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Bugatti Chiron: Bugatti's hyper-luxury hypercar (2016-2024). Quad-turbocharged W16 making 1,479+ horsepower. The first product
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Bugatti's hyper-luxury hypercar (2016-2024). Quad-turbocharged W16 making 1,479+ horsepower. The first production car to break 300 mph.

The Bugatti Chiron is a hyper-luxury hypercar produced from 2016 to 2024. The Chiron replaced the Bugatti Veyron with refined engineering and increased output. Multiple variants covered different performance levels: standard Chiron (1,479 horsepower), Chiron Sport, Chiron Pur Sport, Chiron Super Sport, and Chiron Super Sport 300+. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ broke 300 mph as the first production car to do so. Andy Wallace drove the car at 304.773 mph at the Volkswagen Ehra-Lessien test track in 2019. The car was electronically limited to 273 mph in customer trim; the 300 mph run was a one-off engineering exercise with a modified vehicle. Total Chiron production was 500 cars across all variants. Production ended in 2024. The new Bugatti Tourbillon (announced for 2026 production) replaces the Chiron with a naturally aspirated V16 engine. On WhipJury, Chiron submissions are essentially impossible but reliably top voting if they ever appear.

Chiron variants

Chiron (2016+). 1,479 horsepower W16.

Chiron Sport. Refined, slightly lighter.

Chiron Pur Sport. Track-focused.

Chiron Super Sport. 1,578 horsepower.

Chiron Super Sport 300+. First 300 mph production car.

Frequently asked questions about Bugatti Chiron

How fast is the Chiron Super Sport 300+?
Verified 304.773 mph at the Volkswagen test track in Germany. Driven by Andy Wallace, this was the first production car to break 300 mph. Customer trim is electronically limited to 273 mph; the 300 mph run was a modified vehicle for the record. The 300+ variant marked the achievement.
How much does a Chiron cost?
Original MSRP was around $3 million. Used pricing has appreciated to $4-6 million+ for clean examples. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ specifically commands significant premiums for its record-setting status. Limited production (500 cars total) and historical significance support strong values.
Are Chirons reliable?
Generally yes for a hypercar. The W16 with quad turbochargers is mechanically robust when maintained. Common issues are typical for high-performance hypercars: occasional electronic concerns, transmission service intervals, and various age-related items. Maintenance is extremely expensive.
Why is the Chiron production ending?
Bugatti has shifted to the Tourbillon (announced 2024 for 2026 production). The W16 was retired with the Chiron in 2024 due to emissions compliance challenges and the company strategic shift. The Tourbillon uses a naturally aspirated 8.3L V16 engine plus electric motors.
Is the Chiron the most powerful production car?
When the Super Sport variants launched, yes. The 1,578 horsepower Chiron Super Sport was the most powerful production car for several years. Subsequent vehicles (Hennessey Venom F5 at 1,817 horsepower, Lotus Evija at 1,972 horsepower) have surpassed it. The Chiron remained the most powerful production car for a meaningful period.

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