Performance Review: Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bugatti Centodieci Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Bugatti Centodieci has a 7993cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 16 cylinders in a W formation.

Alternative Petrol W16's includes the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo

The Centodieci shares its Petrol W16 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Centodieci's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1975 kgs (4354 lbs) this makes the Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD or the give or take 50kg.

The Bugatti Centodieci shares the same bhp with the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (1578 bhp)

In terms of power the 7993cc 64V W16 engine produces 1577 bhp (1175 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (1578 bhp) or the

The Turbo W16 throws out 1180 lb-ft (1599.8 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood (1180 lb-ft) or the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (1180 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bugatti Centodieci you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (822.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bugatti Centodieci.

The Bugatti Centodieci has a Power to weight ratio of 798.4 bhp per ton and 597.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Centodieci competing with the 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (822.4 bhp per ton) or the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (800.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bugatti Centodieci generating around 597.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S (621.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 5L V8 (616.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.4 secs, this made the Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo as fast as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (2.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (2.30 secs) the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (2.30 secs) the or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti (2.30 secs). This Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo is also faster than the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (2.40 secs) the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (2.40 secs) the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the and the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Centodieci and the 2017 Aston-Martin Vantage 4.0 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Bugatti Centodieci on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.6 secs @ 159.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Aston-Martin Vantage 4.0 V8 Turbo (8.58 secs), the 2017 Lotus Exige Sport 380 3.8 V6 Auto (8.58 secs), and the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F93 (8.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo has a maximum speed of 236mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 Centodieci equals the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (249 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo then how about the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (249 mph), the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra (249 mph), or the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L (249 mph).

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