Part of the Bugatti Chiron development process is to ensure that the 1500 hp colossus does not disintegrate when fully exploited.
Nürburgring is not just for breaking records. It's also a merciless test track, pushing mechanics and chassis to the limit. In the past, we've seen camouflaged prototypes succumb to the German layout, either with a broken engine or overheating, igniting.Therefore, there is no better place to check whether the engine receives proper lubrication when subjected to significant lateral forces, or whether the cooling system is effective in maintaining temperatures at reasonable values. Even when it comes to the 8.0-litre, four-turbo, 1500-horsepower W16 engine of the Bugatti Chiron.
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But instead of putting it in a car and testing it directly on track, creating a series of costs and logistical issues, Bugatti starts with the more controlled environment of a test room. Chiron's 8.0 liter W16 is extensively tested in a physical simulator. The engine is placed in a structure that moves it in multiple directions and acts directly on its operation.
And of course, a 20.81 km lap of the famous German track is simulated, knowing that this exercise will take you to the limits.
Not seen this before: @Bugatti engine rig simulates a flat-out run of the @nuerburgring, #chiron #hypercars pic.twitter.com/pwu6IpVQKq
— James Mills (@squarejames) March 18, 2017
As a bonus, we also got to know similar apparatus applied to testing the suspension of the Chiron.
here's how @Bugatti ensured the suspension of the new Chiron is up to the task of managing 1500bhp, @ST_Driving #hypercar #billionaireclub pic.twitter.com/1IEKEDQxu9
— James Mills (@squarejames) March 17, 2017