The Bugatti W16 Mistral “La Perle Rare” is a one-of-a-kind, open-top hypercar born from Bugatti’s Sur Mesure personalization program. Commissioned by a client who first connected with Bugatti’s design team at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the car features a bespoke two-tone pearlescent exterior with two entirely new colors — a warm, gold-infused upper tone paired with a refined warm white lower body — separated by hand-painted white and gold dividing lines that took hundreds of hours to complete. The pearl-inspired theme carries into the cabin with white-painted carbon, gold linework, warm ambient lighting, and polished aluminum accents throughout. It marks the final chapter of Bugatti’s legendary W16 engine era.
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The cabin of the W16 Mistral “La Perle Rare” features a pearlescent theme – also established on the exterior – creating a seamless dialogue between outside and in. Every carbon fiber component within the cockpit has been painted in white, forming a jewel-like environment that reinforces the car’s precious aesthetic.
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The door panels showcase alternating white and warm gold linework, meticulously applied to follow the concave sculpted surfaces within. The flowing geometry of these panels accentuates the sense of movement and elegance that defines the entire Sur Mesure commission.
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Warm ambient lighting has been thoughtfully integrated throughout the cabin, subtly illuminating the interior panels. The gentle glow reinforces the luminous, pearl-inspired design theme and adds an extra layer of refinement to the cockpit experience.
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Machined and polished aluminum trim elements are found throughout the interior, from the steering wheel accents to the center console dials and door handles. Each surface has been carefully crafted and finished to capture light with the same brilliance seen on the exterior.
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The signature “La Perle Rare” name, rendered in the handwriting of Bugatti Sur Mesure Manager Jascha Straub, appears as stitched detailing along the central tunnel. It’s a deeply personal touch that ties the designer’s own artistry directly into the vehicle.
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In a nod to Bugatti’s storied heritage, Rembrandt Bugatti’s iconic Dancing Elephant sculpture has been immortalized within the gear selector casing. The tribute connects this modern masterpiece to over a century of design excellence from the legendary French marque.
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This naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 stands as the largest engine ever fitted to a European supercar.
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The Bugatti W16 Mistral “La Perle Rare” is an open-top masterpiece shaped by performance, artistry, and heritage. As the final chapter of the legendary W16 era, this one-of-a-kind roadster transforms the hypercar into a deeply personal work of automotive art through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure personalization program.
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The exterior is defined by a striking two-tone composition that creates a beautiful visual separation between the upper and lower sections of the car. The design echoes the interplay between ground and sky, lending the roadster a sculptural, flowing aesthetic.
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Arriving at the final color palette required extensive exploration, transitioning from an initial silver concept toward varying white tones as the creative conversation evolved. The careful process of adjustment and refinement ultimately led to the creation of two entirely new bespoke colors exclusive to this commission.
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The upper surfaces are crowned in a warm, gold-infused hue that catches the light with a rich pearlescent glow. Below, a refined warm white envelops the lower body, with both tones enriched by bright metallic flakes for added depth and dimension.