Bugatti has unveiled the world’s fastest Roadster, the Mistral. The luxury coupe is powered by the W16 engine that was first used on the Chiron Spur Sport 300+. It offers performance, unlike any open-top car that has gone before. Only 99 examples of the W16 Mistral will be built with a price tag of 5 million Euros, with deliveries starting in 2024. It’s worthy to note that all the W16 Mistral has been sold out before being released. We will be reviewing the full specifications and price of the Bugatti Mistral W16 in Nigeria.
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The engine and power
The Ultimate roadster is built around the definitive 1,600 PS incarnation of the W16 engine that was first used in the Chiron SUPER Sport 300+. The engine is tuned with one goal in mind, to become the fastest roadster in the world once more. the luxury beast produces 1,600hp, that 600 extra horsepower when compared with the 2024 GMC Hummer EV.
The design
The car comes with no roof and a pair of large air intakes directly behind your head feeding around 70,000 liters of air through the engine every minute at full bore.
It also captures the essence of the Grand Raid’s V-shaped windscreen and evolves it into a modern-day work of art. A curvy windscreen that seemingly wraps around the A-pillars, blending seamlessly into the side windows and creating a “visor” effect that hints at the motorsport levels of performance W16 Mistral offer. The curve is designed to give the driver a nice vision.
The headlights
The roadster features a four-light signature that subtly nodes to the W16 Mistral’s four-wheel-drive and four turbochargers. But their three-dimensional surface also functions as an aerodynamic aid that funnels air through the light and out through the wheel arch to improve aerodynamic drag. The wider horseshoe grille allows the high-temperature engine radiator to be fully fed purely from one intake, leaving the two side intakes to focus only on providing air to the intercoolers.
The X-taillight
The new X-taillight aids in venting the side oil coolers through ducts connecting the triangular negative space in between the X beams to the side radiators. A pressure drop is created between the side intakes and the outlets at the back of the W16 Mistral which helps to manage the mid-temperature cooling circuit of the mighty W16.
The final roadgoing appearance
Bugatti carefully designed a roadster for the final roadgoing appearance of the legendary W16 engine. The design was driven by enormous demand from clients for an all-new way to experience the mighty performance of the iconic engine.
The name Mistral
The name “Mistral” came from a powerful wind that blows from the Rhone River valley, through the chic towns of the Cote d’Azur in southern France, and into the Mediterranean. It was named the Mistral because it stands side-by-side with this mighty wind.
Colors
Bugatti W16 Mistral colors are inspired by the Bugatti Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid; a warm black with hints of truffle brown and subtle yellow accents throughout.
Release date of the Bugatti Mistral
Deliveries of the luxury Bugatti Mistral are due to begin in 2024.
How many units of the Bugatti Mistral will be produced?
Only 99 units of the Mistral will be produced and the shocking thing here is the fact that all have been sold out.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)of the Bugatti W16 Mistral
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the Bugatti W16 Mistral is pegged at 5,000,000 Euros, excluding taxes.
Price of Bugatti W16 Mistral in Nigeria
The price of a Bugatti W16 Mistral in Nigeria starts at 8,500,000,000 Naira (with duty). Note that you can only buy the beast from a third party because all 99 examples have been sold.
Quick specifications of the Bugatti W16 Mistral
| Make | Bugatti |
| Model | W16 Mistral |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Engine | W16 |
| Power | 1,600 hp |
| Units produced | 99 units (All sold out) |
| MSRP | 5,000,000 Euros excluding taxes |
| Price in Nigeria | 8,500,000,000 Naira |
