Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport maintenance costs over four years

With production capped at just 60 examples and a price of three million euros before tax, nobody would expect the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport to be inexpensive to run-particularly given the mechanical powerhouse it is.

So, what does it actually cost to maintain a Chiron Pur Sport? To find out, Bugatti enthusiast Muhammad Al Qawi Zamani, who lives in Singapore, visited the brand’s new dealership there and asked a straightforward question: what are the maintenance costs for a Chiron Pur Sport over four years?

Before looking at the figures, it is worth noting that they exclude tax, labour and transport costs, and apply specifically to Singapore.

Far more than an oil change

The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport’s first workshop visit-or a visit to the owner’s home by 10 specialist Bugatti technicians, if the marque’s maintenance plan has been taken out-takes place after 14 months or 16,000 kilometres.

At that point, the engine oil (Castrol Edge Fluid Titanium Technology SAE 10W-60), oil filter, coolant and 16 (!) drain plugs must all be replaced. The bill for this work comes to around 21,271 euros.

The wheels must also be replaced every 16,000 kilometres, or every 14 to 16 months, at a cost of 42,641 euros. Ceramic brake rotors and 3D-printed titanium calipers cost 50,318 euros. Staying with the braking system, cleaning it and replacing the brake fluid and lines costs 50,316 euros.

The tyres have a “shelf life” of 16 to 18 months and, although buyers can choose from several options, none is remotely cheap. A set of tyres aimed more at comfort-Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Michelin Pilot Sport PAX or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 XL-costs 6822 euros.

Choosing the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tyres developed specifically for the Chiron Pur Sport raises the price of all four tyres to 35,735 euros.

Four turbochargers, four times the expense

It is not only the components connecting the Chiron Pur Sport to the road that create costs for owners. After 42 to 48 months, the four Garrett turbochargers fitted to this Bugatti need replacing, at a total cost of 22,170 euros. The cooling air intakes cost 18,718 euros.

There is more to consider, too. In addition to the turbochargers, the fuel tank also has a limited lifespan. Made using vulcanised rubber and Kevlar, it costs 37,437 euros. Engine tuning and calibration is somewhat more “affordable”, at 24,391 euros.

A broken windscreen? Not an isolated expense

Should the windscreen crack, a replacement costs 51,169 euros, while even the wiper blades that clear it cost 3240 euros. Finally, if the paintwork is damaged by some “misfortune”, Chiron Pur Sport owners should expect an outlay of 47,071 euros.

In total, maintaining a Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport over four years costs more than 400,000 euros, excluding labour and tax.

During that period, it requires three oil changes, two wheel and tyre replacements, plus one replacement each of the brake discs and calipers, four turbochargers, cooling air intakes and fuel tank.

Finally, according to Muhammad Al Qawi Zamani, if the car remains completely unused, maintenance costs come to roughly 89,337 euros every 14 months.

Source: Carscoops