The Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’ is a Unique Fusion of Legacy and Personal Expression

Bugatti has revealed a one-off version of its open-top hypercar, the Bugatti W16 Mistral, called ‘Caroline’, and this one stands out for a simple reason, it tells a personal story. Built under the Sur Mesure programme, this car has been commissioned by a long-time customer as a tribute to his daughter. There are no changes to the performance side, but that’s not what this build is about. It focuses on design, detailing, and craftsmanship. Teams from Molsheim and Berlin have worked together to bring floral inspiration into a real, road-going hypercar.

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Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’: Design

The design is where this Mistral really makes an impact. It gets a custom ‘Lavender’ paint finish, developed after testing multiple floral-inspired shades. What makes it interesting is how the colour reacts to light, shifting between bluish and reddish violet tones.

It keeps changing depending on how you look at it. The lower section uses exposed carbon fibre with a violet tint, which adds contrast and also highlights the sculpted shape of the car.

There’s also a hidden detail on the underside of the rear wing. Bugatti has added a hand-painted floral pattern using lilac and iris tones, and when the air brake activates, the name ‘Caroline’ becomes visible right at the centre.

Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’: Interior

Inside, the same theme continues in a clean and detailed way. The cabin uses ‘Blanc’ and ‘Minuit’ leather along with violet carbon fibre elements. The headrests get floral embroidery created through digital mapping and hand stitching. Thousands of threads are used here, which shows the level of effort involved.

The door panels follow the same idea with petal-like patterns that give a sense of movement across the interior. You also get the glass-encased ‘Dancing Elephant’ on the centre console, finished in a violet tint to match the rest of the cabin.

Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’: Engine

Powering the car is the same 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine, producing 1,578bhp and 1,600Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox and an all-wheel drive system.

This engine is now at the end of its journey, making the Mistral one of the final road-going models to use it. The performance remains as expected from a Bugatti, strong and consistent with the Mistral lineup.