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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 31, 2026

$11M 1-of-1 Bugatti Mistral Vincerò by MANSORY For Sale

For decades, Bugatti and its hypercar lineage have been defined not just by the cars themselves but by the powerplant that catapulted the brand into another stratosphere of the automotive world, the legendary W16. From the EB110 to the Veyron, and on to the Chiron, the iconic engine configuration makes its last appearance in the Bugatti Mistral, a final love letter to the engine that started it all. And as if a Mistral hailing from Molsheim couldn’t get any cooler, the masterminds at MANSORY have found a way to take an already-impressive design and turn it up a notch with a one-of-one build that completely transforms its factory look and feel. As the official MANSORY dealer of North America, the team at Limited Spec of Miami, FL, is excited to present this 2025 Bugatti Mistral Vincerò by MANSORY as part of their inventory of supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Lightweight aero remains the focus as MANSORY tastefully reimagines Bugatti’s 1-of-99 open-top hypercar with an exposed green carbon body, showcasing canards, louvres, roof scoops, and a massive fixed rear wing to channel air for cooling and downforce. Contrasting orange pinstriping adds a pop of color while also highlighting the curvature and detail of MANSORY’s upgrades. Even the wheels have been completely redesigned and paint-matched to bring the entire design concept together, complete with commemorative “1-of-1” badging.Removing the top reveals a vibrant cabin that pulls in design cues directly from the exterior, layering in the interior with vibrant orange leather and green contrast stitching. In addition to rich black leather and alcantara, carbon fiber seems to be the focus, just as Bugatti intended with all of its creations, shedding light on the craftsmanship that goes into every hypercar. With MANSORY branding found throughout the cabin, the Mistral Vincero manages to be both subtle and striking, an approach the brand strives for when putting its own spin on one of the world’s greatest and most expensive hypercars. View Listing At the rear, hidden beneath MANSORY’s matching green carbon fiber engine cover, lies Bugatti’s legendary W16, complete with four turbochargers that increase output to 1,578 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. It's an homage to Molsheim’s greatest act in the automotive world, starting as the engine that defined the term “hypercar”. Performance is every bit as serious as you’d expect, with the Mistral capable of sprinting to 60 mph in roughly 2.3 seconds before continuing to a top speed of 261 mph. Despite its roadster styling, the Mistral retains the blistering straight-line acceleration and high-speed capability that have become hallmarks of Bugatti’s modern hypercars. This 2025 Bugatti Mistral Vincerò by MANSORY is now available on duPont REGISTRY for $10,999,980.

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 24, 2026

This $10M Bugatti W16 Mistral Just Joined Broad Arrow's Monterey Auction

As the Northern California Peninsula gears up for yet another highly anticipated Monterey Car Week, the auction world continues to add to the action, showcasing some pretty serious lots to an already-impressive lineup of collector cars, supercars, and hypercars crossing the block. Broad Arrow Auctions' two-day sale will feature more than 185 lots on August 13th and 14th at The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, with highlights including a 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution, 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, 2017 Ferrari F12tdf, and 2019 McLaren Senna. In addition to a packed roster of hypercars, Broad Arrow just announced the addition of a 2025 Bugatti W16 Mistral.The opportunity offers one lucky collector the opportunity to skip the waitlist for not only one of the most talked-about new hypercars, but one of Bugatti’s latest production hypercars, and the predecessor to the legendary Chiron. One of just 99 examples produced, the open-top Mistral comes spec’d in a Matt Argent/Black finish with French Racing Blue accents as a nod to Bugatti’s heritage, along with nearly $650,000 in bespoke options and upgrades. Inside, the cabin is layered in rich Black and Tangerine leather, along with more hints of French Racing Blue contrast stitching and piping. The real wow-factor lies at the rear, where Bugatti’s iconic quad-turbocharged 8.0L W16 produces 1,578 horsepower, equating to a 0 to 62mph time of just 2.6 seconds, and an overall top speed of 260mph. Recently serviced at Bugatti of Beverly Hills and showing a mere 652 miles on the odometer, this Bugatti Mistral is practically brand new, seeking a new owner to enjoy it as the fastest recorded production roadster on the planet.Available as part of Broad Arrow The Quail Auction, the Bugatti Mistral is estimated to bring $8,000,000 to $10,000,000. View all Broad Arrow Auctions inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the button below. All Broad Arrow Auction Inventory Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

Bugatti Ends Production Of The W16 Mistral

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 16, 2026

Bugatti Completes The Last W16 Mistral

The Bugatti W16 Mistral marked an important bookend in the manufacturer’s history. The ultra-exclusive hypercar would be part of Bugatti’s grand finale for the W16 powertrain that rocked the performance engineering and automotive worlds in the 2000s, showcasing it with its ultimate level of power, with open-top thrill, stunning design, painstaking engineering, and incredible bespoke luxury to match. Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in 2022, the Bugatti W16 Mistral is one of the historic manufacturer’s ultimate statements of hypercar excellence, and as such, only 99 examples of the W16 Mistral were allocated for production, each tailored to its owner's specifications through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program, making it one of the world’s most exclusive and coveted cars. Now, that production run has reached its conclusion, appropriately ending an unforgettable chapter of automotive history with a beautiful commission combining luxurious elegance with the brutal power and uncompromised performance engineering of the 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged roadster. <- Gallery -> The final car features a two-tone exterior, combining “Pearl” and “Sparkle” colors. Meanwhile, the interior features Magnolia upholstery and matte gray carbon fiber. The owner also specified that Ettore Bugatti’s signature be embroidered on the headrests, engraved on the door sills, and rendered on the engine cover. Another ode to Bugatti’s past is the armrest plate, which was created in collaboration with legendary crystal manufacturer Lalique. ‘Spirit of the Wind,’ the frozen crystal glass creation, is an ode to the relationship between Ettore Bugatti and René Lalique themselves. Bugatti Riyadh worked in collaboration with Bugatti Sur Mesure and its manager, Jascha Straub, to create a stunning and bespoke conclusion to the Mistral’s production run, and as an ode to the Middle East, a falcon head replaces the usual Bugatti elephant sculpture in the gear shift. Marking the end of the Mistral era, the final commission was unveiled just after La Manufacture, which will house the production of Bugatti’s new hypercar, the Tourbillon, was inaugurated. Making way for another chapter of luxury hypercar dominance, the final W16 Mistral is a graceful and momentous conclusion to Bugatti’s W16 hypercar heyday. View All Bugatti For Sale Image Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 30, 2026

Bugatti Reveals The One-Off W16 Mistral 'Blanc Éternel' Inspired by Royal Porcelain

Every Bugatti that leaves the factory tells a story, whether it's inspired by something deeply personal to its owner or born from a larger creative collaboration, like a brand partnership with a centuries-old porcelain factory. Bugatti’s latest creation falls firmly into that second category, recently revealing an incredible one-off W16 Mistral, named ‘Blanc Éternel’, inspired by Germany’s second-oldest porcelain manufacturer, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur. And while the commission features Bugatti’s newest flagship hypercar, its relationship with KPM began exactly 15 years ago, with the debut of the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport ‘L'Or Blanc.’ “The W16 Mistral ‘Blanc Éternel’ is so extraordinarily beautiful because every line and every material serves a purpose. Our commitment to this unique commission led us to delve deeply into the essence of the Veyron Grand Sport ‘L’Or Blanc’ and to continue the next chapter of this partnership through the W16 Mistral’s entirely digital design language. Bringing this concept to life required close collaboration between our Bugatti design team in Berlin and the experts and management at KPM. “‘Blanc Éternel’ pays homage to Bugatti’s history without being constrained by it, and combines our heritage with individual taste in an entirely new way. That is the beauty of ‘Sur Mesure’: creating something authentic and timeless that could belong to no one else.” – Frank Heyl, Design Director at BugattiThe grand reveal comes as part of an exclusive “Blanc Éternel” Collection, showcasing a three-piece porcelain lineup that includes an Aviator Cafe Cup, Aviator Espresso Cup, and To-Drive Cup for the road, all limited to 1,000 handcrafted pieces. What makes the project even more special is that KPM worked directly with Bugatti Sur Mesure to configure the W16 Mistral on home soil, utilizing Bugatti Design’s new 12,000 square-foot headquarters in Berlin, Germany. Black lines trace the pure white exterior of the open-top hypercar, adding geometric depth and three-dimensional contrast to areas that may have gone overlooked with a monochrome finish. Complementing the complex paint composition are actual porcelain details, scattered throughout its design like hidden easter eggs, and found in places such as the EB emblem, the fuel and oil caps, as well as two integrated KPM Berlin logo inlays, the royal scepter, on the engine covers. That clean black-and-white styling finds its way inside the cabin, where the geometric logic behind its design reimagines the interior from a blank canvas into a work of art. The speaker grille, two inlays on the knee pads, the gearshift lever trim, an inlay in the center console, and the window control buttons are also crafted from porcelain. “I am proud and thrilled that, after 15 years, this collaboration has once again brought together two of my greatest passions: porcelain and automobiles. KPM and Bugatti represent the perfect fusion of masterful craftsmanship and technical excellence. Two extraordinary houses, united by a shared pursuit of perfection, which has been brought to life in an extraordinary automotive work of art.” – Jörg Woltmann, owner of KPMBeneath its active rear wing that reads “Blanc Éternel” in script is what inspired the partnership as a whole: Bugatti’s legendary W16. The Mistral is the final production car to house the iconic quad-turbocharged 8.0L W16 engine, generating an impressive 1,600 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. With only 99 chassis slotted for production and allocated to Bugatti’s very best clients, the W16 Mistral is like a final love letter to the engine that helped define the term “hypercar.” Now with a Veyron Grand Sport and W16 Mistral in the books, the world can’t wait to see the reveal of Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur’s next Bugatti hypercar. All Bugatti Inventory Source: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur

By Khris Bharath – May 28, 2026

Bugatti Reveals W16 Mistral “Le Retour du Jeune Prince”, Its Latest Sur Mesure One-Off

As Bugatti closes out the chapter on its glorious VW era, the French marque continues turning the W16 Mistral into a rolling canvas for some of its most personal Sur Mesure commissions yet. Following standout creations like “La Perle Rare” and the aviation-inspired “Fly Bug,” both of which were revealed earlier this year, this latest one-off from Molsheim may be the most unique interpretation of the roadster so far. Dubbed the Bugatti W16 Mistral “Le Retour du Jeune Prince,” this bespoke open-top hypercar draws inspiration from literature, moonlight, and the owner’s own imagination. The commission centers around a continuation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s iconic “The Little Prince,” written by the collector himself and translated by Bugatti’s Sur Mesure division into an automotive work of art. The project began in October 2023, when the collector met with Jascha Straub, Bugatti’s Manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization, in Molsheim to shape the car’s creative direction. Together with Bugatti’s CMF team in Berlin, the concept evolved into a deeply detailed specification built around earthy metallic tones, celestial imagery, and handcrafted storytelling elements. “The W16 Mistral 'Le Retour du Jeune Prince' is a beautiful example of what Sur Mesure can achieve when a customer’s personal story is placed at the heart of the creative process,” - Jascha Straub, Manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization, Bugatti. Finished in a bespoke copper-and-bronze colorway, this W16 Mistral reflects light with a warm metallic glow that dramatically shifts across the car’s sculpted surfaces. The signature horseshoe grille was redesigned with lines that visually flow upward with the hood, while gold accents surrounding the Bugatti Macaron, copper brake calipers, and matching “EB” wheel emblems reinforce the theme throughout the exterior. Silver stars hand-painted into the rear bodywork form constellations across the roadster’s surface through an intricate layering process performed by Bugatti artisans. Hidden beneath the active rear air brake sits a tribute to Saint-Exupéry’s original story, revealing an illustration inspired by the famous prince-and-fox scene whenever the wing deploys. <- Gallery -> Inside, Terre d’Or and Driftwood leather upholster the cabin, joined by embroidered moon imagery stitched directly into the door panels and headrests. Brown carbon fiber trim carries constellation-inspired detailing, while the centerpiece remains the gear selector’s sculpted silver rose, created from a 3D scan of a real flower before being transformed into miniature jewelry-like artwork. Beyond its craftsmanship, the W16 Mistral remains one of the greatest Bugattis ever made. The open-top hypercar serves as the final road-going expression of Bugatti’s W16 platform that began with the Veryon under Ferdinand Piëch, while subsequently also doing duty on the Chiron family, which includes the Mistral, limited to just 99 examples. Back in February, earned duPont REGISTRY’s inaugural Best in Show Award at this year’s Cars on 5th. Its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged engine produces 1,578 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque, launching the all-wheel-drive roadster from 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds before reaching a verified 282 mph top speed, making it the fastest roadster in the world. View All Bugattis For Sale Images: Bugatti

The New Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Fly Bug’ Is A Sur Mesure Masterpiece

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 30, 2026

Bugatti Reveals The New Sur Mesure W16 Mistral ‘Fly Bug’

With Bugatti’s Sur Mesure bespoke program, the possibilities for creative expression are virtually endless. Already some of the most desirable, luxurious, and exclusive vehicles on the planet, Sur Mesure adds a layer of individuality that makes a Bugatti a truly unique statement. The latest commission to emerge from Bugatti Sur Mesure is one of just 99 Bugatti W16 Mistral examples, and it belongs to a collector who celebrates nature with insect-themed commissions. Named the W16 Mistral ‘Fly Bug,’ the new commission joins the others: the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse ‘Hellbug,’ the Bugatti Chiron ‘Hellbee,’ and the Bugatti Divo ‘Lady Bug.’ Each of them, including the newest, celebrates the marvel of some of the smallest and most overlooked fauna in the world. In the case of the dragonfly, it was the creature’s iridescent wings and effortless speed that inspired the configuration. What started as a personal exchange between the collector and Frank Heyl, Bugatti’s Head of Design, was then handled by the Color, Materials, and Finish team in Bugatti’s Design Studio in Berlin, whose task was to make sure that while the Mistral was a unique creation, it also remained cohesive with the rest of the insect-themed Bugatti collection. A bespoke color called ‘Dragonfly Blue’ adorns the exterior, and it shifts between blue and turquoise in the light like the iridescence of a dragonfly’s wings. An ellipse pattern can be seen throughout the interior and the exterior, and even incorporates the Bugatti Macaron emblem, which was a technical challenge for the team. <- Gallery -> Months of work were involved in bringing the new Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Fly Bug’ to life, and it now sits alongside a stunningly curated collection of other bespoke Bugatti masterpieces. Showcasing yet another beautiful bespoke hypercar, Bugatti’s latest Sur Mesure creation is the result of a collector’s cohesive vision, and Bugatti’s design expertise, from the brand’s Head of Design and from the Berlin Design Studio. View All Bugatti For Sale Image Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 27, 2026

This One-Off Bugatti Might Be the Most Personal Yet

While every Bugatti hypercar that rolls off its Molsheim production line proves to be perfect in its own way, some specs push the boundaries of design, utilizing the full capabilities of the marque’s craftsmanship and personalization capabilities. If you’re an owner looking to configure a true 1-of-1 masterpiece, Bugatti’s Sur Mesure allows almost every element outside and inside the car to be individualized. Today, Bugatti is proud to spotlight Sur Mesure with an incredible, recently-completed W16 Mistral named “Caroline”, a heartfelt celebration of family.That process plays out across Bugatti’s design ecosystem, from Molsheim to Berlin, where the Color & Material Finish team works through ideas that aren’t always easy to define upfront. In this case, the inspiration pulled from lavender fields in Provence and the layered textures of haute couture, eventually landing on a bespoke “Lavender” finish that feels more vibrant than it first seems. Depending on the light, it shifts between cooler and warmer tones, giving the exterior a sense of movement even when the car is standing still. Underneath, exposed violet-tinted carbon fiber adds a touch of contrast.The more intricate work shows up in the details. Along the rear wing, a hand-painted floral piece turns what’s usually an aero element into something closer to a canvas, revealed fully when the air brake deploys.Inside, that same idea continues through embroidery, where thousands of stitches build out floral patterns across the seats and panels. It’s the kind of craftsmanship that doesn’t immediately demand attention but rewards it the longer you spend with it.What makes ‘Caroline’ interesting isn’t just the individual elements, but how they come together to transform a hypercar into an actual work of art. The floral theme could easily have gone too far, but here it stays subtle, woven into the car rather than placed on top. Even details like the glass-encased elephant sculpture in the center console feel carefully considered. In the end, it’s about capturing a feeling and a story, something personal, translated through materials and color. For a car built in extremely limited numbers, that’s what matters most. All Bugatti Inventory

A sleek black Bugatti Mistral speeds down an empty highway bordered by green trees, the blurred background capturing its motion.

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 24, 2025

Luka Dončić Shows Off His New Bugatti W16 Mistral To Snoo...

One of basketball’s biggest stars gets the end of a hypercar era. In many ways, Bugatti represents the ultimate echelon of hypercar engineering, and until very recently, that was thanks to an unfathomable powertrain: a W16 engine with four turbochargers. As Bugatti pursues the future of hypercar excellence, its newest hypercar, the Tourbillon, features a naturally aspirated hybrid V16 instead, but that W16 didn’t go out without a good deal of fanfare. One of the last models to be revealed featuring the legendary quad-turbo W16 engine was the W16 Mistral, a stunning roadster with bold design elements and the most powerful, 1,600-horsepower iteration of the monstrous power plant. Only 99 units of the W16 Mistral will be produced, and one of the owners of the ultra-exclusive hypercar is none other than star basketball player Luka Dončić. Recently the subject of a shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dončić’s career includes receiving the Rookie of the Year award at just 19 years old, being selected for five NBA All-Star games, leading the NBA in scoring during the 2023-2024 season, and many more noteworthy achievements at the age of 26. He is considered by many to be one of the best players in the NBA and of all time, and according to his latest hypercar purchase, a member of one of the automotive world’s most elite circles. In a new post on Instagram from the Los Angeles Lakers, Dončić showed off his new Bugatti W16 Mistral roadster to none other than Snoop Dogg, a hip-hop legend, especially regarding the West Coast, Luka’s new home. Suggestive of its unfathomable performance potential, the spec of Luka Dončić’s new Bugatti Mistral includes exposed carbon fiber and an interior with stunning orange accents. With 1,600 horsepower on tap and some of the greatest engineering the automotive world has to offer, the Bugatti W16 Mistral is an appropriate piece of automotive excellence for someone as impactful in the sport of basketball as Luka Dončić. View All Bugatti For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers)

Front view of a silver $5M Bugatti Mistral with black grille and orange-accented seats, parked indoors—captured by Matt Argent.

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 09, 2025

Check Out This Recently Completed $5M Bugatti Mistral Fin...

With Molsheim firing on all cylinders, more Bugatti Mistrals are rolling off the production line. It seems like just yesterday that the automotive world was honoring the end of the Veyron and celebrating the start of the Chiron as Bugatti's push towards the future of hypercar engineering. Now, here we are nine years later, welcoming the Mistral as the successor and its newly appointed status as the fastest roadster in the world. And now that Bugatti's factory has been fully transformed and revamped to satisfy the production of the new Mistral, jaw-dropping specs are now rolling off the production line and making their journey to new homes worldwide. Bugatti recently took to Instagram to show off yet another incredible completed build of the 99 examples to be produced. Utilizing Bugatti's limitless palette of colors and finishes, this Mistral features a subtly stealthy Matt Argent and gloss Beluga Black paint scheme with Bugatti Light Blue Sport accents. The contrast between the two finishes highlights the Mistral's body styling and Bugatti's focus on incorporating design DNA from past icons. Lightweight silver and black forged wheels provide the traction needed to handle its brutal acceleration, while an advanced carbon ceramic brake system supplies the stopping power for precise cornering. Inside, the cabin further proves the boundless possibilities of Bugatti customization. Vibrant touches of Tangerine and Bugatti Light Blue Sport accentuate the Mistral's black leather base as a nod to some of its most historic shades. Cross-weaved leather on the sports seats and inner door trim showcase the detail and craftsmanship that goes into configuring a seven-figure Bugatti hypercar. Matte carbon trim solidifies its lightweight performance focus, while comfort and luxury amenities make the Bugatti Mistral the fastest daily-drivable roadster in the world. The Bugatti Mistral marks the end of an era, sending off the iconic 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 in serious style. It packs the same 1,578 horsepower output as the Chiron Super Sport 300+ and holds the ability to reach over 260 mph. The combination of its lightweight chassis, sharp aerodynamics, and dual-clutch gearbox help it stay cool and composed even at high speed. Now, with another Bugatti Mistral on the road, we can't wait to see what rolls off the Molshiem production line next. View All Bugatti Hypercars For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by BUGATTI (@bugatti) Source: @bugatti Instagram

Two luxury sports cars, including a stunning Bugatti W16 Mistral with blue accents, are parked side by side in a well-lit, modern garage after a recent Bugatti delivery from O'Gara Coach.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 07, 2025

O'Gara Coach Shows Off Bugatti W16 Mistral Delivery

O’Gara Coach helps write the final chapter of Bugatti’s W16 lineage. It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long, but it was over 20 years ago when Bugatti rewrote the rulebook of the automotive industry with the implementation of its legendary W16 engine. With eight liters of displacement, four turbochargers, and immense power, the incredibly engineered lineage of Bugatti hypercars powered by the W16 engine are and will still remain some of the greatest performance vehicles ever crafted. After two decades of consistently breaking records, showing off incredible exclusivity and luxury, and finding homes in some of the world’s greatest automotive collections, Bugatti has officially retired the quad-turbo W16 engine, and its upcoming new Tourbillon hypercar will be powered by a naturally aspirated V16 created in collaboration with legendary engine builder Cosworth, along with a hybrid system that imbues the new masterpiece with 1,800 horsepower. However, the Mistral and Bolide models, an open-top roadster and a track-only coupe respectively, are heralding the end of the W16 era, with ultra-exclusive production numbers and bespoke style that makes each example of both models stand out as collector-grade masterpieces. Now, O’Gara Coach and its Bugatti Beverly Hills dealership, one of the most premier retail locations for the century-old luxury and performance car manufacturer, is showing off its delivery of one of just 99 examples of the new Bugatti Mistral. Its stunning configuration matches an “Italian Red” exterior with a matching interior with leather upholstery in the same color. Hand-built at Bugatti’s Molsheim Atelier and delivered in Southern California, the new Bugatti W16 Mistral is a stunning example of Bugatti’s pinnacle automotive excellence at the end of its W16 era. With an incredible engine reaching the end of its life cycle, this ultra-exclusive open-top hypercar is the perfect send-off. View All Beverly Hills Bugatti Inventory View this post on Instagram A post shared by O'Gara (@ogaracoach)

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