The Bugatti Chiron, put to the test in the hottest desert on the planet

The tests that new cars undergo are designed to ensure that new models can withstand everything they might face in day-to-day use. That is why they not only spend long days in laboratories and on closed circuits, but also travel on the road, putting their durability to the test against extreme climates and situations that can seriously strain the engine and mechanicals.

Such is the case of the test subjecting the Bugatti Chiron, one of those supercars that make us sigh. Following the model’s presentation at the Geneva Motor Show, the summer has been the moment when tests have been carried out that put the car in serious trouble. And it passed with flying colours, by the way. Four units of this model covered a route that took them through the fearsome Death Valley, in the American West.

The Bugatti Chiron began its journey in Los Angeles, with a very clear destination. During the summer the temperature in Death Valley rises to over 50 degrees, so driving under those conditions is quite demanding, both for the driver and for the vehicle. This matters, because the engine fitted to the model generates a great deal of heat that must be dissipated efficiently.

The 8.0-litre W16 engine produces 1,500 CV, so we can imagine the temperature reached in the engine bay. To prevent heat from building up, 11 radiators are at work, spread across several points in the car so that other components do not overheat. The water cooling system can move 800 litres per minute, while the air system allows 60,000 litres of air per minute to pass through.

If, during this test over such an extreme route, the Chiron keeps running without problems, we can be confident that in our country it will have no trouble operating without difficulty. That’s reassuring, isn’t it? Take a look at the video and see how this supercar behaves in the hottest place on the planet.

https://youtu.be/YdGAGshHLec

Source: Carscoops