Bugatti's new hypercar is so advanced that they're building a separate factory for it

Bugatti is preparing for a new stage in its history - saying goodbye to the iconic W16 and moving to a hybrid system in the Tourbillon model. The change of generations requires not only new technology, but also a new assembly location.

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The historic Château Saint Jean estate in Molesheim (France), which has been owned by the brand since 1928, can no longer cope with the challenges of modern production. Therefore, a new atelier will be built nearby - that's how Bugatti calls its hand-built car assembly workshop. It will be located on the same plot as the current production site, built in the early 2000s for the production of the Veyron.

The future building will be low and elongated - 132 metres long and just 25 metres wide. By design, the roof rises gently out of the landscape and 30 per cent of its surface is wild grass. Instead of massive concrete structures, glass walls will provide natural light and make the interior more pleasant for both workers and customers who come to watch their car being assembled.

Despite its modest size, the new atelier will double production and introduce modern process organisation. The old building in the shape of the Bugatti logo - the oval "Macaron" - will not be demolished. It will become a luxury showroom and demonstration space, where potential customers will be told about the possibilities of personalisation and immersed in the Bugatti atmosphere.

The company has not yet announced a timeline for the start of construction. But given that the Tourbillon has already premiered, we should expect an active phase of works in the near future.

Source: Bugatti