Bugatti Chiron
The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive hypercar produced by Bugatti Automobiles from 2016 to 2024.
The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive hypercar produced from 2016 to 2024. It succeeded the Veyron and is known for its 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine and 420 km/h top speed.
What it is
The Bugatti Chiron is a limited-production hypercar built by Bugatti Automobiles at its Molsheim, France facility. Introduced as the successor to the Veyron, it became one of the most recognizable ultra-luxury performance cars of its era, with production ending in 2024.
Key details
The Chiron uses an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,103 kW (1,500 PS; 1,479 hp) and 1,600 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 420 km/h.
Why it matters
The Chiron continued Bugatti’s focus on extreme performance and exclusivity. Variants like the Chiron Sport and Chiron Super Sport offered different handling and output characteristics. Its limited production run cemented its status as a modern hypercar icon.
In short
- Successor to the Bugatti Veyron.
- 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine with 1,600 Nm torque.
- Electronically limited top speed of 420 km/h.
- Production ended in 2024.
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Sources
- Bugatti — https://www.bugatti.com/en/models/chironSupports: Official model page with power output, torque, acceleration, and top speed figures.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_ChironSupports: Production period and electronically limited top speed details.
- Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/bugatti/chironSupports: Engine configuration, drivetrain, performance, and model overview.
- Supercars.net — https://www.supercars.net/blog/all-brands/bugatti/bugatti-chiron-guide/Supports: Production years, assembly location, and Chiron variant information.