Since 2016, the Bugatti Chiron has remained unrivalled and iconic in the supercar category. Limited to just 500 units, the latest Chiron, known as 'L'Ultime,' has been hand-assembled by artisans in Molsheim. This unique work of art marks the end of an extraordinary era in which the Chiron became the first 1,500 horsepower car and the first production car to exceed 490 top speed. As this era closes, Bugatti prepares to enter a new era with the same elegance and power that marked the arrival of the Chiron.
The latest Chiron Super Sport is a stunning reinterpretation of the model that debuted in Geneva eight years ago, while retaining its distinctive style and visual identity. When the Chiron first hit the world in 2016, the unique colour combination of 'Atlantic Blue' and 'French Racing Blue,' crossed by a C-line of hand-polished aluminium, was unprecedented. For this 500th Chiron, the Bugatti Sur Mesure team redesigned the original design, incorporating a majestic color gradient and a tribute to all the places that have known the magic of the Chiron since 2016.
Symbolizing Bugatti's craftsmanship and evolution over the past eight years, this special Super Sport features a unique blend of 'French Racing Blue' and 'Atlantic Blue'; these colours merge seamlessly, creating a striking visual effect enhanced by the coloured wheels. An exclusive Bugatti Blue adorns the grille, and the bodywork is decorated with handwritten references to places and events that contributed to the Chiron legend. Inspired by the 'speed bullet' philosophy, this unique Chiron Super Sport suggests its incredible top speed, even at standstill.
The Super Sport design came to life through a collaboration between the Bugatti Sur Mesure team and the client, creating a tribute to Bugatti's history and the Chiron's journey from its debut in 2016 to the present day. Since its stunning unveiling in Geneva, where it was named the most powerful, fastest and most luxurious car in the world, the Chiron has remained a benchmark in automotive engineering and performance. Incorporating Bugatti's 'Form Follows Performance' ethos, the Chiron has pushed the boundaries, setting new standards across its range, including the Chiron, Chiron Sport, Chiron Pur Sport and Chiron Super Sport, as well as special editions such as the Chiron Super Sport 300+ and Les Légendes du Ciel.
Chiron's remarkable heritage is reflected in the ribs of this unique Super Sport, with references to its debut in Geneva, appearances at Chantilly, testing at the Paul Ricard circuit and reaching 300 mph on the Ehra-Lessien test track. It also pays tribute to Bugatti's historic home in Molsheim, the iconic Château Saint Jean, and Cape Canaveral, where customers experienced the Chiron's top speed.
To commemorate the latest Chiron, the number '500' is hand-lettered on the exterior, wheel covers and rear wing, and is also engraved on the engine cover that houses Bugatti's magnificent W16 engine. This milestone marks a new chapter in Bugatti's 115-year journey, adding another 500 masterpieces inspired by Ettore Bugatti's vision of the world.
Craftsmanship of the highest order is evident in the Super Sport, with exquisite details that highlight the Chiron's eight-year history. The French flag, representing Bugatti's heritage, is applied to the mirror fins, and the grille is finished in 'Atlantic Blue' with a special grid of central stripes.
The '500' motif continues inside, where the Chiron's cabin matches the uniqueness of the exterior. A carbon fibre symphony links the luxurious 'Deep Blue' leather and 'Blue Carbon Matt finishes,' with hints of the iconic 'French Racing Blue.' The ornate, hand-crafted 'Deep Blue leather,' cut, stitched and applied by hand to each door panel, symbolises the unsurpassed craftsmanship that has defined the Chiron since its unveiling in 2016.
In every detail of the Chiron Super Sport masterpiece, Bugatti confirms its position as a model of excellence in the automotive industry. As the Chiron era comes to a close, Bugatti is ready to write a new chapter, continuing its legacy of unparalleled performance, luxury and craftsmanship with the finest materials and expertise.
