Supercar model using Bugatti’s last W16 engine, developed based on the Chiron model, limited to 99 units.
Mistral is named after a wind in the South of France, this is also the name on Maserati’s Mistral model that was produced between 1963-1970. This is considered a convertible variant of the Chiron and is also the next roadster since the Veyron Sport Vitesse discontinued in 2015.
The engine on the Mistral is still the 8.0 W16 with 1,578 horsepower and 1,600 Nm of torque, taken from the Super Sport and Super Sport 300+. The 300+ itself was changed by Bugatti’s aerodynamics experts to reach a maximum speed of 490.5 km/h, so the Mistral will not be able to reach the same speed as the Super Sport 300+, especially when the roof is removed. removed.
The reason is because the French car company wants Mistral to become the fastest convertible car in the world, but it is also a big challenge because Hennessey has just launched the Venom F5 Spyder model that can reach speeds of more than 482 km/h. Bugatti says the Mistral is designed to easily hit 420 km/h.
Although the engine and platform are shared with the Chiron, the Mistral appears with a completely new look, inspired by the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid but the design is not so classic as the EB110 Centodieci, but is developed Developed based on the design heritage of the 1934 model.
The Mistral has yellow and black paintwork borrowed from the Grand Raid, a combination favored by Ettore Bugatti when used on many of his own personalized cars. The windshield is designed with enough curvature to surround the cockpit without blocking the driver’s vision. The two air intakes mounted on the roof are also offset from the headrest like the Grand Raid. Similar embossed edges on the Veyron Grand Sport also appear on the body, while also providing the ability to protect the driver in the event of a crash. vehicle rollover.
Not having a roof means losing the Chiron’s familiar C-shaped design from the glass to the door base. But the C-shaped design is still retained, running from the upper edge of the window to the air intake in the body.
The front of the car stands out with a large horseshoe-shaped air intake, inspired by fighter aircraft like the MiG-15. Headlight cluster with horizontal LED strip similar to La Voiture Noire. Meanwhile, the tail is the highlight when the taillights create an X shape like the Bolide. The large sized lower air diffuser increases aerodynamic efficiency.
Finally, the Mistral’s cabin has similarities to the Chiron, using high-quality leather with sophisticated weaving on the doors, dashboard and seats. In particular, the car uses wood and a piece of amber containing the famous sculpture “Dacing Elephant” created by Rambrandt Bugatti, Ettore’s brother at the beginning of the last century.
Bugatti set to produce only 99 units with a price of 5.04 million USD and have been sold out, but customers have to wait until early 2024 to start receiving cars.