Volkswagen Crashes Into Rimac’s Pride, a New €3.8 Million Hypercar

A Volkswagen crashed into the rear of a Bugatti Tourbillon prototype during testing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, creating an unusually expensive collision.

Footage shared on social media shows the Bugatti traveling behind a white Kia on a winding mountain road. When the Kia suddenly braked, the Tourbillon driver also stopped sharply. The Volkswagen behind it could not react in time and struck the hypercar from behind.

The extent of the damage remains unknown. Based on the available video, it appears likely to be mostly cosmetic, but the car is one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive automobiles. The Tourbillon is a prototype involved in the development of one of Bugatti’s most ambitious models.

The car has a starting price of about €3.8 million before options. Its production will be limited to 250 examples. Unlike the fully electric Bugatti Rimac, the Tourbillon uses an 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine combined with an electric drive. Its total output is about 1,800 horsepower, and it can reach 100 kilometers per hour in less than two seconds.

The crash also has a distinct Croatian connection. Mate Rimac’s Rimac Group is Bugatti’s majority owner, and Rimac plays a key role in developing the brand’s next generation of cars. The Tourbillon was unveiled in 2024, and one of its prototypes will now have to undergo repairs after the unusual accident in Spain.