While the automotive world eagerly awaits the arrival of the Bugatti Tourbillon in the hands of its first customers, the brand continues to generate buzz with various developments.
For instance, a Bugatti biopic is in the works, produced by the same team behind the Lamborghini and Ferrari films. Meanwhile, despite the Tourbillon’s prestige, it isn’t the most powerful car on the planet. It ranks eighth in terms of sheer horsepower, trailing behind the likes of the Koenigsegg Gemera (2,300 hp), Aspark Owl (1,984 hp), Lotus Evija (1,972 hp), and others, including its corporate sibling, the Rimac Nevera (1,813 hp). However, Bugatti still holds the title for the fastest open-top vehicle—the Mistral roadster, which surpassed expectations with a blistering top speed of 282 mph (453 kph).
The Tourbillon itself is shaping up to be a masterpiece. With a Cosworth-built V16 engine, it promises an exhilarating soundtrack, and CEO Mate Rimac is pushing the limits even further, eyeing a staggering top speed of 310 mph (499 kph). While Chiron production has ceased and the Tourbillon is yet to reach customers, Bugatti remains a constant topic of conversation.
Now, the latest speculation comes from the realm of digital design. The team at Car Design World (known as @cardesignworld on social media) has highlighted an independent design project by French transportation designer Frédéric Le Sciellour (@frederic.lesciellour). With a background at Ubisoft and Land Rover, Le Sciellour has envisioned the Bugatti “Avallon,” an unofficial, digitally-rendered concept that imagines a smaller, W16-powered counterpart to the Tourbillon.
Staying true to Bugatti’s signature design language, the Avallon maintains the brand’s aesthetics but differentiates itself primarily at the rear, where it features a more streamlined design. The concept also revives the legendary W16 engine, reimagining it for high-speed runs across racetracks and mountain roads.
The question remains—should Bugatti consider producing a smaller sibling for the Tourbillon, or would a high-end crossover, potentially rivaling the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus SE, be a more strategic move?
