Bugatti Chiron

Bugatti Chiron
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Bugatti Chiron is a hypercar produced from 2016 onwards, powered by a 16-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 8,000 cubic centimetres. The model has been subject to four recalls registered in the EU Safety Gate database.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2024)
ManufacturerBugatti
ProductionFrom 2016
FuelPetrol
Engine power1177 kW (1578 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)487 g/km
Kerb weight2,070 kg
Displacement8,000 cc
Cylinders16
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)21.4 l/100 km
ClassTwo-seater

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Bugatti Chiron in 2024 (2 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Generations

Other Bugatti models

Recalls & safety

5 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Bugatti Chiron. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-02-12

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-12-15

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This could lead to the seats becoming loose.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-01-19

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-01-28

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Consequently, the side airbags might not properly deploy in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injuries.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-12-14

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Bugatti recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bugatti Chiron have?
The Bugatti Chiron produces 1177 kW (1578 hp).
How much does the Bugatti Chiron weigh?
The Bugatti Chiron has a kerb weight of about 2,070 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Bugatti Chiron?
The Bugatti Chiron emits 487 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).