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9/3/2026

Creating the sound of a new era: the Bugatti Tourbillon’s V16

Across more than two decades, the unmistakable sound of Bugatti’s W16 has been an intrinsic part of the marque’s identity.

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Romain Volatier, Head of NVH & Acoustics at Bugatti, explains in the latest episode of ‘A New Era’ how complex the balance between perfect sound and regulatory requirements is.
Bugatti worked extensively to refine the acoustic character of the Tourbillon, running thousands of simulations across the exhaust and air-intake systems to find the perfect sound.
For more than two decades, the sound of the W16 engine has defined the brand’s identity; now, the sound of the new naturally aspirated V16 engine is set to usher in a new era for Bugatti.
The latest episode of the documentary series ‘A New Era’ focuses on the development, refinement, and approval of the engine sound of Bugatti’s new mechanical heart.
Following three years of Tourbillon development the result is a sound designed to heighten the emotional connection between machine and driver.
Raw yet refined when demanded, and entirely mechanical in its origin, the Tourbillon’s engine note carries the spirit of Bugatti’s past into a new era.
For vehicle development drivers like Paolo Magrone, it is very important be able to connect the sound of the engine with what they are asking from it through the throttle.
The engineers had to ensure that the cabin remained comfortable during everyday driving, while still allowing the full character of the V16 to come through when the driver wanted it.
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Fuel consumption and emissions

  • Bolide: Not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC, as it is a racing vehicle not intended for use on public roads.

  • Centodieci: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g / km: NA; efficiency class: G

  • Chiron: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

  • Chiron Profilée: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Pur Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Super Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 487; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Super Sport 300+: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 487; efficiency class: G

    • Divo: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 18.0 / extra high phase 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 506; efficiency class: G

    • La Voiture Noire: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 18.0 / extra high phase 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 506; efficiency class: G

      • Tourbillon: This model is currently not subject to directive 1999/94/EC, as type approval has not yet been granted.

      • W16 Mistral: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.7 / medium phase 21.9 / high phase 18.3 / extra high phase 17.6 / combined 21.8; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 495; efficiency class: G

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