Veyron 16.4
The W16 ignites for the first time, 1,000+1 PS — an era begins.
Inspired by a legendary Wind
360° · Scroll-driven — turntable
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Born of the Wind
THE MISTRAL
The mistral is the wind of Provence — free, swift, herald of the changing seasons. The W16 Mistral is the last open-top Bugatti of the W16 era.
The Last W16
16 CYLINDERS
8.0 litres, 16 cylinders, four turbochargers — from Veyron to Chiron, this engine defined Bugatti's speed era. The Mistral is its open-top finale.
99, Sold Out in a Day
NINETY-NINE
Revealed at Pebble Beach in August 2022, limited to 99 examples at 5 million euros net — sold out on the day of its unveiling. Deliveries began in 2024.
A car's name often arrives before its design. The Mistral was born of wind —
the most famous wind of southern France, gentle and ferocious at once.
"The mistral stands for freedom, elegance and speed — everything an open-top car should be." On 19 August 2022, Bugatti unveiled the W16 Mistral at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering: the last roadgoing Bugatti powered by the W16, and the final open chapter of the Chiron era.
Its muse was the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid — twin aerodynamic headrests, a V-shaped windscreen and a long tail that defined an era of elegance. Nearly a century later, the W16 Mistral reinterprets all of it with 1,600 PS.
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1,600 PS8.0T W16
2024FIRST DELIVERIES
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The Shape of the WindForm Follows Performance
From the widened horseshoe grille to the X taillight, every stage of air's journey through the body has been redesigned. Scroll to trace the path of the wind.
Aero · 01
The Widened Horseshoe Grille
Widened for the Mistral and fitted with louvres and air channels — air enters here, the first meeting of wind and W16.
Aero · 02
The Four-Light Headlamp
A vertical four-light signature, in homage to the Divo and La Voiture Noire — four lamps, echoing four-wheel drive and four turbochargers.
Aero · 03
The Raised C-Line
Raised in the pursuit of performance, the signature C-line flows past the windows like the visor of a racing helmet, elegantly dividing the body.
Aero · 04
The X Taillight
More than a form: the negative space between the X beams connects to the side oil coolers, drawing hot air out through a pressure drop as you drive.
Aero · 05
The Scoops Behind the Headrests
Ram-induction scoops in bespoke carbon fibre, engineered to support the full weight of the car — and validated in rollover testing from the very beginning.
Aero · 06
Validated in the Wind Tunnel
From CFD simulation to wind tunnel testing — the body is examined on the turntable until it remains stable, quiet and comfortable even beyond 420 km/h.
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"Effectively mastering aerodynamics is absolutely critical in developing a roadster that can surpass speeds of 420km/h while at the same time ensuring the driver and passenger are cocooned in a space of absolute luxury and comfort."
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The Power of the Wind1,600 PS · W16
An 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16, 1,600 PS — every open-top acceleration is a dialogue between wind and fire.
Development · Testing & Tuning
1,600 PS, Roof Down
The definitive 1,600 PS incarnation of the W16 — first used in the Chiron Super Sport 300+ — fitted to a car without a roof. Prototypes covered thousands of kilometres of road and high-speed testing to validate this ultimate engine in open-top form.
Aerodynamics · Crafting the Air
Wind and Silence beyond 420 km/h
From precise analysis in CFD simulation software to thousands of hours of wind tunnel testing — a roadster's top speed must never compromise the comfort within. The roof spoiler fuses aerodynamics with aero-acoustics; the scoops behind the occupants let the W16's voice fill the cabin; intelligent inlets tucked into the C-line and a larger "ramp" in the diffuser give hot air and downforce their separate ways.
Quality · Pre-Delivery Assessment
Every Car, a Minimum of 400 km
Before delivery, every Mistral completes a quality route of at least 400 kilometres: Alsatian villages and mountain passes, long highway stretches, and high-speed track sessions at Colmar airfield. Noise testing covers the roof mechanism and a range of conditions; gearbox behaviour is analysed shift by shift. Only three specialists hold full qualification — Bugatti is among the few manufacturers to assess 100% of its vehicles.
Top SpeedTop Speed mode
Max Power@ 7,050 rpm
Max Torque2,250–7,000 rpm
0–400 km/happrox. 29.0 seconds
Heart · 01
W16: 8.0 & 1,600
"8.0" and "1,600" are engraved on the engine cover — 16 cylinders, four turbochargers, the final form of Bugatti's W16.
Cabin · 02
The Woven-Leather Cabin
Newly designed door panels in intricate woven leather, tested and produced with a century of use in mind.
Chassis · 03
285/30 R20 Front
20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels on high-performance Michelin tyres — uncompromising at 420 km/h.
Architecture · 04
Rigidity Without a Roof
A central spine joins the two headrest scoops — with no roof, rigidity comes from the structure itself.
"The W16 Mistral represents the pinnacle of our roadster heritage and the final expression of our legendary W16 engine. Such significance demands nothing less than a constant pursuit of perfection in every detail — Bugatti is among the few manufacturers to conduct a 100% comprehensive appraisal of every vehicle."
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The Proof of the Wind453.91 KM/H
On 9 November 2024 at Papenburg, Germany, the W16 Mistral became the fastest open-top car ever built — 453.91 km/h.
09.11.2024 · PAPENBURG · GERMANY
453.91 KM/H — OPEN-TOP WORLD RECORD
The W16 Mistral World Record Car set a new top-speed world record for an open-top car at 453.91 km/h at the ATP proving ground, officially confirmed by SGS-TÜV Saar. At the wheel: Andy Wallace, Bugatti Pilote Officiel and Le Mans 24 Hours winner.
"Throughout the testing program leading up to this moment, it was incredible to feel how stable the car felt – I got the sense that it wanted to go faster."
The Run · Record Drive
One Warm-Up Lap, One Sprint
Andy Wallace warmed the bespoke high-performance tyres on a first anticipatory lap, then accelerated out of the banking and unleashed full power as the straight opened up. 453.91 km/h — an open-top car, for the first time, beyond 450 km/h.
The Car · World Record Car
Almost Production, Already a Record
This one-off record car required very little modification from the production car — fine-tuned body-panel gaps and meticulous preparation. Deep black with orange accents continues the colour tradition of Bugatti's record cars. For the first time in Bugatti's history, the customer was present to witness the record.
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Veyron 16.4
Super Sport WRE
Super Sport WRE
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Veyron 16.4
Grand Sport Vitesse WRE
Grand Sport Vitesse WRE
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Anthony Liu · Ehra-Lessien · open-top
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Chiron Super Sport
300+
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Andy Wallace · first beyond 300 mph
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W16 Mistral
World Record Car
World Record Car
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Andy Wallace · Papenburg · open-top record
"Since the inception of Bugatti in 1909, the marque has sought to supersede the perceived realms of possibility in luxury, elegance, and performance — and 453.91 km/h proves it once again."
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The Art of the WindSur Mesure
In the Atelier at Molsheim, each of the 99 examples of the W16 Mistral is unique. Through Sur Mesure, every car becomes a personal narrative.
Story · I — Caroline · 2026
An Ode in LavenderA Tribute to a Beloved Daughter
SUR MESURE · CAROLINE
In the Name of a Daughter
A client commissioned Bugatti Sur Mesure to honour his daughter, Caroline. Inspired by the lavender fields of Provence and the gardens of Paris — flowers became the only language of this car.
Lavender · Bespoke Colour
A Lavender That Breathes with the Light
The bespoke "Lavender" paint shifts between bluish and reddish violet as light moves across the surface — like a flower between dawn and dusk. The floral motifs on body and cabin were created by the Berlin design studio together with the artisans of Molsheim.
Story · II — Fly Bug · 2026
The Wings of a DragonflyDragonfly Blue
SUR MESURE · FLY BUG
The Flyer Named After a Dragonfly
Created in deep collaboration between the client and Bugatti's design team, the theme of flight runs through the entire car: the bespoke Dragonfly Blue shifts with the light, and the body is covered in dragonfly wing patterns.
Dragonfly Blue · Bespoke Colour
A Chameleon Between Blue and Green
Elliptical wing patterns of countless fine geometric lines stretch from the bonnet to the tail; the Bugatti Macaron is, for the first time, integrated into the pattern itself — one of the most demanding technical tasks of the entire project.
Story · III — Le Retour du Jeune Prince · 2026
The Return of the Young PrinceA Personal Tribute
SUR MESURE · LE RETOUR DU JEUNE PRINCE
A Story of Return from the Moon
In a story created by the client, a young prince returns from the moon. Bugatti's design team translated that story into constellations on the body and an earthy, bronze-hued paintwork.
Copper & Bronze · Bespoke Colour
Earth Tones, and a Sky of Stars
The bespoke earthy paintwork carries warm copper and bronze hues; stars are applied by hand, point by point, across the body; the Macaron outline on the grille is finished in gold — the moon and the earth are the narrative heart of this car.
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The Final ChapterDelivery & Farewell
First delivery in 2025, the 99th and final car in 2026 — the W16 era, drawing to a close.
2025 · First Deliveries
The First Open W16s Leave the Atelier
In February 2025, after months of meticulous hand assembly, the first W16 Mistrals left the Atelier at Molsheim — in White Glacier and Black Carbon, with blue and red accents.
2026 · End of Production
The 99th, and Last
In July 2026, the 99th W16 Mistral was completed — the last Bugatti production car powered by the W16. From the Veyron's first ignition in 2005 to this moment, twenty years of the W16 era come to an end.
Mistral Born & Delivered
Sold out at its 2022 unveiling; from 2024, delivered to 99 owners.
The Era Closes
The 99th car leaves the line — the W16 roadster finale, witnessed by the wind.
"The W16 Mistral was always conceived as the ultimate open-top expression of the W16 engine – a car built to let our customers feel that incredible engineering masterpiece in its purest form, with the roof down. Seeing production of this model complete is a special moment for everyone who worked on it."
The wind has no shape, but it has a name.
After the Mistral, the wind still blows over the roads of Provence —
only the sound of sixteen cylinders has become a memory.
This site is a tribute to the last open-top car of Bugatti's W16 era.
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SpecificationsTechnical Data
W16 · 8.0 litres · quad-turbo · permanent all-wheel drive. Data from the official Bugatti technical specification (07.2025).
4,694 mmLENGTH
2,040 kgKERB WEIGHT (DIN)
1,600 PSMAX POWER
420 km/hTOP SPEED
Top SpeedTop Speed mode
0–100 km/h
Max Power1,177 kW @ 7,050 rpm
Combined Consumptionper 100 km
Length4,694mm
Width (incl. mirrors)2,188mm
Height (EB setting)1,209mm
Wheelbase2,711mm
Track F / R1,749 / 1,661mm
Kerb weight (DIN)2,040kg
Fuel tank97L
EngineW16 · mid-engined
Displacement7,993cm³
Valves per cylinder4
Turbocharging4 turbochargers · two-stage · water/air intercooling
Max power1,600PS @ 7,050 rpm
Max torque1,600Nm @ 2,250–7,000 rpm
Transmission7-speed DSG dual-clutch
DrivePermanent AWD · BorgWarner front diff
SuspensionDouble-wishbone F / R
Front wheels10J × 20 ET55 · 285/30 R20
Rear wheels13.5J × 21 ET71 · 355/25 R21
Front brakesØ 420mm · 8 pistons
Rear brakesØ 400mm · 6 pistons
Drive modesLift · EB · Autobahn · Handling · Top Speed
Ground clearance (Top Speed)80 / 89mm F/R
Top speed420km/h (Top Speed mode)
Top speed (other modes)380km/h
0–100 km/h2.4s
0–200 km/h5.6s
0–300 km/h12.1s
0–400 km/h≈ 29.0s
Consumption (low)40.7L/100 km
Consumption (medium)21.9L/100 km
Consumption (high)18.3L/100 km
Consumption (extra high)17.6L/100 km
Combined consumption21.8L/100 km
CO₂ combined495g/km
Efficiency classG
Technical data from the official Bugatti W16 Mistral specification (07.2025). WLTP combined consumption 21.8 L/100 km, CO₂ combined 495 g/km, efficiency class G. Download official specification PDF →