veyron was the first car produced by Bugatti’s third incarnation with no input from Italdesign. First unveiled as a concept at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, the Veyron became a production vehicle two years later; however, due to a series of technical issues, full-scale production did not start until 2005.

It is powered by an 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged W16 engine, with a power output of 987 hp. The transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic; the Veyron can be driven in fully automatic mode or, for drivers who prefer to be more involved, in semi-automatic mode thanks to the shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

The Veyron’s name comes from Bugatti development engineer Pierre Veyron, who also worked as a test driver and company racing driver; along with co-driver Jean-Pierre Wimille, he won the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans while driving, you’ve guessed it, a Bugatti. The “16.4” is a reference to the Veyron’s engine: sixteen cylinders and four turbochargers.

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2009 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

Top Speed: 254 mph

First unveiled in 2008 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Grand Sport is the targa version of the Veyron. When driven without the roof on, the Grand Sport’s top speed is limited to 229 mph.

The removable hard top is too bulky to be transported and has to be left at home when going for a drive. In order to protect its occupants from an unexpected turn in the weather, the Grand Sport comes equipped with an emergency soft top as well. This, however, drastically limits its top speed to a mere 81 mph.

Several one-off special editions of the Grand Sport were created, including the “Sang Bleu” (“Blue Blood”), finished in blue carbon fiber and polished aluminum, and the “L’Or Blanc” (“White Gold”), with real porcelain parts and a porcelain finish.

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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Top Speed: 258 mph (267 mph without limiter)

The Super Sport, was a limited-edition car, with only 48 units produced. The Super Sport’s power output is an eye-watering 1183hp and its top speed had to be electronically limited to prevent the tires from shredding. Its improvement in performance over the standard Veyron comes from a series of mechanical upgrades, such as larger turbochargers and intercoolers.

The chassis was also improved upon to optimize handling, with redesigned shock absorbers and reinforced components to withstand the effect of high g-forces. The Super Sport’s sleek, uninterrupted lines come from the absence of hood scoops. Instead, the engine is ventilated via two low-drag NACA ducts on the roof.

A Super Sport World Record Edition also exists. This is even rarer than its parent model, as only five units were ever built. In this version, the electronic limiter was removed, allowing the car to unleash its full potential and smash through speed records.

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2017 Bugatti Chiron

Top Speed: 261 mph (285 mph without limiter)

The successor to the Bugatti Veyron, the Chiron was first introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, a year after an initial preview of its design had been shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Its name comes from Monégasque racing driver Louis Chiron, who raced as a Bugatti factory driver and won several Grand Prix victories throughout the 1930s. His name had already been used by Bugatti for another car, the 1999 concept 18/3 Chiron.

The Chiron is powered by an updated version of the Veyron’s 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged W16 engine. In the Chiron, this engine produces 1479 hp, 296 hp more than the most powerful Veyron (the Veyron Super Sport). A few other elements are carried over from the Veyron, such as the all-wheel-drive system, independent suspension, and carbon-fiber body.

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2023 Bugatti W16 Mistral

Top Speed: 261 mph

Allegedly the “fastest roadster in the world”, the Mistral hypercar will be the last Bugatti model to use the iconic W16 engine that first appeared on the Veyron in 2005. Only 99 units were produced, with an eye-watering price tag of 5 million euros (around 5.3 million US dollars). The name “Mistral” comes from a wind that blows through the south of France, echoing the joy of the convertible driving experience.

Despite being originally intended simply as a convertible version of the Chiron, the Mistral is not really based on any other car in the Bugatti family. Since the Chiron was not originally designed to be a convertible, Bugatti’s team had to design the new car practically from scratch. The Mistral’s unique design includes an extremely sleek, aerodynamic outline with sharp, angular lines, headlights made up of four diagonal lighting strips, and rear lights in the shape of arrows pointing to the illuminated Bugatti symbol.

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2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

Top Speed: 273 mph

The Chiron Super Sport is the “standard” version of the limited-run Super Sport 300+, and the last production version of the Chiron. While the Super Sport 300+ was entirely geared towards raw speed and record-breaking, the Super Sport takes it down a notch, bringing comfort into the equation as well. This becomes apparent when looking at its interior: while the Super Sport 300+ was all about Alcantara and carbon fiber, the Super Sport is a feast of comfy leather and aluminum, creating a plush, inviting cabin with a minimal compromise on performance.

The differences continue on the outside of the car: the Super Sport comes with a painted finish, available in a wide range of colors to suit customers’ individual preferences, instead of the exposed carbon fiber seen on the 300+. (Technically, the 300+ was also customizable with any finish the customer desired, but rumor has it prospective buyers were encouraged to stick with the raw carbon fiber and orange accents).

The Super Sport comes with the same powertrain as the Super Sport 300+ (a 1,580 hp W16 engine borrowed from the Centodieci). The crucial difference is that, unlike in the 300+, the limiter cannot be switched off: the Super Sport may be suitable for a fun track day, but a record-breaker it is not.

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Chiron Super Sport 300+

Top Speed: 304 mph, with a caveat

It’s true that Bugatti built a Chiron capable of hitting 304.773 mph, but it was a “near production ready prototype.” Many people incorrectly think that the Super Sport 300+ is capable of hitting 300 mph because of its name, but it’s actually just a special edition that’s visually based on that record-breaking car. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ only has a top speed of 273 mph, which makes it as fast as the standard Super Sport.

As you can see above, CarBuzz did an in-depth study about all the cars that claim they’re the fastest, and the winner might surprise you. Spoiler Alert: It’s not this Bugatti. Still, Bugatti is working on an all-new Chiron successor that will be powered by an electrified V16 engine, and it’s the smallest model we’ve ever seen. If ever there was a car to set new top speed world records, this is it. It will even be launched with a 550 kph speedometer, which is 342 mph…