YouTube’s Nürburgring expert Misha Charoudin recently found himself in the rare passenger seat of one of the world’s most extreme hypercars — the Bugatti Bolide. This exclusive opportunity took place during an open track day at the Nürburgring, where Misha was accompanied by another automotive influencer, Mr JWW, for what turned out to be two unforgettable laps. But contrary to what many might assume, this wasn’t a blast around the infamous 12.9-mile Nordschleife. Instead, the Bolide was unleashed on the Nürburgring Grand Prix (GP) circuit, the modern, shorter configuration used by Formula 1 and other contemporary racing series.
Despite the different track, the experience was no less mind-blowing. With 1,578 horsepower and an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine under the hood, the Bugatti Bolide is a machine that defies normal metrics. Built purely for the track and completely unencumbered by road-legal restrictions, it is Bugatti’s most radical expression of speed and performance.
Misha, ever the critical observer, pointed out one very real limitation that prevents the Bolide from doing endless laps: the slick Michelin tires. These ultra-high-performance racing slicks are phenomenally grippy, but their lifespan is brutally short — just 37 miles. He points out that it’s not even three full laps of the Nordschleife, which underscores just how purpose-built and uncompromising the Bolide truly is.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the video footage from the lap comes from a GoPro mounted inside the cockpit, aimed directly at the instrument cluster. The multiple displays reveal a wealth of data, including current horsepower output, individual tire temperatures, and brake system metrics.
At one point during hard braking into a corner, the front brake disc temperature exceeds 1,800°F — a figure typically seen in Formula 1 race cars. At those temperatures, normal brake discs will simply melt. It’s a stunning reminder of how hard the Bolide can be pushed and how capable its systems are at dealing with race-level stress.
While the GP circuit was filled with plenty of serious machinery — including a swarm of Porsche GT2 RS and GT3 RS cars that are track legends in their own right — none of them could keep pace with the Bolide. Even these purpose-built German speed machines looked almost pedestrian by comparison as the Bugatti rocketed past them with ease. The way the Bolide handled the corners and destroyed the straights painted a clear picture: this isn’t just a fast car — it’s in a different league altogether.
The Bugatti Bolide carries a price tag of $4.7 million, making it one of the most expensive cars ever created. Its 1,578 horsepower, 2,734-pound dry weight, and over 6,000 pounds of downforce at max speed translate into jaw-dropping performance. Only 40 units will ever be built, making it not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive hypercars on the planet.
In a world crowded with fast cars, the Bolide reminds us what a no-compromise track weapon really looks like. For Misha, it wasn’t just another lap — it was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill ride in a machine that redefines the boundaries of automotive engineering.
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