There are very few people in this world who can afford a Bugatti. Among them are a select few who have the means and the patience to own a Bugatti Bolide. Let me explain.
Being a track car, you can’t just get into your Bolide and drive off. There’s a starting procedure just like any other race car. Then there’s the pre-flight checklist. Assuming that you are on a racetrack and you fire up the W16 engine, the fuel tank will be empty in 57 miles. The car does 3 miles per gallon, and it has a 19-gallon fuel tank. Also, it runs on 110-octane race fuel.
The Bolide is shipped with two sets of tires. The Michelin slicks need to be replaced every 36 miles, and a new set costs $8000. If the car is just sitting in the garage, you still have to replace the slicks after 5 years. Other items that need to be replaced at regular intervals include the seat belts, fire extinguisher and the fuel bladder.
As you would have realised, Bugatti Bolide ownership is not as straightforward as a regular supercar. The cost of ownership is a different ballgame altogether.
