Bugatti CEO addresses 3D printing claims and hypercar parts costs
Bugatti CEO responds to 3D printing and parts cost rumors
Bugatti CEO addresses 3D printing claims and hypercar parts costs
Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac clarifies claims about 3D-printed parts and explains real costs of hypercar components, emphasizing engineering and durability.
2026-01-19T04:43:25+03:00
2026-01-19T04:43:25+03:00
2026-01-19T04:43:25+03:00
Bugatti is once again at the center of debate. Blogger Mat Armstrong claimed that many parts for the brand's hypercars could simply be 3D-printed, and that prices for original components are artificially inflated. Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac was quick to respond.Why 3D Printing Can't Replace the OriginalBugatti operates at a level of individual engineering. Most components are created by hand or in limited batches, often from composites and metals that require high-precision machining. Mass production methods—including standard industrial 3D printing—cannot deliver the accuracy or strength needed for hypercars with over 1,000 horsepower.Rimac explained that such claims mislead people. Attempting to replace a part with a makeshift alternative could simply destroy the vehicle.The Real Cost of PartsRimac also addressed rumors that Bugatti headlights cost $150,000. In reality, he stated, their price is around $25,000—still expensive, but far lower than the inflated figures circulating online.The primary reason for the cost is durability. Bugatti components are engineered to last up to 100 years, similar to the brand's classic models. This demands top-tier materials, complex forms, individual production, and strict certification.Brand Position and Industry ResponseBugatti emphasizes that hypercars are not meant for mass-market repair. They are exclusive machines built to individual standards, making cheap alternatives fundamentally impossible. Rimac's comments served as a direct response to viral social media claims, shifting the focus to engineering rather than emotion.
Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac clarifies claims about 3D-printed parts and explains real costs of hypercar components, emphasizing engineering and durability.
Michael Powers, Editor
Bugatti is once again at the center of debate. Blogger Mat Armstrong claimed that many parts for the brand's hypercars could simply be 3D-printed, and that prices for original components are artificially inflated. Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac was quick to respond.
Why 3D Printing Can't Replace the Original
Bugatti operates at a level of individual engineering. Most components are created by hand or in limited batches, often from composites and metals that require high-precision machining. Mass production methods—including standard industrial 3D printing—cannot deliver the accuracy or strength needed for hypercars with over 1,000 horsepower.
Rimac explained that such claims mislead people. Attempting to replace a part with a makeshift alternative could simply destroy the vehicle.
The Real Cost of Parts
Rimac also addressed rumors that Bugatti headlights cost $150,000. In reality, he stated, their price is around $25,000—still expensive, but far lower than the inflated figures circulating online.
The primary reason for the cost is durability. Bugatti components are engineered to last up to 100 years, similar to the brand's classic models. This demands top-tier materials, complex forms, individual production, and strict certification.
Brand Position and Industry Response
Bugatti emphasizes that hypercars are not meant for mass-market repair. They are exclusive machines built to individual standards, making cheap alternatives fundamentally impossible. Rimac's comments served as a direct response to viral social media claims, shifting the focus to engineering rather than emotion.
