The fastest car in the world is up for auction

The 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is part of a limited series of only 30 models. The highly sought-after hypercar is capable of reaching speeds of over 490 kmh (304.773 mph).

To put this speed into context, the world’s largest passenger plane, the Airbus A 380, which seats more than 850, takes off at about 300kmh.

The French and Italian luxury car manufacturer celebrated its 110th anniversary with a big success in 2019: former Le Mans winner Andy Wallace drove the new model at full speed to an unprecedented speed of 304.777 mph.**

Following this incredible work, a limited production of the car was made, called the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.

The luxury car has an eight-liter engine with a turbocharger and an output of 1,577 horses – for comparison, the Volkswagen Polo has 95.

Only eight of the 30 models have made it to the United States, and this is the first time one of them has been sold publicly.

The car was auctioned by the American company Bonhams Cars and will be sold in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 25, with an estimated price of 5-5.5 million dollars (4.56-5.2 million euros).

“This is the largest Bugatti supercar that has a unique reputation for high-performance cars, and the Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the epitome of this automotive excellence,” said Bonhams|Automotive Expert Louis Frankel.

Prospects for the supercar market in 2024

Supercars are high-performance sports cars, usually produced in limited numbers. They are equipped with very powerful engines, exhibit high aerodynamics and are produced from lightweight materials.

The supercar segment is dominated by brands such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Daimler AG, McLaren, Porche and Koenigsegg. The global market is estimated to be worth around 17 billion dollars.

The latest forecast from Business Research Insights predicts an annual market growth of 3.72% between 2022 and 2031, due to the increasing demand for sustainable and ecological vehicles and the development of self-driving cars.