The Bugatti W16 Mistral is the final series of vehicles from the supercar builder to use its quad-turbocharged 16-cylinder engine that has roots going back to the Veyron. The upcoming Tourbillon drops the long-lived powerplant in favor of a new, hybrid-assisted V16 powerplant.As if the Mistral wasn't special enough, the buyer of the latest build employed Bugatti's Sur Mesure personalization service to create a unique look with an odd inspiration. Called the Fly Bug, the Bugatti takes inspiration from the appearance of a dragonfly. The customer apparently has a thing for insects because the same person commissioned the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse "Hellbug," Chiron "Hellbee," and the Divo "Lady Bug." Hey, if you got the money, anything goes, right? Check Out The Mistral Fly Bug BugattiThe Mistral Fly Bug features painted black polka dots covering a significant portion of the exterior, and the spots vary in size across the body. The motif has a denser volume of dots toward the rear, which fades into the air intakes, with the rear being fully black.The body's base color is the unique shade Dragonfly Blue with a color shift that varies between blue and turquoise, depending on the light. The hue takes inspiration from the shimmering effect on a dragonfly's wings when the bug is flying. The outer details on the wheels are also Dragonfly Blue, and there are also dark details on them.BugattiInside, the complex upholstery pattern includes leather over Alcantara in a geometric pattern, creating a three-dimensional appearance. There are also more polka dots on the door panels. Like all Mistrals, the Bugatti's Dancing Elephant sculpture is embedded inside the gearshift.Bugatti"We are very proud of what the team has achieved here. But none of it would have been possible without the trust our customer has placed in us across all these projects. His passion for our hypercars, and his belief in what Bugatti Sur Mesure can do, is what makes work like this truly worthwhile.”- Frank Heyl, Head of Design at BugattiThe video below offers an up-close look at the Fly Bug, complete with a dragonfly decorating the body.This Mistral is the roadster variant of the Chiron. The company is only building 99 of them, and the entire production run already has registered buyers. All of them use the 8.0-liter W16, making 1,578 horsepower, and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox driving an all-wheel-drive system. The hypercar can reach 62 miles per hour in 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 273 mph.Each Mistral starts at 5 million euros ($5.9 million). However, taking advantage of the Sur Mesure program takes the cost even higher. Bugatti didn't disclose the price of this build. Other personalized Mistrals included one with lots of gold accents and one that was all gold. Separately, the company also built a fascinating homage to the Veyron.With the last of the W16 heading out the door, affluent buyers will soon turn their attention to the Tourbillon. Powered by a V16 with hybrid assist, it should dominate the Chiron and all its various special variants with 1,800 combined hp. Based on the history of the buyer behind the Mistral Fly Bug, an insect-themed Tourbillon seems all but certain.Source: Bugatti
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