Bugatti has once again redefined the limits of automotive performance by setting a new world speed record for the fastest convertible with the Bugatti Mistral, clocking an astonishing 282 mph. This achievement surpasses the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder's 2016 record of 265.6 mph, reclaiming the throne for Bugatti in the hypercar convertible segment.
The Mistral, based on the Chiron Super Sport 300+, benefits from advanced aerodynamics and the same quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine. This is the swan song for the W16-powered era of Bugatti, marking a symbolic end as the company transitions toward its next chapter under Rimac's stewardship.
The record-setting run took place at Papenburg, Germany, where Bugatti's test driver Andy Wallace pushed the Mistral to its limits on a 2.5-mile stretch. Despite the shorter track compared to Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessien, Wallace entered the straight at 124 mph and achieved the remarkable top speed.
This milestone cements the Bugatti Mistral as not only a pinnacle of engineering but also a fitting farewell to the Chiron lineage. The achievement underscores Bugatti's enduring legacy in the hypercar world, paving the way for its upcoming Tourbillon era.
Bugatti broke the world speed record for the fastest convertible — again