Bugatti: This is the Mistral as a power roadster 🎥
ULTIMATE The history of open-top sports cars from Bugatti is famous. In order to set new standards once again, the next chapter in the brand's roadster heritage is being opened with the development of the W16 Mistral.
Over the past hundred years, Bugatti has given the world numerous magnificent roadsters. Jean Bugatti in particular is regarded as the driving force behind these models, which were produced in small numbers in the 1920s and 1930s. These include the Type 40 A, the Type 41 Roadster Esders, the Type 55 Roadster and the Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid Gangloff.
1600 hp and a lot of luxury
Now comes another roadster masterpiece from Molsheim: the W16 Mistral, a car that is impressive in every respect. After all, it is the first roadster from Bugatti since the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse from 2012 and the last model from the French company to be powered by the legendary W16 engine. Based on the 1600 PS version, the W16 Mistral offers exquisite craftsmanship and luxury like no other open-top vehicle. The monocoque has been reworked and redesigned to create a rounder silhouette that meets legal safety regulations even without a roof. One of the biggest challenges was also to develop a roadster that could reach a top speed of 420 km/h and combine this performance with a refined driving experience.
Adapted air intake system
Due to the exterior design of the Mistral, a completely new air intake system had to be developed. New carbon intake scoops behind the headrests were developed, taking into account strict rollover safety tests. The new intake layout enhances the driver's W16 experience and underlines the soundscape of the 8-liter engine. However, the soundscape inside the W16 Mistral is not limited to the presence of the W16 engine, but is accompanied by a specially developed high-end sound system, even when the car is at high speed embodying the powerful wind for which it is named.
