Cristiano Ronaldo Raced A Veyron And Won In 2008, Today His Collection Includes 3 Bugatti Models

Back in January 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo took on the Bugatti Veyron in a memorable promotional stunt that showcased the Portuguese and former Manchester United star’s explosive acceleration against the extraordinary performance of the French-built hypercar.

The event was part of Nike’s marketing campaign for its Mercurial Vapor IV football boots, with the unusual contest pitting one of football’s biggest global stars against a car renowned for its immense power and top speed.

The original Bugatti Veyron was powered by an 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,001 PS. The speed demon could accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of around 407 km/h (253 mph).

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In the advert, Ronaldo, kitted out in Nike boots, sprinted approximately 100 metres across a football pitch while the Bugatti Veyron raced along an adjacent stretch of tarmac, with the staged challenge ultimately won by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

However, the result involved more than outright speed. A turnaround during the sprint helped Ronaldo secure victory, meaning the Nike advert was not simply a demonstration of him outrunning the Veyron in a straight line.

Nearly two decades later, Ronaldo’s connection with Bugatti extends beyond that promotional encounter, as his car collection has included three Bugatti models: the Veyron, the Chiron and the Centodieci, an exclusive hypercar limited to just 10 examples worldwide.

In August 2026, Ronaldo gave fans another glimpse of his impressive garage, sharing photographs of part of his car collection on social media with the caption, “My toys.” The post renewed attention on the luxury and high-performance vehicles associated with the Portuguese icon.

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