Bugatti: A good 400 km/h is no problem 🎥
THERE'S MORE For Bugatti, it goes without saying that even a fast roadster has to offer its occupants plenty of luxury and an intoxicating sound at the same time. The W16 Mistral harnesses the full power of the wind.
Development work on aerodynamics was of fundamental importance to Bugatti in the case of the open-top W16 Mistral. Development began in the world of simulation, which enabled the engineers and designers to create new aerodynamic shapes. At extremely high speeds and with such high demands, the level of performance required by Bugatti can only be achieved with many years of experience.
Following detailed technical analyses carried out with the help of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software, the W16 Mistral entered the important wind tunnel phase. The carefully optimized aerodynamic body behaved exactly as expected when driving.
Matching airflows
For Bugatti, the exceptional top speed of a roadster - in this case more than 420 km/h - must not come at the expense of comfort and luxury in the interior. The development team rose to this demanding challenge by creating a design inspired by aerodynamics in combination with the latest technical solutions.
The intelligent design directs the air away from the occupants and at the same time ensures that the 16-cylinder powertrain can breathe freely. The symphony of air flows is directed by a spoiler mounted above the windshield. This directs the airflow away from the driver and front passenger and at the same time ensures that it reaches the rear wing efficiently to maximize downforce.
Unfiltered W16 sound
As the intake openings are located directly behind the occupants' heads, the inner workings of the W16 engine can be heard more clearly than ever before. When the driver takes his foot off the gas pedal, the rumbling sound of the exhaust system echoes unfiltered in the interior. It is an aeroacoustic masterpiece that only customers of the W16 Mistral can experience. At the same time, the air scoops also serve as a critical safety feature for the occupants by being reinforced with a carbon fiber crash structure.
