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Just a short couple of years ago, Bugatti announced the coming of the W16 Mistral. So-named for the powerful prevailing winds that gust through marque’s homeland of Southern France, this bespoke luxury car has another major claim to fame—it’s the last production model ever made with the iconic W16 engine.

The Mistral officially marks the end of an era, but it’s not a cause for tears. Instead, it represents an opportunity to look at the past, present, and future of the world’s fastest vehicles.

Bugattis are known for one thing: going fast. In fact, three of them have broken top-speed world records over the years. Most recently, the Bugatti W16 Mistral broke the world record speed for an open-top car, clocking in at 267.85 MPH (431.07 km/h). But what are the other Bugatti models’ top speeds, and why are they that high?

Let’s look at Bugatti’s various makes and models to find out how their designs contribute and relate to their high speeds.

If you have even a passing interest in luxury supercars, you’ve likely already heard that Bugatti’s next-gen model has begun production. We’ve already gotten a ton of exciting details and Tourbillion specs, which we covered here a couple months ago. 

Look! It's a bird! It's a plane! No -- it's a Bugatti W16 Mistral with a 1,600 PS W16 Quad-Turbo engine, dual roof-mounted air intakes, four-wheel-drive, and Bugatti's characteristic superhero charm! (Has a nice ring to it, eh?) From the moment the Bugatti Veyron entered the scene in 2015, Bugatti's renowned W16 engine has been the literal driving force behind every new model. Now, with the unveiling of the absolutely bonkers Bugatti Mistral, we must bid adieu to the W16 era and embrace what comes next.

Check out these photos, videos and details about the…

“Pur Sang:” A Latin phrase that visionary Ettore Bugatti coined nearly 100 years ago to mean the purest of purebloods. It was an homage to Bugatti’s lightweight and legendary “Type 35” race car of the 1920s and 1930s. Type 35 was a thoroughbred’s thoroughbred that embodied the ultimate fusion of design, engineering, performance, handling, and technology for its time.

Fast-forward to 2021. Introducing the Bugatti Bolide Concept: Like the brilliant meteor fireball for which it is named, the Bolide is a dazzlingly audacious expression of unbounded power...

Bugatti’s exotic cars stand for paramount power, superlative speed, extreme exclusivity, and elegant luxury. Owners of such exclusive automobiles maintain their taste for style and beauty in all avenues of life. While you can't bring the power and speed of a Bugatti supercar indoors, you can enjoy the finish & quality of the car's interior in your home furnishings.

Bugatti Home Collection at the Milan Furniture Fair, 2019

The exquisite line of Bugatti brand furniture, available exclusively from…