Bugatti W16 Mistral Sets New Open-Top Speed Record at Over 280 MPH

Bugatti has once again redefined automotive history, with its W16 Mistral achieving a world-record speed of 453.91 km/h (281 mph) for an open-top car. The feat was accomplished on November 9 at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany, piloted by Bugatti's official test driver and Le Mans winner, Andy Wallace.The W16 Mistral builds on Bugatti's legacy of record-breaking speed. Notable milestones include the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse's 408.84 km/h (253 mph) in 2013 and the Chir...