Siku – Bugatti Chiron


Scale model of an automobile, the Bugatti Chiron, made by Siku. This example is reference 1508, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2018. Metal body painted in silver and black, with printed details. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details (B47 Closed). No suspension. Opening doors. License plate "MK S 1500". The nominal scale is 1:55 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.6 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly a 2016 Bugatti Chiron, equipped with the 488 cu in (7993 cm³), 1500 hp (1103 kW) Bugatti "WR16" engine. Top speed probably around 261 mph ¹. ●


Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Bugatti Chiron, feito pela Siku. Este exemplar é a referência 1508, incluída na série "Siku Super". É feito na China, possivelmente em 2018. Carroçaria em metal pintada em prateado e preto, com detalhes impressos. Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente, com detalhes moldados no pára-brisas. Detalhes interiores em plástico preto. Jantes detalhadas em plástico cinzento, pneus em borracha (B47 Closed). Sem suspensão. Abre as portas. Matrícula "MK S 1500". A escala nominal é 1:55 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 80 mm. Cerca de 46 g. Este modelo representa um automóvel, possivelmente um Bugatti Chiron de 2016, equipado com o motor Bugatti "WR16" de 488 cu in (7993 cm³) e 1500 hp (1103 kW). Velocidade máxima na ordem dos 420 km/h ¹. ● 


¹ Performance data shown by Siku on the model base. ● Dados de desempenho mostrados pela Siku na base do modelo.




"Super Siku" 

The "Super Siku" series comprises many references and variants depicting diverse types of vehicles. ● A série "Super Siku" compreende muitas referências e variantes retratando diversos tipos de veículos.
  

Item

Reference

Scale

Made

Bugatti Chiron ¹

Automobile

1508

1:55

2018

¹ As shown in the package.
  

 
1508 Silver and black, black interior, gray wheels (B47 Closed).



The "Wow!" angle. ● A perspectiva "Uau!"


★Check it out here, another interesting Bugatti by Siku, the Veyron, and the Chiron by Hot Wheels.


References 

Wikipedia | "Siku Toys"
Wikipedia | "Bugatti Chiron"
Wikipedia | "Bugatti W16 engine"
Siku Museum | "Bugatti Chiron"
MotorTrend | "Chiron By the Numbers: Taking a Closer Look at the 1500 HP Bugatti" Angus MacKenzie 
Los Angeles Times | "Driving the world’s fastest, most luxurious supercar – the $3-million Bugatti Chiron" Charles Flemming 

1 mm → 0.039 inch 
1 g → 0.035 oz 
1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp 
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 l → 0.264 US gallon 
1 m → 3.281 ft 
1 cm³ → 0.0610237 ci/cu in


●  How does a "real" Bugatti Chiron looks and sounds like? Check it out here, on this video retrieved from Top Gear | Chris Harris Drives. Spoiler alert—awesome.





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