This is the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, a new road-friendly version of the limited-edition Chiron Super Sport 300+. It’s already on sale, priced at 3.2 million euros (around 3.9 million dollars), with the first deliveries from a production run of 60 models expected in early next year.
Like the standard Chiron, the Super Sport is powered by an 8.0-liter W12 engine with four turbochargers. However, thanks to larger turbochargers, redesigned cylinder heads, and a new oil pump, the engine now has an additional 98 horsepower, bringing its maximum power to 1,578 horsepower and a massive torque of 1,600 Nm.
Bugatti claims it’s enough grunt to go from 0 to 124 mph in 5.8 seconds, which is half a second faster than the new Volkswagen Golf GTI takes to reach 0 to 62 mph. 0–186 mph takes only 12.1 seconds, and the company says the car is capable of reaching speeds of up to 439 km/h.
To handle the additional performance, the Chiron Super Sport features all-wheel drive and a series of chassis improvements designed specifically for high-speed driving. There’s a tighter steering rack, new shocks, and stiffer springs, all of which Bugatti says contribute to a setup that’s more stable than the normal Chiron.
Bugatti has also commissioned a set of specially developed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Currently, they are the only road-legal rubber rated for consistent driving at speeds of up to 500 km/h (310 mph), verified with the same test bench used to develop tires for the space shuttle.
However, it’s not just mechanical grip that keeps the Chiron on the asphalt, as it has a significant new aerodynamic package. The most significant changes are at the rear, with the firm installation of a 25 cm longer tail and a diffuser designed to stabilize the car at speed.
Bugatti says the new rear has significantly reduced the Chiron’s wind resistance. By allowing the car’s active rear wing to remain tucked into the body, the diffuser does most of the aerodynamic work. The revised rear is balanced with a new front splitter, new side skirts, and some new vents for the front fenders, which expel turbulent air from the wheel arches.
Other tweaks include a massive quad-exit exhaust system and diamond-cut alloy wheels. The magnesium wheels from the Chiron Pur Sport are also available as an optional extra and shed a few more grams off the hypercar’s curb weight.
Except for some new seats branded Chiron Super Sport, little has changed in the car’s cabin. It features the same carbon-fiber dashboard, leather upholstery, and aluminum trim, along with the same instrument cluster and infotainment setup.
