The Veyron's W16 successor — Chiron, Sport, Pur Sport, Super Sport 300+ and limited Profilée run-out.
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Launched in 2016 as the successor to the Veyron, the Chiron used a revised quad-turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 producing 1,500 hp (1,600 hp in Super Sport derivatives). Across the Chiron, Sport, Pur Sport, Super Sport, Super Sport 300+ and the final Profilée, production closed in 2024 at 500 cars.
Like the Veyron, ownership is dominated by factory service: only Bugatti-approved specialists can service the drivetrain, and tyre and brake costs are extreme.
Successor to the Veyron; closed production at 500 cars across all variants.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiron | 2016–2022 | — | Standard 1,500 hp Coupe. |
| Chiron Sport | 2018–2022 | — | Revised dynamics, weight reduction. |
| Chiron Pur Sport | 2020–2024 | — | 60 cars; track-focused with revised aero and gearing. |
| Chiron Super Sport / 300+ | 2021–2024 | — | 1,600 hp; 300+ records 304.77 mph in prototype trim. |
| Chiron Profilée | 2022 | — | One-off Profilée at auction; Profilée production cars in limited number. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Bugatti Chiron, the strongest cars have a continuous ownership file, matching numbers, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Continuous Bugatti factory service history, original specification, complete tool kit, limited-series documentation.
The revised W16 is robust when serviced by Bugatti; service intervals, tyre replacement and fuel-system integrity dominate ownership. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history, leak-down or compression testing where appropriate, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps, carbon weave alignment and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished carbon, poor paintwork, replaced panels and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
Pur Sport, Super Sport 300+ and Profilée lead. Standard Chirons and Sports are the most accessible entry point. Specification, colour, options, factory programme inclusion (where applicable) and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Budget annually even if the car is used sparingly. Fluids age, tyres and date-coded rubber components must be replaced regardless of mileage, batteries on hybrid hypercars require specific service procedures, and stored cars need exercise. A documented maintenance rhythm protects both reliability and resale value.
Bugatti factory service is mandatory. Before purchase, confirm parts availability for model-specific bodywork, electronics, gearbox, battery (where applicable) and engine components. A discounted car waiting on unobtainable parts or a factory service slot is rarely a saving in collector ownership.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Standard Chirons have softened modestly from launch but should firm as production closes and the Tourbillon successor establishes the market position. Limited-series cars trade well above standard cars.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | RM Sotheby's Monterey | 2018 Chiron | 2,400 mi | $3,030,000 Sold |
| 2023-02-01 | RM Sotheby's Paris | 2022 Chiron Profilée (one-off) World record for new production car. | — | €9,792,500 Sold |
Standard Chirons should firm gradually as production closes. Limited-series and one-off cars are blue-chip; standard cars depend on Bugatti's continued service infrastructure.
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