This W16 Mistral is a very unique Bugatti
Bugatti has just unveiled the W16 Mistral hyper exclusive car which was specially created for His Royal Highness the Tunku Mahkota of Johor (TMJ), from the State of Johor in Malaysia.
The value of this car is estimated to be around RM30million or approximately USD7.6 million.
From carefully selected materials to meticulously considered finishes, every detail reflects a vision that could belong to no one else.
In case you were wondering. The Bugatti Mistral is special primarily because it is the final road-going model to feature the legendary 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, marking the end of an iconic automotive era. It is also the world’s fastest open-top production car, combining this immense power with a bespoke roadster design and extreme exclusivity.
It is also the World’s Fastest Roadster and is powered by the 1,578 hp version of the W16 engine (from the Chiron Super Sport 300+), the Mistral has achieved a top speed of 453.91 km/h, setting a new world speed record for open-top cars. Its design is aerodynamically optimised to manage this extreme speed without a fixed roof.
Only 99 units of the W16 Mistral will be built, all of which were pre-sold before its official unveiling at a price of around €5 million each. This limited run makes it a highly collectible masterpiece.
Bespoke Design and Engineering makes the Mistral not simply a convertible version of the Chiron. instead it features a completely redesigned of the open-top carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and body. It draws design inspiration from classic Bugatti roadsters like the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid.
The open-top configuration, combined with the powerful W16 engine, delivers a raw, unmatched aural sensation for the driver, who sits inches away from the large air intakes feeding the massive engine.
The Bugatti Mistral cabin is a luxurious, driver-focused cockpit blending classic Bugatti elegance with modern tech, featuring extensive carbon fiber, bespoke woven leather on doors, an iconic ‘dancing elephant’ sculpture in the shifter encased in amber, and a focus on high-quality materials like titanium and aluminum, offering a stable, acoustically rich open-top experience with an analog speedometer and minimal screen distractions.
