2018 Bugatti Chiron Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Carbon fibre monocoque
Production Years for Series :	2016 -
Weight :	4398 lbs \| 1994.899 kg
Introduced At :	2016 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto

Performance

0-60 mph :	2.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	420 km/h \| 261.03 mph

Engine & Transmission

Quad Turbo W 16
Displacement :	7993 cc \| 487.8 cu in. \| 8.0 L.
Power :	1,478 HP (1087.808 KW) @ 6700 RPM
Torque :	1,180 Ft-Lbs (1,599 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Valvetrain :	64 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
7 DSG

Production Figures

Total 2018 Chiron production :	500
2018 Bugatti Chiron

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # VF9SP3V31JM795073
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	178.9 in \| 4544 mm.
Width :	80.2 in \| 2038 mm.
Height :	47.7 in \| 1212 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.7 in \| 2711 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Double Wishbones

Brakes
Front Brakes :	8-pot calipers; ABS
Rear Brakes :	6-pot calipers; ABS
Front Brake Size :	420.0 mm \| 16.535 in.
Rear Brake Size :	400.0 mm \| 15.748 in.

Recall

Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer	Bugatti
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V198000
Summary	Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
Consequence	A loose frame support may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	Bugatti recommends the car not be driven until the screws have been correctly tightened. A dealer will inspect the screws to the front frame support and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR027.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	Bugatti
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V732000
Summary	Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Chiron, 2018-2020 Chiron Sport and 2020-2021 DIVO vehicles. After an ignition cycle, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) does not automatically default back to the full-function original mode if the Handling Mode is selected on the Drive Mode switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, 'Electronic Stability Control Systems.'
Consequence	If the Handling Mode is activated, the ESC System goes into Sport mode. After an ignition cycle, the ESC does not default to the original default mode (ESC Normal Mode). After restarting the car, the Drive Mode remains in Handling mode affecting the ESC performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software of the affected control units, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR033.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer	Bugatti
Mfr Report Date	20160721
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V096000
Summary	Bugatti is recalling certain 2016-2023 Bugatti Chiron vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts, and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.'
Consequence	The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR036.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer	Bugatti
Mfr Report Date	20160922
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V420000
Summary	Bugatti is recalling certain 2018 Chiron vehicles. The heat shield for the gas generator for the side air bags may have been incorrectly installed during the air bag manufacturing process, potentially reducing the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, 'Side Impact Protection.'
Consequence	If the air bag deployment performance is reduced, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will remove the affected seats to repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-805-557-1050.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer	Bugatti
Mfr Report Date	20170202
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V764000
Summary	Bugatti is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chiron vehicles. The front seat recliner brackets may not be welded properly, which can cause the back of the seat to move unexpectedly, affecting the driver's seating position.
Consequence	If the driver's seating position changes unexpectedly, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Bugatti will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the welds on the recliner brackets for both seats, replacing the seat assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2017. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-805-557-1050.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2018 Bugatti Chiron? A: The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has a top speed of 420 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron? A: The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has a wheelbase size of 106.73 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron? A: The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has a length of 178.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron? A: The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has a width of 80.24 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron? A: The 2018 Bugatti Chiron was a Coupe.

Q: How many 2018 Chirons were produced? A: Bugatti produced 500 examples of the Chiron in 2018.

Q: What engine did the 2018 Bugatti Chiron have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Bugatti Chiron was a Quad Turbo W 16 (7993 cc | 487.8 cu in. | 8.0 L.) with 1,478 HP (1087.808 KW) @ 6700 RPM and 1,180 Ft-Lbs (1,599 NM) @ 2000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Bugatti Chiron have? A: The 2018 Bugatti Chiron had a 7 speed DSG gearbox.