Bugatti Chiron Super Sport – Full Review With Top Speed, Engine Specs, Aerodynamics, Price & Performance Explained in 2025

In the world of automobiles, there are cars, there are supercars, and then, in a league entirely of their own, there is Bugatti. The Chiron Super Sport is not just an iteration; it’s the ultimate evolution of the Chiron line, built for one purpose: longitudinal performance and shattering speed records with a comfortable, hyper-luxurious experience. It is, quite simply, the ultimate Grand Tourer built for the VVIP who demands the absolute peak of automotive engineering.

This isn’t a new launch, but it is the final, most refined form of the Chiron—a lineage that officially started the 300 mph club with the Super Sport 300+. The ‘standard’ Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is the road-ready, luxury-focused version of that record-breaker.

So, how much does the fastest, most exclusive road car on the planet cost in the land of the super-rich? While Bugatti operates purely on customer order and bespoke options, the estimated Ex-Showroom starting price for the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport in India is around ₹28.40 Crore. Once you factor in India’s hefty import duties, registration, and optional customisations, the on-road price easily crosses the ₹40 Crore mark. This is not a purchase; it’s a piece of art, a statement, and an investment.

QUICK SPECS TABLE: Key Highlights – The Numbers Game

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is defined by its numbers. They are not just specifications; they are engineering marvels.

Specification	Detail	Context/Category
Engine	8.0-litre W16 Quad-Turbocharged	A unique, 16-cylinder, Quad-Turbo setup
Max Power (PS)	1,600 PS (1,578 BHP) @ 7,000 rpm	Highest output in a production Hyper-GT
Max Torque	1,600 Nm @ 2,000–7,000 rpm	Flat torque curve for instant thrust
0–100 km/h	2.4 seconds (Est.)	Faster than almost anything on the road
Top Speed (Limited)	440 km/h (273 mph)	Electronically limited for safety
Transmission	7-speed Dual-Clutch Automatic	Built to handle massive torque
Drive Type	Permanent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	Essential for managing 1600 PS
Fuel Tank Capacity	100 Litres (Petrol)	Necessary for the thirsty W16 engine
Boot Space	Minimal (Approx. 44 Litres)	Enough for a small briefcase/luggage
Ground Clearance (Laden)	Approx. 125 mm (Adjustable)	Minimal, but critical adjustable lift feature

EXTERIOR DESIGN & ROAD PRESENCE: The Longtail Advantage

The Super Sport is immediately distinguishable from the ‘standard’ Chiron, primarily by its design focus on aerodynamic efficiency rather than outright downforce (like the Pur Sport).

The Stance and Details

The key visual feature is the “Longtail”—the rear section of the car is extended by 25 cm (9.8 inches). This extension helps keep the airflow attached to the body for longer, significantly reducing drag at ultra-high speeds. It’s a pure engineering solution that looks incredible, giving the car a sleek, ‘streamliner’ profile.

• Front End: Features nine circular air outlets on the front fenders (a nod to the classic EB110 Super Sport) and deep air curtains to guide airflow along the sides, improving cooling and reducing turbulence.
• Rear End: The classic horizontal quad-exhaust is gone, replaced by a unique, vertically stacked dual-pipe exhaust on each side. This arrangement frees up crucial space in the centre for a massive, highly effective rear diffuser, which generates downforce without the drag penalty of a fixed wing.

Does it turn heads on the road? It stops traffic. In India, where even a Lamborghini is becoming a common sight in some metro areas, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is mythical. Its width, its low stance, the sheer volume of the W16 engine sound (despite the muffling), and that iconic Bugatti C-line make it an instant, unforgettable spectacle.

INTERIOR, COMFORT & FEATURES: Luxury at 440 km/h

The Super Sport’s cabin is where Bugatti justifies its price tag beyond the engine. It must balance the brutal performance with the comfort of a true Grand Tourer.

Dashboard and Material Quality

The interior is a minimalist masterpiece, but the materials are what truly define luxury. The cabin is largely free of massive touchscreens—driving is the focus.

• Material Quality: Forget soft-touch plastic; the cabin is dominated by exposed carbon fibre, hand-stitched leather (or bespoke performance fabrics), and solid aluminium. The centre console, for instance, is often milled from a single piece of solid aluminium, housing analogue dials for climate control. This isn’t just luxury; it’s industrial art.
• Dashboard: The analogue speedometer goes all the way to 500 km/h (310 mph), a subtle, but spine-tingling flex. The digital driver display provides all necessary performance metrics.

Space and Comfort

• Seating: This is a strict two-seater. The focus is entirely on the driver and one passenger.
• Space: Legroom is excellent for two. Headroom is tight, especially for taller individuals, given the aggressively low roofline, but it’s livable.
• Rear AC Vents: Not applicable. The entire focus is on the front cockpit experience.
• Features (or Lack Thereof):
  • Missing ADAS: You won’t find lane-keeping assist or advanced autonomous driving features. The driver is expected to be fully engaged at all times.
  • No Ventilated Seats: This feature is typically sacrificed in hypercars for weight and packaging, though Bugatti might offer it as a hyper-expensive custom option. The seats are typically lightweight carbon shells upholstered in luxurious leather.
  • Sunroof: Non-existent. The roof is a critical structural and aerodynamic element.
  • The ‘Speed Key’: The most crucial feature. Inserting the second, special “Speed Key” is what electronically allows the car to lower its ride height and unlock the full top speed mode

ENGINE PERFORMANCE & DRIVING DYNAMICS: The W16 Symphony

The heart of the Super Sport is the legendary 8.0L W16 engine with four turbochargers. For the Super Sport, Bugatti upgraded the turbochargers and refined the cylinder heads, adding an extra 100 PS over the standard Chiron to reach the monumental 1600 PS.

City Drive: An Oversized Jewel

Is it easy to drive in the city? Surprisingly, yes, in the same way, an elephant can walk on a tightrope—it has the technology, but it’s unnerving.

• Clutch/Steering: The 7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DSG) is seamless, managing the 1600 Nm of torque with effortless precision, making crawling in Mumbai traffic possible, if highly impractical. The steering is light and precise at low speeds.
• Parking: A nightmare. The width (over 2 meters) and the extreme low profile make navigating crowded Indian streets and parking lots stressful. The minimal 125 mm ground clearance necessitates constant use of the hydraulic lift system (the air suspension can raise the nose) to clear even small speed breakers.

Highway Drive & Stability

This is where the Super Sport transcends driving and enters the realm of aviation. Acceleration is seamless. The engine hits peak torque right from 2,000 rpm, meaning there is no lag—it’s just pure, terrifying, endless push.

• Stability: At $200 \text{ km/h}$+, a speed only legal on a track, the car feels utterly composed. The stiffness of the carbon fibre monocoque chassis, the permanent AWD system, and the meticulously tuned, stiffer suspension system work in perfect unison. Body roll is scientifically negligible. It feels perfectly planted, delivering smoothness and confidence even at its electronically limited top speed of $440 \text{ km/h}$.

Suspension: The Pothole Test

The Chiron Super Sport uses a sophisticated, multi-mode adaptive suspension system. In ‘Lift’ mode, it raises the car just enough to clear most moderate Indian speed bumps and approach ramps.

• Handling Potholes: On everyday Indian roads, even in its softest setting, the ride will be firm. The low-profile, bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (developed specifically to handle speeds up to $500 \text{ km/h}$) have minimal sidewall to absorb impacts. While the adaptive suspension will attempt to soften the blow, the owner will be constantly nervous, and the car’s extreme rigidity means you will feel every significant imperfection—this is its biggest compromise for daily use in India.

SAFETY (Crucial Section)

While no official crash test rating exists (due to the low volume and hyper-exclusive nature), the safety engineering in the Bugatti is unmatched.

• Build Quality: The core is a carbon fibre monocoque chassis, one of the stiffest and strongest structures in the automotive world. It is designed to withstand immense forces, both from the engine’s power and in the event of a high-speed incident.
• Airbags: It features a full suite of airbags, including driver, passenger, and side airbags.
• Active Safety: Full set of performance-focused electronic aids: ABS, EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Traction Control, all calibrated specifically to manage the 1600 PS. The massive carbon-ceramic brakes are capable of shedding speed faster than almost anything on the road.

Global NCAP Rating: Not applicable. Hypercars are not subjected to the standard consumer safety ratings. However, given the engineering involved, its passive safety is considered one of the best in the world.

REAL WORLD MILEAGE (The Truth)

This is a section where we politely acknowledge the elephant in the room. If you are worried about the fuel efficiency of a 1600 PS, 8.0L W16 quad-turbo engine, this is not the car for you.

The Bugatti Chiron is rated by the US EPA for consumption. Converting those figures to the familiar kmpl (kilometres per litre) gives us the terrifying truth.

Mileage Metric	Estimated Figure (KMPL)	Real-World Context
ARAI Claimed Mileage	4.0 kmpl – 4.5 kmpl (Approx. based on mixed cycle)	Theoretical laboratory conditions.
Real World City Mileage	2.0 kmpl – 3.0 kmpl	In heavy, stop-start Indian traffic, the consumption of that massive engine will be brutal.
Real World Highway Mileage	4.0 kmpl – 6.0 kmpl	Cruising steadily at $100 \text{ km/h}$ on an open highway (the best-case scenario).
Full Throttle Run	< 0.8 kmpl	At its top speed, the W16 engine can empty the 100-litre tank in under 9 minutes.

The Real World Range on a full tank in the city is barely 200 to 250 km. This is a car where the experience matters more than the range.

THE COMPETITION (Auto-Selected Rivals): Bugatti Chiron Super Sport vs Koenigsegg Jesko vs Rimac Nevera

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport operates in the rarefied air of Hypercars and Megacars—its rivals are the only other vehicles that push the boundaries of physics and engineering. The most direct rivals available or relevant in the Indian context (via special import/order) are:

1. Koenigsegg Jesko (Ultimate performance, extreme lightweight)
2. Rimac Nevera (The electric hypercar future)

Feature	Bugatti Chiron Super Sport	Koenigsegg Jesko	Rimac Nevera
Segment	Hyper-GT (Petrol)	Track-Focused Hypercar (Petrol)	Electric Hypercar (EV)
Estimated Price (India)	₹28 Cr+ (Ex-S)	₹25 Cr – ₹35 Cr (Est. Ex-S)	₹20 Cr – ₹25 Cr (Est. Ex-S)
Engine/Power	8.0L W16, 1600 PS	5.0L Twin-Turbo V8, up to 1600 PS	Quad Electric Motors, 1914 PS
0–100 km/h	2.4 seconds	2.5 seconds (Est.)	1.85 seconds (World Record)
Top Speed	440 km/h (Limited)	480+ km/h (Theoretical)	412 km/h
Weight	Approx. 1995 kg	Approx. 1420 kg (Much Lighter)	Approx. 2300 kg (Heaviest)
USP	W16 engine, Ultimate Top Speed, Unmatched Luxury	Extreme Lightweight, Track Focus, Swedish Engineering	Mind-Bending Acceleration, Electric Future

Winner: Which one provides better Value For Money (VFM)?

VFM is a laughable concept in this category. However, in terms of sheer Engineering Status and Usability, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is the winner.

• The Koenigsegg Jesko is lighter, faster around a track, and arguably more extreme, but it sacrifices a lot of the Grand Tourer comfort.
• The Rimac Nevera redefines acceleration and is the future, but it lacks the emotional, irreplaceable drama and mechanical theatre of the W16 engine.

The Chiron Super Sport offers a near-perfect bridge: it’s devastatingly fast, sets top speed benchmarks, and still cocoons the occupants in unmatched luxury. For the VVIP who wants the absolute best petrol hypercar that can also cruise effortlessly for hundreds of kilometers, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is the ultimate statement.

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FINAL VERDICT: The Last of the Great Combustion Engines

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is not just a car; it is the zenith of the combustion-engine hypercar era. It’s an ode to excess, engineering genius, and unapologetic performance. It’s too fast for Indian roads, too low for most speed breakers, and the mileage is a joke—but none of that matters. This car exists to show what is possible.

Buy it if:	Skip it if:
You want the ultimate collector’s piece. The W16 is a dying breed.	You need a practical daily driver. The maintenance costs are astronomical.
You need the Bugatti badge and the 1600 PS power figure. Nothing else compares.	You live outside a major metropolitan city. Ground clearance will be a daily battle.
You own a private track or a long stretch of empty, perfect road. This is its natural habitat.	You prioritise fuel efficiency or low running costs.

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