Bugatti Chiron makes world record run with Juan Montoya behind the wheel
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Bugatti Chiron Sets World Record for Production Cars
Record-Breaking Performance
A Bugatti Chiron piloted by professional racing driver and Formula One champion Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed the world record for a production car by accelerating from a standstill to 400 km/h and then returning to a standstill in record time.
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Details of the Record Run
In the process, the Bugatti Chiron rocketed to 400 km/h in 32.6 seconds and covered a distance of 2.62 kilometers. Montoya then slammed on the brakes, bringing the 2-ton Chiron to a complete halt in under 500 meters. The total distance covered during the record-setting run was 3.12 kilometers, and the whole exercise took just 41.96 seconds to complete. This impressive feat was undertaken under the official supervision of SGS-TUV Saar, world leaders in certifications, inspections, and verifications.
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Bugatti Chiron Specifications
The Bugatti Chiron’s quad-turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine produces an astonishing 1,479 HP and 1,600 Nm of torque. Although this engine generates over 3000 HP, due to thermodynamics, half of that is lost as heat. The remaining power, which is still considerable, is directed to all four corners through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds
- 0 to 200 km/h in 6.5 seconds
- 0 to 300 km/h in 13.6 seconds
The Bugatti Chiron's top speed is estimated to be well north of 400 km/h.
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