A Bugatti Chiron with more than 100,000 miles on the odometer is making the rounds online, a number that feels almost impossible in a world where most hypercars live quiet lives between climate controlled garages and concours lawns.
The photos, courtesy of supercar photographer Alex Penfold, show an odometer reading of 175,797 kilometers, about 109,235 miles, which would put it among the highest mileage Chirons ever seen publicly and likely the highest that has surfaced with clear documentation.
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Why The Mileage Is Probably Real
Reports say the car is not a typical customer owned Chiron, but a Bugatti used development and test vehicle, the kind of car that racks up huge distance while validating software, drivability, durability, and long term reliability across different climates. Bugatti has a history of running prototype and development cars hard, and while the company has not publicly confirmed this specific chassis, the idea fits how automakers accumulate real mileage outside the public eye.
The photos also show a car that still looks presentable, which is consistent with a well maintained factory vehicle. The Chiron’s cabin and exterior appear intact despite the distance, suggesting it has received regular care rather than simply being driven until it wore out.
Bugatti Chiron 8.0L Quad-Turbo W16 with 175,797 km (109,235 miles) on the clock. pic.twitter.com/rb0piWSm5D
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What It Means For The Chiron And The W16 Era
The Chiron is often treated as a symbol of excess, with its quad turbo W16 power, extreme speed potential, and equally extreme maintenance expectations. A six figure mileage example complicates that image. It suggests the underlying engineering can handle far more real use than most owners will ever attempt, even if the cost of keeping it in shape is still massive.
That is especially relevant as Bugatti moves away from the W16 era, because the most convincing legacy for a powertrain is what it survives in the real world, not what it achieves once on a test track.
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The Money Side Of Driving A Hypercar Like A Car
Even if this high mileage Chiron was factory maintained, the story still underlines what makes heavy use so rare, costs can climb into another dimension. Hypercar repairs and service are already notorious, and Bugatti in particular has produced reminders that small incidents can become enormous bills. That reality is why most Chirons stay low mileage, because every mile adds wear to parts that are expensive, specialized, and often tied to factory support.
At the same time, collectors continue to treat the Chiron as a canvas for rarity and storytelling. One-off commissions still draw major attention and serious money. This high mileage car sits at the opposite end, valuable not because it is one of one, but because it proves someone actually used it.
