The last Bugatti Chiron produced is destined for Canada
After 8 years of production, the very last Bugatti Chiron of “basic” came out of the workshops of Molsheim, in France. Undoubtedly a collector’s item, this Chiron is intended for a Canadian owner, Bilal Hydrie. Like the vast majority of Bugattis, it has a name. Contrary to the tradition which gives it a French name, the latter bears “The Final 1500 hp Chiron” as a name.
Each Chiron is unique, but it is always possible to go through Bugatti’s “Made to Measure” customization workshops. That’s what Mr. Hydrie did with a two-tone paint setup, midnight black and copper brown. The Alberta oil entrepreneur is not using his first Chiron since he already owns a Chiron Super Sport 300+. In addition to these two French cars, we also find a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Ford GT and Lamborghinis in his garage.
This marks the end of an important chapter in the history of the Chiron. This “base” version, unveiled in Geneva in 2016, remains one of the brand’s most important cars. We remember that the Chiron is only offered with the W16 engine. With a displacement of 8 liters and powered by 4 turbochargers, this engine provides a total power of 1,479 horsepower.
The Chiron served as the basis for a series of variants, each more exclusive than the last: Divo, Pur-Sang, Super Sport 300+, W16 Mistral, Bolide, Centodieci and La Voiture Noire, one of the most expensive cars of the world. There are still a few examples of the W16 Mistral and Bolide to be built, but as for the “basic” Chiron, it is well and truly the end.
The Chiron takes its name from the Monegasque pilot Louis Chiron (from 1899 to 1979). He will be a member of the Bugatti team from 1928 to 1932. For the moment, the succession of the Chiron is not expected in production before 2026. However, we know that the W16 will not be renewed, and that we will find a form electrification system developed in conjunction with Croatian partner Rimac.
