This could be an exciting new era for VW compact passenger cars.
The Bugatti Chiron has a reputation for its incredible straight-line acceleration and record-breaking top speed. But with the introduction of the Chiron Sport, it can now also be honed around a track. Its more agile handling was helmed under the direction of Bugatti's Head of Technical Development, Stefan Ellrott.
He also helped develop the record-breaking Chiron Super Sport 300+ and the extreme Bolide Concept, as well as the Divo and Centodieci. In a surprise move, VW Group has announced Ellrott is leaving Bugatti to become Chief Technology Officer for Compact Vehicles at Volkswagen Passenger Cars. In his place, Gregor Gries, the previous Head of Powertrain Development at Bugatti, will lead the Technical Development department at Bugatti.