Bugatti Chiron

See Bugatti 18/3 Chiron for the 1999 concept car.
Bugatti Chiron

Bugatti Chiron at the Geneva Motor Show, 2016
Overview
Manufacturer Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
Production 2016–
limited to 500
Assembly Molsheim, Alsace, France
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style
Layout Longitudinal mid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 8.0 L (488 cu in) W16 quad- turbocharged ~ nearly 1500BHP
Transmission 7-speed automatic transmission [1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,711 mm (106.7 in)
Length 4,544 mm (178.9 in)[2]
Width 2,038 mm (80.2 in)
Height 1,212 mm (47.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engined, two-seated sports car, designed and developed by the Bugatti automotive group (which is owned by the Volkswagen Group) as the successor to the Bugatti Veyron.[3] The Chiron was first revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2016.[4][5]

Etymology

The car is named in honor of the Monegasque driver, Louis Chiron.[6]

Specifications

The main carryover piece will be the 8 litre W16 quad-turbocharged engine, though it is heavily updated. Direct injection will be added and two of the four turbos will be electronically driven to eliminate turbo lag. The Chiron has 1,103 kW (1,479 bhp) of power and 1,600 N·m (1,180 lb·ft) of torque starting from 2000 rpm. Like its predecessor, the Veyron, it has a carbon fibre body structure, independent suspension and 4WD system.[7][8][9]

The Chiron will accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 2.5 seconds, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in under 6.5 seconds and 0–300 km/h (186 mph) in under 13.6 seconds. The Chiron's top speed is electronically limited to 420 km/h (261 mph) for safety reasons.[10] The anticipated full top speed of the Bugatti Chiron is believed to be around 463 km/h (288 mph).

At full speed the 100 liter fuel tank would be empty in 8 minutes, that is 190 l/100 km or 4.5 kg CO2/km.

500 units are to be produced and 170 orders have already been placed. The Chiron will be available towards the end of 2016 with a cost of €2.4 million (circa £1.9 million, or $2.66 million US).

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bugatti Chiron". Caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "2016 Bugatti Chiron blueprints and dimensions on Outlines". getoutlines.com. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Branman, Miles. "Bugatti's world-challenging chiron supercar will let you take its roof off". Digital Trends.
  4. ↑ "Bugatti Chiron revealed at Geneva 2016: the world has a new fastest production car". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  5. ↑ "2016 Geneva Auto Show – Auto Show – Car and Driver". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Michael. "Bugatti Chiron blasts into Geneva with nearly 1,150 hp". Autoblog. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  7. ↑ "Bugatti is go! New Chiron name confirmed, here at Geneva 2016". Car Magazine. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "1479 horsepower, 273mph, $2.6 million: The new Bugatti Chiron". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  9. ↑ "The unbelievable €2.4 million Bugatti Chiron in pictures". The Verge. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  10. ↑ "Bugatti Chiron - Car and Driver". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2016-03-23.

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