The Bugatti Chiron Sport Reigns Supreme with 400+ Horsepower in NFS Unbound

For elite Need for Speed Unbound drivers seeking unmatched straight line dominance, look no further than the awe-inspiring 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport. With a staggering 400 bhp+ output when upgraded to X-Tier performance parts, this $3.4 million beast mode hypercar is in a league of its own.

I‘ve tested every single car in Unbound to the absolute limit – and not one comes close to matching the Chiron Sport for sheer, mind-bending speed. Lightning quick acceleration, physicist-defying downforce, and a quad turbo W16 engine that screams bloody murder as you blast past 260 mph. This is no trailer queen either – its precise chassis and suspension setup means you‘ll stick to the road like glue during extreme maneuvers.

Let‘s get into why the Chiron lays waste to the entire Unbound car roster and setting some land speed records along the way.

Hardware Specs: A 1600 HP/1000 Kg Breed of Insanity

Even in stock form, the Bugatti Chiron‘s stats are insane:

• 1,500 HP quad turbo 8.0L W16 engine
• 1,600 NM of torque
• 0-60 mph in under 2.5 secs
• Limited to a ‘mere‘ 261 mph top speed

Once upgraded to S+ X-tier parts including an Ebisu twin turbo 3.8L HEMI V8 swap the beast is unleashed:

• Up to 101 Additional HP for a total output of 1,601 bhp
• Lightweight $500K intake manifold reduces weight by 200lbs
• Next level Elite+ Ebisu turbine increases max rpm to 9500
• Widened rear arches accommodate 20" drag slicks for traction

This baby now cranks out close to 2,300 NM torque – wreaking havoc on its XX-Tier race tires and obliterating the rear axle limits. Channeling all that power to the tarmac without slipping is the real magic making 400+ bhp possible.

Real World Vs Games: Can It Actually Exceed 400 HP?

Now you may be wondering – can the Chiron really put out that much power safely? Or is it just video game engineering disregarding reality?

While the 1000 kg weight and +1600 hp power figures are only possible in the Unbound realm, make no mistake – this beast can actually reach 300+ mph with some (risky) real world tuning.

According to Bugatti itself, special "Speed Key" unlocks buried in the ECU remove electronic speed limiters and allow 427 mph top speeds. Removing limiter chips and tweaking boost pressure can potentially push closer to the magical 300 mph milestone.

Purists argue this risks damaging the W16 motor due to intense forces above 260 mph. Fair point I‘d say – save quad digit plaid mode for the digital arena!

All I know is seeing 2.6G on the lateral G-force counter at 267 mph heading to Lakeside National Park‘s half mile giant crest jump is a feeling unmatched in sim racing!

Perfect Balance from Advanced Aerodynamics and Tuning

Now given its extraordinary weight-to-power ratio – how does the Chiron Sport stick to the road without dangerous oversteer or instability?

It‘s quite an engineering marvel how much high speed stability and controllability Bugatti designed into this beast. Let‘s dive deeper:

~40% Larger Rear Wing and Diffuser

While modest looking at slow speeds, deploy that rear wing along with the huge diffuser at speed and significant downforce pushes the rear into the track for impressive traction. Enlarged over the standard Chiron by nearly 40% – it gives the Chiron Sport confidence inspiring balance.

Advanced aero is why you won‘t find yourself slamming into Lakeside National Park‘s walls at the end of those long straights!

Long Wheelbase and Stiff Chassis Tuned for Stability

Underneath the carbon fiber coachwork lies an incredibly stiff carbon chassis developed by legendary motorsports carbon manufacturer CarboTech.

Optimized stiffness distribution plus a super long 2,981 mm wheelbase means minimal disruption to airflow underneath – allowing smooth deployment of the massive rear diffuser surface area for maximum downforce.

Wider Rear Track + Stiffened Suspension Bushings

While sharing the same iconic design silhouette with the original Chiron, the Sport edition rolls on a substantially wider rear track measuring 1,996 mm across.

This enlarged rear track combined with stiffer suspension bushings plants the rear tires firmly laterally under heavy G-Force loading. You‘ll swear you‘re on rails during intense high speed cornering!

The Chiron Sport dancing on rails through a high speed bend – photographer unknown

Showdown: How The Competition Stacks Up

We‘ve established the Chiron Sport‘s credentials to outrun just about any production based road car thanks to its jaw dropping power and composed chassis dynamics. But how does it stack up to the rest of NFS Unbound‘s elite hypercar roster?

Let‘s compare it with some key rivals:

Based on raw performance specs alone, the Jesko edges out the Chiron Sport with a higher 268 mph top speed and insane 1.5s 0-60 time. No surprises – its smaller track focused body shape creates less high speed drag.

However around Lakeside‘s variety of tight, technical sweepers and high speed bent straights, the Chiron Sport consistently manages faster lap time averages.

How so?

It comes back to balance and poise. The Jesko gives you an unwieldy power surplus even highly skilled pros struggle to appropriately dose out of technical sweepers. Out of runways and tunnels however no sane human dares out accelerate it!

The ultra lightweight Sesto Elemento has traction deficits approaching corners hot limiting its corner exit vididness and high end pull.

That‘s where the Chiron Sport strikes the ideal balance between grunt, grip and high speed stability. Allowing controlled power delivery precision coming off tight bends while still stretching its legs down long straightaways.

Elite Tunes To Max Out Potential

Alright enough theory – let‘s get to the fun part. Exactly how can advanced players extract every last ounce of performance from the Chiron to dominate the competition?

Here‘s a compilation of tune setups from some of the best NFS Unbound riders to start smashing Lakeside National records:

~ Stan_R32 Drift Legend Tune

• Lowdown: Perfect for big smoky drifts with confidence inspiring grip

Tires: Sport Race Rear, Track Front 
Suspension: Elite+ Track 
Diff: Elite 2-Way LSD  
Auxiliary: Big Bore Drift Exhaust   

~ JoseSnipeZ Top 100 Time Trial

• Lowdown: Ultralight build for raw pace and acceleration

Conversion: 6.2L V8 elite crate motor
Body: Exposed carbon fibre panels    
Tires: XX-Tier Drag Radial 
Gearbox: 6-speed manual   
Auxiliary: Single Turbocharged Induction

~ MissBoom Supercar Enthusiast

• Lowdown: Vintage V16 symphony tuning

Engine: W16 Quad Turbo elite restored original   
Body: Retro Le Mans inspired livery
Brakes: Highest carbon ceramic   
Tires: Vintage race compounds 
Auxiliary: Straight Pipes Titanium Exhaust

Feel free to experiment further with your own creative recipes – no other car gives you so much tuning versatility and performance potential!

Controlling The Beast – Drive Modes Explained

Handling the Chiron Sport at eye watering velocities is certainly not for the faint of heart! As thrilling as it looks, don‘t underestimate the concentration and finesse required behind the wheel – or you‘ll quickly end up crashed in a ball of flames rather than glorious plaid mode glory!

Thankfully the Chiron gives drivers some unique options to find their comfort zone:

EB – Handling: Useful for beginners still getting comfortable, tightens up chassis stiffness and slack for more understeer bias civil street driving

ESC – On: Keeps electronic nannies active enforcing traction and stability control so you don‘t spin wildly out of control!

ESC – Off: Go pro level full send mode disengaging electronic limits – high risk high reward to find the true limits of grip

My advice? Start conservative in Handling profile + ESC On to progressively build confidence month after month carefully raising limits. This car offers so much dynamic envelope at the limit the learning curve stays steep for years!

Only graduate to full drift mode ESC off once you‘ve truly mastered weight transfer techniques and have advanced car control cognitive bandwidth free. I‘ve seen far too many destroyed Chirons from impatient drivers with more ego than vehicle empathy!

Closing Thoughts

While the physics defying Bugatti Chiron Sport may be permanently banned from public roads, virtually unleashing its potential in Need for Speed Unbound lets gamers experience the next best thing. Just be sure to pair its jaw dropping power with respect – and graduate up the skill curve rather than instantly enable plaid mode!

I hope you‘ve enjoyed this deep dive analysis on the undisputed top trumped hypercar presently dominating the NFS Unbound competitive ladder boards. Tight technical tracks still give it a run for its money – but nothing can touch it on Lakeside National Park.

What do you think – have I convinced you the Chiron Sport is virtually unbeatable? Or can a skilled driver extract more from its rivals? Let me know your experiences down below!