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‘The last of its kind’: Bugatti builds final W16 Mistral

The Mistral, which is the fastest convertible in the world, was limited to just 99 vehicles. The last one has been assembled.

Bugatti W16 Mistral The last of its kind
The final production Bugatti W16 Mistral is named “The last of its kind.” – Bugatti Automobiles photo

It’s the end of an era for the folks in Molsheim, France.

The final Bugatti W16 Mistral has rolled out of the automaker’s production facility. The car was limited to just 99 units worldwide.

The final production car, aptly named “The last of its kind,” marks more than the end of the Mistral; it also marks the end of the end of Bugatti’s W16 era.

The W16 platform, with revisions over the years, underpinned the Veyron and Chiron, including the various variants of each that were produced between 2005 and now.

The W16 Mistral could be described as a convertible version of the Chiron, though their body work is distinct, making them separate models.

The Mistral became the fastest open-top car (convertible) in the world in 2024 when driver Andy Wallace hit a record speed of 453.91 km/h (282.05 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany. The record stands to this day.

Bugatti team with final W16 Mistral
The Bugatti team celebrates the completion of the final Mistral at the automaker’s chateau in Molsheim. – Bugatti Automobiles photo

The folks at the Atelier in Molsheim held a celebration at Ettore Bugatti’s Molsheim chateau when the final car rolled off the line.

“The W16 Mistral was always conceived as the ultimate open-top expression of the W16 engine – a car built to let our customers feel that incredible engineering masterpiece in its purest form, with the roof down,” said Bugatti managing director Hendrik Malinowski in a news release.

‘The last of its kind’ in photos

Check out the Bugatti W16 Mistral “The last of its kind” in photos below.

Bugatti W16 Mistral top down
The final Bugatti W16 Mistral has a two-tone livery, using Pearl and Sparkle colours. – Bugatti Automobiles photo
Bugatti W16 Mistral rear
Bugatti W16 Mistral cars could be built buyer’s specification. – Bugatti Automobiles photo
Bugatti W16 Mistral under wing
The final Bugatti W16 Mistral has “the last of its kind” written under its wing. – Bugatti Automobiles photo
Bugatti W16 Mistral inner door
The Bugatti Veyron, Chiron and Mistral are represented on the inner door. – Bugatti Automobiles photo
Bugatti W16 Mistral interior plaque with "the last of its kind" written
“The last of its kind” writing appears inside the cabin of the final W16 Mistral. – Bugatti Automobiles photo
Bugatti W16 Mistral shifter with falcon head
The final Bugatti W16 Mistral has a custom sculpted falcon head in its shifter. – Bugatti Automobiles photo

Now that the Mistral’s production has ended, Bugatti is turning its attention toward the Tourbillon, which is powered by a hybrid powertrain featuring a V16 engine.

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