Bugatti has swapped snowy conditions for scorching heat in the latest episode of its A New Era documentary series. This time, the Tourbillon prototype headed to Seville, Spain, where temperatures crossed 45°C (113°F) as engineers put its cooling systems to the test.
The team fitted the hypercar with more than 200 thermocouples to monitor temperatures across different areas. The aim was to keep the powertrain and cabin cool without compromising the Tourbillon’s striking design.
Daniel Ríos Hidalgo, a vehicle development engineer at Bugatti Rimac, explained that clever cooling circuits help control temperatures while preserving the car’s shape.
Testing covered both public roads and a racetrack, with each presenting different challenges. Road driving simulated the heat owners might encounter in warmer climates, while track sessions placed sustained demands on the tyres, brakes, powertrain and cooling systems.
For Bugatti, cabin cooling is about more than comfort. Development driver Paolo Magrone noted that staying comfortable helps drivers remain precise behind the wheel. After all, a hypercar should deliver its performance even when the weather is brutal.
