Over 250 MPH Bugatti Chiron
The Bugatti Chiron record car at the Frankfurt Motor Show, 2017
Overview
ManufacturerBugatti Automobiles S.A.S. Production
2016–present (Limited to 500)
2018–present (Chiron Sport)
Assembly Molsheim, Alsace, France
Designers:
Achim Anscheidt
Sasha Selipanov
Etienne Salome
Frank Heyl
Body and chassis: Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Longitudinal mid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo
Powertrain: Engine 8.0 L (488 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16
Power output 1,103 kW (1,500 PS; 1,479 hp)
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch transmission[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,711 mm (106.7 in)
Length 4,544 mm (178.9 in)[3]
Width 2,038 mm (80.2 in)
Height 1,212 mm (47.7 in)
Kerb weight
1,996 kg (4,400 lb)(est)[4]
1,978 kg (4,360 lb)(est) (Chiron Sport)[5]
Chronology
Predecessor Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engined two-seated sports car developed and manufactured in Molsheim, France, by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. as the successor to the Bugatti Veyron. The Chiron was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2016. The car was based on the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept car.
The car is named after the Monegasque driver Louis Chiron
Bugatti Chiron Sport
Bugatti Chiron Sport at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Bugatti unveiled the track focused iteration of the Chiron dubbed the Chiron Sport. Mechanically, the car is identical to its regular counter-part generating 1,500 PS (1,479 hp; 1,103 kW) from a quad-turbocharged W16 engine but is 18 kg (40 lb) lighter due to the extensive use of carbon fibre and utilises a stiffer suspension in order to increase the cornering ability of the car while maintaining its grand touring characteristics. The steering wheel of the car has also received modifications along with the introduction of a torque vectoring system to control the power sent to each wheel of the car for improved handling in tight corners. Aerodynamic improvements and light weight have been given special consideration in order to keep the car competitive on the race track. The Chiron Sport will be available in late 2018 at an additional cost of US$400,000 over the regular Chiron.
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