Chiron [Official] Bugatti Chiron

[Merc1]

Number 1, 4 and 5 are winners.

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[Monster]

Apparently the Chiron's monocoque has a torsional stiffness of 50 000 Nm per deg, flexural rigidity of 0.25 mm deflection per tonne. Some sources said Bugatti claims the torsional stiffness for the Veyron SS is at 60 000 Nm. So either jalopnik is wrong or the Chiron isn't as stiff as the Veyron SS.

To cope with the ridiculous loads that torquey engine imparts on the body, you’d hope the Chiron’s tub were very stiff. On that front, Bugatti promises a torsional rigidity (resistance to twisting) of 50,000 Nm per degree of twist and and a flexural rigidity (resistance to bending) of about 0.25 mm of deflection per tonne, numbers that Bugatti says are similar to those of LMP1 race cars.

http://jalopnik.com/the-incredible-tech-in-the-new-bugatti-chiron-the-worl-1761998342

 

[Rolf]

I have seen both the standard Veyron and the Super Sport Veyron in the flesh and both of them never bowled me over with their looks, they didn't make me say wow like in a way a Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini and the Porsche 918 and Carrera GT have. The Veyron seemed so plain and not aggressive, but they are cars that I would always have respect for because of their mind blowing capabilities.

The Chiron however is a different car, it makes me look at it with mouth wide open and eyes bulging, its a truly awesome looking car from the front, those front lights look like the eyes of a hungry beast. The beautifully detailed profile with that amazingly short dropping nose and those huge C door cuts and scoops look so exquisite. The rear end with Battle Star Gallactica or Knight Rider red band brake lights certainly has a futuristic hint to it and is a bit controversial but also a work of art at the same time.

The interior is one of the best looking on any sports car or any car in fact, so clean and so rich looking, beautiful leather and aluminium and imagine sitting in there and just sitting in silence and smiling at the experience of grabbing and holding that incredible steering wheel, moving that lovely gearshift and running your hand over everything to feel the masterpiece sculpture.

 

[martinbo]

@martinbo, I am definitely surprised by your glowing reaction. I figured you'd thought that this was a gigantic money-pit vanity project where funds could have been spent elsewere within VW.

One can be philosophical about all of the socially reproachable excesses of the 21st century and cars like the Chiron would amount to nothing more than deplorable wastes of money and resources in a world with such a devastating economic divide.

But the world is what it is right now and where does one draw the line between transportation as a necessity for economic viability vs socially irresponsible expenditure. One man's Golf is another's S-Class, I say.

So, my appreciation here lies purely on the side of the car enthusiast and therefore my enthusiasm is simply drawn from the sensational end-result realised in the Chiron. As cars go - it doesn't get any more awe-inspiring than this. I'm particularly enthused about the looks especially given that I had no real hopes from the recent crop of spy shots. Surprise and delight - the car world could do with a little excitement now and then.

 

[martinbo]

Just curious. How did you feel about the Veyron when it was launched?

I absolutely love this car, which is all the more special because I was never particularly a fan of the Veyron. This is already the star of Geneva of the last five years for me, and I haven't even seen it IRL yet. That will come on Friday.

Whilst I always appreciated the herculean effort required to push a series production luxury vehicle beyond the 400 km/h envelope I was never overly infatuated with the Veyron's looks. Some say fat and sad (an apt description) but I would go on to say that it looked a bit limpet-like: a bit too heavy, a bit too rounded.

I feel the Chiron introduces an element of sleekness missing from the Veyron.

 

[martinbo]

Post whore alert: bad staff member.

I don't give a sh!t. This view is so insane I just had to post it again.

The way the line of the intake strake sitting in the hollow of the "C" hooks into the character line on the rear wheel arch is just masterful. That sharp central spine running off the roof is a visual treat in itself. The rear lighting detail is also out of this world. If there was a word to describe this view it would be whoooosh! Glorious automobile.

 

[Merc1]

This is what the world will see of me the most, my beautiful arse.

Aren't I stunning?

Look at my curves.

My big feet.

I see you...

Sweat my details.

My heart.

Come closer...

I am still simply stunning...

Who will my first owner be and their passenger?

You wish your footwear looked this good.

My rap sheet.

Hi

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[martinbo]

^ Best you update that Ultimate Garage of yours, beyotch.

 

[slicknick]

How is it that there isn't even a SINGLE, TINY piece of plastic at all in the interior? Mind...blown....

 

[SKY]

Woah, this must be what Batman drives during the day!!

I love almost everything about it. However, there is something about the rear (that linear rearlight) that I don´t feel 100%. But the stance, the front, the interior... Are just an entire league above the other hypercars.

 

[PanterroR]

^If i pay 2.6 milion for a car i don't expect single tiny piece of plastic in it...

 

[Mafalda]

monstre-specs, but I'm a bit disappoinment about style, I'd prefere the concept, and the backside.

 

[Rainer271]

Nr. 2 and 3 are my favourites.

 

[Monster]

You guys can download the complete press release kit, specs, info and the ultra high res photos.

https://www.bugatti.com/chiron-mediakit/

 

[Mick Briesgau]

The ideal car for jetfighter pilots. Insane car, but in a very pleasant way. The parted backwindow is a nice hommage to the Atlantic.

 

[Centurion]

Although the design is something from the future, it wouldn't be farfetched to label this as a Veyron 2.0, no?

It very much is. LaFerrari, P1 and 918 fans might shrug off the Chiron for not being a leap in technology.

Durheimer has stated that there is no space in the car for batteries or electric motors. This suggests to me that they deemed it would be cheaper to improve the Veyron, rather than develop a whole new car.

Other hypercars are better for brutal responsiveness and agility. You can thank electric motors for that. In a car with top speed as the sole goal, electric motors would not have added to the top speed. What does however add to top speed is bigger turbos and more cooling.

The Chiron is not the car of the future. It's the ultimate car of the past that who's performance as an exclusively fossil fuel powered car will unlikely ever be eclipsed.

 

[W201]

Homework for the auto-industry.

Well done, VAG!

 

[Monster]

It very much is. LaFerrari, P1 and 918 fans might shrug off the Chiron for not being a leap in technology.

Durheimer has stated that there is no space in the car for batteries or electric motors. This suggests to me that they deemed it would be cheaper to improve the Veyron, rather than develop a whole new car.
Other hypercars are better for brutal responsiveness and agility. You can thank electric motors for that. In a car with top speed as the sole goal, electric motors would not have added to the top speed. What does however add to top speed is bigger turbos and more cooling.

The Chiron is not the car of the future. It's the ultimate car of the past that who's performance as an exclusively fossil fuel powered car will unlikely ever be eclipsed.

Given the colossal size of the engine, gearbox and the network of coolers and pipes, I didn't think there will be space for a hybrid system. VW already spent obscene amount of money creating the Veyron from scratch, so they might as well get the most out of tha W16 engine. Having said that I was hoping for electric turbos to really improve response time.

 

[Monster]

So i just went through the spec sheets in detail, the Chiron is over 150kg heavier than the Veyron Super sport, 1995kg vs 1838kg, which is disappointing, and the drag co efficient at top speed mode is the same, 0.35 vs 0.348. Now the Chiron is slightly wider and taller than the Veryon so I will think the frontal area will also be bigger. I wonder how much faster the Chiron can go compare to the Veyron SS.