Welcome to the rarified, mind-numbingly fast world of hyperspeed. Today, we’re embarking on an unparalleled supercar showdown between two of the world’s fastest, most exotic, and most astonishing hyper sports cars on the planet: The incomparable Bugatti Chiron and the iconic Lamborghini Aventador S.
With speeds approaching orbital velocity, comparing these two elemental forces of nature is like watching an earthbound drag race between Captain Kirk’s U.S.S. Enterprise starship and Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon, only without the photon torpedoes and lightsabers.
Poetry in Motion
When comparing the Chiron and Aventador S side-by-side, it’s apparent that Bugatti and Lamborghini took different approaches to design their ultimate supercars. For the Aventador S, Lamborghini emphasizes a wide, low-slung, and wedge-shaped approach to aerodynamics. It’s a more conventional design philosophy we’ve seen before; perhaps on a Ferrari F8 Spider or say a Maserati MC20.
That’s not to say that the Aventador S isn’t stunning in its own right. It is. But with the Chiron, Bugatti pushes the automotive design envelope into an entirely new dimension. The result is a transcendent expression of grace, power, and breathtaking beauty unlike anything else on the road.
You might cast an admiring glance as an Aventador S whizzes by. But when a magnificent Chiron briefly tarries alongside you before rocketing into the distance, you’ll more likely linger over the experience long after the more commonplace Lambo fades from your memory. Such is what the stuff of dreams is made of.
Interior Space
Both the Aventador and the Chiron are singularly crafted to transport two passengers at near light speed with uncompromising aplomb. The Aventador S takes a more “fighter-jet” approach to its cockpit’s design with a row of toggle switches and a low-slung seating position that makes ingress and egress a bit of a challenge, even with the Aventador’s scissor doors. The Lambo’s squat, low-slung silhouette also sacrifices some headroom, as one would imagine.
“Less of a design triumph are the plain air vents that look as though they come out of any Japanese subcompact. There are a few other issues as well. Although the seats are attractively trimmed in leather or the usual Alcantara, if you so wish, they aren't as supportive as they should be. There's not an abundance of headroom, either. The seats are also a mixed bag and lack adequate side support, something that’s an issue in a car that can carry so much speed into a corner.”
In comparison, the Chiron’s remarkably spacious interior blends form and function into an artfully executed cabin that is supremely comfortable, stunningly beautiful, and driver-centric. As with the Chiron’s exterior, its interior can also be tailor-made to fit a customer’s most exacting specifications and tastes.
“Leather, titanium, aluminum, and carbon fiber are the materials of choice for the world's fastest production car. Thanks to the Chiron's incredible width, there's plenty of space for you and your sole passenger, but as you'd expect, the cockpit is centered around the driver. So, it’s spacious and there are plenty of opulent materials and details…”
Chiron interior highlights include a distinctive, LED-illuminated C-shape form mimicking the exterior design that separates driver and passenger; a dazzling central console milled from a single piece of solid aluminum; exclusive Skyview glass-roof option that opens up a world of natural wonder (a feature not available on the Aventador S); and an extraordinary audiophile-quality sound system by accuton® that features a unique 30-mm diamond-membrane tweeter for the ultimate in undistorted sonic crystal clarity.
The World’s Fastest Production Car. Period.
When it comes to pure, unadulterated speed, there’s quick and then there’s the Bugatti Chiron. This supercar of supercars ushers in an entirely new lexicon of speed that simply defies description. While the Lamborghini Aventador S is a very fast car indeed, the Chiron simply goes beyond the extraordinary.
The numbers tell the story.
The Aventador S offers up a potent, high-revving 740-hp V12 rear-mounted engine that delivers 507 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a seven-speed, single-clutch gearbox propelling the Aventador from 0-62 mph in just 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 217 miles per hour.
The Chiron is powered by one of the world’s most powerful production engines: A quad-turbocharged, 8.0-liter, 16-cylinder beast that generates – wait for it – 1,500 horsepower. That’s more than double the output of the Lamborghini’s740-hp powerplant! “Most impressive,” as a certain black-helmeted Sith Lord might say.
Moreover, this herculean engine delivers an equally insane 1,180 lb.-ft. of torque, launching the Chiron into the stratosphere of supercar supremacy. Controlling all this unbridled power comes by way of a smooth-shifting, Riccardo dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic transmission.
Power is one thing, but what about handling? Here again, the Bugatti Chiron offers a driving experience that is as composed as it is exhilarating. According to CarBuzz.com’s Sebastian Cenizo, the Chiron deftly balances performance with remarkable stability.
“The Chiron is unbelievably stable and secure,” Cenizo says. “Five drive modes…allow you to fully exploit the capabilities of the Chiron. The bottom line is easier to drive in traffic…is more engaging and agile in bends and is unbelievably calm and steady at high speed.”
On the other hand, while the Aventador is a superbly handling supercar, it does have its shortcomings, as CarBuzz.com’s Karl Furlong points out:
“In the confines of the city the Aventador S strains at the leash and also feels too large to really let loose,” he says. “For track use, Corsa mode tightens everything up in unison but results in a ride that is positively punishing. Tire noise is also an issue.”
The Final Frontier of Performance and Luxury
In the final analysis, there can be no denying that the Lamborghini Aventador S is a supercar of noteworthy merit. But if you want to “slip the surly bonds of Earth” and reach for the stars, the extraordinary, 1,500-hp Bugatti Chiron is ready to launch you to unimagined heights of performance, handling, and luxury.
Even Scotty would be impressed.
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