Bugatti Chiron (261+ mph)
The Bugatti Veyron was a monumental feat of engineering, a supercar whose
performance was so marvelous, Top Gear presenter James May compared it
to the automobile equivalent of the Concorde. After ten years of production,
the Volkswagen Group has unveiled the Veyron’s successor, the Bugatti
Chiron.
Named for a famous centaur in Greek mythology, the Chiron is intended to
improve upon the Veyron in every way. Hitting 261 mph using street legal
settings, the 1500 hp Chiron is like a beast in chains. On the racetrack,
Bugatti aims to break those chains as well as the current speed record (271
mph) held by the Hennessey Venom GT. For now, its top speed remains a
mystery to the public. Although the Chiron is built like a racecar, one needn’t
be a professional to operate it; the car is engineered to automatically adjust
its machinery as the speed increases or decreases, ensuring optimal
performance.
The Chiron will not be a mere speedster, but a comprehensive luxury vehicle
as well. Beyond a beautiful leather interior, the car also sports a decadent
sound system, with a diamond diaphragm inside each speaker. The
dashboard features high-resolution digital displays that will adjust as the
car’s speed changes, showing only crucial information at higher speeds. The
Chiron looks to be a king among supercars, which is fitting, as kings will be
among the few to obtain one; only 500 will be released for the first
generation, and they cost a staggering $2.6 million.