2020 Bugatti Chiron Sport ‘Edition Noire’

Bugatti entered a new chapter in 1998 when the Volkswagen Group acquired the historic French marque. Rather than simply revive the name, Volkswagen aimed to reestablish Bugatti as the pinnacle of ultra-high-performance motoring. The brand’s headquarters were returned to Molsheim, France – its historic home – and a new team was tasked with developing a car that would redefine the limits of engineering and luxury. The result was the Veyron, unveiled in 2005 – a 1,001 hp landmark car that redefined expectations for speed, engineering, and refinement.

More than a decade later, Bugatti introduced its successor, the Chiron, at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Named for Louis Chiron, one of the marque’s most celebrated racing drivers, virtually every component of the new model was either entirely new or significantly refined, ushering in a sweeping evolution in performance, design, and usability. “We have made the best even better,” said Bugatti CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer at the debut. “The Chiron is the result of our efforts to improve upon every aspect of its predecessor – technically, aesthetically, and emotionally.”

In 2018, Bugatti introduced the Chiron Sport, the first official factory variant of the model, designed to offer sharper handling and a more dynamic driving experience without compromising day-today usability.

Though the Sport retained the standard Chiron’s power output, it incorporated several key changes to improve agility and response. Among these were weight savings, totaling approximately 18 kg (about 40 pounds), achieved through lightweight forged wheels, a carbon fiber anti-roll bar, and a lighter exhaust and rear glass. Suspension calibration was revised for greater stiffness, while steering and torque vectoring systems received updated software to provide quicker feedback and more precise control.

Externally, the Chiron Sport stood apart with black anodized quad exhaust tips, model-specific wheels, and optional exposed carbon fiber bodywork in a variety of tinted finishes. Interior updates included contrast stitching, “Sport” branding, and additional trim options to reflect its performance focus.

Speaking at the model’s debut during the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann explained, “We have developed the Chiron Sport for customers wanting an even sportier driving experience with their Chiron, with improved lateral dynamics on winding roads. The Chiron Sport is perceptibly more nimble, and its new agility – especially in tight corners – makes for a much more emotional experience for the driver.”

Produced from 2016 to 2024, Bugatti Chiron production was limited to just 500 units worldwide, including 207 examples of the standard “base” model alongside numerous special variants. Among these, only 60 examples of the Chiron Sport were built. Buyers were encouraged to tailor their cars extensively, choosing from a wide range of exterior colors, exposed carbon fiber finishes, and bespoke interior trims.

This 2020 Bugatti Chiron Sport is a highly coveted ‘Edition Noire’ (Black Edition) model, of which only 20 were produced. These cars featured exposed black carbon fiber bodywork and other special features that brought the base price of a standard Sport up by $485,000. This example’s options included its horseshoe grille finished in polished aluminum, comfort seats, and Sky View, which features two glass panels above the cockpit. Its interior was elegantly specified in Beluga Black with carbon fiber accents.

Standard equipment included a seven-speaker Accuton 3D audio system, navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, carbon fiber windshield wipers, and a four-pipe exhaust deflector.

Offered by its original owner – a collector whose impressive stable includes some of the most significant modern Bugattis and Ferraris – this example was shipped from the factory to Bugatti Beverly Hills. It carried a base MSRP of $3,260,000, with factory options totaling $485,000, bringing the final sticker price to $3,745,000. Since its delivery, this Chiron has been driven sparingly, showing under 2,500 miles when catalogued.

An amalgam of excesses, the Chiron Sport shattered expectations when Car and Driver tested it in February 2021. The magazine could barely contain its enthusiasm, stating, “This car is not normal in any way. It’s not a sports car exactly, and it sure doesn’t look like a luxury car. It’s a two-seat suborbital capsule with beyond-space-age aesthetics and nth-degree detailing. And it’s built to standards to which all automakers aspire.”

This stunning Chiron Sport presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive and tastefully specified examples of Bugatti’s modern flagship. With its striking exposed carbon finish, bespoke factory options, and limited production, this Bugatti Chiron Sport ‘Edition Noire’ stands among the most distinctive expressions of the marque’s modern era. Now out of production, it embodies a singular fusion of performance, design, and rarity from one of the most storied names in automotive history.