The Bugatti Chiron: Every Variant Explained
The Complete Chiron Collection
From the Veyron's successor to one of the most celebrated hypercars in automotive history, discover every evolution of the Bugatti Chiron and how each variant pushed the boundaries of speed, luxury and engineering.
When Bugatti unveiled the Chiron at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, expectations could hardly have been higher. Replacing the record breaking Veyron was never going to be an easy task, yet the Chiron didn't simply continue the legacy, it elevated it. Packing an extraordinary 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 producing 1,500PS, the Chiron blended unimaginable performance with unmatched refinement, proving that a car capable of exceeding 260mph could still be driven in complete comfort.
Over the following years, Bugatti transformed the Chiron into an entire family of hypercars. Each model offered its own unique character while remaining unmistakably Bugatti. Here's a look at every major Chiron variant.
The Original Chiron (2016)
Everything started here.
Designed as the spiritual successor to the Veyron, the original Chiron introduced a completely redesigned carbon fibre monocoque, active aerodynamics and a heavily revised version of Bugatti's legendary W16 engine. Producing 1,500PS and 1,600Nm of torque, it could sprint from 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 261mph.
Unlike many hypercars that prioritised outright performance over comfort, the Chiron was engineered as a genuine grand tourer. Its cabin featured exquisite craftsmanship, luxurious materials and everyday usability that few competitors could rival.
Chiron Sport (2018)
Despite its name, the Chiron Sport wasn't significantly more powerful; but it was considerably sharper.
Bugatti focused on reducing weight by around 18kg through the extensive use of carbon fibre and lightweight components. Stiffer suspension, revised steering calibration and a torque vectoring system transformed the driving experience, making the Sport noticeably more agile through corners while maintaining the effortless acceleration expected from a Chiron.
For drivers who intended to spend more time on challenging roads than on longer distance journeys, the Sport struck an ideal balance.
Chiron Noire Editions (2019)
Inspired by the legendary Type 57 SC Atlantic, the Noire Sportive and Noire Élégance celebrated Bugatti's heritage while showcasing the craftsmanship possible with exposed carbon fibre.
The Noire Élégance featured a stunning gloss carbon finish, while the Noire Sportive adopted a more stealth look matte exposed carbon exterior. Both models received bespoke interior detailing and blacked-out finishes throughout, creating some of the most visually striking Chirons ever produced.
With production limited to just 20 examples across both versions, they quickly became sought-after collector's pieces.
Chiron Pur Sport (2020)
If the standard Chiron excelled at everything, the Pur Sport focused almost exclusively on driving engagement.
Engineers shortened the gear ratios by 15%, revised the suspension, fitted bespoke Michelin Cup 2 R tyres and developed a large fixed rear wing to increase downforce. Weight saving measures and lighter magnesium wheels further enhanced the car's responsiveness.
Interestingly, Bugatti reduced the top speed to around 218mph, not because it couldn't go faster, but because every engineering decision prioritised acceleration, cornering and driver involvement over maximum velocity.
Many enthusiasts consider the Pur Sport to be the most rewarding Chiron to drive on real roads.
Chiron Super Sport (2021)
The Super Sport represented Bugatti's pursuit of extreme speed while retaining grand touring comfort.
Based on the engineering developed for the record-breaking Super Sport 300+, the road-going Super Sport featured a revised 1,600PS version of the W16 engine alongside a distinctive long-tail body designed to improve aerodynamic efficiency at ultra-high speeds.
While electronically limited to 273mph for customers, its underlying engineering was capable of considerably more, making it one of the fastest production cars ever created.
Unlike the more focused Pur Sport, the Super Sport returned to softer suspension settings, making it arguably the ultimate long-distance hypercar.
Chiron Super Sport 300+
Before the standard Super Sport arrived, Bugatti stunned the automotive world.
In 2019, development driver Andy Wallace piloted a specially prepared Chiron to 304.773mph, making it the first production-based car to surpass the 300mph barrier.
Although the record-setting car itself wasn't a customer vehicle, Bugatti produced just 30 examples of the Super Sport 300+, finished in the now-iconic black exposed carbon and orange stripe inspired by the record car.
It remains one of the defining achievements in automotive engineering and a milestone that will forever be associated with the Bugatti name.
Chiron Profilée (2022)
The Profilée occupies a unique place in Bugatti history.
Originally intended as a more road-focused alternative to the Pur Sport, the project was cancelled before production could begin. However, one fully completed prototype remained.
Rather than letting it disappear into the archives, Bugatti offered the sole example at auction, where it became one of the most valuable new cars ever sold.
Distinguished by its elegant fixed rear wing, bespoke aerodynamic package and luxurious specification, the Profilée is truly one of one.
Les Légendes du Ciel, Sport "110 Ans", and Special Editions
Throughout the Chiron's production run, Bugatti unveiled numerous highly exclusive editions celebrating both its history and its customers.
Models such as the Sport "110 Ans Bugatti" commemorated Bugatti's French heritage, while Les Légendes du Ciel paid tribute to legendary racing drivers and aviation pioneers.
Beyond these official special editions, Bugatti's renowned Sur Mesure programme enabled customers to commission one-off creations featuring bespoke paintwork, exposed carbon finishes, personalised interiors and handcrafted details that made every car entirely unique.
No two Chirons were ever quite the same.
The Coachbuilt Masterpieces
As Chiron production matured, Bugatti expanded beyond traditional hypercars into bespoke coachbuilt creations.
The extraordinary Divo focused on handling, featuring dramatically revised aerodynamics and a lighter body.
The dramatic Centodieci celebrated the iconic EB110 while producing 1,600PS in an entirely redesigned body.
Then came the breathtaking La Voiture Noire, a one-off automotive sculpture inspired by the missing Type 57 SC Atlantic.
Finally, Bugatti revealed the Mistral, the final road car ever to feature the legendary W16 engine. Although technically a roadster rather than a Chiron derivative, it shares the same mechanical foundation and serves as the ultimate farewell to one of the greatest engines ever created.
The End of an Era
Few cars have shaped the hypercar landscape quite like the Bugatti Chiron.
Across its production life, Bugatti continually refined the formula without ever compromising its core philosophy: combining extraordinary speed with unparalleled craftsmanship and everyday usability.
Whether it was the driver-focused Pur Sport, the record-inspired Super Sport 300+, the unique Profilée or the stunning coachbuilt creations that followed, every version represented another chapter in one of the most remarkable automotive stories ever written.
With the Chiron now giving way to a new generation of Bugatti hypercars, its legacy is already assured. More than just the successor to the Veyron, it became an icon in its own right—a benchmark against which every modern hypercar will be measured for decades to come.