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Bugatti ends W16 era with Mistral exhibit and Destrier

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2026-08-06 21:37 UTC → 2026-08-07 08:33 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026 Bugatti marked the close of its 8‑litre quad‑turbo W16 chapter at the Louwman Museum in The Hague, showcasing the one‑off Mistral Blanc Éternel and an exhibit on the engine’s legacy. Two weeks later, during Monterey Car Week, the marque unveiled the Destrier, the third bespoke vehicle from the ultra‑exclusive Programme Solitaire. Built on the Bolide’s carbon‑fiber monocoque, the Destrier retains discards the 8.0‑litre W16 tuned to about 1 600 hp, reaches over 400 km/h, track‑focused wings, vents and is the lowest Bugatti ever at other aerodynamic add‑ons, presenting a pure sculptural form. At just under one metre in height. It rides height it is the lowest Bugatti ever, riding on 20‑inch front and 21‑inch rear wheels, larger than the Bolide’s 18‑inch set, set. It retains the 8.0‑litre W16 tuned to about 1 600 hp, reaches over 400 km/h, and is finished in a bespoke Sapphire Celeste “Sapphire Celeste” paint that references sparkles like diamonds. Design cues reference the historic Type 57 SC Atlantic, lineage, with a re‑interpreted C‑line and a wider horseshoe grille; laser‑engraved badges showing echo the Type 57G Tank and Atlantic. Design director Frank Heyl described the car as a “sculptural masterpiece you feel with your heart,” destined to grace heart.” The Destrier will be shown publicly at the Pebble Beach Concours lawns for decades. Priced d’Elegance on 16 August and is priced in the multi‑million‑euro range, the Destrier range. The model confirms Bugatti’s plan to keep the W16 alive only in limited ultra‑luxury projects while the brand prepares to shift to a V16‑hybrid powertrain.

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  1. 2026-08-07 08:33 UTC Bugatti ends W16 era with Mistral exhibit and Destrier
  2. 2026-08-06 21:37 UTC Bugatti ends W16 era with Mistral exhibit and Destrier
  3. 2026-08-06 17:35 UTC Bugatti wraps up W16 era with final Mistral, museum exhibit
  4. 2026-08-06 13:02 UTC Bugatti wraps up W16 era with final Mistral, museum exhibit
  5. 2026-08-06 12:55 UTC Bugatti wraps up W16 era with final Mistral, museum exhibit
  6. 2026-08-05 01:46 UTC Bugatti wraps up W16 era with final Mistral and one‑offs
  7. 2026-07-29 21:09 UTC Bugatti ends W16 era with museum exhibit and final Mistral

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