It appears to be a flawless viral video: a $3 million Bugatti Chiron wrecked by its owner’s arrogance and a furious girlfriend or wife, with the word “CHEATER” spray-painted across its side and a stiletto heel smashed through the windshield. Seeing one of the world’s fastest cars in such disrepair is certainly rare—but in this instance, the widely circulated clip is actually a skillfully crafted hoax.
The Chiron boasts an impressive 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, delivering 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque. While its theoretical top speed exceeds 300 mph, it is currently limited to 261 mph due to tire safety constraints. This luxurious vehicle is packed with unique features and cutting-edge technology expected of a car priced at $3 million.
The video, which seems to have emerged on Instagram recently, depicts the striking red Chiron parked in an ordinary lot, vandalized with words like “CHEATER,” “FU,” and “HAPPY?” etched onto its costly paint. Its windshield, bearing several cracks and a stiletto heel still in place, bears the marks of this supposed act of destruction.
The voice of the man filming reflects disbelief, and the shaky camera work initially seems typical of a poorly made viral clip. However, the swaying isn’t accidental; it’s an intentional ploy to divert attention from the truth: not only is the Bugatti Chiron completely undamaged, but it’s also a computer-generated image.
Several key indicators hint at the deception. The video starts too perfectly, with camera movements that seem unnatural for a standard smartphone. As the camera zooms in on the Chiron, the shadow underneath the front splitter appears artificial, and the light reflects oddly off the car’s surface. The windshield serves as the most telling detail; the damage seen is inconsistent with typical automotive safety glass. Besides, it’s hard to believe that a vehicle engineered to reach 261 mph would have a windshield vulnerable to a high-heeled shoe.
It remains unclear who created the rendering; the original Instagram post merely credits the source as “?” But viewers should be cautious and not fall for this illusion or share it further. Sometimes, it’s essential to recognize that what you see may indeed be fake news..
