Bugatti: delivered the latest Chiron Super Sport 300+, special edition from 490.48 km / h

The latest Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is about to join its rightful owner. Thus ends the production of only 30 specimens of the special series of the French hypercar built in honor of the top speed record of 304.773 mph (equal to 490.48 km / h) achieved by the model in 2019.

All the Chiron Super Sport 300+, including the latest one produced, are characterized by specific aerodynamic appendages and a tail longer than 24 centimeters. Aesthetically, the car can be recognized by the entire bodywork in visible carbon fiber (numerous elements are also made in this material, such as the windshield wiper, for maximum weight reduction) with details in Jet Orange.

The car also has details in real silver and black enamel and magnesium alloy wheels with a specific design finished in a brand new dark color called “Nocturne”.

The Chiron Super Sport 300+, driven by Bugatti factory driver Andy Wallace, surpassed the top speed of 300 miles per hour three years ago, setting a new all-time record for a road car. The uproar was such that Bugatti, during the celebrations for the 110th anniversarysaid it was ready to build 30 examples of the record-breaking car for customers.

Christophe Piochon, President of Bugatti Automobiles, said: “In Bugatti’s long history there are vehicles that come to define their era. The Type 35 transformed motor racing, the Type 41 Royale redefined opulence, the Type 57 SC has set new design standards and now there is the Chiron Super Sport 300+, which reaches speeds that have long been thought impossible for a production car. ”

“Her results – said Piochon – have ensured her a legendary status in the history books Bugatti and we are delighted to have seen all 30 Chiron Super Sport 300+ units delivered to some of our most passionate customers. “

To reach the speed of 490.484 km / h, the Chiron Super Sport 300+, in addition to the dedicated body, was equipped with a re-engineered version of the engine 8.0 liter W16 which has undergone a power injection of over 100 HP and is now able to deliver it 1,600.

Bugatti’s engineering team also developed a new thermal management system for the engine and gearbox, as well as working on the electronic control unit for better engine, transmission and supercharging management.