Bugatti Sur Mesure reveals La Perle Rare one off W16 Mistral with bespoke gold and white hand painted finish
Published on Feb 27, 2026 at 8:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 04, 2026 at 9:15 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Bugatti unveiled La Perle Rare – yet another one-off supercar based on the W16 Mistral, but this is arguably the most spectacular yet.
It took nearly three years to build.
Presumably because getting the paint right was tough.
And we shouldn’t forget that this car also holds a world record.
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Bugatti seems to have taken a leaf out of Pagani’s book
Apple invented the ‘and one more thing’ catchphrase a while back, but Pagani pioneered it in the car world.
Apple does the ‘one more thing’ stunt at nearly every event.
You think they’ve announced everything they’re going to announce for the day, but then there’s one extra item that wasn’t on anyone’s radar.
Pagani has been doing the same with cars.
After announcing the discontinuation of the Zonda, for example, they proceeded to launch a million spin-off and one-off editions.
Bugatti is doing the same now.
And they’ve been doing it for some time.
This, for example, is yet another iteration of the W16 Mistral.
It’s called the ‘La Perle Rare,’ and it’s easy to see why.
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This one-off looks like it’s literally made out of pearl
Based on the W16 Mistral, the La Perle Rare is a one-off bespoke hypercar commissioned through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure division for an elite customer.
It was apparently first discussed at Pebble Beach in 2023, but it took a while to build, mainly because the automaker wanted to nail the incredible pearlescent white gold paint.
The same color theme can be found in the cabin, with a combination of white gold and yellow gold hues.
There are also a lot of additional touches, such as the Dancing Elephant sculpture by Rembrandt Bugatti, which makes its appearance on the gear selector, headrests, and front fenders.
The engine is the same 1,579hp 8.0-liter W16 that powers the Mistral – and also the Chiron.
By the way, this is still the fastest open-top car on the planet with a top speed of 282mph (453.91km/h).
The French-Croatian manufacturer hasn’t revealed how much this costs, but the ‘regular’ W16 Mistral starts at $6 million.
So, well, we can do the math.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
