0-249MPH and then BACK to zero in 41.96 seconds! New 1,500bhp Bugatti Chiron hypercar sets incredible speed record
- The Bugatti Chiron set a new world record by accelerating from zero to 249mph to zero in just 41 seconds
- It boasts an 8-litre engine developing almost 1,500bhp - making it one of the most powerful cars ever built
- Bugatti is building 500 Chirons, with 300 of the £2 million cars already snapped up by wealthy collectors
- Bugatti now plans to set a new world speed record - currently 267mph set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The new Bugatti has set a world record by accelerating from zero to 249mph and back to a standstill - in just 41 seconds.
With an 8-litre engine developing almost 1,500bhp, the Bugatti Chiron is one of the most impressive hypercars ever built.
To demonstrate its performance they gave it to former F1 star Juan-Pablo Montoya who took it for a spin on the top secret Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany.
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Power: The Bugatti Chiron (pictured) set a new world record by accelerating from zero to 249mph to zero in just 41 seconds
The supercar boasts an 8-litre engine developing almost 1,500bhp - making it one of the most powerful cars ever built
Former F1 star Juan-Pablo Montoya was at the wheel for the test, which saw the car go from 0-249-0 mph and back again in 41.96 seconds
Bugatti is building 500 Chirons (pictured), with 300 of the £2 million hypercars already snapped up by wealthy collectors
Next year, the manufacturer plans to set a new world speed record - which is currently 267mph set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
And the Colombian driver managed to go from 0-249-0 mph and back again in 41.96 seconds.
This was over a distance of just 1.9 miles - with Montoya opting against wearing safety gear for the test.
He said: 'The Chiron is so incredibly fast it takes your breath away. And its braking is at least as impressive. Of course, the Chiron is a super sports car that requires your full attention when you are behind the wheel.
'At the same time, it gave me such a feeling of security and reliability that I was entirely relaxed and really enjoyed myself during my two days with the car.'
Bugatti is building 500 Chirons, with 300 of the £2 million hypercars already snapped up by wealthy collectors.
Next year, the manufacturer plans to set a new world speed record - which is currently 267mph set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
Over a distance of just 1.9 miles, the Bugatti Chiron (pictured) managed to go from 0-249-0 mph and back again in 41.96 seconds
Driver and former F1 driver Juan-Pablo Montoya said: 'The Chiron is so incredibly fast it takes your breath away. And its braking is at least as impressive'
Montoya added: 'It gave me such a feeling of security and reliability that I was entirely relaxed and really enjoyed myself during my two days with the car'
Blink and you miss it: If you want to get your hands on the Chrion, you'll have to be quick. Bugatti is only building 500, and wealthy collectors have already snapped up 300 of the £2 million hypercars
With an 8-litre engine developing almost 1,500bhp, the Bugatti Chiron is one of the most impressive hypercars ever built
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