The Bugatti W16 Mistral, the Chiron Roadster that shouldn’t have been produced, and instead…

The Bugatti W16 Mistral, the Chiron Roadster that shouldn’t have been produced, and instead…


The wonder of the W16 Mistral is the unexpected result of an idea that came to life at the time Bugatti presented the Chiron in 2016. Initially, the prospect of a replacement version seemed distant, but the French brand defied expectations by deciding to create a limited series of this unique hypercar.

However, Bugatti didn’t just change the existing Chiron, it changed the entire driving experience. Only 99 examples will be produced. The W16 Mistral represents Bugatti’s first driver since 2012, when the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse was introduced, as well as the last road model to use the W16’s 8.0-liter quad-turbo engine (the last Bugatti Chiron model is officially sold; it’s gone. go Canada. From now on we look to the future.)

The creation of the W16 Mistral required incredible engineering work, and carbon fiber monocoque renewal it was adapted to a new oval shape without compromising safety in terms of accident rates. While convertibles often lose power compared to their fixed-roof counterparts, Bugatti has taken particular care to avoid this compromise with the W16 Mistral.

Engineers employed high-performance materials to reduce weight and increase stability, while maintaining dynamic balance. The doors are also designed to absorb energy in the event of a large side impact. The roof gives new carbon fiber intake vents behind the headrests, not only work for cooling the W16 engine, but also the ability to support the weight of the whole car in the event of a rollover. The Bugatti W16 Mistral will also offer an upgraded audio system designed for open-air driving, as well as premium woven leather on the new door panels.

Emilio Scervo, Bugatti’s Chief Technology Officer announced “The Chiron family was not originally intended to include a road model, which is why, when we decided to create the W16 Mistral, we started from scratch. It’s a great tribute to our rich roadster history and our famous W16 engine. A roofless Chiron might be surprising to many, but it wouldn’t quite reach Bugatti’s lofty, fixed standards. No matter what kind of luxury sports car it is, Bugatti’s style must be unmatched in everything in the automotive world.“.

We have also left you with a detailed analysis of history, illustrations and interesting facts interact with Italian culture of Bugatti in an article where we retraced the steps of the French brand that conquered the world with its supercars.