Category: Bugatti
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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport spotted on public roads for the first time
Last week, Bugatti revealed the first Chiron Pur Sport prototype at the Bilster Berg circuit in Germany. A few days later, we got to hop on-board the most track-focused Chiron till date, thanks to Matthias Malmedie. While one of the prototypes continues testing on the racetrack, a second test mule has been spotted, this time on…
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First Ride in a Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport prototype
Earlier this week, Bugatti released a video of the first prototype of the Chiron Pur Sport. German actor Matthias Malmedie was also invited to experience the new hyper sportscar first hand. Matthias got a rare opportunity to ride along in the prototype, with Bugatti test driver Sven Bohnhorst at the wheel. With 1500 hp to…
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First prototype of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport hits the track
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport was unveiled in March, this year. Until recently, the hypercar only existed as a showcar. Now though, the first prototype is ready and is already being pushed to the limit by Bugatti test drivers. The latest images released by Bugatti reveal the prototype being tested at the Bilster Berg circuit…
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€3 Million Bugatti Chiron Edition Noire is sold out!
With the world under lockdown, auto sales have almost completely dried up. Despite the unusual circumstances, Bugatti has managed to sell all 20 units of the €3 Million Chiron Edition Noire. The Chiron Edition Noire was introduced at the end of last year. Customers got to choose between two configurations – Noire Élégance and Noire…
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15 Years of the Bugatti Veyron: The Genesis
The story of the Bugatti Veyron began on the Japanese Shinkansen (Bullet Train). In 1997, Dr. Ferdinand Piech was travelling between Tokyo and Nagoya, when the first thought of a hyper sports car sprung to his mind. Piech discussed the concept with the then Head of Powertrain Development at VW, Karl-Heinz Neumann. After which, he…
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Is the Chiron Pur Sport a precursor to a Bugatti Track Car?
The Pur Sport is the sportiest iteration of the Bugatti Chiron that we’ve seen so far. While the Divo certainly looks like a race car, the modifications to the chassis, aero and powertrain make the Pur Sport a proper track weapon. However, the Chiron Pur Sport might just be the start and we could see…
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Bugatti Chiron 0-400 km/h Record Run: Behind-the-Scenes footage
Let me take you back to 2017 and the day when the Bugatti Chiron went from 0-400 km/h and back to zero in just 42 seconds. We all know that the film was shot using a camera mounted on another Chiron. However, it was more complicated that just setting the camera rolling and smashing the…
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Bugatti Veyron sounds Demonic with Exhaust Upgrade
This could be the world’s first Bugatti Veyron with a modified exhaust. Last month, Houston Costa promised us that he would swap the stock exhaust on his Bugatti Veyron for a new titanium unit from Ryft. Well, he has done it. The Veyron certainly sounds brutal with the new exhaust system. How much of a…
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Exclusive: Cristiano Ronaldo has ordered a $9 Million Bugatti Centodieci
Cristiano Ronaldo will soon add a special Bugatti to his collection. The ace footballer currently owns a Bugatti Chiron as well as a Veyron, among other supercars. Now, sources have told us that Ronaldo has placed an order for a Bugatti Centodieci. The Centodieci was unveiled at Pebble Beach last year. The EB110 homage features…
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Take a Tour of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport was supposed to be the highlight of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. Unfortunately, the show had to be cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The automaker has now released a short video presentation of the new hypercar. The Chiron Pur Sport features a stiffer chassis and lower unsprung…
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Coronavirus: Bugatti Factory faces temporary closure
The Bugatti factory in Molsheim might be closed down as France grapples with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The French government has said that only essential business can be conducted from now on, which suggests that production at the Bugatti factory could be affected. The announcement of a temporary closure could be on the horizon,…
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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is built to Attack Corners
Bugatti has taken the wraps off the Chiron Pur Sport – a version of the Chiron that’s built to attack corners. The Pur Sport gets a revised aero package featuring a new front fascia and a more pronounced front splitter. The car has extractor vents on the front fenders and redesigned sills as well. At…