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Bugatti Chiron

The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive hypercar produced by Bugatti Automobiles from 2016 to 2024.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

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.

Quick questions

What is the Bugatti Chiron?
The Bugatti Chiron is a limited-production hypercar made by Bugatti Automobiles from 2016 to 2024.
What engine does the Chiron use?
It uses an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine.
How fast is the Bugatti Chiron?
Bugatti lists its top speed at 420 km/h, electronically limited.

Sources

  1. Bugattihttps://www.bugatti.com/en/models/chiron
    Supports: Official model page with power output, torque, acceleration, and top speed figures.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Chiron
    Supports: Production period and electronically limited top speed details.
  3. Car and Driverhttps://www.caranddriver.com/bugatti/chiron
    Supports: Engine configuration, drivetrain, performance, and model overview.
  4. Supercars.nethttps://www.supercars.net/blog/all-brands/bugatti/bugatti-chiron-guide/
    Supports: Production years, assembly location, and Chiron variant information.