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Hypercar · 2016–2024

Bugatti Chiron

The Veyron's W16 successor — Chiron, Sport, Pur Sport, Super Sport 300+ and limited Profilée run-out.

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Silver Bugatti Chiron hypercar in a studio setting, front three-quarter view showing the signature horseshoe grille, quad LED headlamps, distinctive C-shaped side profile, polished multi-spoke wheels and the low-slung hypercar proportions.
Overview

Why this car matters

Launched in 2016 as the successor to the Veyron, the Chiron used a revised quad-turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 producing 1,479 bhp (1,500 PS), rising to 1,578 bhp (1,600 PS) 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.

Variants

Range and production

VariantYearsProductionNotes
Chiron2016–2022Not separately recordedStandard 1,479 bhp (1,500 PS) Coupe.
Chiron Sport2018–2022Not separately recordedRevised dynamics, weight reduction.
Chiron Pur Sport2020–202460Track-focused with revised aero and gearing.
Chiron Super Sport / 300+2021–2024Not separately recorded1,578 bhp (1,600 PS); 300+ marks the 304.77 mph run in prototype trim.
Chiron Profilée2022Not separately recordedOne-off; sold at RM Sotheby's Paris, February 2023.
Collector Variants

Limited & special editions

The models below represent the most significant limited and special edition variants — factory-produced cars that command meaningful premiums over standard examples and warrant specific attention from serious collectors.

Chiron Super Sport / Super Sport 300+ · 2021–2024

Approximately 60 (SS 300+: 30)
Distinguishing features
1,578 hp W16 (SS) / 1,578 hp + extended bodywork (SS 300+), longer rear bodywork for high-speed stability. SS 300+ celebrates the 304.773 mph pre-production record in 2019.
Value premium
Standalone market; SS 300+ trades at significant premium.
Inspection points
Verify SS-extended bodywork (versus standard Chiron Sport), engine specification on the Bugatti Certificate.

Chiron Pur Sport · 2020–2024

60
Distinguishing features
Track-focused Chiron: 1,479 hp W16, ~50 kg lighter, fixed rear wing, magnesium wheels, revised gearbox ratios and stiffer suspension. Top speed lowered to ~350 km/h in favour of agility.
Value premium
Standalone market.
Inspection points
Verify fixed rear wing, magnesium wheels (crack-free) and Pur Sport-specific seats and trim.

Chiron Profilée · 2022

1
Distinguishing features
Unique customer car with revised bodywork (lower roofline, fixed rear wing) — the only one built.
Value premium
Single car — treated as a unique lot.
Inspection points
Demand full Bugatti factory provenance.
Buyer's Guide

What to look for

Provenance and originality

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.

Mechanical inspection priorities

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.

Body, paint, carbon and accident history

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.

Specification strategy

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.

Ownership

Living with it

Typical mileage
1,000–3,500 miles typical for collector use
Service interval
12 months; mileage interval varies by model and use
Annual running cost
$15,000 – $60,000+
Fuel economy
8–17 mpg depending on use
Insurance
Use an agreed-value collector or specialist supercar policy with limited mileage, secure storage, documented photography and an annual value review. Premiums vary sharply by age, storage location, declared value and driver profile.

Maintenance planning

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.

Parts and specialist access

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.
Common Problems

Known issues by system

Service

Service cost and factory dependency

Critical$30,000 – $150,000+ per service
Symptoms — Significant annual cost; tyre replacement at high cost.
Inspection — Confirm service history with Bugatti before purchase.
Drivetrain

DSG and AWD hydraulic systems

MajorSignificant
Symptoms — Fault codes, hydraulic system warnings.
Inspection — Bugatti factory diagnostic.
Electronics

Bespoke components and lapsed maintenance

Major$30,000 – $200,000+
Symptoms — Stored cars with lapsed maintenance need recommissioning.
Inspection — Pre-purchase Bugatti quote.
Auctions

Recent results

DateAuctionCarMileageResult
2025-08-15
Bonhams
The Quail Auction, Carmel
2023 Chiron Super Sport
$4,460,000
Sold
2025-08-15
Bonhams
The Quail Auction, Carmel
2021 Chiron Pur Sport
$3,960,000
Sold
2023-02-01
RM Sotheby's
Paris
2022 Chiron Profilée (one-off)
World record for new production car.
€9,792,500
Sold
Investment

Long-term outlook

StableHorizon: 7–10 years

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.

Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.

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Storage

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Transport

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