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Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Bugatti Brouillard: One-off coupe helps W16 engine ride off into the sunset
Although the Brouillard will one of the last W16 cars made, it is the first vehicle to come out of Bugatti's new Programme Solitaire coachbuilding service. Solitare will be limited to making two cars per year in order to ensure "each receives the complete attention and craftsmanship that it demands".
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Programme Solitaire delivers one-off Bugatti Brouillard masterpiece
Are you finding your Bugatti a bit boring? Maybe it's just too similar to your neighbour's, or perhaps it's blending into the general malaise of the Saturday morning mall parking lot. Well, you'll be pleased to know the French carmaker has launched something called Programme Solitaire — a bespoke in-house commissioning service that, for a small fee, will reimagine your vehicle with custom bodywork and personalised interior details. Limited to two builds a year to ensure exclusivity, the first creation to leave the Programme Solitaire skunkworks is the Brouillard. Named after company founder Ettore Bugatti's beloved horse, it reinterprets a passionate client's Mistral with a revised exterior that boasts smoother lines and a lighter, more dynamic silhouette — one that appears lower and longer than the standard car. The lower third of the vehicle is rendered in exposed carbon fibre while the top two-thirds wear a bespoke satin-green paint. It also sports larger, more efficient air intakes to help keep underbody temperatures in check, a fixed ducktail spoiler, a redesigned rear diffuser and dual roof scoops that nod to the Veyron — the first Bugatti to feature the W16 engine. The standard Mistral's open top has been replaced with a more elegant glass roof. Embroidered horse motifs adorn the door panels and seat backrests. Image: Supplied Inside, custom-woven fabrics sourced from Paris merge with green-tinted carbon fibre and a greater number of machined aluminium components. The gear shifter, for example, is milled from a single block of the lightweight metal and features a glass insert containing a miniature sculpture of the Brouillard's four-legged namesake. Embroidered horse motifs adorn the door panels and seat backrests while the seats are tailored to the owner's preference and finished with a unique leather patch layout. Set to debut at Monterey Car Week, the Bugatti Brouillard offers a tantalising glimpse of what Programme Solitaire can deliver — perfectionist-level personalisation that will no doubt have many of the world's wealthiest Bugatti owners reaching for their chequebooks.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bugatti Brouillard revealed as first project from brand's new Programme Solitaire
Bugatti has introduced the Brouillard, a unique one-off coupe created under its newly announced Programme Solitaire. While the programme will see no more than two bespoke cars produced each year, the Bugatti Brouillard takes centre stage as its first example. It blends design references from the carmaker's past with the brand's most advanced engineering platform. The car's name comes from a white thoroughbred with a mist-like coat that Ettore Bugatti treasured. This influence is evident throughout the car, with horse motifs embroidered into the door panels and seatbacks, and a miniature sculpture of a horse housed in a glass insert within the machined aluminium gear shifter. The commissioning owner, Dutch entrepreneur Michel Perridon, who owns the world's largest private Bugatti collection as well as pieces by Carlo and Rembrandt Bugatti, wanted the design to merge the mechanical excellence of modern Bugattis with the artistic legacy of the Bugatti family. Also check these Cars Find more Cars Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2999.0 cc 2999.0 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 1.02 Cr Compare View Offers UPCOMING Hyundai Nexo 1499.0 cc 1499.0 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 65 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Lamborghini Urus Performante 3996 cc 3996 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 4.22 Cr Compare View Offers McLaren Artura 2993 cc 2993 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 5.10 Cr Compare View Offers UPCOMING Honda Elevate EV ₹ 18 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched UPCOMING Audi New A3 1998.0 cc 1998.0 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 39 - 45 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Bugatti Brouillard: Design At first glance, Brouillard could be mistaken for a coupe version of the limited-run W16 Mistral, but nearly every panel is unique. At the front, it features a sculpted bumper, a wide horseshoe grille, and fender-mounted LED headlights with additional cooling intakes. Its profile incorporates the brand's signature C-shaped openings behind the greenhouse, carbon fibre trim, and a vibrant green paint finish. Wide rear fenders lead into a custom rear deck with a roof scoop, while an integrated ducktail wing improves downforce without disrupting the car's flowing silhouette. At the rear, X-shaped LED taillights recall the W16 Mistral, but the quad tailpipes and diffuser layout resemble the Chiron Super Sport. The Bugatti Brouillard gets Z-shaped tail lamps, which look stunning. Bugatti Brouillard: Powertrain and performance Brouillard uses the 1,578 bhp quad-turbocharged, 8.0-litre, W16 engine and chassis from Bugatti's most recent models, representing the highest stage of development for the powertrain. The bodywork is entirely new, following proportions intended to make the profile appear longer and lower, while integrating aerodynamic features such as a fixed ducktail wing, revised air intakes and an updated rear diffuser. Bugatti Brouillard: Interior Inside, the car features custom-woven tartan fabrics from Paris, green-tinted carbon fibre, and an increased use of machined aluminium. A glass roof allows light into the cabin, while the centre spine continues from the exterior design into the interior. Seats are made to the owner's specifications, using a unique leather arrangement. Bugatti's 'Programme Solitaire' approach Programme Solitaire draws from Bugatti's early 20th-century coachbuilding tradition, when the brand designed its bodies on shared chassis. Each Solitaire project will follow this approach, using current Bugatti powertrains and structures while reimagining the bodywork and interior from the ground up. Brouillard will make its public debut at Monterey Car Week in California, setting the tone for future creations, no more than two per year, that will continue the brand's blend of engineering heritage and individual craftsmanship. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Motor 1
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Bugatti's W-16 Might Not Be Dead After All
Bugatti's legendary W-16 engine has been in production since 2005, where it debuted in the Veyron 16.4. It's been a staple of the company's lineup since, powering every model from the brand in various forms. While the open-top Mistral is technically the final production car to use the W-16, it's not the last car to use the quad-turbo motor. In fact, the one-off Brouillard —revealed on Thursday—might not be the last Bugatti to use the W-16. Alongside the Brouillard's debut, Bugatti revealed its Programme Solitaire, an ultra-exclusive service for VIPs, allowing customers to order true one-of-one models from the French supercar maker. But as of now, those cars won't be entirely new. Bugatti Brouillard Photo by: Bugatti "Bugatti will create up to two Solitaire cars per year, and commissions will use existing Bugatti powertrains and chassis, which includes the W-16," a spokesperson told Motor1 . The wording here is a bit coy, as the only "existing" powertrain in Bugatti's lineup right now is the W-16. The naturally aspirated V-16 set to appear in the Tourbillon won't enter production until next year . So if Bugatti plans to build two one-offs per year, there should theoretically be at least one more W-16-powered car on the way (the Brouillard being the first of the two). More importantly, Bugatti told us it was "unknown" whether the Brouillard would be the final W-16-powered car, seeing as the second one-off likely hasn't been conceptualized yet. So while this beautiful green machine is the latest Bugatti to use the W-16, it's unlikely to be the last. Long live the W-16. More on the W-16 It's the Beginning of the End for Bugatti's W-16 Engine Bugatti Confirms New V16 Hybrid Will Replace The W16 Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
