BUGATTI SHOWCASES RECORD-BREAKING OPEN-TOP PERFORMANCE WITH W16 MISTRAL

Bugatti's W16 Mistral sets new open-top speed record at 281 mph, piloted by Le Mans winner Andy Wallace. Details on the bespoke $14.8M model and its addition to The Singh Collection.

Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles.
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 2 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 3 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 4 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 5 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 6 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 7 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 8 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 9 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 10 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 11 of 12)
Bugatti
Bugatti, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany. The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019. The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India. Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles. (image 12 of 12)
Bugatti

Bugatti has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the remarkable achievements of its W16 Mistral model. On November 9th, the W16 Mistral set a new world record for the fastest open-top car, reaching a staggering speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany.

The record-breaking run was piloted by Andy Wallace, Bugatti's official test driver and a renowned Le Mans winner, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the W16 Mistral. This remarkable feat builds upon Bugatti's legacy of record-setting performance, including the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) record achieved in 2013 and the Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 490.48 km/h (304 mph) closed-cockpit record set in 2019.

The W16 Mistral, a bespoke $14.8 million USD model, features a striking black carbon body with "Jet Orange" accents, paying homage to Bugatti's previous record-setting vehicles. The event was attended by Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, as well as Bugatti's senior team and the vehicle's owner, a collector from Punjab, India.

Highlighting the W16 Mistral's prowess, the owner had the opportunity to experience the car's remarkable speed firsthand, joining Wallace for a high-speed run. This latest addition to The Singh Collection joins an exclusive lineup of Bugatti's record-breaking automobiles.

Bugatti's achievement with the W16 Mistral further solidifies the brand's position as a leader in the realm of high-performance, open-top vehicles, setting new benchmarks for speed and engineering excellence.

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