Bugatti Chiron replacement to keep combustion engine
Hypercar brand's boss says prepare to be astonished over next-gen ChironBugatti is set to make at least one more combustion-powered hypercar before the new era of EVs is ushered in, says the French marque's new boss.
According to Mate Rimac, who also heads up Bugatti Rimac, the Chiron replacement will also incorporate never-before-seen features, but the big news is Bugatti will not abandon petrol power just yet.
Revealing the Chiron is set for combustion power in a new-brand video from the Bugatti-Rimac group, Rimac did not confirm whether or not engineers will be able to recycle the current quad-turbo 8.0-litre W16 engine for another generation.
If so, it's thought the big quad-turbo 16-cylinder engine will require extensive re-engineering and electrification to stand a chance of meeting incoming emissions laws in Europe.
One avenue open to Bugatti could be to partner up with Lamborghini for the first time and share components with the next-generation Aventador's V12 powertrain, which will incorporate plug-in hybrid technology for the first time.
Indeed, Lamborghini has just confirmed 2022 will be the last year it produces non-electrified powertrains on the way to its first full-EV post-2025.
Originally, it was thought that following the merging of Bugatti with Croatian electric hypercar company Rimac, the next Chiron would employ a development of the Rimac Nevera's already incredible quad-motor 1408kW/2360Nm all-electric powertrain.
Instead, while the Chiron coupe's successor will stick with an engine, the first zero-emission Bugatti is now expected to be the company's rumoured second coupe or all-new large SUV.
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