Bugatti Unveils New Atelier In Molsheim Ahead Of Tourbillon Production
The workshop's sleek exterior - darkened walls paired with glowing glass panels - hides an interior designed with equal precision. Expansive eastern windows draw in the morning sun, while ceiling skylights flood the hall with daylight throughout the day. The result is more than just a pleasant workplace. It's an environment that inspires the roughly 50 craftspeople who will assemble some of the most complex machines on Earth.
Inside, the new atelier doubles Bugatti's previous production capacity. The company has brought more of the manufacturing process in-house, streamlining everything from sub-component construction to final body-chassis integration. It's the most advanced setup in the company's 116-year history - and that history is front of mind as Bugatti transitions from the final, celebratory Chiron to the future-forward Tourbillon.
While the new facility focuses on engineering excellence, the former Macaron-shaped atelier has found a new calling: guest experience. The old building will become a showcase of Bugatti's legacy, offering visitors a glimpse into cabin assembly and design detail - a uniquely Bugatti blend of luxury hospitality and hypercar education.It's a fitting tribute to a space that helped birth record-breakers like the Chiron Super Sport and Mistral, the latter of which recently reclaimed the title of world's fastest convertible.
"We are currently steering the biggest Bentley design revolution in our history," says Frederic Daul, Director of Operations at Bugatti - although to be fair, this is more than just a revolution. It's a redefinition. With the Tourbillon's mix of 1,000-hp V16 combustion and 800-hp electric assistance, and with production set to begin later this year, Bugatti is building both the car and the facility worthy of its next icon.Every brick and pane of glass in this atelier is part of that story. A new chapter in Molsheim is being written - one where timeless craftsmanship and cutting-edge tech collide under one beautifully sloped roof.
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