Bugatti Veyron Successor: Chiron

[Exorcet]

That articles makes it sound like 1000 HP is sent to the powertain, but may not be utilized by the wheels. The 266 HP at 155 mph also supports that, as that's what you get with a NSX or lower end Cayman.

As for the P1 vs Veyron, they hit 300 km/h at about the same time with the SS being about 2 seconds faster. I can find a graph of P1 acceleration from MT (that unfortunately is a bit cutoff):
http://wot.motortrend.com/1403_9_ge...n_p1.html/2014-mclaren-p1-acceleration-chart/

Can't find a similar one for the Bugatti. Either way, the S7, with less power than the P1, was even up to 200 mph. The Bugatti is large (22.28 ft^2) and the CD even in top speed mode is only average. At 200 mph it's using 509 HP, leaving 491 for acceleration. The P1 on gas has 292 HP for acceleration or 468 lumping the electric motor in. I can't find a solid CDA so I'm guessing 20 ft^2 and using .34 CD which came up in a few sources.

lb/HP at 200 mph (4250 lb Veyron, 3250 lb P1)

Vey - 8.63
P1 - 11.13
P1E - 6.94

Go down to 18 ft^2 area for the McLaren and you get:

Vey - 8.63
P1 - 9.7
P1E - 6.36

This assumes the same efficiency for both powertrains though, as well as perfect gearing.

 

[Leggy1]

Autocar has said the new Veyron is likely to get hybrid power and possibly electric turbos. The combined output is supposedly 1500PS (1479bhp).

0-60 in 2.3 seconds and 286mph.

Bugatti are trying to make it lighter than the Veyron SS, despite the hybrid drive.

Nothing is official.

 

[MoLiEG]

Say Hello to the Bugatti Veyron Ettore Bugatti version:

http://www.designboom.com/technolog...i-veyron-16-4-grand-sport-vitesse-08-08-2014/

 

[TheCracker]

When does the Veyron Harlequin hit the showrooms?

 

[Organ-Donor]

A bit off topic but the guy who drove his Veyron into the lagoon in Texas admits insurance fraud, faces prison

https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motor...raud--faces-20-years-in-prison-131558950.html

 

[MoLiEG]

And for that scam a Veyron died. Yes, he deserves prison.

 

[RDF97]

The first time I saw that it seemed suspicious enough but come on. What a poor excuse!

 

[shmogt]

I'm pretty excited to see a new version. Not a special edition an actual new version. Everyone hates on this car, but it's pretty spectacular to build a car like this and still keep the interior looking high end etc. I'm sure they could dump a ton of weight if they went with a super simple interior like the Enzo had.

 

[sems4arsenal]

A bit off topic but the guy who drove his Veyron into the lagoon in Texas admits insurance fraud, faces prison

https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motor...raud--faces-20-years-in-prison-131558950.html

Pretty sure it was a lambo dude

 

[Parker]

Pretty sure it was a lambo dude

That is one strange lookin' Lamborghini.

 

[Grayfox]

A bit off topic but the guy who drove his Veyron into the lagoon in Texas admits insurance fraud, faces prison

https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motor...raud--faces-20-years-in-prison-131558950.html

He could have just said he took his eyes off the road and it would be believable, none of this stupid a bird flew in my way crap.

But I do not condone fraud.

 

[AudiMan2011]

The final Veyron has been sold and will be shown at Geneva. Roll on the replacement.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/final-bugatti-veyron-sold

 

[MoLiEG]

Dear Bugatti: Bring on the Galibier/Royale, please.

Sincerely: Everyone.

 

[RocZX]

 

[TheCracker]

So it's definitely going to be a hybrid then?

 

[AudiMan2011]

So it's definitely going to be a hybrid then?

Most likely, especially now that they have the 1500hp hybrid Koenigsegg Regera to deal with.

 

[CarGuru]

Saw this today... http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2018-bugatti-chiron-news-spy-video-rumors/

They decided to use an evolution of the Veyron's engine instead of a 14-cylinder. A concept version may arrive sometime this year.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Winterkorn confirms hybrid powerplant for the Veyron replacement/Chiron and will be based around an updated W16, possibly using electric turbos as well.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/official-new-hybrid-bugatti-veyron-confirmed

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Winterkorn confirms hybrid powerplant for the Veyron replacement/Chiron and will be based around an updated W16, possibly using electric turbos as well.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/official-new-hybrid-bugatti-veyron-confirmed

Not to be a pedant, but if it isn't running off of exhaust gasses, wouldn't it be an electric supercharger?

 

[niky]

Not to be a pedant, but if it isn't running off of exhaust gasses, wouldn't it be an electric supercharger?

Marketing.

 

[Keef]

Not to be a pedant, but if it isn't running off of exhaust gasses, wouldn't it be an electric supercharger?

Technically, yes. But I'd go with calling it an electric turbine or compressor because a supercharger is typically understood as being mechanically driven.

Also, it wouldn't be very practical to run a "turbo" electrically all the time. Electrical assist would be useful for minimizing turbo lag without the weight of an electric drive system but if the turbos were always electrically powered the motors wouldn't last very long. I'd imagine they would be electrically assisted, then driven by exhaust at higher RPM.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Fortunately they are german so they can call it a....


ELEKTROKOMPRESSOR

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Dutch website Autoblog.nl posted this photo of what’s believed to be a prototype for the Veyron successor. The car was snapped while being unloaded at Los Angeles International Airport and was likely en route to this week’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/...essor-spied-en-route-to-pebble-beach-concours

 

[RocZX]

 

[RocZX]

Spy pics of the Chiron prototype
https://instagram.com/hungry_penguin/

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Mmmm so drapey.

 

[RACECAR]

I love how the sheets covering them have the outlines of the grilles and headlights, looks kinda cartoony.

 

[Robin]

I love how the sheets covering them have the outlines of the grilles and headlights, looks kinda cartoony.

It's hilarious, putting outlines on the sheet was a no brainer, because of course the aim here was to make sure people think...

THIS IS NOT A BUGATTI, THIS IS NOT A BUGATTI, THIS IS NOT A BUGATTI...

 

[TheCracker]

I love how the sheets covering them have the outlines of the grilles and headlights, looks kinda cartoony.

Probably so they can be driven/manoeuvred at low speed with the covers still on. The paler fabric will be gauze that allows air in and the lights to be visible. The window sections look like they can be unzipped or unvelcro'd.

To me, these two just look like the two test mules from the Auto Bild video above rather than sneak peeks of the actual new car.

 

[eran0004]

of course the aim here was to make sure people think...

THIS IS NOT A BUGATTI, THIS IS NOT A BUGATTI, THIS IS NOT A BUGATTI...

They should have disguised it with a Daihatsu badge