Bugatti Veyron's successor officially named the 'Chiron'

Bugatti has officially named the Veyron's successor 'Chiron'. Making its debut at the 2016 (86th) Geneva motor show, the supercar has been named after Louis Chiron, a legendary racing driver who won several major GPs for the brand in the 1920s and 1930s, in a career that spanned across 1923 - 1958. Chiron drove in his last Grand Prix in Monaco in 1955, when he was almost 56, making him the oldest driver to compete in a Formula One race till date.

The Bugatti Chiron is currently being shown to selected customers and more than 100 orders have already been received. Currently, the Chiron is undergoing final testing. A number of prototypes are on the road in several continents for the fine tuning process.

Reports suggest that the Chiron could be powered by a redesigned version of the W16 engine that was used in the Veyron, with output figures being quoted at around 1,500 BHP. The new car is likely to make the use of a hybrid electric powertrain for its performance boost. The top speed is speculated to hover in the range of 435 - 450 km/h, if not more.