When Bugatti introduced the Chiron in 2016, many thought it was only a matter of time before a convertible version would follow in the footsteps of the Veyron Grand Sport. However, the French brand never intended to sell the Chiron as a convertible and only when the idea of the limited-production W16 Mistral came up did it decide to make such a car a reality. However, it did a lot more than take a Chiron and cut the roof off.
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The W16 Mistral serves as Bugatti’s first roadster since the 2012 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and is also the last road-going model to feature the same 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16. To achieve this, Bugatti had to redesign the carbon fiber monocoque and alter its shape to accommodate the new rounded silhouette while ensuring the car met crash regulations.
Convertibles generally have a dynamic disadvantage compared to the hardtop models on which they are based, but Bugatti didn’t want this to be the case with the W16 Mistral.
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That’s why engineers have used new ultra-high-performance composite materials in the construction to minimize weight and increase stiffness. This attention to detail extends to the doors, which are designed to absorb the energy created by a significant side impact.
The focus on safety and performance extends to the roof, where the new ram induction air intakes behind the headrests not only serve to supply the W16 with cool air, but are also made of carbon fiber that can support the weight of can carry the entire car. of a cover.
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Bugatti has also revealed that the W16 Mistral has a bespoke sound system suitable for open-top driving, while also using lush woven leather on the new door panels.
“The Chiron family never intended to develop a roadster,” said Emilio Scervo, Bugatti’s chief technology officer. “That’s why we had to start over when we decided to build the W16 Mistral, the ultimate tribute to our rich roadster history and our legendary W16 engine. A Chiron without a roof may be a great car for many others, but it would not meet the uncompromisingly high standards that Bugatti sets. Whatever type of hyper sports car it is, a Bugatti model must be incomparable in every respect to anything else in the automotive world.”