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The Bugatti Mistral is the last road-going Bugatti powered by the legendary 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16. Conceived as a bespoke open-top roadster rather than a Chiron convertible, it closes the W16 era that began with the Veyron in 2005. Production is capped at 99 units, all sold out from launch at a starting price of €5 million net, and it uses the 1,600 PS version of the W16, the same output as the Chiron Super Sport 300+. This page is the model-level buyer reference for anyone researching a Bugatti Mistral for sale: full specification, the record-car distinction, the current private listing and the verification points to confirm before acquiring one.
Unveiled in 2022, the W16 Mistral was developed as the ultimate roadster of the W16 era, a bespoke body and engineering project built around Bugatti's 8.0-litre 16-cylinder powertrain rather than a simple roof conversion of the Chiron. Its design reinterprets the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid, with a curved visor-like windscreen, vertically stacked functional headlights, an enlarged three-dimensional horseshoe grille and an X-theme rear light structure that also vents the side oil coolers. Two roof-mounted ram-air scoops sit behind the occupants, engineered with rollover requirements in mind.
Mechanically, the Mistral carries the 1,600 PS (1,177 kW) version of the quad-turbo W16, producing 1,600 Nm from 2,250 to 7,000 rpm, driving all four wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Bugatti quotes 2.4 seconds to 100 km/h and a production Top Speed mode of 420 km/h, dropping to 380 km/h in EB, Autobahn and Handling modes. In November 2024 a one-off W16 Mistral World Record Car reached 453.91 km/h to become the fastest open-top car ever, a figure that belongs to that lightly modified record car, not the standard production top-speed mode.
For buyers, the important context is scarcity: production is limited to 99 units, all sold out from launch at €5 million net, so almost every W16 Mistral on the secondary market involves an allocation, a delivered car, a private collector sale or a brokered off-market position rather than dealer inventory. Any Bugatti W16 Mistral for sale should be checked through its chassis identity, build slot or delivered-car status, Sur Mesure specification, title and VAT/import position, mileage, ownership chain and seller authority before price is treated as meaningful.
| Production car vs. World Record Car | |
| Production Top Speed mode | 420 km/h (official figure for customer cars) |
| Other modes | 380 km/h in EB, Autobahn and Handling |
| World record speed | 453.91 km/h, one-off W16 Mistral World Record Car |
| Record-car preparation | Masked panel gaps, lower-resistance suspension setup, speed limiter removed |
| Applies to | The record figure is not the standard production top-speed mode |
General Information
| Model | Bugatti W16 Mistral |
| Type | Two-seat open-top roadster |
| Manufacturer | Bugatti, Molsheim, France |
| Production | 99 units, sold out from launch |
| Base price at launch | €5 million net |
Engine
| Engine | 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 |
| Displacement | 7,993 cm³ |
| Power | 1,177 kW / 1,600 PS (approx. 1,578 hp) @ 7,050 rpm |
| Torque | 1,600 Nm from 2,250 to 7,000 rpm |
| Intercooling | Water-air, Bugatti two-stage turbocharging |
Performance
| Top speed (Top Speed mode) | 420 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.4 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 5.6 s |
| 0-300 km/h | 12.1 s |
| 0-400 km/h | Approx. 29.0 s |
Transmission & Drivetrain
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Permanent all-wheel drive |
| Front differential | Controlled longitudinal (BorgWarner-type) |
| Rear differential | Controlled inter-wheel lock |
| Driving programs | Lift, EB, Autobahn, Handling, Top Speed |
Chassis, Body & Brakes
| Body | Bespoke open-top roadster, reengineered monocoque |
| Engine intakes | Two roof-mounted scoops behind the occupants |
| Front brakes | 420 mm discs, 8 pistons per caliper |
| Rear brakes | 400 mm discs, 6 pistons per caliper |
Wheels & Tyres
| Front wheels | 10J x 20 ET55 |
| Rear wheels | 13.5J x 21 ET71 |
| Front tyres | 285/30 R20 ZR (Y) - BG2 |
| Rear tyres | 355/25 R21 ZR (Y) - BG2 |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 4,694 mm |
| Width without mirrors | 2,034 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,711 mm |
| Weight (DIN empty) | 2,040 kg |
| Fuel tank | 97 litres |
Interior & Emissions
| Materials | Leather, titanium, milled aluminium |
| Gear shifter | Aluminium, wood and amber with Rembrandt Bugatti dancing elephant |
| Combined consumption (WLTP) | 21.8 l/100 km |
| Combined CO₂ (WLTP) | 495 g/km |
| Efficiency class | G |
HYPERLUXE Listing
| W16 Mistral (this example) | 2025, delivery mileage, UAE, $9,257,999 |
| Current count | 1 private W16 Mistral opportunity shown below |
| Status | Off-market, reviewed before publication |
| Documentation | Chassis identity, delivery status and Sur Mesure specification released by the broker after inquiry |
The W16 Mistral sits at the very top of the Bugatti hierarchy as the final open-top statement of the W16 era. Where the Chiron is the closed grand tourer of that generation, the Mistral is its rarer roadster counterpart, 99 units against the Chiron's 500, with a halo reinforced by the record-breaking World Record Car. Positioned between the Chiron era and the new hybrid Tourbillon era, it is a natural cornerstone for collectors assembling a definitive W16 set.
| Verification point, why it matters | |
| Chassis identity | Confirms the physical car and prevents duplicate-offer confusion |
| Build slot / delivered-car status | Confirms allocation origin and position within the 99-car series |
| Sur Mesure specification | Verifies bespoke colour, materials and options |
| Title & VAT/import position | Materially affects comparable pricing across markets |
| Mileage | Delivery-mileage cars command a premium; confirm records |
| Ownership chain | Establishes provenance and first-owner status |
| Service / warranty position | Confirms status with Bugatti support |
| Record-car claim | The 453.91 km/h figure applies only to the one-off World Record Car |
| Seller authority | Owner, dealer or direct broker, avoids intermediary chains |
FAQ
Model-level answers for buyers researching a Bugatti W16 Mistral.
View the listing →Production is limited to 99 units worldwide, all sold out from launch at a starting price of €5 million net. Because of this, almost every W16 Mistral on the market is an allocation, a delivered car or a private off-market position rather than dealer stock.
The Mistral uses Bugatti's 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16, 7,993 cm³, in its 1,600 PS (1,177 kW) form, the same output as the Chiron Super Sport 300+, with 1,600 Nm of torque from 2,250 to 7,000 rpm, a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and permanent all-wheel drive.
The official production figure is 420 km/h in Top Speed mode, and 380 km/h in EB, Autobahn and Handling modes. Separately, a one-off W16 Mistral World Record Car reached 453.91 km/h to become the fastest open-top car ever, but that record figure applies to the lightly modified record car, not to the standard production top-speed mode.
Bugatti quotes 2.4 seconds from 0-100 km/h, 5.6 seconds from 0-200 km/h, 12.1 seconds from 0-300 km/h and approximately 29.0 seconds from 0-400 km/h.
The starting price at launch was €5 million net, before taxes and Sur Mesure options. All 99 units were reported sold out at launch.
No. Bugatti developed the Mistral as a bespoke roadster: the monocoque was reengineered for an open-top silhouette, with dedicated airflow, cooling and rollover solutions and roof-mounted engine air scoops. The bodywork reinterprets the Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid rather than the Chiron's form.
It is the final road-going Bugatti to use the W16 engine, closing the era that began with the Veyron in 2005. Its final-W16 status, 99-unit production, open-top body, 1,600 PS output and record-breaking roadster halo make it a cornerstone collector car between the Chiron and the new Tourbillon era.
Yes. HYPERLUXE doesn’t aggregate ordinary inventory. A car is published only once the broker behind it can show a direct link to the source and confirm the details are consistent. The listing is reviewed before publication and presented in a semi-anonymous format.
This page currently links 1 private Bugatti W16 Mistral opportunity, located in the UAE. Buyers use the inquiry form on the product page, and private details such as chassis identity, delivery status, Sur Mesure specification, seller identity and payment terms are released by the responsible broker after qualification. HYPERLUXE takes no commission.
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