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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive hypercar produced by Bugatti Automobiles from 2016 to 2024. It is powered by an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine and is known for its very high top speed, limited electronically to 420 km/h in standard form. Other notable vehicles from different manufacturers include the Lexus LFA, Volkswagen Beetle, and Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Development and launch

The Chiron was developed as the successor to the Bugatti Veyron and was unveiled as Bugatti's next-generation flagship hypercar. It continued Bugatti's focus on extreme performance, luxury, and limited-production exclusivity.

Powertrain and performance

The Chiron is built around an 8.0-litre W16 engine with four turbochargers and all-wheel drive. Bugatti lists 1,103 kW of power, 1,600 Nm of torque, and a 420 km/h electronically limited top speed. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds.

Variants

Bugatti offered several Chiron variants, including the Chiron Sport and Chiron Super Sport. These versions emphasized different performance and handling characteristics, with the Super Sport tuned for even higher output.

Production and exclusivity

The Chiron was produced in limited numbers at Bugatti's Molsheim facility in France. It became one of the most recognizable ultra-luxury performance cars of its era. Production ended in 2024, with the Chiron range replaced by newer Bugatti models.

Key facts

  • The Chiron was introduced as the successor to the Bugatti Veyron.
  • It uses an 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged W16 engine with 1,600 Nm of torque.
  • Standard Chiron models are electronically limited to a top speed of 420 km/h.
  • Bugatti states the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds.
  • Production ended in 2024, with the Chiron range replaced by newer Bugatti models.

Frequently asked 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.
How much power does it make?
Bugatti lists 1,103 kW, equivalent to 1,500 PS or 1,479 hp.
Where was the Chiron built?
The Chiron was assembled in Molsheim, France.
What car did it replace?
The Chiron was introduced as the successor to the Bugatti Veyron.

References

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