Bugatti Divo

Bugatti Divo
Overview
Manufacturer Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
Production 2018
40 units
Assembly Molsheim, Alsace, France
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Mid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related Bugatti Chiron
Powertrain
Engine 8.0 L (488 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16
Power output 1,103 kW (1,500 PS; 1,479 hp)
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,711 mm (107 in)
Kerb weight 1,961 kg (4,323 lb)(est)

The Bugatti Divo is a mid-engine track focused sports car developed and manufactured by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.. The car is named after French racing driver Albert Divo, who raced for Bugatti in the 1920s winning the Targa Florio race two times.

Specifications and features

Rear view

The car takes inspiration from the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic along with the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept in terms of design and has extraordinary track performance as its main focus. The car includes a redesigned exhaust system featuring quad exhaust pipes, a 1.8 metre wide fixed rear wing (23% wider than the retractable wing on the Chiron), a NACA duct on the roof that channels air to the rear of the car on a central fin and ultimately on the rear wing for improved downforce, a large front chin spoiler, more refined side skirts, larger air intakes on the front, new head lamps and tail lamps, a vent in the bonnet for improved radiator cooling and vents on the front wheel arches to cool the brakes.

The interior is relatively similar to the luxurious Chiron but has alcantara and carbon-fibre trim in order to save weight.

Other notable changes include stiffer springs and dampers, carbon-fibre wiper blades, grooved wheel spokes, reduced sound insulation, a lighter sound system and deletion of the storage lockers present in the doors and centre console for a weight saving of 35 kg (77 lb) over the Chiron Sport. The engine, a quad-turbocharged W16 unit, is retained from the Chiron along with the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[1]

Performance

The car is 8.0 seconds quicker than the Chiron around the Nardo test track according to the manufacturer and generates 456 kg (1,005 lb) of downforce at top speed, 90 kg (198 lb) more than the Chiron. The top speed is however reduced to 236 mph (380 km/h) owing to the extra drag produced by the aerodynamic elements and due to excessive pressure on the tyres resulting from a lower ride height. The Divo also lacks the top speed mode unlocked with a special key as present on the Chiron.[1]

Production

The production of the Divo is limited to 40 units and the car will be built alongside the Chiron at the Bugatti factory. All of the 40 cars were pre-sold before the public debut to Chiron owners through special invitation by the dealers.[1] The Bugatti Divo sold out in its first day of availability.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rix, Jack (24 August 2018). "Meet the €5m, 236mph Bugatti Divo". Top Gear. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Im, Jimmy (2018-09-10). "This new $5.8 million Bugatti hypercar sold out in 1 day — check it out". CNBC. Retrieved 2018-09-11.
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