Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport incorporates additively manufactured titanium exhaust tailpipe

March 27, 2020

ApplicationsNews
March 27, 2020
The new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is fitted with an additively manufactured titanium exhaust tailpipe (Courtesy APWORKS)

APWorks, Taufkirchen, Germany, has revealed that the latest Bugatti Chiron, the Chiron Pur Sport, is fitted with an additively manufactured titanium exhaust tailpipe. Built by APWorks, the extremely lightweight and temperature-resistant tailpipe saves around 50 kg compared to a standard tailpipe, and offers an improved aerodynamic design.  

The new exhaust tailpipe is a key part of the rear design of the Chiron Pur Sport, contributing to the improved aerodynamic configuration, which generates more downforce, and the lower weight which increases agility. “By cutting the weight by 50 kg, while simultaneously boosting the downforce and configuring an uncompromising, sporty chassis as well as suspension setup, the Chiron Pur Sport boasts incredible grip, sensational acceleration and extraordinarily accurate handling. It’s the most uncompromising yet agile Bugatti of recent times,” stated Stephan Winkelmann, President of Bugatti. 

The AM titanium exhaust tailpipe contributes to the cars downforce, increasing its agility on the road (Courtesy APWORKS)

“We focused particularly on the agility of the Chiron Pur Sport,” added Frank Heyl, Head of Exterior Design and Deputy Head Designer at Bugatti. “The vehicle generates more downforce at the rear axle while the large, front splitter, air inlets, wheel-arch vents featuring optimised air outlets and a reduced vehicle height strike a clean balance at the front.”

APWorks added that titanium combines high strength and good heat resistance, and the new tailpipe is a prime example of an optimised, high-performance part enabled by Additive Manufacturing. “We are proud to be part of this impressive new sports car development of Bugatti. It is the first visible metal 3D printed part receiving the road homologation. We could only realise this innovative tailpipe by pushing the Additive Manufacturing technology to the limit. Smallest wall thickness of below 0.5 mm enable the extremely lightweight design,” stated Joachim Zettler, Managing Director of APWorks.

www.apworks.de

ApplicationsNews
March 27, 2020

In the latest issue of Metal AM magazine

Download PDF
 

Extensive AM industry news coverage, as well as the following exclusive deep-dive articles:

  • Back to the future: A decade of Additive Manufacturing innovation and growth at Materials Solutions
  • Win or lose: A CEO’s reflections on Artificial Intelligence and Additive Manufacturing
  • AMS 2025 New York: A reality check for the Additive Manufacturing industry
  • Optimising powder removal in PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing: A Digital Twin approach
  • ValCUN’s MMD: A robust, wire-based aluminium AM technology for defence and industrial applications
  • Enhancing quality and reliability in metal Additive Manufacturing: The role of laser calibration

TRUSTED CONTENT. TARGETED AUDIENCE

Advertise with Metal AM and access a global base of 50,000+ AM professionals.

Contact Jon Craxford: [email protected]

  • AM machines
  • Process monitoring & calibration
  • Heat treatment & sintering
  • HIP systems & services
  • Pre- & post-processing technology
  • Powders, powder production and analysis
  • Part manufacturers
  • Consulting, training & market data

Don’t miss a thing – register for our newsletter

Don't miss any new issue of Metal AM magazine, and get the latest industry news. Sign up to our twice weekly newsletter.

Register now

Join 40,000+ other AM professionals – follow us online

About Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine

Metal AM magazine, published quarterly in digital and print formats, is read by a rapidly expanding international audience.

Our audience includes component manufacturers, end-users, materials and equipment suppliers, analysts, researchers and more.

In addition to providing extensive industry news coverage, Metal AM magazine is known for exclusive, in-depth articles and technical reports.

Our focus is the entire metal AM process from design to application.

Each issue is available as an easy-to-navigate digital edition and a high-quality print publication.

Discover our magazine archive…

The free to access Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine archive offers unparalleled insight into the world of metal Additive Manufacturing from a commercial and technological perspective through:

  • Reports on visits to leading metal AM part manufacturers and industry suppliers
  • Articles on technology and application trends
  • Information on materials developments
  • Reviews of key technical presentations from the international conference circuit
  • International industry news

All past issues are available to download as free PDFs or view in your browser.

Browse the archive

Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap