The term of hybrid car generally refers to vehicle that's using
alternative energy sources, one of which is the electric car. The making of
hybrid car is intended to reduce the level of pollution, but unfortunately some
supercar fans haven't taken it seriously though a number of giant automotive
manufacturers have confirmed their participation in this line.
After a few months ago Koenigsegg showcased Regera which was
claimed as the world's strongest hybrid supercar, now Volkswagen announces that
the Bugatti Veyron successor is also a hybrid vehicle, called Chiron. This car
will also inherit the 'high performance' principle of Automobiles Ettore
Bugatti. The Bugatti Chiron is designed to deliver the power of not less than
1,500 horsepower.
Interestingly, the Volkswagen Group boss, Martin Winterkorn,
explained that in addition to gasoline-fueled variant, there will be also a
hybrid version with additional performance for the first time. The explanation
indicates there are two variants of the Bugatti Veyron successor, in which the
hybrid type will become a new idol. The 'Chiron' itself may be just a codename,
taken from the name of the Bugatti driver, Louis Chiron.
Chiron would be armed with the modification machine of
Bugatti Veyron, 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine. Uncertain whether the
1500 horse power is the total sum of two motors, or even calculated based on
the performance of the gasoline engine alone, if so, then the Chiron
potentially saves bigger power. The huge power ensures the Bugatti hybrid
supercar will run from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than two seconds.
Chiron is expected to achieve a maximum speed of 480 km per hour.
Reported by Digital Trends, this new model promises to be
the fastest production car on the road, but still reliable for everyday
driving. Chiron presents a monocoque chassis (integrated into the body) made from
carbon fiber with two chairs, like the Veyron. Bugatti also combines an
assortment of luxurious materials and applying advanced technology and
connectivity.
Hybrid powertrain serves to give power to the four wheels
via seven speed levels through dual-clutch automatic transmission. The names of
LaFerrari and McLaren P1 indeed dominate the supercar realm today, but if seen
from the specs and similar approach, Koenigsegg Regera is the closest
competitor of Chiron.
Bugatti Chiron is planned to be officially revealed in 2016,
and scheduled for launch in 2017. So far we can only see the rendering images
from the Car Magazine.