Read the full story on Modern Car Collector<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n On November 9th, Bugatti<\/a> etched another milestone in automotive history. The W16 Mistral, achieving a top speed of 453.91 km\/h, became the fastest open-top car ever. This monumental feat was celebrated in a historic gathering of Bugatti\u2019s four world-record-breaking<\/a> vehicles at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH track in Germany.<\/p>\n The lineup included the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition, Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Edition, Chiron Super Sport 300+, and the newly crowned W16 Mistral World Record Car. Together, they represent over a decade of relentless innovation, showcasing Bugatti\u2019s evolution and mastery in pushing the boundaries of automotive performance.<\/p>\n The journey began in 2010 with the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Powered by a 1,200 PS W16 engine with enhanced turbochargers and intercoolers, it achieved a top speed of 431.07 km\/h. This record cemented Bugatti\u2019s position as a leader in high-performance engineering and inspired a special World Record Edition for customers.<\/p>\n In 2013, Bugatti shattered records in the open-top category with the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse. Anthony Liu pushed this marvel to 408.84 km\/h, proving that open-air performance could rival closed-cockpit precision.<\/p>\n 2019 saw another milestone with the Chiron Super Sport 300+, which reached 490.484 km\/h. Equipped with an 8.0-liter W16 engine producing 1,600 PS, it redefined the limits of what was thought possible for production cars.<\/p>\n As the final masterpiece of Bugatti\u2019s W16 era, the W16 Mistral honored its predecessors while setting a new open-top speed record. Minimal modifications allowed it to unleash 1,600 PS and reach 453.91 km\/h, with Bugatti Pilote Officiel Andy Wallace behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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