Continental has unveiled a high-performance electronic brake control system designed specifically for the Bugatti Bolide, a 1,600-horsepower hypercar built solely for the racetrack. This groundbreaking system incorporates Continental’s “Motorsports ABS Kit” from Continental Engineering Services (CES), providing a comprehensive solution with anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and a traction control system (TCS). The Bolide, which draws its foundation from the Bugatti Chiron, is slated for a limited production run of just 40 units, with first deliveries expected before year-end.
The Motorsports ABS Kit, tailored for the Bolide, brings unprecedented precision to braking, even at extreme speeds up to 380 km/h. According to Christian Willmann, Bugatti’s chief engineer for the Bolide, this system marks the first-ever combination of ESC with carbon-carbon brakes, delivering exceptional stability and safety without compromising on power. This achievement reflects CES’s extensive motorsport expertise, allowing the Bolide to be safely controlled not only by professional racers but also by skilled enthusiasts.
This state-of-the-art brake control system offers five distinct driving modes for ABS, ESC, and TCS, allowing drivers to customize handling based on track conditions and driving style. A CES engineer and licensed racing driver collaborated with Bugatti’s factory team, fine-tuning the system to ensure consistent braking performance under challenging conditions, including high aerodynamic downforce and deceleration forces of up to 2.5 g.
CES’s efforts are encapsulated in a system weighing under two kilograms, developed within a year’s time. This technology underscores Continental’s ability to deliver precision engineering for hypercars, setting new standards in motorsport safety and control systems.
