In an enchanting tale of high-octane romance, a husband’s adoration for his wife’s hand-painted Bugatti ‘L’Aura’ ignited a seven-month labor of love at the Bugatti Customer Service workshop in Molsheim. The result? His own Chiron Super Sport was reborn as ‘Coup de Foudre’, a moniker oozing with double entendre – symbolizing both the striking blue lightning design and his instant infatuation with his wife’s artistic creation.
The Chiron Super Sport, Bugatti’s latest hypercar marvel, boasts a staggering top speed of 440 km/h, a mighty 1,578 horsepower, and a gut-wrenching 0-400 km/h sprint in 28.6 seconds. The heart of this mechanical beast lies in its 8.0 L W16 engine, a powerhouse that pairs breathtaking performance with an uncanny smoothness.
Aesthetically, the Chiron Super Sport is a nod to efficiency and elegance, with its longtail silhouette slicing through air resistance, embodying Bugatti’s mantra: “Form follows performance.” This design reduces aerodynamic stall, allowing the car to effortlessly glide at astronomical speeds.
The responsibility of harnessing this power falls on the seven-gear dual-clutch transmission. Upgraded turbochargers and high-speed capabilities necessitate a seamless gear shift, particularly when the car roars from sixth to seventh gear at a blistering 420 km/h.
Inspired by the F6 fighter jet, the Chiron Super Sport flaunts a reimagined exhaust system. Two pipes are stacked on each side of the diffuser, freeing up the center for optimal aerodynamics. This not only improves performance but also deepens the car’s growl, adding an emotional resonance to its roar.
Completing the aerodynamic masterpiece, the longtail rear-end and lower deflector ensure an uninterrupted airflow over the car, reducing drag by 40%. This, combined with its heart-stirring design, makes the Chiron Super Sport a true testament to Bugatti’s commitment to marrying form, function, and passion.
