When the Al Thani family orders a Bugatti, they don't just tick option boxes. They commission an entirely new species.
The one-off Chiron Super Sport Hermès Edition has been spotted prowling Dubai streets, confirming what we suspected: Qatar's royal family doesn't do subtle.
When 1,600 Horses Meet French Couture
This isn't your average multi-million dollar hypercar. It's a rolling statement of excess that makes regular Chirons look mass-produced.
Under its bespoke skin lurks Bugatti's monstrous 8.0-liter W16 engine. 1,600 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque delivered through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Physics surrenders as it rockets from standstill to 124 mph in 5.8 seconds.
The performance is expected. The aesthetic collaboration with Hermès is not.
Orange Is The New Black (When You're Qatari Royalty)
The exterior wears a distinctive white and orange scheme that announces its arrival from three postcodes away.
Look closer and the details scream money:
- Orange brake calipers that could double as modern art installations
- Wheels featuring orange 'EB' logos that rotate into blurs of French heritage
- Black horseshoe grille framing that face that says "move over"
- Red highlights on rear grills because… why the hell not?
Inside, orange upholstery dominates with a dual-color orange and white steering wheel. The door panels feature abstract patterns that would make sense in a Parisian art gallery.
Global Hypercar Tourism
The car has been documented performing its $8.5 million parade in both Dubai and Central London.
Car spotters have confirmed it belongs to a member of Qatar's Al Thani royal family. The same family that collects hypercars like normal people collect streaming subscriptions.
This Hermès Edition stands apart even from other one-offs like the "55 1 of 1" edition with its yellow and black livery.
When you're royalty with unlimited funds, you don't just buy the fastest production car available. You commission French luxury houses to reimagine it, then drive it between your global properties.
The rest of us will have to settle for YouTube videos and Instagram reels of this mechanical unicorn in action.
