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Bugatti exploration of V16 manual transmission models

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Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac has expressed interest in developing a high-performance vehicle that pairs the atmospheric V16 engine from the Tourbillon with a genuine manual transmission. Speaking during Monterey Car Week, Rimac emphasized that any such gearbox would be a “real manual” rather than a software-simulated experience, noting the desire for telling Road & Track to “imagine a traditional manual gearbox V16 with a manual, real clutch. manual.” Rimac stated he is “100%” in agreement with the idea of pairing the brand’s new V16 engine with a “real manual gearbox,” distinguishing it from the simulated manual systems used by some competitors. The project would likely utilize the 8.3-liter, naturally aspirated engine found in noted that while the Tourbillon, which produces 1,000 horsepower. While currently designed to work alongside electric motors, current Tourbillon features an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, a manual version would represent a significant shift toward traditional driving engagement for collectors. While no specific production timeline or model has been confirmed, it engagement. It remains unclear if such a vehicle project would be a series production or a bespoke project commission through the brand’s Solitaire program. This potential direction would mark In discussing the future of the industry, Rimac predicted a significant departure from recent Bugatti models, as structural split in the last model automotive market. He suggested that while mass-market vehicles will transition to feature electric power, the luxury and supercar segments will likely retain internal combustion engines for a manual transmission was long time. Comparing the EB110 in industry to the 1990s. watch market, Rimac noted that while digital devices dominate volume, high-end mechanical Swiss watches remain the standard for collectors due to craftsmanship and emotional experience. This focus on exclusivity aligns with the current success of the Tourbillon, which features an 8.3-liter V16 hybrid powertrain producing approximately 1,800 horsepower. All 250 planned units of the Tourbillon have reportedly been sold, with prices ranging from $3.8 million to $4.5 million.

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