Over six metres long, three tonnes in weight and powered by a 12.7-litre inline eight that Bugatti put in a high speed train. Possibly the ultimate luxury statement. And a complete commercial flop.

When it comes to what production car makes the best - and loudest - turbo noises, it's not even close: It's the Bugatti W16 ...

The Bugatti W16 Mistral has shattered the top-speed record for open-top cars, achieving a breathtaking 453.91 km/h. This engineering marvel is the latest in Bugatti’s legacy of world record ...

Revealed in August 2022, the W16 Mistral is a ... Ricardo specifically for Bugatti. The W16 Mistral is a stupidly quick machine from a standstill, and its maximum speed also makes it extremely ...

The all-wheel-drive Mistral produces 1,578 hp, and last November, Bugatti achieved a top speed of 282 mph with the car, securing the world land speed record for a production open-top vehicle.

The Bugatti Mistral recently set ... For these reasons, Bugatti’s W16 engine is one of the most significant internal-combustions ever made. The French top-speed maestros are transitioning ...

The Bugatti Mistral recently set ... For these reasons, Bugatti’s W16 engine is one of the most significant internal-combustions ever made. The French top-speed maestros are transitioning ...

The Bugatti Mistral recently set a world record, reaching an eye-watering 282 mph top speed with the roof off. This is an incredible achievement for many reasons, as the open top adds a considerable ...

Shortly after running the Bugatti W16 Mistral on to a top speed of 282mph, company boss Rimac was spied asking Michelin about the demands on a tire if a car were capable of topping 310 mph.

or 310.686 mph Attempt will likely have to wait until after 2026 start of Tourbillon production Bugatti has just scored the land-speed record for a production open-top car with its Mistral ...

Still, unofficial or not, Bugatti managed to beat Koenigsegg's official two-way record from 2017 with this open-top W16 Mistral, logging an insane one-way speed of 453.91 km/h (282.05 mph ...