Bugatti Chiron

Which Bugatti Chiron Version Should You Buy?

The Bugatti Chiron range in this catalogue consists of one generation and three Coupe versions, all in production from March 2016 with no stop date recorded: 8.0 DSG, 8.0 DSG Super Sport, and 8.0 DSG Pur Sport. Because there is no second generation to compare, the buying decision comes down to priorities within the same generation.

The Bugatti Chiron range in this catalogue consists of one generation and three Coupe versions, all in production from March 2016 with no stop date recorded: 8.0 DSG, 8.0 DSG Super Sport, and 8.0 DSG Pur Sport. Because there is no second generation to compare, the buying decision comes down to priorities within the same generation. Choose 8.0 DSG Super Sport for the highest output and top speed, 8.0 DSG Pur Sport for the quickest measured acceleration and greatest torque, or 8.0 DSG for lower measured fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions than the Pur Sport.

Bugatti Chiron generations and versions

The 1 generation Bugatti Chiron is a Coupe that began production in March 2016 and contains three versions. No restyling or later generation is listed in the supplied data, so there are no generation-to-generation changes to evaluate. All three versions share an engine displacement of 7,993 cc, a Gasoline engine, 16 cylinders in a W-shaped layout, Turbo boost, a Rear engine location, Distributed injection (multi-point), a Robotic gearbox with 7 gears, and AWD.

That shared specification makes the differences unusually clear. The 8.0 DSG Super Sport adds 100 hp over the 8.0 DSG, increases top speed by 20 km/h, and reduces the measured 0–100 km/h time by 0.1 seconds. The 8.0 DSG Pur Sport retains the 8.0 DSG output of 1,500 hp but adds 400 Nm of torque and reduces the measured 0–100 km/h time by 0.2 seconds.

Bugatti Chiron engine specs

The 8.0 DSG Super Sport has the strongest horsepower figure at 1,600 hp, which is 100 hp more than either alternative. Based on the listed 7.993-litre displacement, its specific output is approximately 200.2 hp per litre. Both the 8.0 DSG and 8.0 DSG Pur Sport produce approximately 187.7 hp per litre.

Torque separates the 8.0 DSG Pur Sport from the other two versions. Its 2,000 Nm is 400 Nm, or 25%, greater than the 1,600 Nm listed for both the 8.0 DSG and 8.0 DSG Super Sport. It is also the only version for which the data gives engine-speed figures: 1,500 hp at 6,900 rpm and 2,000 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Power and torque rpm are not measured for the other two versions.

Bugatti Chiron performance, top speed, and mpg

For maximum speed, the choice is the 8.0 DSG Super Sport. Its listed 440 km/h top speed is 20 km/h above the 420 km/h figures of the 8.0 DSG and 8.0 DSG Pur Sport.

For the quickest measured acceleration, choose the 8.0 DSG Pur Sport. It reaches 100 km/h in 2.3 seconds, compared with 2.4 seconds for the 8.0 DSG Super Sport and 2.5 seconds for the 8.0 DSG. A 0–60 mph figure is not measured for any version, so it cannot be substituted for the supplied 0–100 km/h results.

Among versions with measured economy data, the 8.0 DSG uses less fuel than the 8.0 DSG Pur Sport in every listed cycle. The difference is 1.3 L/100 km in the city, 3.31 L/100 km on the highway, and 2.88 L/100 km combined. Its CO₂ figure is also 67 g/km lower. Fuel consumption and CO₂ are not measured for the 8.0 DSG Super Sport, so the data cannot establish whether it is more or less economical than either alternative.

Bugatti Chiron dimensions, weight, and wheels

All three versions have the same listed 110 mm ground clearance and wheel sizes: 285/30 R20 at the front and 355/25 R21 at the rear. Each also has Independent, spring suspension at both ends and Ventilated disc brakes at the front and rear.

Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for any version. Consequently, weight per horsepower, horsepower per ton, and comparative power-to-weight ratios cannot be calculated from this catalogue data. Tank capacity and exterior dimensions are also not measured for any version.

Which Bugatti Chiron version should you choose?

Choose the 8.0 DSG if measured consumption is important and 1,500 hp, 1,600 Nm, a 2.5-second 0–100 km/h time, and a 420 km/h top speed already satisfy the brief. Against the 8.0 DSG Pur Sport, it uses 2.88 L/100 km less on the combined cycle and produces 67 g/km less CO₂. It is the most fully documented option for buyers seeking both performance and economy figures.

Choose the 8.0 DSG Super Sport if horsepower and top speed lead the decision. It delivers the range-high 1,600 hp and 440 km/h while matching the 8.0 DSG at 1,600 Nm. Compared with the 8.0 DSG, the numerical gain is 100 hp, 20 km/h, and 0.1 seconds in the 0–100 km/h measurement. Its economy, CO₂, and weight figures are not measured, so those areas cannot be compared responsibly.

Choose the 8.0 DSG Pur Sport if acceleration and torque matter most. It has the fastest listed 0–100 km/h result at 2.3 seconds and the highest torque at 2,000 Nm. Its 420 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the 8.0 DSG Super Sport, and its measured combined consumption is 2.88 L/100 km higher than the 8.0 DSG.

No price or for-sale information is provided, so it is not possible to say what the extra money buys or which version offers the best financial value. On specifications alone, the decision is direct: 8.0 DSG Super Sport for top speed and horsepower, 8.0 DSG Pur Sport for torque and 0–100 km/h acceleration, and 8.0 DSG for the lower measured consumption and CO₂ figures.