$ 2.5 million Bugatti Chiron held the world record speed claim

Bugatti has built the world's fastest car, once again.

The Bugatti Chiron is the successor automaker $ 2.5 million for the Veyron Super Sport, which has the Guinness world record for the fastest production car at 268 mph.

Like the Veyron, carbon fiber Chiron is powered by a 16-cylinder turbocharged four 8.0-liter, but it puts out nearly 1,500 horsepower, compared to the relatively negligible Super Sport 1,200 hp . No mass production car production has even come close. individual fuel injectors for each cylinder helps feed the beast, breathing through six catalytic converters.

Bugatti says that Chiron will be limited to 260 kilometers per hour during road travel, but is also "ready for a new world speed record." The Veyron was restricted similar to 258 kilometers per hour during street use way, so this suggests plans for a record run with the electronic nannies off.

Acceleration is touted to be equally impressive, with a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time and a time of 0 to 186 mph in "under 13.6 sec.," That is a significant figure, since expire on Guinness world record of 13.63 Hennessey Venom GT sec.

The Chiron has an adaptive suspension system to improve ride and handling, along with active aerodynamics, including a movable rear spoiler that can make the most slippery car for the best sprinting, or increased downforce for a better traction during cornering and braking.

The Chiron shares a clear family resemblance to the Veyron, but takes a few styling cues that evoke the classic Type 57, including small central flap and side panels of half a point, here doubling as air intakes.

Bugatti plans to build 500 chirons, and you'd better hurry if you want one. A third of the race was sold to loyal customers of the brand before public disclosure of the car.

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