This $12 Million Bugatti Divo Shows How Wild Hypercar Values Have Gotten

Heritage and Exclusivity

Bugatti has stood as a brand that harnesses its reputation for luxury and extreme performance. Over the years, it has stood as one of the most exclusive carmakers in the world, requiring top dollar for some of the most unique creations ever seen in the automotive world.

The Divo is a perfect example of what it means to be Bugatti. It honors French racing legend Albert Divo with a special limited-run model based on the Chiron. One of the very few Divos is hitting the market, spec'ed with a few special touches and a high price tag.

Very Special Divo

This specific Divo is now listed on the duPont Registry and leans heavily into the brand's heritage, being finished in an exposed tinted blue carbon body with painted French tricolore and French Racing Blue accents. Although based on the Chiron, the Divo featured additional weight-saving measures, shedding 77 lbs compared to the Chiron it's based on.

Another aspect the Divo harnesses is improved aerodynamics: it has a 1.8-meter fixed rear wing, a wider front spoiler, and air curtains that generate 198 lbs of downforce more than the standard Chiron. Its chassis and suspension were also reworked, with stunning results, clocking in a time 8 seconds faster around the Nardo test track than the Chiron.

Inside, the Divo features a two-tone color scheme, bright French Racing Blue, and black Alcantara. One unique touch to the Divo's interior is the prominent split cabin design, which flips the color palette between the driver and passenger sides, showing off a unique contrast not usually seen.

Speed and Handling

Most Bugatti hypercars are built to deliver extreme straight-line speed and comfort. The Divo was created as an exception to that rule, still featuring an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16, which makes  1,479 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is limited to just 236 mph because the Divo is about providing speed, better handling, and a more engaging driving experience. It is often referenced as one of the sharpest-handling Bugattis ever.

Since the Divo was built with exclusivity in mind, it was sold for around $5.8 million when new. Those lucky few can now expect huge returns should they want to sell their Divos; this particular car's asking price is at $12 million, double the value in just 5 years.

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