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“Being the fastest is not the right expression,” says Stefan Ellrott, head of development for Bugatti. “Moving boundaries would be better. Bugatti is known for moving boundaries. Right now, the 480kph barrier for a hypersports car is the boundary we would like to achieve. At this kind of speed, normally aeroplanes are flying, and you have to make sure the car is stable, that it will stay on the ground and not be nervous. And the driver has to feel confident to drive at that kind of speed without any risk.”
And so, over the past six months, a team of engineers from Bugatti, Michelin and chassis wizards Dallara has set about creating a car that can break the 300mph (480kph) barrier. And what a car.
This is no ordinary Chiron. First, there’s the way it looks. At 25cm longer, the Chiron Super Sport 300+ Prototype has an elegant but menacing presence. Its purposeful intent is amplified by laser-controlled ride height, set significantly lower to reduce drag, giving the impression that the car is melting into the tarmac.
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