V16-POWERED BUGATTI CHIRON SUCCESSOR SPIED FOR THE FIRST TIME

Spy shots of the Bugatti Chiron replacement have surfaced online, giving us our best look yet at the all-new V16-powered hypercar. In one image shared to the German Car Forum, we see the rear of the hypercar as it's being loaded onto a truck, revealing a taillight design that appears to be at least partly inspired by that of the one-off La Voiture Noire.

2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+

Base MSRP$3,900,000

Engine8.0L Quad-Turbo W16 Gas

Horsepower1,578 hp

Torque1180 lb-ft

Top Speed273.4 mph

0-60 MPH2.4 seconds

Transmission7-Speed DSG

Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive

Another image shared by Top Gear on X is in higher resolution and gives us a good look at the French hypercar's profile, which will be incorporating a much more dramatic interpretation of the brand's signature C-line. This line separates the side air intakes from a lower channel that appears to be responsible for smoothing airflow down the side of the car, likely working in tandem with air curtains in the front fascia, itself more pointed and aggressive than before. We can also see a deployable rear spoiler that will surely act as an air brake.

Several Rumors Swirl

We know that the Chiron successor will be powered by a hybridized V16 engine without forced induction. This is said to be a Cosworth-developed 8.3-liter motor with 1,000 horsepower and a redline somewhere north of 9,000 rpm, with the electric motors making up a considerable portion of the overall output, which may be in the region of 2,000 hp. Molsheim has confirmed that the vehicle will be unveiled to the public in June but has not specified the date.

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The grapevine says that the reveal will take place on Thursday, June 20 and that there will be three electric motors. We suspect that this will mean two on the front axle for AWD and another on the rear axle, maximizing shove from a standstill and filling torque while the naturally aspirated engine revs up. Considering how highly strung the teaser video suggests the motor is, getting to 9,000 rpm shouldn't take very long.

Rarer Than Chiron Or Veyron

Seeing any Bugatti on the road is a pretty rare occurrence, but seeing the Chiron successor in person will be even more special. Reports suggest that while the Veyron had a 450-unit production run and the Chiron saw 500 examples made, the new Bug will be limited to just 250 cars, making it one of the rarest cars in the world. Unsurprisingly, that means a radical increase in cost, and if unconfirmed reports are to be believed, you'll need at least $5 million to even have a shot at ownership. With prototypes beginning to emerge, we suspect that more teasers (and therefore more information) will be imminently forthcoming.