Bugatti Finishes Final Mistral to End the W16 Engine Era

The Last of Its Kind

The final vehicle carries the official name "The last of its kind". It represents number 99 in the total production run for the open-roof model. The Mistral remains significantly rarer than its predecessor, the Chiron, which had a production run of 500 units.

This model still holds the world record for the fastest open-roof production vehicle. The car achieved a top speed of 282 mph during testing in Papenburg in 2024. The quad-turbo powertrain delivered unmatched performance throughout its lifespan.

Special Design Details

Bugatti finished this milestone vehicle in a two-tone exterior color scheme called Pearl and Sparkle. The luxury cabin features Magnolia leather alongside Matte Grey Carbon elements. Designers etched the signature of founder Ettore Bugatti into the headrests, door sills, and engine cover.

The central armrest also includes a frozen crystal glass plate bearing the inscription "Spirit of the Wind". Bugatti corporate statements confirmed this detail references a long-standing partnership with French glassmaker Lalique. The design elements highlight the historical weight of the vehicle.

A Shift to V16 Power

Company officials described the vehicle as the closing chapter to the road-going story of the W16. The specific wording leaves open the possibility for future track-only or non-road variants. However, mainstream production cars from the brand will now pivot to a different powertrain architecture.

Future Bugatti models will use a new 8.3-litre naturally-aspirated V16 engine. This new engine will make its official commercial debut inside the upcoming Tourbillon hypercar. The manufacturer recently inaugurated a new production facility called La Manufacture to assemble the V16 vehicles.