By James Gent. Hummer's 11,500 Lb-Ft Torque Claim Is Misleading, AMG GT Black Series Reportedly Takes 'Ring Record, SSC Thinks Bugatti's Top Speed Record Was Bogus, Introducing Shop R&T, Road & Track's Online Store, Hummer Is Back With a 1000-HP, $113,000 EV Truck. Not that you're surprised. Back in May, test driver Head of Chassis Development Jachin Schwalbe took Bugatti’s new … The Chiron hit 239 km at the 400m mark so slightly above 239 km/h at the 402m or 1/4 mile mark. But the Chiron is already being delivered to buyers, which would seem to preclude any last-minute tuning. A Bugatti Chiron at the Nurburgring Is Thundering 1500-HP Violence We're not sure what it's doing there, but the Chiron looks super fast at the 'Ring. We've reached out to the automaker asking for comment on the video seen here; we'll update if we hear anything back. “The customer's impression of the car in everyday use is just as much a focus for us as running on the track – in this way we ensure that the proven versatility of this member of the Chiron2 family is equally tangible. You can average out the 2 different runs of the Chiron to get VERY VERY good estimates for speed, distance and time. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. E-Mail: tim.bravo@bugatti.com Mobile: +33 640 151 969, Nicole Auger Communications E-Mail: nicole.auger@bugatti.com Mobile: +49 152 588 888 44, Marie-Louise Rustenbach Communications E-Mail: marie-louise.rustenbach@bugatti.com Mobile: +49 152 577 05 458. A Bugatti Built For Agility? Back in May, test driver Head of Chassis Development Jachin Schwalbe took Bugatti’s new brute for a run at Bilster Berg in Germany. This content is imported from YouTube. 33 left-hand bends and 40 right-hand bends, 17 per cent uphill and downhill slopes and a difference in altitude of 300 metres over a length of 20.832 kilometres: any vehicle that can cope with this difficult track quickly and without problems is perfectly fine-tuned. Would You Drive This Functional LEGO Bugatti. This is the second time Bugatti has reported on track tests of the Chiron Pur Sport. And what better place to hone the suspension and steering setup as part of the vehicle’s final “stress test” than the Nürburgring? If you’re interested, there is also on-board footage of the Chiron’s hot lap HERE, with Schwalbe once again at the helm. See, most automakers test their cars at the 'Ring before they go on sale, so engineers can tweak chassis and engine tuning based on what they learn from lapping the 13-mile, 154-corner mega-circuit. With its unusual topography, numerous bends and the high-speed section from Döttinger Höhe onwards, the Nordschleife is very demanding for both driver and vehicle so it’s ideal for our new car, which is streamlined for agility and speed,” says Stefan Ellrott, Head of Development at Bugatti. Maybe Bugatti's working on some sort of trackday-special Chiron? Could it be testing tech for the upcoming Divo? You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Chiron Used as a Camera Car For 0-249-0 Run, Bugatti CEO: Chiron Top-Speed Run Not My Priority, You Can Buy a Chiron Engine and Gearbox For $9300*, The Chiron's Front Brakes Can Generate Downforce, Chiron Record Video Shows the Car Going 273 MPH, The Chiron Can Go 0 to 249 to 0 in 42 Seconds, Shocking: The Chiron Doesn't Get Great Gas Mileage, The Chiron Has a Button That Shows Top Speed. 33 left-hand bends and 40 right-hand bends, 17 per cent uphill and downhill slopes and a difference in altitude of 300 metres over a length of 20.832 kilometres: any vehicle that can cope with this difficult track quickly and without problems is perfectly fine-tuned. Bugatti Chiron Hits Nürburgring For Third Time. July 1, 2020. This car can hit 490 km/hr which is insane. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. For…er, just over a quarter million dollars USD. The vehicle has to be extremely precise and predictable, but also easy to drive in the usual Bugatti manner – whether on tracks or public roads,” says Jachin Schwalbe, Head of Chassis Development. In the course of the test drives, the engineers make sure the Chiron Pur Sport runs perfectly not just in extreme situations but on a day-to-day basis too. Bugatti has driven a Chiron around the Nürburgring for the third time in as many months. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. We are really satisfied with the results of our work.”. “In addition to driving on the track, we also go out on the motorways and public roads around the Nürburgring, since there are lots of roads with curves and hills here. The “most uncompromising yet agile Bugatti of recent times”, the Chiron Pur Sport, is now into the final stage of dynamic testing ahead of the start of production later this year. It's hard to imagine anyone wanting more performance than what the 1500-horsepower hypercar can offer. The engineers pay attention to the overall impression: “It's extremely important to us for the Chiron Pur Sport customer to instantly sense the much more radical approach we’re taking with this car in terms of driving dynamics. It’s also going to cost the best part of €3 million (around $3.4 million USD). Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hits The Nürburgring. “With its unusual topography, numerous bends and the high-speed section from Döttinger Höhe onwards, the Nordschleife is very demanding for both driver and vehicle so it’s ideal for our new car, which is streamlined for agility and speed. In addition to driving on the track, we also go out on the motorways and public roads around the Nürburgring, since there are lots of roads with curves and hills here. The standing 1/2 mile takes place in 14.3 seconds at 305 km/h(189.5 mph) 1/4 mile 9.11 seconds @239+ km/h(149 mph). So it's the ideal place to test the final set-up for the suspension and handling of the new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 1. In the passenger’s seat is Misa Charoudin, one of Rimac Automobili’s marketing execs who is also, interestingly, an experienced member of Apex Nurburg, the circuit’s hot lap ‘taxi’ program. 2CHIRON: Fuel consumption, l/100km: urban 35.2 / extra-urban 15.2 / combined 22.5; combined CO2 emissions, g/km: 516; efficiency class: G* [WLTP: Fuel consumption, l/100km: low 43.3 / medium 22.2 / high 18.0 / particularly high 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions, combined, g / km: 506; efficiency class: G], Tim Bravo Head of Communications Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.