A new W16 Mistral has left the Atelier in Molsheim, marking the end of production for Bugatti‘s open-top farewell to the legendary W16 engine. Finished in a two-tone ‘Pearl’ and ‘Sparkle’ livery, the final example embodies the model’s defining phrase: ‘The last of its kind.’ Its completion comes just days after Bugatti opened La Manufacture, the future home of Tourbillon production in Molsheim. As one chapter begins, another ends with the W16 engine’s road-going legacy, spanning the Veyron, Chiron, and, finally, the W16 Mistral.
Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in 2022, the W16 Mistral toured the world before achieving a historic milestone in November 2024. Driven by Bugatti Pilote Officiel Andy Wallace, the one-off W16 Mistral World Record Car reached 453.91 km/h (282 mph) at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg, becoming the world’s fastest open-top production car ahead of series production in early 2025. Production also highlighted Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program, where teams in Molsheim and Berlin collaborate with customers to create unique, highly personalized roadsters. The latest one-off, the W16 Mistral ‘Blanc Éternel,’ debuted earlier this month. Created with Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin, it combines digital precision with handcrafted porcelain artistry, reflecting both the customer’s vision and Bugatti’s craftsmanship.
At the 2026 Silverstone Grand Prix, the record-setting W16 Mistral World Record Car was delivered to its owner, marking another milestone as customers continue enjoying their cars through Bugatti Grand Tours and other exclusive events. Inspired by the Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid, the final W16 Mistral also honors its own legacy as ‘The last of its kind,’ the final road-going W16. A dedication plate featuring the phrase and the car’s silhouette commemorates its significance.
The exterior pairs ‘Pearl’ and ‘Sparkle’ with a ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Grey Carbon Matt’ interior while paying tribute to Ferdinand Piëch’s original vision of a car capable of exceeding 400 km/h while remaining refined enough for everyday elegance. The customer also honored Ettore Bugatti, incorporating his signature into the headrests, door sills, and engine cover trim.
Bugatti’s heritage continues through the Lalique-crafted ‘Spirit of the Wind’ crystal armrest plate, celebrating the historic partnership between Ettore Bugatti and René Lalique. Working with Bugatti Sur Mesure Manager Jascha Straub and Bugatti Riyadh, the customer added a falcon-shaped gearshift topper and matching embroidered falcon motif, reflecting the cultural significance of the bird in the Middle East.
Jascha Straub, Manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization at Bugatti
“With this car, we wanted to bring together everything the W16 Mistral has stood for since the first sketch: an incredible open-top driving experience paying tribute to the incomparable character of the W16, alongside details that hark back to the brand’s rich heritage, and to Ettore in particular. The color combination feels effortlessly elegant, true to the spirit of the W16 Mistral in every detail. It is a deeply personal car, and a fitting one to close out production.”
Production concludes with 99 individually commissioned W16 Mistrals, each celebrating the engine that defined Bugatti for two decades.
Hendrik Malinowski, Managing Director of Bugatti
“The W16 Mistral was always conceived as the ultimate open-top expression of the W16 engine – a car built to let our customers feel that incredible engineering masterpiece in its purest form, with the roof down. Seeing production of this model complete, a few days only after opening La Manufacture, is a special moment for everyone who worked on it – and perfectly sets the tone for what’s still to come from Bugatti.”
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