The Bugatti Chiron has set a new world record in accelerating from zero to 400km/h and then back to rest again. The $3.3 million Chiron blazed through the process in just 41.96 seconds.
This world record was made possible by the Chiron’s impossibly monstrous 1103kW quad-turbocharged W16 engine, along with an equally impressive braking package comprising massive AP Racing 420mm carbon-ceramic discs sheathed with a lightweight head shield.
During the way, Bugatti Chiron scorched from 0-100km/h in 2.4 seconds, 0-200km/h in 6.1 seconds, and 0-300km/h at 13.1 seconds and reached the magic 400km/h mark in 32.6 seconds.
The start control system dials up 2800rpm from the massive engine, then the car lets rip, initially engaging two turbos before all four starting forcing more air into the vehicle’s 16-cylinders from 3800rpm.
The Bugatti Chiron can wipe off 300km/h of momentum in 275 metres. To perform the 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph), the Chiron required a distance of 3.112 kilometres.
