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Nouveautés8/14/2026

Bugatti Destrier: how to recognize the one-off W16 sculpture

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Kevin Diagne 1 min read
Bugatti Destrier: how to recognize the one-off W16 sculpture
Key takeaways

The Bugatti Destrier is a one-off Programme Solitaire creation. It uses the Bolide carbon tub and 1,600 PS 8.0-litre W16 beneath an elegance-led body.

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Bugatti Destrier Base: key facts

The third creation from Bugatti's Programme Solitaire, the Destrier reinterprets the Bolide's extreme technical base as a concours-focused design. Only one example exists for a specific owner.

How can you recognize the Bugatti Destrier Base?

At roughly one metre tall, it is described as the lowest Bugatti ever designed. Wheels measure 20 inches front and 21 rear. The interrupted C-line, wider horseshoe grille and Sapphire Celeste paint are its main visual markers.

Engine and technical specifications

Beneath the body are the Bolide carbon monocoque and powertrain. Its 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 produces 1,600 PS, although Bugatti emphasizes proportion and craftsmanship rather than lap times.

History and positioning

Its name refers to the medieval war horse. Bugatti also connects the project to the Type 57, whose architecture supported both the racing Type 57G and the Type 57SC Atlantic.

Production and availability

A 1/1 marking on the oil cap confirms its one-off status. Its public debut is scheduled for Monterey Car Week and the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

See photos and data on the ScanRacer Bugatti Destrier Base page. Information is checked against the official Bugatti Automobiles release.

NouveautésKevin Diagne8/14/2026