The new roadster will say goodbye to the W16 engine, its price is legendary
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Bugatti’s W16 engine takes its final position. The French luxury car manufacturer presented the Bugatti W16 Mistral, the latest evolution of the Chiron, equipped with this block of sixteen W-shaped cylinders. The Bugatti W16 Mistral presented at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance in the United States was a and. According to Molsheim, this is only the roadster version of the Chiron, even if it is a model in its own right.
Visually, the connection to the Chiron is very present, but according to Bugatti, the design of the W16 Mistral was mainly inspired by the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid. Thus, there are two aerodynamic hoods integrated into the body and bumper. A black and yellow livery is also available as an homage to the 1930s roadster, which should please fans of Bugatti history.
For the final chapter of the W16 era, BUGATTI had to produce something exceptional, the W16 MISTRAL, a roadster that would break new ground and provide the most intense open-top BUGATTI experience ever!#BUGATTI #W16MISTRAL #Quail #MontereyCarWeek
– https://t.co/mCEE0gz924 pic.twitter.com/nkmLO6H73z—Bugatti (@Bugatti) August 21, 2022
Four lines for front light signature
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Bugatti W16 Mistral (2022)Photo credit – Bugatti
At the front, the appearance of this Bugatti W16 Mistral is marked by the air intakes, but above all by the ribbed hood that ends in the famous horse grille. In reference to the engine’s four turbos and four-wheel drive, the LED headlights have a four-line light signature.
Special side air intakes
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Bugatti W16 Mistral (2022)Photo credit – Bugatti
In profile, we see that the side windows of the Bugatti W16 Mistral fit directly into the continuity of the windshield, so they create a real cover in the passenger compartment. Separate from the engine, the air intakes for the oil cooler are located behind the doors.
Named after the energetic wind blowing from the Rhône River Valley in southern France, the BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL will provide the most intense open-top experience. All 99 production sites have already been assigned. #BUGATTI #W16MISTRAL #Quail
– https://t.co/mCEE0ghyaw pic.twitter.com/dvhIhbZNmF—Bugatti (@Bugatti) August 19, 2022
The design of the taillights has a function
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Bugatti W16 Mistral (2022)Image Credit – Bugatti
At the rear, in addition to the massive diffuser and central exhaust outlet, the W16 Mistral adopts an X-shaped light signature reminiscent of the Bugatti Bolide.
It’s not just a design element, as in Bugatti’s words, these lights “have the function of ventilating the side oil coolers through ducts that connect the space between the X-beams to the side radiators.”
What is the top speed for the Bugatti W16 Mistral?
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Bugatti W16 Mistral (2022)Photo credit – Bugatti
The engine in this Bugatti W16 Mistral is an endangered dinosaur.
As the name of the car suggests, it is a W16 8.0 model with 1600 horsepower. The block is actually similar to that of the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which reached 490,484 km/h.
At the time of writing, Bugatti is not showing the exact performance of the W16 Mistral. We just know that its top speed is potentially over 420 km/h.
Luxurious black and yellow interior
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Bugatti W16 Mistral (2022)Image Credit – Bugatti
Inevitably, the interior of the supercar does not go unnoticed. The design is similar to the Chiron’s cockpit, but Bugatti has used advanced materials such as titanium and aluminum. The French automaker also says it has placed intricately woven leather, particularly on the door panels. The gear lever pays homage to the famous Bugatti roadsters by adopting a wooden touch and an amber insert “with the addition of the famous sculpture of a dancing elephant by Rembrandt Bugatti”. It graced the bonnet of the Bugatti Type 41 Royale.
Price, release date and number of copies available
Only 99 copies of the Bugatti W16 Mistral will be produced. The price of Bugatti W16 Mistral is set at 5 million euros. All copies are already protected. Deliveries of the new Bugatti W16 Mistral should begin in 2024.
Short
Bugatti makes a splash at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the US. The French luxury carmaker presents the Bugatti W16 Mistral, a new supercar derived from the Chiron. With a design that pays homage to some famous Bugatti models, this roadster is the perfect model to be equipped with the W16 8.0 unit. The engine here develops 1,600 horsepower and allows the W16 Mistral to exceed 420 km/h. Partly new, the design stands out with new light cues, especially those X-shaped lights at the rear. Only 99 copies of the Bugatti W16 Mistral will be produced and all are already reserved. Its price is five million euros. The release date is set for 2024.
