A Bugatti Chiron has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring during an industrial pool session, with the possibility of a lap time being sought after. PerformanceDrive spotted the big beast out on the circuit earlier this week, making an unmistakable W16 soundtrack. Although it doesn’t seem like the driver is […]
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Bugatti Chiron won’t hit 500km/h, limited by tyres – report
Tyre technology is apparently not at a level that could facilitate a 500km/h top speed for the Bugatti Chiron, according to a report. Test driver Andy Wallace revealed to Popular Mechanics that the 1500hp (1120kW), 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 Chiron is mechanically capable of breaking the magic 300mph (482km/h) barrier but […]
Bugatti Chiron ‘Super Sport’ edition could nudge 500km/h (video)
In a post-series interview, Top Gear‘s Chris Harris has spilled the beans that there could be a faster version of the Bugatti Chiron on the way, possibly capable of 300mph (482km/h). Harris is one of the first to drive the new hypercar in episode 4 of Top Gear‘s 24th season. […]
For Sale: Fake Bugatti Veyron – asking too much?
At a glance, this is just another ordinary Bugatti Veyron – the VW Group’s crown jewel – and the 16-cylinder low-flying jet that finally dethroned the all-conquering McLaren F1’s fastest production car title. Closer inspection raises a few eyebrows, however. Notably, the Veyron never had a chunky four-spoke ’90s steering […]
Bugatti Chiron production well underway, deliveries commence Q1
Production of the epic new Bugatti Chiron has commenced at the company’s immaculate headquarters in Molsheim, France. Bugatti has made extensive revisions to the production facility to accommodate the Chiron’s production, such as a new area for pre-assembly of the exterior components at the technology centre, while installing a new […]
Video: The Grand Tour to set new top speed record in Bugatti Chiron?
It looks like Jeremy Clarkson and the boys in the The Grand Tour will be testing the epic new Bugatti Chiron this week, as Michelin releases an inspiring teaser video showing the awesome performance and potential top speed of the beast. The Bugatti Chiron is the successor to the Veyron. […]
Video: Rimac One vs Bugatti Veyron in drag race
Bugatti’s Veyron is well known as the world’s fastest car, especially in Super Sport guise where it achieved an independently verified 431km/h at Volkswagen’s Ehra Lessien proving ground. With 736kW and 1250Nm from its 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16, it is good for a 2.5-second sprint to 100km/h time in standard form. […]
Bugatti Chiron orders reach 220 in just 9 months
Hypercar manufacturer Bugatti has received a flood of interest in the new Chiron, with a total of 220 orders in a nine-month period since its debut. Speaking with GT Spirit, Bugatti’s man-in-charge Wolfgang Durheimer said Bugatti orders for the AU$3.4-million Chiron were greater than Bugatti was initially expecting; with the […]