The Bugatti Chiron Profilée: Definitive One-of-a-Kind Hypercar Masterpiece 🇫🇷🏆

Auction Record: €9,792,500 (~$10.7 Million USD) – Highest for a New Car Ever Sold at Auction 💰🔥

The Bugatti Chiron Profilée stands as the ultimate one-of-a-kind hypercar – a true “automotive solitaire” and the emotional zenith of Bugatti’s legendary pure W16 era. This singular creation (chassis VF9NC3V36NM795004, engine DAL 001 398) seamlessly blends the razor-sharp handling and acceleration prowess of the Chiron Pur Sport with refined grand-touring elegance, bespoke aerodynamic sophistication, and profound homage to Bugatti’s 115+ year legacy. As a fully road-legal pre-series prototype completed in 2022 at the iconic Molsheim Atelier in France (with European single-type approval), it boasts just 396 kilometres (246 miles) of factory test mileage – essentially brand-new and immaculate. It marks the very last W16-powered Bugatti sold new directly by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., heralding the end of the quad-turbo 8.0-liter engine era before the brand transitions to hybrids like the Tourbillon (production starting 2026). This hypercar encapsulates the closure of a mechanical symphony while linking Bugatti’s illustrious past to its electrified future. 🚀💎

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Auction History & Record-Breaking Sale – RM Sotheby’s Paris, February 1, 2023 🏛️📈

Unveiled in December 2022, the Profilée starred as Lot 177 at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction during Rétromobile week at the Louvre’s Salles du Carrousel. Billed as the last Bugatti sold with the W16 quad-turbo engine by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., it boasted an exclusively crafted exterior for superior downforce, agility, and efficiency. The auction electrified the room: Bids opened at €2 million, surging through phone, in-person, and online rivalries (highlighting bidder “Oliver” on phone), with intense exchanges. The auctioneer underscored its 1-of-1 “solitaire” essence: “It’s one of one… it might be worth a little push more.” After prolonged duels and near-gavels at €8.5 million, the hammer dropped at €8.5 million (hammer), plus premium totaling €9,792,500 net (excluding VAT, potentially adding ~€2 million based on buyer). This equated to ~$10.7 million USD in February 2023 (reported $10.63–$10.77 million, or up to $13.1 million with taxes). Doubling estimates (€4.2–5.5 million), it set the record for the most valuable new car auctioned (eclipsing a Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta at €8.3 million), with proceeds aiding charities. Post-sale, delivery occurred at Bugatti HQ in Molsheim for complimentary EU handover. As of February 13, 2026, CLASSIC.COM benchmarks value it at $10,690,854 USD (~€9.9–10.2 million / £8.66 million), reflecting robust appreciation for rare end-of-W16 Bugattis in mint condition. Classic Valuer averages £8,657,843, aligned with inflated 2023 figures. 💎📜

Auctioneer Transcript Excerpts 🎤

Auctioneer: “From one Bugatti to another… We are very proud and honored to represent the Chiron Profilée — a bespoke-engineered version of the Chiron. Of course, the first and only “pre-series” Chiron Profilée, featuring an exclusively developed exterior shape for enhanced downforce. This is the last Bugatti to be sold by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. with the iconic W16 quad-turbo engine — the very last, ladies and gentlemen. Please note: This lot is subject to VAT on the full purchase price on both the hammer and commission. And please also note that this vehicle will be taken to Bugatti HQ following the sale. The vehicle will then be delivered to the buyer free of charge if within the EU. The absolutely stunning and unique Bugatti Chiron Profilée… Over to you, Gareth.”

Gareth: “Thank you. Lot 177 — let’s begin at 2 million euros. 2 million… 2 million 400 thousand… 2.5 thank you… 2.6… 2.7… 2.8… 2.9… 3 million… 3.2… 3.1… 3.2 online… 3.3… 3.4 online… 3.5… 3.6 on the aisle… 3.7… 4 million — I’ll gladly accept that… 4.1 online… 4.2 online… 4.5… 4.6 online… 4.7 in the room… 4.8 online… 5 million… 5.1 online… 5.2 seated… 5.3 online… 5.4 seated… 5.5 thank you sir… 5.6 online… 5.7 online… 5.8… 5 million 900 thousand… 6 million… 6.2 online… 6.3 with Oliver… 6.4… 6.5… 6.6… 6.7 online… 6.75… 6.7 million…” [Applause] “7 million euros with Oliver on the phone… 7.2 new bidder… 7.3… 7.4 back in the room… 7.5 here on the phone… 7.6… 8 million… I don’t think I need to remind you — it’s one of one… it’s a solitaire… it might be worth a little push more… 8.1… 8.5… thank you Oliver… it’s pretty strong eh… take your time… 8.5 million euro… Oliver has it at 8.5 million… we’re all done? Last chance… 8.5 million euros… Sorry, still discussions… 8.5 here on the phone… 8.6…” [Applause and cheers] “He always spoils the fun — back with Oliver… 8.7… 8.7 million euros with Oliver on the phone… selling the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Profilée to Oliver’s phone bidder for 8.7 million euros… Sold! Thank you very much…”

Post-sale: “Wow… thank you for your bids.” 📈🎉

Development Origins & Historical Significance 📜🐎

Born in Autumn 2020 at Molsheim amid soaring Chiron demand (all 500 slots sold out rapidly), the Profilée positioned as a bridge between the Pur Sport’s track ferocity and grand-touring poise. Limited-series plans were abandoned due to allocation constraints, yielding this sole road-homologated prototype. Evoking Jean Bugatti’s 1930s Type 46 Surprofilée, it ties Ettore Bugatti’s 1909 founding, Type 35’s 2,000+ wins, Royale’s six-unit rarity, post-WWII dormancy (1963 closure), 1987 EB110 revival, Volkswagen’s 1998 acquisition, 2005 Veyron revolution, and 2016 Chiron debut. As the final pure W16 sold new, it caps the combustion chapter amid 2025–2026 anniversaries (Royale’s 100th, Chiron’s 10th), ushering Bugatti-Rimac’s hybrid dawn. 🌟🇫🇷

Exterior & Aerodynamic Mastery 🛡️🚀

• Livery: Exclusive Argent Atlantique silver upper; Bleu Royal Carbon-tinted exposed carbon lower for a striking horizontal divide. 🎨
• Fixed Tail/Wing: Sweeping, hollow-centered element for hot-air expulsion, downforce, and cooling – elegant over active aero. 📏
• Front: Wider intakes, enlarged horseshoe grille, revised splitter, sculpted underbody. 🌬️
• Wheels: Custom horseshoe-motif alloys in Le Patron finish. 🔄
• Dimensions: ~4,544–4,647 mm long, 1,212 mm high, 2,711 mm wheelbase; ~1,978–1,995 kg kerb. 📐

Interior & Craftsmanship Luxury 🪡💺

• Woven Leather: Dashboard/console/doors/rear from 2,665 metres of hand-woven strips – a Chiron first. 🧵
• Seating: Gris Rafale/Deep Blue leather with “air parade” quilting. 🛋️
• Controls: Extended paddles, dual red buttons, triple displays with analogue speedometer in anodised aluminium. 🎛️

Performance Specifications & Thrills 🏎️⚡

• Engine: 8.0L quad-turbo W16 – 1,500 PS (1,479 hp/1,103 kW), 1,600 Nm torque, 6,900 rpm redline (+200 rpm). 🔥
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch, 15% shorter ratios. ⚙️
• Chassis: 10% stiffer springs, 50% more rear camber, adaptive modes. 🏁
• Acceleration: 0–100 km/h: 2.3 s (fastest Chiron), 0–200: 5.5 s, 0–300: 12.4 s. 💥
• Top Speed: Limited 380 km/h (236 mph). 🌪️
• Efficiency (WLTP): 25.2 l/100 km, 572 g/km CO₂, class G. 🌍

Investment Value & Legacy Icon 💹📈

As a verified 1-of-1 with irreplaceable provenance, the Profilée exemplifies hypercar appreciation – 2023 sale doubled estimates; 2026 benchmarks at $10,690,854 USD (~€9.9–10.2 million/£8.66 million). Comparable to La Voiture Noire ($13.4M) or limited Divos/Centodiecis, values rise 50%+ rapidly. Attracts luminaries like Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, Jay-Z, Kylie Jenner, Post Malone.

Not for sale – valuations exceed auction due to rarity; enquiries welcome. 🌟📜

Automotive immortality: Engineering art, heritage closure, visceral exhilaration, eternal prestige in one unrepeatable form! 🐎🇫🇷💎