Bugatti cars stand out for many things, but there are three aspects in which they are king: they are very expensive, very luxurious and very fast. In case there was any doubt, the French brand has just made it clear again. As? As you know best: achieving a new world speed recordbut not just anyone.
He Bugatti W16 Mistral It has become the fastest convertible car in the world by reaching a maximum speed of 453.91 km/h. The driver Andy Wallace has been in charge of achieving this record at the German ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg circuit, the same one where the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ became the fastest production car in the world in 2019, reaching 490.38 km/h. h.
The car with the record now has an owner
When it became part of RimacBugatti began a new chapter in its history. Although its new owners are very focused on electric cars, even on autonomous robotaxis with their Verne brand, with the Tourbillon they have already shown that Bugatti will continue to be Bugatti and now they have made it clear again because, five years after achieve its latest world speed record, Bugatti has returned to its old ways.
This time, the French brand has achieved the world speed record for a convertible car. It has done it with the Bugatti W16 Mistral, a 1,600 HP beast that was presented in August 2022 and posted the all-sold sign the same day it saw the light, despite the fact that each of the 99 units those whose production was limited cost 5 million euros.
At that time, Bugatti said that the goal of the W16 Mistral was to be the fastest convertible in the world and more than two years later it has achieved it. The previous open-air world speed record was held by the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, which reached 408.84 km/h in 2013.
The Bugatti W16 Mistral has gone much further, reaching 453.91 km/h on November 9 on the track ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbHin Germany, under the control of SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH. Andy Wallace, official Bugatti driver and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was in charge of achieving the record with the W16 Mistral.
According to Bugatti, for the first time in the history of the brand, the customer of the W16 Mistral that achieved this record was present at the test. After the record, the owner of the car got into the W16 Mistral with Andy Wallace and, according to the brand, they have reached practically the same speed. Bugatti says “probably setting an unofficial record for the fastest passenger ride in history.”
This Bugatti W16 Mistral is even more exclusive than the rest of the units. The brand assures that it is valued at 14 million euros and it has unique details that differentiate it from other W16 Mistrals, such as the orange wheels that contrast with the body in pure and visible black carbon. The interior also has orange details, like Bugatti’s latest record-breaking cars.
The executive director of Bugatti Rimac has not missed the event either, Mate Rimac: “Since Bugatti’s creation in 1909, the brand has sought to push the boundaries of perceived possibilities in luxury, elegance and performance. “The Bugatti World Record Cars throughout the brand’s history have represented the epitome of speed and power, setting new limits and redefining time and time again what Bugatti vehicles are capable of,” said Rimac.
“And now, with the incomparable achievement of the W16 Mistral World Record Car etched into the history books, we see history not only repeating itself, but new history being created. We are immensely proud of the entire team who made this incredible achievement possible, an achievement defined by passion and the pursuit of perfection. “That is what defines Bugatti and what makes its achievements truly incomparable,” added Rimac.
For his part, Andy Wallace, the pilot who has exceeded 450 km/h with the top open, said: “Feeling the elemental forces from the open cockpit, the sound of the immense W16 engine emanating from the air intakes next to my ear. ..made the achievement incredibly emotional. A record like this pushes the boundaries of automotive innovation and requires immense focus, dedication and teamwork to achieve. “It is a true testament to the passion that all of us at Bugatti have for making history.”
Source: www.motorpasion.com
