The Last Bugatti Chiron Super Sport L’Ultime: A Grand Finale

Bugatti reveals the last Chiron Super Sport, L’Ultime, celebrating its legacy with bespoke design and tributes to key milestones. Discover the end of an era and what’s next for Bugatti.

The end of an era is here as Bugatti unveils the last Chiron Super Sport: L’Ultime. The first Chiron, showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016, sported a mix of Atlantic Blue and French Racing Blue. This aesthetic has been reimagined by Molsheim’s artists in the Sur Mesure department for the 500th and final Chiron. 

Unlike the Geneva show car, which had its colors split by Bugatti’s trademark C-line, L’Ultime blends the two colors and features mismatched wheel finishes. It also boasts a blue Bugatti macaron badge instead of the traditional red. The bodywork is adorned with «handwritten places and events that helped to build the legend of the Chiron,» according to Bugatti.

Some milestones celebrated on the car include its Geneva debut, testing sessions at Circuit Paul Ricard, and the 300-mph run at the Ehra-Lessien test track in 2019. Important locations noted are Bugatti’s home in Molsheim, the Château Saint Jean, and Cape Canaveral in Florida, where many owners have explored the hypercar’s speed. The car also highlights its significance as the final Chiron, with several ’500′ motifs on the rear wing, wheel center caps, and engine cover. 

The French flag decorates the wing mirrors, and exterior enhancements include an Atlantic Blue grille with a unique mesh design. Inside, the cabin features Deep Blue leather, Blue Carbon Matte trim, and French Racing Blue accents, all handcrafted.

«With this bespoke work of art, we have retraced the Chiron’s majestic eight-year journey, highlighting unforgettable moments and numerous world-first achievements. This 500th and final Chiron is a fitting farewell, capturing a legacy that will forever be etched in automotive history and paving the way for a new chapter with the Bolide and W16 Mistral, and the unveiling of our new model in June.» 

As noted by Bugatti’s CEO, this marks a time of transition for the luxury brand. The track-only Bugatti Bolide is nearing production after completing testing, and the W16 Mistral roadster will soon enter production following the end of the Chiron’s run. Bugatti’s next significant unveiling is set for next month with the debut of the V16-powered Chiron replacement, featuring a naturally aspirated hybrid powertrain.

As the novelty of EVs fades for the world’s wealthiest enthusiasts, they seek something unique. While the new powerplant is exciting, it’s worth reflecting on the W16’s legacy. Despite its 1,500+ horsepower, the 8.0-liter, 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine was smooth and refined, making the Chiron feel stable and quiet even at speeds over 250 mph. In the new era of hypercar elitism, we anticipate the V16 engine will mirror the W16’s ferocity and elegance.