It’s Coming: Bugatti Chiron Driven

Bugatti Chiron driven: 1,500 horsepower of engineering ability.

Let’s keep this brief: the Bugatti Chiron is a masterclass of power and precision. Bugatti invited me to drive the new Chiron, and it is truly incredible. Of course, with a $3,000,000 price tag, you would expect perfection.

Much like its predecessor, the Veyron, the Chiron is built in very limited numbers. This was no typical used and abused press car. I had a three hour window with the Chiron. As far as first dates go, it was a nerve-wracking one. Especially considering that Bugatti appointed a custodian to the Chiron. Racing driver Butch Leitzinger hovered over my shoulder at all times making sure I didn’t cause a $3,000,000 accident.

Beyond its extraordinary looks, the latest Bugatti creation has a lot going for it. The build quality is fabulous, as you would expect. However, the level of driver involvement is what surprised me the most. The car is engaging, lively and playful. Not what most people would expect from a 1,500 horsepower, 4,400lb mega car.

Of course, there is so much more to the Chiron than that, but you will have to wait for the full review to go live. Stay tuned to 6SpeedOnline.com for the full story on driving the Bugatti Chiron.

Jake Stumph

Jake Stumph is a lifelong car enthusiast and racer, and former content editor for Internet Brands Automotive which he joined in 2015. His work has been featured by several other prominent automotive outlets, including Jalopnik and Autobytel.

He obtained a bachelor's degree in Political Science at the Ohio State University in 2013, then pivoted from covering politics and policy to writing about his automotive adventures, something that, he says, is a lot more fun. Since that time, he has established connections with most of the world's major automakers, as well as other key brands in the automotive industry.

He enjoys track days, drifting, and autocross, at least, when his cars are running right, which is uncommon.

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