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A pair of Bugatti Chiron headlights could buy you a brand new Mercedes and BMW

Not many cars have quad lights like the Bugatti Chiron. Its brightness is quite clear, making it easily recognizable from a distance or at night.

However, this vehicle is quite rare, with only 500 units built. Of course, this exclusive level comes with a high cost, not only when purchasing the car, but also for replacement parts.

For reference, an ad on eBay Germany is displaying a pair of front headlights by Valeo for the Chiron at a staggering price. Guess how much? RM100,000? RM250,000? Wrong.

A pair of quad LED lights that can be installed on the Chiron Pur Sport and Super Sport 300+ are priced at 147,000 euros, equivalent to RM712,773 (based on today’s exchange rate). With this price in Malaysia, you could buy a new BMW X7, Lotus Emeya, Mercedes S580e, or Audi A7. Imagine the price of a pair of lights matching that of luxury cars.

The eBay seller is based in Poland but can ship the Chiron lights to European countries for an additional 1,000 euros (RM4,848). Want it shipped to Malaysia? Definitely possible, but we’re sure the shipping cost will be even higher.

According to the ad, the lights are new and in perfect condition. They have the OEM part code written as 5B4941035C 5B4941036C.

Why are these LED lights so expensive? Certainly for several reasons. The lights are high-tech, not just regular LEDs but complete with the latest functions like Auto High Beam and matrix technology.

Furthermore, they are expensive due to limited production. Any item produced in limited quantities will naturally have a higher price to achieve economies of scale.

Finally, if you can’t accept the price, perhaps you are not yet a Bugatti target customer. For Bugatti owners and customers, they have no problem paying such prices as long as their collectible cars are in perfect condition to showcase on social media and hang out with friends.

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Bugatti to reveal new V16 engine in June 20, a hybrid with up to 1,800hp

IN this era of electrification, as we can see, many manufacturers are starting to offer fully electric (EV) or hybrid models.

Bugatti is also making an impression, but they seem to not be ready for EVs, opting instead for the hybrid route. With a name like Bugatti, you can certainly expect it to be no ordinary hybrid.

Indeed, it is a hybrid with a V16 engine package capable of delivering up to 1,800hp of peak power. This engine will be unveiled to the world on June 20th.

It is a naturally-aspirated (NA) engine, unlike the quad-turbo engines found in the Veyron and Chiron models. The V16, which will replace the W16, is a hybrid with three electric motors – two on the front axle, one at the rear.

The rear electric motor will also be housed in an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Rumors suggest that this engine has a displacement of 8.3 liters, able to rev up to 9,500rpm and generate up to 1,000hp.

The electric motors contribute additional power, resulting in a total output of 1,800hp. We already know that Bugatti is set to launch the successor to the Chiron this year.

Therefore, this engine is sure to be the heart of this upcoming new hypercar. According to Bugatti, the hypercar is being “completely designed from the ground up.” It draws inspiration from past models such as the Type 57 C Atlantic, Type 41 Royale, and Type 35.

The hypercar is also expected to accelerate to 100km/h in less than two seconds, reach 200km/h in five seconds, and achieve 300km/h in under 10 seconds. The top speed is limited to 446km/h.

It is said that only 250 units will be produced. This is more exclusive compared to the Veyron and Chiron, with 450 and 500 units produced respectively.