The Bugatti Galibier initially got itself the green-light in early 2011, and right before Wolfgang Dürheimer heads off to Audi, he will see the Galibier through; ensuring that this unique fast-back gets the Veyron’s 1,000bhp engine with a hybrid option in the pipeline. However, with the latest rumours abound, that power figure could become more – about 400bhp more.
Regardless of how many ponies are getting crammed under the hood, the Galibier’s production has been ear-marked to roll off the production line by 2015 and accelerate itself all the way past 380kmh – making it the benchmark for being ‘fast’ with unprecedented automotive technologies being infused within it to make it even more appealing to those who desire the best and latest of everything.
However, though engine specs seem to have been pretty much decided, though unannounced, there remains the final layer – What to coat this pinnacle of automotive luxury in even though the Galibier’s rear-end is getting re-designed. BUT, its 8 tail pipes will remain!