Iconic supercar that’s one of the FASTEST in the world to be discontinued – but replacement is already lined up

Bugatti is retiring its legendary Chiron after a record-smashing, eight-year run.

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The £3.1million monster was the fastest car in the world until February this year, topping out at 304mph.

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That crown has since been taken away by the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, which has claimed to hit a mind-bending 330mph.

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Nonetheless, the Chiron has remained in a very respectable third place, after being topped by its sibling, the 311mph Bugatti Bolide.

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The stunning model will be capped off with a final version, dubbed the Super Sport L'Ultime, which the brand says will "celebrate the end of the incompatible Chiron era".

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The unique car features a striking, blue and black design, with the names of major racing cities painted into the door. It also marks an end for the legendary W16 engine.

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The car's successor will blend Bugatti's unique internal combustion design with electric supercar tech from new owners Rimac.

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