Few modern cars can boast headlight designs as distinctive as the four-lamp setup found on the Bugatti Chiron. The signature daytime running lights make these Molsheim creations instantly recognizable, a hallmark of Bugatti’s design language.
However, spotting a Chiron on the road is a rare treat, as only 500 units have been produced. This level of exclusivity comes at a steep price—not just at the point of purchase but also when it comes to sourcing replacement parts. For instance, a listing on eBay Germany features a set of Valeo headlights for the Chiron at an eye-watering price.
These LED headlights, which are compatible with both the Pur Sport and Super Sport 300+ models, are priced at €147,000. At the current exchange rate, that amounts to approximately $164,000. To put that in perspective, you could buy a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS for about the same price ($164,900). It’s astonishing to think that a set of headlights could rival the cost of an entire luxury sports car!
The seller of the Bugatti Chiron headlights is actually based in Poland and offers shipping to European countries for €1,000 ($1,100). Notably, Russia and Ukraine are excluded from shipping options due to obvious reasons. While the store does provide shipping to locations outside Europe, the costs for such services are not specified, but it’s safe to assume they would be considerably higher.
Given the rarity of these vehicles, the listing targets a very niche audience. Although the headlights are listed as used, the seller guarantees they are in “perfect condition.” It’s worth noting that these headlights are advertised as genuine OEM parts, bearing the part numbers 5B4941035C and 5B4941036C. A quick search reveals these headlights are available on a Polish website for a significantly more reasonable price of 420,000 PLN (€98,000 or $110,000).
The exorbitant price tag for a set of Chiron headlights serves as a reminder of the insane ownership costs associated with hypercars. In a video from The Hamilton Collection detailing the costs of owning a Chiron, we learn that a rear lamp replacement costs about $10,000, a key replacement is $13,547, and a set of tires can run $8,449. Additionally, replacing the front brake rotors costs $18,317, while the rear rotors are similarly priced.
Ownership costs for the Bugatti Veyron are equally shocking, according to real estate mogul Manny Khoshbin. He notes that changing all fluids can set you back $25,000, and tires can cost $38,000. Tires must be replaced every 10,000 miles at a staggering $50,000 per set. A past EPA certification application revealed that replacing the turbochargers costs around $6,400 each, and with four turbochargers, that’s a hefty bill. The labor alone for replacing two turbochargers costs an additional $9,000.
For those who need to replace the fuel tank, prepare for a $20,000 bill plus $22,000 for labor. The cost for changing a camshaft adjuster is not far behind, with the part itself priced at around $800, but the labor costs skyrocket due to the need to disassemble the engine. Keep in mind that these prices were from a few years ago and may have increased since then. For instance, specialized Michelin Pilot Sport PAX tires for the Veyron reached $42,000 in 2020, a $4,000 increase from the previous year. With the new hybrid setup in the Tourbillion, maintenance costs are bound to rise even higher in case of any issues.
