Bugatti Chiron (Page 2)
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Bugatti Chiron (Page 2)
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Upon first inspection, this looks to be a strangely styled Bugatti Veyron. Take a closer look, though, and we see something altogether different. That's because this isn't a Veyron – it's new, rumored to be a replacement to the Veyron and is allegedly called the Chiron.
The first identifier that we're looking at something different are the huge carbon-ceramic brakes, which dwarf the already meaty pans found on the standard Veyron Super Sport. Beyond that, the distinctive snorkel intakes of the Veyron have been replaced with simple NACA ducts, while Bugatti engineers have ditched the car's enormous adjustable rear spoiler.
That amputation has allowed our spies to peek into the back of the car, and identify what we think are the components of an electric powertrain. Considering current performance trends, we shouldn't be surprised that Bugatti (and by extension, Volkswagen) are tinkering with hybrid tech.
What is surprising is that our spies report that the Veyron's iconic 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine remains in place. The 1,200-horsepower engine will allegedly be complemented by an extra 300 ponies from the electric motor(s), for a LaFerrari-killing 1,500 hp. So yeah, those supersized brakes now make a bit more sense.
Perhaps the strangest thing, though, can be found in the cabin, where the steering wheel from a VW GTI can be found. Don't worry oil sheiks and oligarchs of the world, your next ultra-exclusive, multi-million-dollar hypercar won't share its steering wheel with a $25,000 hot hatchback. This was likely just plugged in because it plays nicely with other VAG components in the test mule.
The first identifier that we're looking at something different are the huge carbon-ceramic brakes, which dwarf the already meaty pans found on the standard Veyron Super Sport. Beyond that, the distinctive snorkel intakes of the Veyron have been replaced with simple NACA ducts, while Bugatti engineers have ditched the car's enormous adjustable rear spoiler.
That amputation has allowed our spies to peek into the back of the car, and identify what we think are the components of an electric powertrain. Considering current performance trends, we shouldn't be surprised that Bugatti (and by extension, Volkswagen) are tinkering with hybrid tech.
What is surprising is that our spies report that the Veyron's iconic 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine remains in place. The 1,200-horsepower engine will allegedly be complemented by an extra 300 ponies from the electric motor(s), for a LaFerrari-killing 1,500 hp. So yeah, those supersized brakes now make a bit more sense.
Perhaps the strangest thing, though, can be found in the cabin, where the steering wheel from a VW GTI can be found. Don't worry oil sheiks and oligarchs of the world, your next ultra-exclusive, multi-million-dollar hypercar won't share its steering wheel with a $25,000 hot hatchback. This was likely just plugged in because it plays nicely with other VAG components in the test mule.
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iTrader: (11)
For those that call the Veyron ugly, make sure you're not mistaking your ugly jealousy for the supposed ugliness of the car.
I think it has an interesting shape and is beautiful inside and out. The interior is very well crafted and the outside makes it stand out from the typical Lamborghini and Ferrari forms that people typically associate with super cars.
I think it has an interesting shape and is beautiful inside and out. The interior is very well crafted and the outside makes it stand out from the typical Lamborghini and Ferrari forms that people typically associate with super cars.
Get you post count up too.
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We wish everybody a peaceful and prosperous New Year. For 2016 we can already promise you to bring the Bugatti Chiron - the world’s most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car to the Geneva Motor Show.
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I wonder what the top speed will be? Old Veyron SS topped out at 268. I heard the problem at this point isn't power or aerodynamics, but getting the tires to hold up at those speeds and finding a long enough straight away.
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Lexus Fanatic
Tires or not, is that considered a "problem" if a car can't go faster than 268 MPH? If so, I think some issues in the auto industry (even for exotic supercars like this) need to be re-prioritized a little.
Last edited by mmarshall; 01-01-16 at 07:20 PM.
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I will agree with you that 268mph for a production road car is completely insane, but man the top end of the hypercar market has just gone absolutely nuts in the past 10 years with cars like Veyron, the Zonda, Konessegg(sp??), the McLaren P1, etc