Bugatti has officially begun customer deliveries of the Mistral, marking the final chapter for the brand’s legendary W16 engine. The first units of the exclusive open-top hypercar have left the company’s Molsheim Atelier, each featuring highly personalized specifications tailored to their owners.
Among the first Mistrals to be delivered is a striking Black Carbon model, accented with Bugatti Light Blue Sport details. Inside, the car features Bugatti Light Blue Sport leather with Black Carbon matte accents and Beluga Black stitching, creating a sleek, motorsport-inspired aesthetic.
Another early example sports a White Glacier finish, complemented by Blue Carbon and Atlantic Blue elements, with striking Italian Red highlights. The interior contrasts the bold exterior with a refined white leather cabin, finished with Lake Blue stitching and polished aluminum accents.
Limited to just 99 units, the Mistral is the final Bugatti model to house the iconic 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, producing an immense 1,600 horsepower. The hypercar’s name pays homage to the fierce Mistral wind of southern France, a fitting tribute to the unparalleled power and speed it delivers.
Bugatti has ensured that the Mistral’s performance legacy is cemented in automotive history. Last year, it set a new record for the fastest open-top production car, achieving 282 mph during high-speed testing at Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany.
With all 99 units already spoken for, the Mistral represents not only the pinnacle of Bugatti’s internal combustion engineering but also a farewell to an era. As deliveries continue, the hypercar world watches closely to see what the revered brand will unveil next in its transition toward electrification.
Elizabeth Puckett