Limited-run BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL roadster breaks cover; all units sold
What's the story
Italian automaker BUGATTI has revealed its W16 MISTRAL open-top roadster at Pebble Beach in the US. Its deliveries are likely to start in 2024. As for the highlights, the ultra-premium vehicle bears a head-turning look and an opulent two-seater cabin. Under the hood, it runs on an 8.0-liter, turbocharged W16 engine that churns out a maximum power of 1,578hp.
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Why does this story matter?
The W16 MISTRAL pays homage to the Type 57 Grand Raid which achieved victory in the 1935 Chavigny Hill Climb. The MISTRAL is BUGATTI's final W16 engine-powered model and the company claims that it will be the world's fastest open-top production car. Sadly, the convertible version of the CHIRON hypercar cannot be bought as all units have been sold out.
Exteriors
The car sports a horseshoe grille and X-shaped taillight
BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL has a lengthy hood with vents, a horseshoe grille, vertically positioned LED headlights with a 3D look, and a front splitter. It is flanked by door-mounted ORVMs and stylish wheels. There are dual raised intakes behind the cockpit that send air to the engine compartment. Full-width X-shaped taillight, illuminated BUGATTI branding, and a large central exhaust grace the rear end.
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It is backed by a 1,578hp, 8.0-liter engine
BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL is fueled by an 8.0-liter, turbocharged, W16 engine that generates 1,578hp of power. The motor is linked to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system. The car will hit a top speed of at least 418.4km/h.
Interiors
The roadster gets a flat-bottom steering wheel
BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL has a luxurious cabin finished in dark brown, bright yellow, and pale driftwood shades. It gets two bucket seats, a large center console, and a flat-bottom multifunctional steering wheel. The roadster sports a handwoven leather pattern on the door panels and packs a semi-digital instrument cluster. One of Rembrandt Bugatti's greatest works, the Dancing Elephant, is sculpted into the gear shifter.
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BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL: Pricing and availability
In the US, the BUGATTI W16 MISTRAL carries a price tag of $5 million (around Rs. 40 crore). Its production is limited to 99 units and all of them have been sold. Its deliveries will begin sometime in 2024.