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Doug DeMuro Reviews $8 Million Bugatti Divo, It’s Surprisingly Comfortable

The Chiron is one of the rarest and most expensive production cars on sale today, but as it happens, the quad-turbo W16 land missile doesn’t hold a candle to the Divo. Only 40 examples of the track-focused model were made, and the one Doug DeMuro has reviewed is worth $8 million.
The Bugatti Divo Is the $8 Million Ultimate Hypercar 11 photos
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“Distinctive" is the word you’re looking for to describe the Divo, which features a very different front fascia and rear end from the Chiron. The French automaker has also changed to a fixed rear wing for extra downforce at the expense of speed, which is complemented by a center-mounted fin.

The aerodynamic trickery continues with the huge diffuser that incorporates the quad-pipe exhaust, but that’s not all there is to the Divo. Carbon fiber was utilized as much as possible to keep the weight low, and believe it or not, even the windshield wiper arms are made from the composite material. In total, Bugatti has shaved off 77 pounds (35 kilograms) over the Chiron.

Not one but two fuel doors are featured on either side of the vehicle. The one on the passenger side is actually connected to the fuel tank, while the driver’s side is where you add engine oil. Speaking of which, changing the oil is a pretty ludicrous affair in terms of labor and cost. More than $20,000 ludicrous, to be more precise, and you have to change the oil every year.

The 1,479-horsepower hypercar doesn’t fail to impress on the inside either, for better or worse. On the one hand, sliding the seats forward is a manual affair. On the other hand, take a look at the quality and finish of every single square inch of that cabin. Bugattis may be overpriced, but then again, the French automaker doesn’t fail to make you feel special for owning one.

When it comes to driving the Divo on public roads, DeMuro is much obliged to report that “it's far more comfortable and reasonable than most hypercars out there. Thinking back on driving the Koenigsegg and even the Pagani, they’re just, they’re a lot. A lot of sound, roughness to the ride.”

As for acceleration, well, even half-throttle action is brutal by most accounts. “You feel like a jet taking off, and it just feels cool,” said Doug.

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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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