Our collaboration with Bugatti is a true testament to engineering excellence. For the Bugatti Bolide, we’ve produced the largest brake system ever, pushing the boundaries of braking technology to match Bugatti’s uncompromising peak performance.

This massive system delivers unmatched stopping power, setting a new benchmark for innovation in high-performance automobiles. Together, we’re redefining the limits of what’s possible.

The Bugatti Bolide: a marvel of engineering

The Bugatti Bolide, a track-only hypercar, is the culmination of Bugatti’s century-long dedication to automotive perfection. With its W16 engine and lightweight design, the Bolide pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with a car.

 

Designed to be the ultimate track weapon, it boasts a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine capable of producing 1,850 horsepower. With a weight-to-power ratio of just 0.67 kg/hp, the Bolide promises an unparalleled driving experience. 

"Developing the brake system for the Bugatti Bolide is a unique and very exciting challenge for the Performance Division of Brembo - and we are proud of what we have achieved" says mario Almondo, Chief Operating Officer of Brembo Performance. "We reengineered the entire system to cope with the incredible yet demanding characteristics and power of the car. The front caliper, for example, is a real masterpiece of engineering in my view, being the largest we have ever fitted to a racing car. Using carbon compounds that are similar to those in Formula 1 meant that, despite the size and power of the Bolide, we have produced the lightest possible design."

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The biggest brakes ever made by Brembo

The partnership between Brembo and Bugatti is the synthesis of a shared commitment in achieving the extraordinary. Together, we have embarked on a journey to create a braking system capable of handling the Bolide’s unprecedented power and speed. 

 

Designing brakes for the Bolide is no small feat. Brembo’s engineers tasked with developing the biggest carbon-carbon brake system ever produced, one that could deliver consistent performance under the most demanding conditions.

 

Brembo has developed a braking system able to withstand temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, typical of the extreme deceleration from high speeds. Creating also a lightweight design to maintain the Bolide’s agility and responsive handling.

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Bugatti’s cooperation with Brembo greatly enhanced the brake system cooling. This strategic development is vital, considering the energy and torque unleashed by the Bugatti Bolide, especially towards the front wheels, during rigorous track sessions. 

In addressing this, 85-90% of the airflow is directed to the discs and pads, with a smaller portion reaching the calipers. 

 

Spanning a period of two years, the wealth of data gleaned from simulations, rigorous dynamometer sessions, and thorough analyses conducted on racetracks globally, were systematically funneled back to the Brembo engineers, to design the perfect braking solution for the Bolide.

The Bolide’s brake system is not just about the calipers, pads and discs, it’s a harmonious blend of engineering precision. A holistic approach ensures that every component works as one. This includes bespoke master cylinders and specially formulated fluid that have contributed to further refine the Bolide’s dynamics. This partnership has led to design a brake system unique on its own, and a true masterpiece of engineering.