Bugatti Divo

 

Origins & Exclusivity

• Introduced in August 2018 at The Quail, Monterey, the Bugatti Divo is named after French racing legend Albert Divo, winner of two Targa Florio races for Bugatti in the 1920s.

• Production was strictly limited to just 40 units, all pre-sold to Chiron owners, making it one of the rarest hypercars ever built.

• Each car carried a price tag of around €5 million (≈ $5.8 million).

Design & Aerodynamics

• Track-focused styling: Features an aggressive front splitter, enlarged air intakes, a massive fixed rear wing (1.83 m wide, 23% wider than the Chiron’s), and large diffuser for improved downforce.

• Downforce boost: Generates approximately 456 kg of downforce—90 kg more than the Chiron.

• Cooling optimizations: Includes roof NACA ducts, brake-cooling vents, and airflow-guiding blades for efficient thermal management.

• Lightweight enhancements: Shedded ~35 kg by using carbon-fiber components, lighter wheels, thinner sound insulation, and opting out of interior lockers and hefty systems.

Powertrain & Performance

• Retains the 8.0 L quad-turbocharged W16 engine from the Chiron, producing 1 103 kW (1 500 PS / ~1 479 hp) and 1 600 Nm torque .

• Transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch unit sending power to all four wheels.

• 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in just 2.4 seconds, with top speed capped at 380 km/h (236 mph) to prioritize aerodynamic stability.

• Cornering capabilities: Achieves 1.6 g lateral acceleration, demonstrating its agility-focused engineering .

• Lap time improvement: About 8 seconds quicker than the Chiron around the Nardò handling circuit.

Chassis & Handling

• Built on a stiffened chassis with revised suspension: raised camber, stiffer springs/dampers, adaptive modes (Lift, EB, Autobahn, Handling, Top-Speed).

• Uses double-wishbone suspension front and rear, paired with large carbon-ceramic brakes: 420 mm front / 400 mm rear discs.

Interior & Luxury

• Driver-centric cabin: Lighter and more racing-focused than the Chiron, trimmed in Alcantara and exposed carbon fiber, with sport seats featuring enhanced bolstering.

• Minimalist luxury: no door storage or central lockers; pared-back sound system to save weight.

• Aesthetic touches: 3D‑printed rear light fins, lightweight LED headlights (35 mm aperture), and Bugatti’s iconic horseshoe grille.

Summary Table

Attribute                   Specification

Units Produced           40

Engine                           8.0 L quad-turbo W16

Power / Torque           1 500 PS / 1 600 Nm

0–100 km/h                   2.4 s

Top Speed                   380 km/h (236 mph)

Downforce                   ~456 kg

Weight Saving           –35 kg vs Chiron

Lap Gain                           –8 s at Nardò

Lateral Grip                   1.6 g

Price                           ~€5M / US$5.8M

Feature	Bugatti Divo	Bugatti Chiron	Koenigsegg Jesko	Pagani Huayra	McLaren Sabre	Lamborghini Sián
Engine	8.0L W16 Quad Turbo	8.0L W16 Quad Turbo	5.0L V8 Twin Turbo	6.0L V12 Twin Turbo	4.0L V8 Twin Turbo	6.5L V12 + Electric
Horsepower	1,479 hp	1,479 hp	1,600 hp	791 hp	824 hp	819 hp
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	2.4 sec	2.4 sec	2.5 sec (est.)	2.8 sec	~2.5 sec	2.8 sec
Top Speed	380 km/h (236 mph, limited)	420+ km/h (261 mph)	482+ km/h (300+ mph)	383 km/h (238 mph)	351 km/h (218 mph)	350 km/h (217 mph)
Downforce	~456 kg	~366 kg	Adjustable active aero	Moderate	Track-optimized	Hybrid aero design
Production	40 units	500 units	~125 units	~100 units	15 units (US-only)	63 units
Price	~$5.8 million	~$3 million	~$3.5 million	~$3.4 million	~$3.5 million	~$3.6 million
Focus	Track handling & design	Speed & luxury	Extreme top speed	Hand-built art	Bespoke track monster	Hybrid future concept

How the Bugatti Divo Stands Out

Compared to Bugatti Chiron:

• More agile: Divo is 35 kg lighter and generates more downforce.

• Less speed-focused: Top speed capped at 380 km/h vs Chiron’s 420+, but with better cornering (1.6 g lateral acceleration).

• Design: Far more aggressive and dramatic.

Compared to Koenigsegg Jesko:

• Jesko aims for world-record top speed (300+ mph), while Divo is about track precision.

• Jesko is more radical and high-tech (9-speed LST transmission), whereas Divo sticks to Bugatti’s quad-turbo tradition.

• Jesko is faster, but Divo is arguably more luxurious.

Compared to Pagani Huayra:

• Both are rare and highly bespoke—but Huayra emphasizes craftsmanship and art, while Divo leans into performance and engineering.

• Huayra’s Mercedes-AMG V12 is less powerful but delivers intimate driving feel; Divo is brute-force + refinement.

Compared to McLaren Sabre:

• Sabre is lighter and more aggressive in track dynamics, but less powerful and produced only for the U.S.

• Divo feels more refined and planted, Sabre more wild and visceral.

• Both are ultra-exclusive, but Divo has the brand prestige edge.

Compared to Lamborghini Sián:

• Sián is a hybrid hypercar, showcasing Lamborghini’s electrification future.

• Sián’s V12 hybrid system is innovative but can’t match Divo’s power or raw speed.

• Sián is more stylized, while Divo is aerodynamic-focused.