Bugatti Chiron

 

The next biggest showstoppers at this year's Exotics on Broadway besides Pagani and Koenigsegg were the Bugattis, in which there were three on display and a fourth one I spotted just outside the show. The first of these Bugattis that I would like to feature is the Chiron, one of the most recent models from the French boutique supercar manufacturer. This post will focus mainly on the standard and Pur Sport versions of the Chiron, the two versions I saw that day in Monterey. Bugatti debuted the Chiron in 2016, with the Pur Sport added to the Chiron portfolio in 2020. Powering all Bugatti Chiron models is an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 sending power to all four wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 8.0-liter W16 produces 1500 horsepower and 1180 pound-feet of torque in the base Chiron and Chiron Pur Sport. According to Bugatti, the Chiron and Chiron Pur Sport can launch from zero to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 261 mph. 

Like every modern Bugatti, the Chiron is as luxurious as it is fast. It may not have digital interfaces, driver-assistance features, or the most recent tech, but the Chiron offers a lavish, timeless cabin constructed using only the finest materials. Quad LED headlights, full power accessories, a carbon-fiber body, and an independent suspension are standard on every version of the Chiron. Another signature element of the Chiron is a C-shaped design cue sculpted into its side panels, and this is reflected in the cabin partition separating the driver and passenger.

As for the Pur Sport, it is a handling-focused version of the Chiron. Distinguishing the Pur Sport from other Chiron models, especially the standard Chiron, are a large fixed rear wing, lightweight titanium exhaust, revised suspension, bigger front grille design, 200 additional rpm on the tachometer, front fender vents above the front wheels known as "aero blades," and an additional use of alcantara, aluminum, and titanium in the cabin. 

Bugatti produced a total of 500 units of the Chiron from 2016 to 2022, including 100 base Chirons and 60 Chiron Pur Sports. Pricing started at $3.3 million for the standard Chiron and $3.6 million for the Chiron Pur Sport. Two Chiron Pur Sports were present at this year's Exotics on Broadway show along with one base Chiron I spotted just outside the show, compared to two base Chirons and one Chiron Pur Sport last year. This brings my total to six Chirons that I've seen up close thus far: three base Chirons and three Chiron Pur Sports. Overall, the Bugatti Chiron is one of the coolest and most impressive cars on the planet and one of the greatest combinations of pure speed and opulence in the car industry. Other than Pagani and Koenigsegg, the Bugattis are one of the biggest reasons why the past two Exotics on Broadway shows have been absolutely worth attending, and I look forward to attending these shows every year. All Bugattis are amazing, incredible, and out-of-this-world vehicles, but if I had to choose a favorite Bugatti, it would be the Chiron because it has the best design of any Bugatti and performs better than nearly every other car in existence.

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