The New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ‘L’Ultime’ is the 500th and the Last Chiron Ever

Bugatti has unveiled the last Chiron, appropriately called L'Ultime, as a fitting homage to a bygone era. With the Chiron giving rise to numerous limited editions and one-offs, the journey that started with the Veyron comes to a close on this occasion. The L'Ultime is a customised version of the model with Sur Mesure's unique touch. This marks the end of the vehicle's limited production run of 500 units. The final hypercar to carry the name of the F1 driver Louis Chiron was meticulously put together in Molsheim, France. 

Based on the Super Sport version, the Bugatti Chiron L'Ultime honours the original Chiron with a livery derived from the car displayed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The two-tone paint treatment on the special edition fades from French Racing Blue to Atlantic Blue. The eight-year heritage of the Chiron is further enhanced by the handwritten names of notable events and venues that have shaped this livery.

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New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ‘L’Ultime’: Design Elements

The personalised Bugatti macaron logo on the horseshoe grille is highlighted in blue, while the front and rear wheels of the L'Ultime are painted in matching colours to the bodywork. The handwritten number "500" on the body, wheel caps, and rear wing, as well as the engraving on the engine cover, are distinctive elements. The number represents the total units of the vehicle produced.

Furthermore, handwritten names of key locations from the Chiron's development, including Ehra-Lessien (where it reached a speed of 482km/h), Paul Ricard (where it was tested), Geneva (where it made its debut), Chantilly (where it was showcased), Chateau Saint-Jean, and Cape Canaveral (where multiple customers experienced the hypercar's performance) adorn the car's profile.

New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ‘L’Ultime’: Mechanical Details

Mechanically, an 8.0-litre W16 engine with four turbochargers powers the vehicle. The cylinder heads and valvetrain of the Bugatti Super Sport models have been updated, along with improved oiling and a slight increase in redline. The adjustments provide 1,578bhp of maximum power and 1,600Nm of peak torque. Updates have also been made to the car's seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox for faster shifts and increased power output. This same engine has allowed the car to achieve astounding 490km/h speed records.

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New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ‘L’Ultime’: Interior

The Chiron L'Ultime's interior follows the same design, with French Racing Blue accents, Deep Blue leather upholstery, and Blue Carbon Matt inserts. The hand-made leather patches on the door panels and the various #500 insignia add to its distinctiveness.