The W16 engine that Volkswagen Group uses in its Bugatti Veyron and Chiron has a displacement of 8.0 L (488 cu in) and four turbochargers. It is effectively two narrow-angle VR8 engines (based on the VR6 design) mated at an included angle of …

The W16 engine that Volkswagen Group uses in its Bugatti Veyron and Chiron has a displacement of 8.0 L (488 cu in) and four turbochargers. It is effectively two narrow-angle VR8 engines (based on the VR6 design) mated at an included angle of …

Jul 29, 2022 · The 8.0-liter W16 engine has been propelling Bugatti’s hyper sports cars for almost 20 years. The only 16-cylinder engine in the world to be used in a car, it is a veritable engineering masterpiece that has become an icon in its own right.

Jul 13, 2024 · The W16 and V16 engines both have 16 cylinders, but they are very different engines. Here are the differences between those two engines.

Since it first appeared under the hood of the Veyron in 2005, the W16 engine has been reconfigured several times, lending even greater horsepower and speed to Bugatti’s breathtaking line of supercars. Read on to learn more about the history of the W16 engine, as well as its future.

Aug 28, 2023 · The Chiron Super Sport’s W16 engine—which is currently the only 16-cylinder powertrain in a car—does the work of moving this automotive cathedral on wheels from place to place.

Sep 20, 2023 · Bugatti's iconic W-16 engine has been a game-changer in hypersports cars, redefining vehicular excellence with its unprecedented power and compact design.

Nov 12, 2023 · The W16 deserves a spot in the pantheon of wacky supercar engines, like the massive 8.4-liter V10 in the Dodge Viper, Lamborghini's venerable 6.5-liter V12, and the impossibly small and high ...

Feb 6, 2025 · The W16 engine is most famously associated with the Bugatti brand. Bugatti has taken this engine to new heights, integrating it into models like the Veyron and Chiron. These cars have set records for speed and performance, showcasing …

1 day ago · In a historic moment marking the end of the legendary W16 engine epoch, the first two production Bugatti W16 Mistral roadsters have been delivered to American owners. Shrouded in secrecy, these two fortunate millionaires now possess the world’s fastest roadster—a $5 million masterpiece capable of reaching 282 mph. This delivery represents ...