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Chiron

Bugatti Chiron

The Bugatti Chiron is automotive engineering taken to its absolute extreme. With 1,500 horsepower from its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, the Chiron is one of the most powerful production cars ever built. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ variant became the first production car to exceed 300 mph (490 km/h).

The W16 Engine

Bugatti’s legendary W16 engine is essentially two V8s joined at the crankshaft, fed by four turbochargers. This engineering marvel produces 1,500 PS and an astounding 1,600 Nm of torque. The engine alone weighs more than some entire sports cars.

Aerodynamics and Speed

The Chiron’s active aerodynamics include a massive rear wing that can adjust its angle and height. In top speed mode, the car lowers and the wing flattens to minimize drag. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ achieved 304.773 mph (490.484 km/h) at Volkswagen’s Ehra-Lessien test track.

Luxury Meets Performance

Unlike most hypercars, the Chiron doesn’t sacrifice luxury for performance. The interior features the finest leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum. Every surface is meticulously crafted, making the Chiron as much a luxury grand tourer as a hypercar.

Engineering Excellence

  • Carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum subframes
  • Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission handles immense torque
  • All-wheel drive with electronically controlled torque distribution
  • Massive carbon-ceramic brakes with titanium calipers
  • Active suspension adapts to driving modes

Exclusivity

With a price tag exceeding €3 million and production limited to 500 units, the Chiron is one of the most exclusive cars in the world. Each car takes months to build, with extensive personalization options available through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program.

Variants

  • Chiron: The original 1,500 PS hypercar
  • Chiron Sport: Lighter, more agile handling
  • Chiron Super Sport 300+: The 300 mph record holder
  • Chiron Pur Sport: Track-focused with revised gearing

The Bugatti Chiron represents the ultimate expression of “because we can” engineering. It’s a monument to automotive excess, proving that when cost is no object, the limits of performance are almost boundless.