Bugatti has revealed the Destrier, a one-off hypercar created under its Programme Solitaire bespoke division. The third one-off commission after the Brouillard and F.K.P. Hommage, the Destrier is based on the track-only Bolide but adopts an all-new body inspired by the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. While it retains the Bolide's W16 powertrain, the Destrier has been conceived as a design-led grand-touring hypercar rather than one focused on outright lap times.
- Based on the Bugatti Bolide's carbon-fibre chassis
- Retains the 1,600hp quad-turbo W16 engine
- Third one-off created under Bugatti's Programme Solitaire
Bugatti Destrier: exterior
The Destrier shares its carbon-fibre monocoque with the Bolide, but wears completely new bodywork. Inspired by the Type 57SC Atlantic, it features a cleaner, more sculpted design with fewer aerodynamic add-ons than its track-focused sibling. The signature Bugatti C-line has been reinterpreted, while redesigned lighting elements, a wider horseshoe grille, blended rear wing and pronounced rear haunches distinguish it from the Bolide.
Standing just 1 metre tall, the Destrier is the lowest Bugatti ever built. It rides on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, with the proportions intended to resemble those of a medieval war horse, from which the car takes its name. The one-off is finished in a bespoke Sapphire Celeste paint shade created exclusively for its owner, with polished aluminium trim and tinted exposed carbon-fibre accents.
Bugatti Destrier: interior
Unlike the stripped-out cockpit of the Bolide, the Destrier's cabin has been redesigned with a greater emphasis on craftsmanship and luxury. It uses 'Ambre Voyageur' leather and nubuck upholstery, together with a bespoke 3D-knitted textile woven with copper yarn.
Hammered metal finishes on the door handles, air vents, steering wheel hub and entry plates reference the car's medieval inspiration, while a discreet French flag pays tribute to Bugatti's heritage.
Bugatti Destrier: engine and performance
Power comes from the Bolide's 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine, producing 1,600hp. The company has not disclosed performance figures, stating that the Destrier's focus is on design and craftsmanship rather than outright speed.
The Destrier continues to use the Bolide's carbon-fibre chassis and running gear, although Bugatti has not confirmed any mechanical changes beyond the new bodywork.
The Destrier is a one-off (1/1) commission created under Bugatti's Programme Solitaire and will make its public debut during Monterey Car Week, culminating at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 16, 2026. As with previous Solitaire projects, Bugatti has not disclosed the price.
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Glenn Noronha
