Scalability, cost and productivity restrain composite commitment

Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Bugatti Chiron is the embodiment of speed, performance and luxury. The hypercar has the ability to go from zero to 60mph in 2.3 seconds and boasts a top speed of 261mph, but also comes with a price tag of US$2.7m.

To hit these indulgent figures, the OEM had to use every trick in the book, like loosing as much unnecessary weight as possible. It turned to lightweight composites such as carbon-fibre to make the body in white (BiW) and the floors. The Chiron even has carbon-ceramic composite brake discs.