The V-16 was developed by Cosworth, the legendary ex-Formula 1 power unit builder responsible for some of the most iconic engines in history, including the V-12s that power Aston Martin’s Valkyrie and GMA’s T.50 and T.33.

Bugatti’s highly anticipated Tourbillon hypercar is set to break away from the brand’s traditional sound profile, and even the company’s CEO, Mate Rimac, is astounded by the car’s engine note. Unlike its predecessor,

Not even the company CEO could believe how nice the Tourbillon sounds at full chat. "I don't think we understand yet what we have built," read an on-screen caption for Rimac's Instagram reel. "This will be one for the history books.

Mate Rimac shared a video of the upcoming Bugatti Tourbillon on Instagram, and the sound of the brand’s new V-16 is something to behold. The Tourbillon marks a new era for Bugatti, who partnered with Rimac in 2021.

Like the Veyron and Chiron, the Tourbillon has a deep rumble but sounds even better. Bugatti says the new hypercar can hit 124 mph (200 km/h) in less than 5 seconds. The Bugatti Tourbillon didn’t need to exist.

New audio of the 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon makes us think the 1775-horsepower hypercar starts each day with a healthy bowl of nuts and bolts. A brief Instagram video shared by Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac announces the Tourbillon with an aggressive bark while revving followed by a series of acceleration videos on track that sound simply phenomenal.

This, according to Bugatti boss Mate Rimac, is what the V16-engined Tourbillon will sound like. It is but a short clip of a Tourbillon prototype wearing funky camouflage having some fun at a circuit,