[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/bugatti-bids-farewell-to-the-w16-engine-with-mistral-roadster\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/bugatti-bids-farewell-to-the-w16-engine-with-mistral-roadster\/","headline":"BUGATTI BIDS FAREWELL TO THE W16 ENGINE WITH MISTRAL ROADSTER\u00a0","name":"BUGATTI BIDS FAREWELL TO THE W16 ENGINE WITH MISTRAL ROADSTER\u00a0","description":"As the manufacturer moves towards an electrified future, Bugatti will say goodbye to the\u00a0 W16 engine with its latest roadster, the Mistral.\u00a0 The Mistral is a fresh design that builds upon the established Chiron and looks to provide\u00a0the W16 engine with a momentous send-off. It uses the 1600PS incarnation of the W16, the\u00a0 same engine used in the Chiron Super Sport 300+, a car that was able to reach record breaking speeds of 304.773mph. Bugatti has stated that the Mistral […]","datePublished":"2022-09-30","dateModified":"2022-09-30","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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It uses the 1600PS incarnation of the W16, the\u00a0 same engine used in the Chiron Super Sport 300+, a car that was able to reach record breaking speeds of 304.773mph.Bugatti has stated that the Mistral has been created with a singular goal in mind: to become\u00a0 the fastest roadster in the world. What a goodbye that would be for the W16!At the front, the horseshoe grill has been redesigned, taking on a much more three dimensional look that is noticeably deeper and wider. The vertically stacked four-LED\u00a0 headlight design \u2013 a nod to the Mistral\u2019s four-wheel-drive and four turbochargers, according\u00a0 to Deputy Design Director Frank Heyl – has also been crafted specifically for the Mistral. A\u00a0 wrap-around windscreen merges the front and sides, a truly eye-catching design that\u00a0 Bugatti says is \u201ccurved just enough to create the rounded visor design\u201d.At the back, we are greeted by a stunning X-shaped rear light which Bugatti Design Director\u00a0 Achim Anscheidt says was the result of their pursuit to try and create a \u201cstriking but also\u00a0 more elegant iteration of Bolide\u2019s X-theme taillight motif\u201d. Striking is one word for it.As impressive as these exterior design features look, they do serve a practical purpose. The\u00a0 gaping horseshoe grille is said to allow the high-temperature engine radiator to be cooled from one intake, thus allowing the two side intakes to focus solely on providing air to the\u00a0 intercoolers. The X-taillight even plays its part, ultimately facilitating a pressure drop\u00a0 between the side intakes and the outlets at the back which helps manage the W16\u2019s mid temperature cooling circuit. Form and function, we love it.The Mistral benefits from Bugatti\u2019s standard tenet of supreme quality, with blemish-free  leathers adorning the roadster\u2019s interior. Like the Chiron, the company says that function  has once more been considered with the interior components constructed in a way that  ensures all information is easily visible at speeds up to 420km\/h. The Mistral also features its own distinct design additions, with the gear shifter  incorporating an amber insert that includes Rembrandt Bugatti\u2019s (sculptor and brother of  Ettore Bugatti) famous \u2018dancing elephant\u2019. Only 99 W12 Mistrals will be constructed, with each priced at \u20ac5 million. Deliveries are set  to begin in 2024, with the entire Mistral production run already sold out. Images: https:\/\/newsroom.bugatti.com\/press-releases\/bugatti-w16-mistral-the-ultimate roadster"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"BUGATTI BIDS FAREWELL TO THE W16 ENGINE WITH MISTRAL ROADSTER\u00a0","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/bugatti-bids-farewell-to-the-w16-engine-with-mistral-roadster\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]