The Bugatti Bolide’s Tires Are More Expensive Than A Decent Used Car And Only Last 60 km

It’s clear that the cost of ownership for hypercars is astronomical, and now Manny Khoshbin, an Iranian-American entrepreneur and one of only 40 lucky people to have snagged a Bugatti Bolide worth up to 4 million euros, is revealing just how much it can all cost. He recently released a video full of interesting details about this rare hypercar intended only for the racetrack.

Khoshbin revealed that Bugatti recommends that Bolide owners replace the special series tires after just 60 kilometers of track driving, in order to maintain top performance and safety. Also, before going out on the track, the tires must be pre-warmed and then mounted and demounted three times to create a “uniform grip effect.”

According to Khoshbin, a new set of tires for the Bolide costs $8,000 (around €7,000). Since the Bolide is not road-legal, Bugatti ships it with a different set of racing-style tires. If the car is not driven at all and is kept in a climate-controlled garage, the tires should last about five years. Behind the Bolide’s massive wheels are the largest carbon fibre brakes ever mounted on a hypercar. The cost of replacing these brakes has not been disclosed, but the price is certainly astronomical.

Another thing that Bolide owners have to “struggle with” is the fact that several components in the car have an expiration date. On that list are the seat belts, the fuel tank, and, of course, the built-in fire suppression system, which comes with a battery that only lasts one year. The Bolide is equipped with an engine kill switch and an emergency fire suppression system. Both can be activated via dedicated buttons on the centre console or a prominent red lever located on the body.

And starting the 8-litre W16 engine with four turbochargers and 1,600 hp is a special ritual. First, the main switch must be pulled. Then comes the ignition switch, and only after that can the start button finally be pressed, which is placed on a removable steering wheel that looks like it was taken straight from a modern racing car.

Interestingly, the Bolide does not have built-in fans to cool the engine. Therefore, after driving, owners must use portable fans, like in Formula 1, and let the car sit for at least 30 minutes after driving on the track just to prevent the giant engine from “boiling” on the spot. In addition, special 110-octane racing fuel is used to start the engine. After all this, it is clear that the owner of the Bolide, to drive his car, must have a “small racing team” with him.

Manny Khoshbin was one of the first American customers to take delivery of a Bugatti Bolide, and he shared the experience with his 1.75 million YouTube subscribers. His garage already has an impressive collection of exotic cars, but even in that crowd, the Bolide stands out.

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