The Chiron used to hold the world record for fastest 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) time of 41.96 seconds, being beaten by the Koenigsegg Agera RS, the latter doing so in 36.44 seconds and later 33.29. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport makes 296 hp (221 kW) less than the Chiron. Electronically limited to 420 km/h (261 mph), the Chiron has an anticipated full top speed of 464 km/h (288 mph) that cannot be tested due to the lack of existing tires that can survive 450 km/h (280 mph). By comparison, the original Veyron makes only 496 hp (370 kW) per tonne. The weight is estimated at 4400 lb (1996 kg), resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 741 hp (553 kW) per tonne or 2.97 lb (1.35 kg) per horsepower. The Chiron is mid-engined and has its power sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic tranmission. The carbon fiber body has a stiffness of 50,000 N Similar to the Veyron, the Chiron has a carbon fiber body structure, independent suspension, and a Haldex AWD system. Power is rated at 1479 hp (1103 kW) and torque 1180 ft The Chiron uses the same 8.0 L (7,993 cm 3 487.8 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16 from the Bugatti Veyron, but heavily updated. Production was limited to 500 units, with the first 200 units being sold before the first delivery of the car. Introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Bugatti Chiron is named after the Monegasque driver Louis Chiron.
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