Bugatti Chiron Hybrid Supercar Spied Testing
Bugatti has been caught testing its Veyron successor.
Rumored to be called the Chiron, the first spy photos of a mule has been spotted testing in Europe and though it looks like a lightly camouflaged Veyron, it does sport several modifications that hint at its hybrid powertrain. According to the spy photographers that caught the mule testing, it sports a steering wheel from a Volkswagen Polo GTI, which hints that Bugatti could be digging into Volkswagen’s parts bin for the latest in steering technology. In addition, they managed to get photos of the engine bay which confirms there’s a bit of electrification in the works.
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The Chiron is expected to have upwards of 1,500 hp and while it’s disappointing to not get a sense of the styling and design that Bugatti has in mind, it’s nice to finally have confirmation that the supercar maker is working on a followup to its blisteringly powerful Veyron.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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