The final Bugatti W16 Mistral has left the Atelier in Molsheim, bringing production of the brand’s open-top tribute to the legendary W16 engine to an end. Finished in a two-tone combination of ‘Pearl’ and ‘Sparkle’, the closing example embodies the message that has accompanied the model since its world debut: “The last of its kind.”
Its completion comes shortly after Bugatti inaugurated La Manufacture, its new production facility that will become the home of the Tourbillon in Molsheim. As preparations for the marque’s next generation of hypercars continue, the departure of the final W16 Mistral also closes the road-going chapter of the W16 engine, which powered the Veyron, the Chiron and ultimately the W16 Mistral as its final open-top interpretation.
First unveiled during Monterey Car Week in 2022, the W16 Mistral travelled the world before customer deliveries began, appearing in markets including Japan, Singapore, Riyadh and Dubai. The model reached a defining milestone in November 2024 when Bugatti Pilote Officiel Andy Wallace drove the one-off W16 Mistral World Record Car to 453.91 km/h (282 mph) at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg. That achievement established it as the fastest open-top production car in the world before series production commenced at the beginning of 2025.
Production also became one of the most significant periods for Bugatti’s Sur Mesure programme. Throughout the model’s lifecycle, the Sur Mesure teams in Molsheim and Berlin collaborated closely with customers to create highly individual interpretations of the roadster, ensuring that every one of the 99 examples reflected its owner’s personal vision.
Earlier this month, Bugatti revealed the one-off W16 Mistral Blanc Éternel, developed in collaboration with Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. Combining digital design with hand-crafted porcelain details, the bespoke commission demonstrated the level of craftsmanship and individualisation that defined the final stage of W16 Mistral production.
Another important milestone followed at the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where the W16 Mistral World Record Car was officially handed over to its owner. The symbolic delivery marked the completion of the record-breaking car’s journey from development prototype to customer ownership, while other W16 Mistral owners continue to enjoy their cars during Bugatti Grand Tours and marque gatherings around the world.
The final production example also pays tribute to the W16 Mistral itself. Inside the cabin, a dedicated plaque featuring the model’s silhouette carries the inscription “The last of its kind”, underlining its role as the final road-going Bugatti powered by the iconic 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine.
Its exterior combines ‘Pearl’ and ‘Sparkle’ paintwork with an interior finished in ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Grey Carbon Matt’. The specification also references the origins of the modern Bugatti era, recalling Ferdinand Piëch’s vision of creating a car capable of exceeding 400 km/h while remaining refined enough for everyday grand touring.
Further personalised details honour Ettore Bugatti, whose signature appears embroidered into the headrests, incorporated into the aluminium door sills and replacing the traditional Bugatti signature on the engine cover’s inner trim.
The cabin also features the Lalique-created “Spirit of the Wind” crystal armrest plate, continuing the historic relationship between Bugatti and Lalique that dates back to Ettore Bugatti and René Lalique. The artwork reflects the crystal sculpture presented to W16 Mistral customers during the configuration process.
Developed together with Bugatti’s Manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization Jascha Straub and Bugatti Riyadh, the owner also commissioned a unique falcon motif in place of Bugatti’s traditional elephant sculpture on the gear selector. The regional symbol is complemented by an ‘Anthracite’ embroidered falcon sketch across the door panels.
With the completion of this final example, production of the Bugatti W16 Mistral officially concludes after 99 individually commissioned cars. Each represents a unique interpretation of Bugatti’s final W16-powered roadster and marks the end of a powertrain that defined the brand’s modern era for more than two decades.
