Bugatti Destrier Brings the Solitaire Coachbuilt Line Back to W16 Drama

Bugatti’s coachbuilt universe is about to gain another highly specialised member.

The next one-off model in the Solitaire line is expected to be called Destrier, a name that translates to “warhorse” and suits the brand’s taste for theatrical, high-power machinery.

Early details point to a hypercar that combines familiar Chiron-era engineering with a more experimental visual language shaped by the Bolide and the Tourbillon.

At a glance

A warhorse name for Bugatti’s coachbuilt line

Destrier is a suitably old-world name for a modern Bugatti, drawn from the medieval term for a warhorse.

That fits the Solitaire brief, which is less about discreet customisation and more about giving a single client a car with its own identity.

The Destrier follows the same broad idea as Bugatti’s previous Solitaire projects, including Brouillard and FKP Hommage.

Rather than simply altering paint, trim or badging, these cars sit in the more serious world of coachbuilding, where the silhouette and visual signatures can be reshaped around existing Bugatti architecture.

Bolide aggression meets Tourbillon geometry

Bugatti has released only limited teaser material so far, but the Destrier is expected to pull from two very different corners of the brand’s recent catalogue.

The Bolide influence could bring a sharper, track-focused edge, including X-shaped headlamp graphics and X-wing-like rear lighting.

The Tourbillon connection is likely to be seen around the front end, particularly through a wider interpretation of the horseshoe grille.

That mix would give the Destrier a distinct position in Bugatti’s modern design story, linking the raw competition energy of the Bolide with the more architectural stance of the Tourbillon.

Chiron foundations and W16 power

Under the bodywork, the Destrier is expected to stay with the proven Chiron platform used for earlier Solitaire one-offs.

That also means the return of Bugatti’s 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16, quoted here at 1,600 hp.

It’s a significant detail because the Destrier appears to sit at the intersection of two Bugatti eras.

The design language looks forward, while the mechanical package celebrates the monumental W16 chapter that defined the Chiron family and much of Bugatti’s modern mythology.

Details & Specifications

The Destrier should appeal most to collectors who see Bugatti’s coachbuilt cars as more than rare derivatives.

If the final car lands as expected, it will be another reminder that the W16 platform still has room for one more highly personal statement before the brand’s next era fully takes over.