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. […]
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. […]
Genesis recruits former Bugatti designer for future models
The man responsible for the Bugatti Chiron’s styling, Alexander Selipanov, has now moved onto a perhaps equally daunting project as chief designer of Hyundai’s luxury Genesis division. The ‘Global Genesis Advanced Studio’ is based in Europe, and while the G70 and upcoming SUV are no doubt locked in, his influence […]
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 […]
Bugatti Chiron crash already, possible safety tests?
An image has surfaced of what looks like a Bugatti Chiron looking a little worse for wear, with the $2.6 million supercar being towed after a crash. The image was first published on GTBOARD’s Facebook page, and despite the poor quality we can see that this is a Chiron, not […]