The last ever Bugatti W16 Mistral has rolled off the production line and this is the stunning 1-of-1 car that's marking the moment
Published on Jul 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jul 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The last Bugatti W16 Mistral has officially rolled off the production line, and this is the definition of going out with a bang.
It’s always hard to say goodbye, but that’s made a little easier when the final car looks this good.
This W16 Mistral is a total one-off, finished off in a two-tone livery of ‘Pearl’ and ‘Sparkle’.
We can’t think of a better way to close out four years of automotive magnificence.
The Bugatti W16 Mistral will be missed, there’s no doubt about that
Unveiled at Monterey Car Week back in 2022, the W16 Mistral went on to become a firm favorite with auto enthusiasts.
It received quite the rollout with unboxings fetching a lot of attention online, and Bugatti’s CEO getting behind the wheel for a video.
While it was released as the brand’s first roadster since the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse back in 2012, it was also intended to be a ‘last’.
Namely, it was the last W16-engined hypercar.
What sets this last one apart?
The final Mistral, named ‘Blanc Éternel’, is a union of digital design and intricate craftmanship.
The car itself contains many nods to the fact that this is very much a swan-song.
A dedication plate sits inside the cabin, pairing a ‘The last of its kind’ mantra with a silhouette of the car.
The man who started it all – Ettore Bugatti – also has a presence in this car, as his signature is stitched into each of the headrests and rendered in aluminum on the door sills.
It even appears in on the engine cover’s inner trim, replacing the usual Bugatti signature.
“With this car, we wanted to bring together everything the W16 Mistral has stood for since the first sketch: an incredible open-top driving experience paying tribute to the incomparable character of the W16,” Jascha Straub, manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization at Bugatti, said.
“The color combination feels effortlessly elegant, true to the spirit of the W16 Mistral in every detail. It is a deeply personal car, and a fitting one to close out production.”
Timeline of Bugatti
1909: Ettore Bugatti established Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, constructing lightweight cars.
1924: The Type 35 Grand Prix is introduced, cementing the company as an engineering powerhouse.
1939: The company goes into decline with the outbreak of World War Two.
1947: Ettore Bugatti passes away, leaving the company to struggle until its sold in 1963.
1987: The company is revived by Italian entrepreneur, Romano Artioli.
1998: The Volkswagen Group purchases the rights to the company, moving its headquarters to Molsheim, France.
2005: The Veyron 16.4 enters production.
2016: The Chiron is launched.
2021: Volkswagen hands control of Bugatti over to a joint venture between Rimac Group and Porsche.
2026: The company moves beyond the W16 engine with the Tourbillon.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
