Pemilik unit terakhir ini merupakan seorang pengumpul setia Bugatti yang turut memiliki model bersejarah seperti Type 35 dari tahun 1920-an serta Veyron Grand Sport terakhir yang dihasilkan. Bolide tersebut dibeli pada harga €4 juta dan, seperti semua unit lain, ia hanya dibenarkan untuk digunakan di litar.

Sebagai penghormatan kepada koleksi pemiliknya, Bolide terakhir direka dengan tema warna yang sepadan dengan Veyron miliknya. Bahagian luaran menampilkan gabungan Hitam Biru dan Biru Lyonnais, manakala bahagian dalaman disiapkan dengan kemasan Alcantara Biru Tasik. Sentuhan eksklusif ini mencetuskan perdebatan dalam kalangan peminat mengenai kemungkinan pemiliknya cuba mengubah suai Bolide untuk kegunaan jalan raya. Ini berikutan pengesahan syarikat UK, Lanzante, yang menyatakan hasrat untuk menjadikan sekurang-kurangnya satu unit Bolide sah untuk digunakan di jalan awam.

Meskipun Bolide telah melengkapkan peranan terakhirnya dalam barisan model Bugatti, enjin W-16 masih belum mengakhiri perjalanan sepenuhnya. Bugatti kini sedang menumpukan kepada penghantaran Mistral — model terakhir yang menggunakan enjin quad-turbo W-16 8.0 liter yang mula diperkenalkan bersama Veyron. Hanya 99 unit akan dihasilkan, dan setelah semua dihantar, barulah era W-16 berakhir secara rasmi.

Namun, penghujung satu era membuka ruang kepada permulaan baharu. Pengganti Chiron yang dikenali sebagai Tourbillon bakal memulakan halaman seterusnya dengan enjin V-16 8.4 liter baharu yang dibangunkan bersama Cosworth, lengkap dengan sistem hibrid. Kombinasi ini membolehkan Bugatti mengekalkan reputasi prestasi luar biasa sambil mematuhi peraturan emisi global yang lebih ketat. Penghantaran Tourbillon dijangka bermula tahun hadapan.

Walaupun pengeluaran enjin W-16 akan dihentikan, Bugatti komited untuk memastikan warisan teknologi ini tidak terhenti begitu sahaja. Melalui Program Solitaire, Bugatti akan menghasilkan model khas satu-unit menggunakan enjin dan casis sedia ada. Antara projek awal di bawah program ini ialah model tempahan khas bernama Brouillard. Usaha ini memastikan pengaruh dan keunikan enjin W-16 terus dipelihara, meskipun era produksinya semakin menghampiri pengakhiran.

The final Bolide belongs to a long-time Bugatti collector who already owns several notable models, including a classic Type 35 — the brand’s landmark racing car from the 1920s — and the last-ever Veyron Grand Sport. The buyer paid €4 million for the Bolide, a machine designed solely for circuit use and therefore not eligible for road registration.

Both the customer’s Veyron and Bolide share a coordinated specification, featuring a Black Blue and Special Blue Lyonnais exterior paired with a Lake Blue Alcantara interior. The configuration is striking enough to raise the question of whether any buyers might explore road-legal conversions. British engineering specialist Lanzante has already announced plans to work on such a transformation for at least one Bolide.

Bugatti’s W-16 story is not completely over, as customer deliveries of the Mistral continue. Limited to 99 units, the Mistral is the final production model to use the legendary four-turbo 8.0-litre engine first launched with the Veyron two decades ago. Handovers began in February, and once all units are completed, the W-16 will officially end its production run.

Its successor, however, is already prepared. Replacing the Chiron, the upcoming Tourbillon will be powered by an all-new naturally aspirated V-16 developed with Cosworth. With a displacement of 8.4 litres and integrated into a hybrid system, the new engine represents Bugatti’s response to mounting emissions requirements while still pursuing performance at an uncompromising level. Deliveries of the Tourbillon are set to begin next year.

Even as Bugatti moves to a new powertrain era, the W-16 may continue to resurface through the brand’s newly announced Programme Solitaire. This initiative focuses on special one-off creations based on existing engines and chassis, including projects such as the bespoke Brouillard — ensuring that the W-16’s influence will remain visible for years to come, even after production has ended.

Tidak seperti program penyesuaian sedia ada seperti Sur Mesure, Solitaire membawa semangat pembinaan kereta klasik era awal abad ke-20, di mana setiap kereta dibina khas mengikut kehendak pemiliknya. Bugatti menghidupkan semula pendekatan ini yang pernah dilakukan oleh Jean Bugatti dengan model lagenda seperti Type 57 SC Atlantic, dan kini ia diteruskan melalui Brouillard.

Dari sudut prestasi, Brouillard dilengkapi enjin W16 paling berkuasa yang pernah dihasilkan oleh Bugatti, menghasilkan 1,600 PS. Ia bukan sahaja direka untuk menjadi cantik, malah cukup berkuasa untuk menjadi simbol penutup sempurna era enjin W16 yang ikonik.

Reka bentuk luaran Brouillard pula menyerlahkan karakter anggun dan dinamik. Gabungan tona warna gelap di bahagian bawah dan cerah di bahagian atas memberikan ilusi bentuk yang lebih panjang dan rendah, sekaligus memperkukuh profil sporty kereta ini. Butiran aerodinamik seperti sayap ‘ekor itik’ tetap dan sistem ekzos tersembunyi bukan sahaja menambah estetika, tetapi juga menyumbang kepada prestasi tanpa menjejaskan gaya elegan yang sinonim dengan Bugatti.

Masuk ke dalam kabin, pemilik disambut dengan gabungan kemewahan klasik dan inovasi moden. Bahagian dalaman Brouillard menampilkan kain tartan khas dari Paris, gentian karbon berwarna hijau, dan sentuhan aluminium yang direka dengan teliti. Satu bumbung kaca penuh mendedahkan struktur ‘tulang belakang’ kereta dari luar, memberikan kesan visual yang menawan. Tempat duduk pula diukir khas mengikut bentuk badan pemilik, lengkap dengan sulaman kuda kecil sebagai penghormatan kepada nama kereta ini.

Antara ciri paling menarik dalam kabin ialah penukar gear yang diperbuat daripada seketul aluminium padu, di dalamnya terdapat arca mini kuda kabus Brouillard—kuda kesayangan Ettore Bugatti—yang disarung dalam kaca. Ia menggambarkan betapa tinggi perhatian Bugatti terhadap perincian dan simbolisme.

Pemilik Brouillard merupakan seorang pengumpul setia Bugatti yang turut meminati hasil seni dan perabot rekaan keluarga Bugatti. Nama Brouillard, yang bermaksud ‘kabut’ dalam bahasa Perancis, diilhamkan daripada seekor kuda putih milik Ettore Bugatti yang diberi nama yang sama.

Bugatti merancang untuk menghasilkan hanya dua buah kereta Solitaire setiap tahun, setiap satunya dibina sepenuhnya mengikut pesanan dan imaginasi pemilik. Walaupun enjin dan casis akan berasaskan model sedia ada Bugatti, rekaan luaran dan dalaman akan dibangunkan semula dari awal, menjadikan setiap unit benar-benar unik.

Dengan pelancaran Program Solitaire, Bugatti memperkukuh kedudukannya bukan sekadar sebagai pengeluar kereta mewah, tetapi sebagai pencipta seni automotif moden. Brouillard menjadi bukti bahawa apabila ketepatan kejuruteraan dan kreativiti seni bersatu, hasilnya adalah satu karya agung yang tiada tandingan.

Rooted in the spirit of early coachbuilding and inspired by the profound artistry that has defined Bugatti since its earliest days, Programme Solitaire goes beyond the brand’s already highly tailored Sur Mesure offering. It draws inspiration from the early 20th-century tradition of creating unique automotive bodies through close collaboration between car manufacturers and coachbuilders. In Bugatti’s case, Jean Bugatti famously brought that expertise in-house, producing legendary designs such as the Type 57 SC Atlantic and its siblings—the Galibier, Stelvio, Ventoux, and Atalante—built on the Type 57 chassis.

The Brouillard represents the modern evolution of that legacy, built upon Bugatti’s most advanced engineering: the final and most potent version of the marque’s W16-powered platform. With a staggering output of 1,600PS from its quad-turbocharged engine, this creation embodies two decades of refined engineering excellence and signals the zenith of the W16 era.

The design of the Brouillard is guided by principles borrowed from classical sculpture, where balance, proportion and contrast shape visual harmony. The lower third of the vehicle is rendered in darker hues to ground the car visually, while the upper sections are finished in lighter tones, enhancing the impression of length and lightness. This visual play also serves to enlarge the perceived size of the wheels and lower the car’s profile, resulting in an appearance that is simultaneously athletic and graceful.

Aerodynamics are seamlessly woven into the aesthetic, with sculpted bodywork housing functional elements such as integrated air intakes and a rear diffuser optimised through clever exhaust packaging. A fixed ducktail wing ensures aerodynamic balance while subtly enhancing the vehicle’s silhouette. Every element of the Brouillard’s form serves a purpose—refined performance coupled with elegant design.

Inside, the Brouillard is a celebration of artisanal luxury, blending traditional materials with cutting-edge innovation. The cabin features custom-woven tartan fabrics sourced from Paris, while green-tinted carbon fibre provides a contemporary counterpoint to the warm textures of hand-finished materials. An abundance of machined aluminium components adds visual depth and tactile sophistication. The glass roof, with its soaring cathedral-like effect, allows the central spine of the vehicle to remain visible from the outside through a transparent overhead panel, uniting exterior and interior in a continuous visual line.

A devotion to detail defines the cabin experience. Embroidered horse motifs adorn the door panels and seat backs, echoing the car’s equine inspiration. The seats themselves have been sculpted to the exact specifications of the commissioning owner and finished with a unique arrangement of leather patches. One of the cabin’s centrepieces is the gear shifter, machined from a single block of aluminium and inlaid with a miniature sculpture of Brouillard—Ettore Bugatti’s favourite horse—for whom this car is named. The sculpture is enclosed in a glass insert, exemplifying the meticulous artistry of the brand’s craftsmen.

The story of Brouillard is deeply personal, reflecting the passion of the commissioning collector—a long-standing Bugatti aficionado with a reverence not only for Bugatti’s automotive masterpieces, but also for the broader creative legacy of the Bugatti family. His appreciation extends to the furniture designs of Carlo Bugatti and the bronze sculptures of Rembrandt Bugatti. This commission was conceived as a tribute to the spirit of Ettore Bugatti, a man whose love for horses directly informed his automotive philosophy. In honouring Ettore’s most cherished steed, a majestic white horse speckled like morning mist and known for its intelligence and grace, this modern coachbuilt coupé becomes a symbol of the brand’s foundational values: speed, beauty, and unrestrained elegance.

With Programme Solitaire, Bugatti embarks on a new chapter in personalisation. Only two vehicles will be produced annually under this programme, each benefiting from the undivided attention of Bugatti’s design, engineering, and materials teams. While the powertrains and chassis will continue to be sourced from existing Bugatti platforms, as seen in the Brouillard’s use of the 1,600 PS W16 and accompanying carbon-fibre-aluminium architecture, each Solitaire model will feature completely bespoke bodywork and interiors tailored to the individual desires of its commissioner.

Through Programme Solitaire, Bugatti returns to its coachbuilding roots while redefining the limits of modern luxury craftsmanship. The Brouillard stands not only as the first realisation of this vision, but as a monument to the enduring artistic legacy of the Bugatti name.

Sumber yang rapat dengan perbincangan tersebut mendedahkan bahawa Rimac telah mengemukakan tawaran awal untuk membeli pegangan Porsche dalam entiti itu, yang dianggarkan bernilai lebih €1 bilion (sekitar RM5.1 bilion) semasa pembentukannya pada tahun 2021. Meskipun jumlah sebenar tawaran tersebut belum diumumkan secara rasmi, Rimac dipercayai sedang mendapatkan sokongan kewangan daripada pelabur luar untuk menjayakan transaksi berprofil tinggi ini.

Ketika ini, Rimac Group memegang 55% kepentingan dalam Bugatti Rimac, manakala Porsche memiliki baki 45%. Rundingan antara kedua-dua pihak masih berada di peringkat awal, dan tiada kenyataan rasmi dikeluarkan oleh Rimac berkenaan perkara ini. Namun, langkah Porsche untuk menarik diri daripada usaha sama itu menimbulkan perhatian, memandangkan syarikat Jerman itu sebelum ini pernah dilaporkan cuba membeli keseluruhan pegangan Rimac selepas penubuhan syarikat tersebut.

Porsche kini berdepan dengan pelbagai cabaran termasuk penurunan permintaan terhadap kenderaan elektrik, kemerosotan jualan di China, serta gangguan berterusan dalam rantaian bekalan global. Faktor-faktor ini dipercayai mendorong Porsche untuk menilai semula strategi pelaburannya dan mempertimbangkan pelepasan kepentingannya dalam Bugatti Rimac.

Pengasas dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Rimac, Mate Rimac, kekal sebagai pemegang saham terbesar dalam kumpulan tersebut. Pada tahun 2022, syarikat itu berjaya meraih pelaburan berjumlah €500 juta (sekitar RM2.5 bilion) daripada firma pelaburan terkemuka seperti Goldman Sachs Asset Management dan SoftBank Vision Fund 2, yang mengukuhkan kedudukannya sebagai pemain utama dalam teknologi automotif masa depan.

Sekiranya pengambilalihan ini berjaya, Rimac akan memperoleh kawalan penuh ke atas jenama Bugatti, membuka jalan untuk pembentukan strategi produk baharu yang lebih tertumpu kepada elektrifikasi sepenuhnya. Rimac sebelum ini telah memainkan peranan penting dalam pembangunan Bugatti Tourbillon, model hibrid prestasi tinggi generasi baharu.

Dengan keluarnya Porsche daripada struktur pemilikan, masa depan Bugatti dijangka lebih terarah kepada teknologi elektrik sepenuhnya, berkemungkinan besar menggunakan bateri canggih dan sistem pemanduan elektrik berprestasi tinggi yang diasah melalui pembangunan hypercar elektrik Rimac Nevera.

Langkah strategik ini bukan sahaja mengukuhkan pengaruh Rimac dalam industri automotif berprestasi tinggi, malah menandakan permulaan era baharu bagi salah satu nama paling ikonik dalam dunia permotoran, yang bakal mendepani persaingan dalam pasaran hypercar elektrik global.

Croatian electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac is reportedly looking to take full control of its joint venture with Bugatti by acquiring Porsche’s 45% stake in Bugatti Rimac. If successful, the move would mark a significant shift in the ownership structure of the ultra-luxury performance brand.

Sources familiar with the matter suggest that Rimac has made a preliminary offer to buy out Porsche’s stake in the company, which was valued at over €1 billion (approximately RM5.1 billion) at the time of its formation in 2021. While the exact figure of the offer remains undisclosed, Rimac may be seeking support from external investors to complete the transaction.

The Rimac Group currently holds a 55% share in Bugatti Rimac, while Porsche owns the remaining 45%. Talks are still in the early stages, and Rimac has not commented publicly on the potential deal. However, the idea of Porsche exiting the partnership is especially notable, considering that it had reportedly attempted to buy out Rimac from the joint venture shortly after its establishment.

Today, Porsche faces growing challenges, including falling demand for electric vehicles, declining sales in China, and ongoing supply chain disruptions—factors that may be pushing the German automaker to reconsider its position.

Mate Rimac remains the largest shareholder of the Rimac Group. The company raised €500 million (around RM2.5 billion) in 2022 through investments from the likes of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.

Should Rimac acquire Porsche’s stake, it would assume full control of the French marque. Such a development could reshape Bugatti’s future product strategy. Rimac has already played a crucial role in developing the Bugatti Tourbillon hybrid hypercar. With Porsche out of the equation, future Bugatti models could shift decisively toward full electrification, potentially utilising Rimac’s cutting-edge battery and drivetrain technologies derived from the Nevera.

The proposed acquisition underscores Rimac’s growing influence in the high-performance automotive space and signals a possible all-electric future for one of the most iconic names in motoring.

Pada Jun 2024, Bugatti memperkenalkan Tourbillon, model hiper sport generasi baharu, dalam sebuah Tayangan Perdana Dunia yang penuh dinanti di Molsheim. Meneruskan tradisi Bugatti yang sentiasa meneroka sempadan inovasi automotif, Tourbillon muncul sebagai mahakarya teknologi, dengan keunggulan reka bentuk aerodinamiknya yang menjadi bukti kehebatan kejuruteraan moden.

Dalam episod terbaru A New Era, pasukan jurutera dan pakar aerodinamik Bugatti berkongsi secara eksklusif tentang proses pembangunan terperinci di sebalik penciptaan salah satu kereta jalan raya paling aerodinamik yang pernah direalisasikan.

Misi Baharu Selepas Kejayaan Chiron

Bagi pasukan kejuruteraan Bugatti yang diketuai oleh Ketua Jurutera Kenderaan, Paul Burnham, cabarannya cukup jelas: melepasi kecekapan aerodinamik model Chiron, yang sebelum ini memegang gelaran sebagai kereta terpantas di dunia. “Chiron sudah pun memiliki kadar seretan yang rendah,” jelas Burnham. “Namun dengan Tourbillon, kami sedar kami perlu pergi lebih jauh.”

Dari Simulasi Digital ke Realiti Fizikal

Proses pembangunan bermula sejak awal lagi dengan simulasi Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) yang canggih, berlangsung selama berbulan-bulan bagi menganalisis aliran udara dan rintangan seretan secara maya. Namun, bagi membawa teori ke alam realiti, pasukan Bugatti berhimpun di salah satu terowong angin tercanggih di Itali, hampir 15 bulan sebelum pelancaran rasmi Tourbillon.

Pada peringkat ini, model separuh skala Tourbillon dibangunkan daripada 250 komponen cetakan 3D, lengkap dengan lebih 100 penderia tekanan yang tertanam pada permukaannya. Melalui analisis terperinci setiap lengkung, panel, dan permukaan, jurutera mengumpul data tepat mengenai aliran jisim udara, tekanan statik, dan halaju.

Evolusi Reka Bentuk Aerodinamik

Hasil daripada simulasi dan ujian intensif tersebut, lahirlah beberapa penambahbaikan utama yang membezakan Tourbillon daripada pendahulunya:

• Reka bentuk bahagian hadapan lebih rendah dan aerodinamik bagi mengurangkan seretan.
• Penyebar belakang inovatif yang mengoptimumkan aliran udara dan meningkatkan kestabilan.
• Profil rumah kaca lebih licin untuk mengurangkan gangguan aerodinamik.

Setiap elemen direka bukan sekadar untuk estetika, tetapi untuk fungsi sebenar yang menyumbang kepada kecekapan maksimum dan kawalan pemanduan luar biasa. Keupayaan Tourbillon untuk mencapai kelajuan tertinggi tanpa memerlukan sayap belakangnya adalah bukti kepada keseimbangan sempurna antara bentuk dan prestasi.

Dari Model Skala ke Prototaip Penuh

Seiring dengan kemajuan ujian, prototaip berskala kecil berkembang menjadi versi penuh bersaiz sebenar, disusuli sesi terowong angin lanjutan bagi memperhalusi setiap butiran aerodinamik sebelum memasuki fasa produksi.

Permulaan Era Baharu

Dedikasi bertahun-tahun dalam penyelidikan, percubaan, dan seni kejuruteraan akhirnya membuahkan hasil dalam bentuk Tourbillon—sebuah kenderaan yang bukan sekadar meneruskan legasi Bugatti, malah mentakrifkan semula maksudnya. Dengan pencapaian aerodinamik yang sukar ditandingi, Tourbillon berdiri megah sebagai simbol keupayaan luar biasa apabila obsesi terhadap kesempurnaan bertemu penguasaan sains dan seni reka bentuk.

Tourbillon bukan hanya halaman baharu dalam buku sejarah Bugatti—ia adalah bab permulaan era baharu dalam inovasi kereta hiper sport.

For Bugatti’s engineering team, led by Chief Vehicle Engineer Paul Burnham, the challenge was clear: surpass the already exceptional aerodynamic efficiency of the Chiron, a car that once held the title of the world’s fastest. “The Chiron was already a low-drag car,” Burnham explains, “but with the Tourbillon, we knew we had to go even further.”

Bugatti’s pursuit of aerodynamic perfection began early in development with months of advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, allowing engineers to analyze airflow and drag virtually. But to move from theory to reality, Bugatti’s experts gathered at a cutting-edge wind tunnel facility in Italy nearly 15 months before the Tourbillon’s official reveal.

At the heart of this phase was a half-scale model of the Tourbillon, constructed from 250 meticulously crafted 3D-printed parts and equipped with over 100 pressure sensors embedded across its sleek exterior. Every curve, panel, and surface was analyzed in granular detail, allowing the team to monitor mass-flow, static pressure, and air velocity with unmatched precision.

The insights gained from these simulations and tests informed a series of key design evolutions that separate the Tourbillon from its predecessors. These included:

• A lower, more aerodynamic frontal area to reduce drag.
• An innovative rear diffuser to optimize airflow and stability.
• A sleeker glasshouse design to minimise aerodynamic disruption.

These refinements weren’t just for show. Every element serves a purpose, contributing to the car’s overall efficiency and handling. The result is a hypercar capable of achieving its top speed without deploying its rear wing, all while maintaining exceptional stability—a testament to the perfect harmony of form and function.

As testing advanced, so did the size and sophistication of the prototypes. What began as a detailed scale model eventually transformed into full-sized prototypes, with even larger wind tunnel sessions validating and refining every aerodynamic detail.

Years of dedication, experimentation, and engineering artistry have culminated in the Tourbillon, a vehicle that doesn’t just continue Bugatti’s legacy—it redefines it. With its unparalleled aerodynamic advancements, the Tourbillon stands as a beacon of what’s possible when the pursuit of perfection meets the mastery of science and design.

The Tourbillon isn’t just a new chapter for Bugatti—it’s the dawn of a new era in hyper sports car innovation.

Bugatti telah memulakan penghantaran rasmi model W16 Mistral yang dinanti-nantikan, menandakan bab terakhir bagi enjin quad-turbo W16 yang lagenda. Unit pertama kini telah tiba di Amerika Syarikat, setiap satunya mencerminkan ketukangan eksklusif dan kejuruteraan berprestasi tinggi yang sinonim dengan jenama ini.

Ikon Roadster dengan Kelajuan Tertinggi

Diperkenalkan pada Monterey Car Week 2022, W16 Mistral adalah penghormatan kepada warisan permotoran terbuka Bugatti. Inspirasi reka bentuknya datang daripada roadster klasik seperti Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid 1934, menggabungkan keanggunan abadi dengan teknologi moden. Dengan kelajuan tertinggi 453.91 km/j, Mistral kini memegang gelaran roadster terpantas di dunia, mengukuhkan lagi reputasi Bugatti dalam pencapaian automotif luar biasa.

Perjalanan Global Sebelum Penghantaran

Sejurus selepas debutnya, W16 Mistral menjalani jelajah dunia yang merangkumi acara Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille di Perancis, serta destinasi eksklusif di Timur Tengah, Jepun, Singapura, dan Selatan Perancis. Setiap perhentian mempamerkan kecanggihan reka bentuk dan prestasi, meningkatkan lagi keinginan pengumpul serta peminat automotif.

Eksklusiviti dalam Rekaan dan Kemasan

Kini, apabila unit pertama sampai kepada pemiliknya, setiap kenderaan menampilkan tahap personalisasi yang tinggi. Salah satu model pertama yang dihantar hadir dengan kemasan “Karbon Hitam” yang anggun, dilengkapi aksen “Bugatti Light Blue Sport”. Varian ini memancarkan kehebatan dan kehalusan, manakala penutup enjin dengan kemasan matte memberi penghormatan kepada enjin W16 yang ikonik. Bahagian dalamnya dihiasi dengan upholsteri kulit “Bugatti Light Blue Sport”, disempurnakan dengan kemasan matte “Black Carbon” dan jahitan “Beluga Black”.

Sebaliknya, satu lagi unit yang dihantar ke A.S. menampilkan warna “Glacier White” dengan aksen “Karbon Biru”, “Biru Atlantik” dan “Merah Itali” sebagai penghormatan kepada warisan Perancis Bugatti serta bendera Amerika. Bahagian dalamnya pula dilengkapi tema kulit putih penuh dengan gentian karbon dan jahitan “Biru Tasik”, memperlihatkan ketelitian seni pembuatan Bugatti.

Setiap W16 Mistral menampilkan motif ikonik “Gajah Menari” karya Rembrandt Bugatti yang diukir pada gear. Diperbuat daripada satu blok aluminium, elemen artistik ini memberi penghormatan kepada arca yang menghiasi Bugatti Type 41 Royale yang lagenda. Model “Karbon Hitam” menampilkan ukiran ini dalam kulit “Bugatti Light Blue”, manakala edisi “Glacier White” memaparkannya dalam kaca “Italian Red”, disempurnakan dalam kayu buatan tangan.

Peringkat Akhir Era W16

Penghantaran W16 Mistral menandakan satu peristiwa penting bagi Bugatti, susulan penyiapan model Chiron terakhir serta pengenalan penggantinya, Tourbillon. Sebagai model terakhir dengan enjin W16, Mistral merupakan simbol inovasi automotif Bugatti yang tiada tandingan. Dengan jumlah produksi yang terhad, ia kekal sebagai penghormatan eksklusif kepada warisan Bugatti, menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan yang luar biasa kepada pemiliknya yang terpilih.

Ketika Bugatti bergerak ke era baharu, W16 Mistral berdiri sebagai bukti dedikasi jenama ini terhadap prestasi, ketukangan dan kecemerlangan kejuruteraan. Dengan gabungan kepantasan luar biasa, kemewahan serta kepentingan sejarahnya, model roadster Bugatti yang terunggul ini bakal menjadi karya agung yang dihargai untuk generasi akan datang.

Bugatti has commenced deliveries of the highly anticipated W16 Mistral, marking the final chapter of its legendary quad-turbocharged W16 engine. The first customer units have now arrived in the United States, each representing the pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship and performance engineering.

First unveiled at Monterey Car Week in 2022, the W16 Mistral pays homage to Bugatti’s rich heritage of open-top motoring. The design draws inspiration from iconic roadsters such as the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid, blending timeless elegance with cutting-edge performance. With a record-breaking top speed of 453.91km/h, the Mistral now holds the title of the world’s fastest roadster, reinforcing Bugatti’s legacy of extreme performance.

Following its global debut, the W16 Mistral embarked on an extensive world tour, captivating audiences at Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille in France before making its way to the Middle East, Japan, Singapore, and the winding roads of Southern France. Each stop showcased the roadster’s combination of refined aesthetics and unparalleled engineering, building anticipation among collectors and automotive enthusiasts.

Now, as the first examples reach their owners, the personalisation and craftsmanship of each vehicle highlight Bugatti’s commitment to exclusivity. One of the first models delivered features a striking “Black Carbon” exterior, contrasted by “Bugatti Light Blue Sport” accents. This variant exudes power and refinement, with matte accents on the engine cover paying tribute to the legendary W16 engine. The interior is adorned with “Bugatti Light Blue Sport” leather upholstery, complemented by “Black Carbon” matte finishes and “Beluga Black” stitching.

In contrast, another W16 Mistral delivered to the U.S. showcases a “White Glacier” finish, accented with “Blue Carbon,” “Atlantic Blue,” and “Italian Red” details—an homage to both the French heritage of Bugatti and the American flag. The exterior’s polished aluminium highlights further enhance its sleek aesthetic, while the interior features a full-white leather and carbon fibre theme with “Lake Blue” stitching, reflecting meticulous attention to detail.

A unifying feature in both cars is the inclusion of Rembrandt Bugatti’s iconic “Dancing Elephant” motif, intricately displayed within the gear lever. Crafted from a single block of aluminium, this artistic detail references the sculpture that once adorned the legendary Bugatti Type 41 Royale. Each W16 Mistral’s interior is further distinguished by personalized elements, with the “Black Carbon” model featuring the motif encased in “Bugatti Light Blue” leather, while the “White Glacier” edition presents it in “Italian Red” glass, set within hand-crafted wood.

The delivery of the W16 Mistral marks a significant milestone for Bugatti, coming just months after the completion of the final hand-crafted Chiron and the unveiling of its successor, the Tourbillon. As the last model to feature the groundbreaking W16 powertrain, the Mistral serves as a grand finale to an era of unparalleled automotive innovation. With only a select number of units produced, it remains an exclusive tribute to Bugatti’s heritage, offering an unrivalled driving experience to a handful of privileged owners.

As Bugatti transitions into a new era, the W16 Mistral stands as a testament to the brand’s dedication to performance, artistry, and engineering excellence. With its combination of breathtaking speed, luxurious craftsmanship, and historic significance, the ultimate Bugatti roadster is poised to become a cherished collector’s masterpiece for generations to come.

Bugatti Mistral, sebuah roadster luar biasa yang dikuasakan oleh enjin quad-turbo W-16, telah mencatatkan kelajuan tertinggi mengagumkan sebanyak 454 km/j, sekali gus memecahkan rekod terdahulu yang dipegang oleh Hennessey Venom GT Spyder pada 427.4 km/j pada 2016.

Larian kelajuan tertinggi ini berlangsung di kemudahan Ujian Automotif Papenburg di Jerman, dengan pemandu ujian Bugatti, Andy Wallace, di belakang roda. Bermula pada kelajuan 200 km/j dari selekoh perbankan, Wallace memecut Mistral ke hadnya, mencapai angka luar biasa itu di trek lurus sepanjang 4.0 kilometer. Walaupun trek ujian Ehra-Lessien menawarkan ruang lebih panjang untuk memacu lebih laju, trek Papenburg membuktikan mencukupi untuk pencapaian ini.

Bugatti Mistral dinamakan sempena angin kencang dari selatan Perancis, simbol keanggunan dan kuasa. Ia berkongsi DNA dengan Chiron Super Sport 300+, kereta jalan raya pertama yang melepasi halaju 482 km/j pada 2019.

Dikuasakan oleh enjin 8.0 liter W-16 pengecas empat turbo, Mistral menghasilkan kuasa luar biasa sebanyak 1,578hp—100hp lebih tinggi berbanding Chiron standard—dan menyalurkan kuasa kepada keempat-empat roda melalui transmisi klac berkembar tujuh kelajuan.

Reka Bentuk dan Aerodinamik

• Lampu depan menegak yang mengambil inspirasi daripada La Voiture Noire.
• Lampu belakang unik yang diinspirasikan oleh model Bolide.
• Penapisan aerodinamik memastikan kestabilan dan kawalan maksimum walaupun pada kelajuan tinggi.

Bugatti hanya akan menghasilkan 99 unit Mistral, dengan setiap unit berharga sekitar $5 juta (kira-kira RM23 juta). Eksklusiviti, bersama prestasi dan reka bentuknya yang tiada tandingan, menjadikan Mistral sebagai idaman pengumpul di seluruh dunia.

Mistral bukan sekadar satu kejayaan kejuruteraan, tetapi juga simbol penutup era Chiron. Dengan pelancaran model baharu Tourbillon di bawah Rimac, Bugatti bersedia untuk terus mencipta sejarah, menggabungkan teknologi moden dengan kemewahan abadi.

Pencapaian ini bukan sahaja meraikan kehebatan enjin quad-turbo W-16 tetapi juga menandakan penghormatan terakhir kepada salah satu inovasi pembakaran dalaman paling ikonik dalam dunia automotif. Bugatti sekali lagi menetapkan standard baharu, melambangkan perpaduan antara prestasi, inovasi, dan kemewahan tanpa tandingan.

The Bugatti Mistral, a stunning roadster powered by a quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, reached an extraordinary top speed of 454 km/h, surpassing the 2016 record set by the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder at 427.4 km/h.

The speed run took place at the Automotive Testing facility in Papenburg, Germany, with Bugatti’s test driver Andy Wallace at the helm. Entering the straightaway at 200 km/h from the banking, Wallace pushed the Mistral to its limit, achieving a remarkable speed on the 4.0-kilometer track. While longer stretches like the Ehra-Lessien test track could have provided even more room to push the Mistral further, the Papenburg facility proved sufficient for this historic feat.

The Mistral, named after the powerful wind of southern France, is an engineering masterpiece. It shares its DNA with the Chiron Super Sport 300+, the first road-legal car to break the 482 km/h barrier in 2019. Powered by a quad-turbocharged 8.0-litre W-16 engine, the Mistral produces a staggering 1,578hp—100 more than the standard Chiron—and delivers power to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The Mistral’s design pays homage to Bugatti’s rich legacy while incorporating elements from exclusive models. Vertical headlamps echo the one-of-a-kind La Voiture Noire, and the rear light design draws inspiration from the track-focused Bolide. Aerodynamic refinements ensure that the Mistral maintains stability and precision at high speeds.

Bugatti is limiting production of the Mistral to just 99 units, each priced at $5 million (around RM23 million). This exclusivity and the car’s unparalleled performance cement its status as a collector’s dream.

With the Mistral’s record-breaking performance, Bugatti concludes the Chiron era on a high note as it prepares for its next chapter with the Tourbillon. Now under the Rimac umbrella, Bugatti continues to set new benchmarks in the hypercar world, blending cutting-edge technology with timeless luxury and performance.

This achievement not only underscores Bugatti’s engineering prowess but also serves as a fitting farewell to one of the most iconic internal combustion engines in automotive history.