The car’s design pays tribute to classic Bugatti roadsters, such as the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid, and its name (Mistral is a powerful wind) reinforces its French heritage and open-top nature.
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.
What You Need To Know About The Mistral
It is special because it is the Final W16 Engine . The Mistral is the “swansong” for the W16 engine, a powertrain that has defined Bugatti since the Veyron in 2005. This marks a significant historical moment in automotive engineering as Bugatti transitions to a new hybrid V16 era.
Its 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 (282 mph), 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.
