New Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Breaks Cover With Aero Upgrades, Stiffer Suspension
Bugatti may be a one-model brand but the Chiron is getting so many variants it’s getting hard to keep track of all of them. Adding to the long list of special edition Chirons is the new Pur Sport, billed as the driver’s Chiron. Bugatti hasn’t released details yet, but the story has gone public on Yahoo Sports. By upgrading the W16-powered hypercar’s aerodynamics and suspension, reducing weight and making power more readily available, engineers improved handling and made the Chiron more enjoyable to drive in the bends. As you can imagine, the engine remains the same 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 that makes 1,500 PS (1,103 kW / 1,479 HP). However, the redline has moved 200 rpm higher than on the “regular” Chiron, reaching 6,900 rpm now. That’s because the monumental engine is now mated to a recalibrated automatic transmission. Changes to the gearbox also include 15-percent closer gear ratios that have a positive effect on power delivery and engine response – not that the Chir...