Inspired by jewels and historical models, the R$ 28.5 million hypercar uses liquid metal technique and features a 1,578 hp W16 engine
The Bugatti Mistral “La Perle Rare” (‘the rare pearl’, in French) is the newest delivery of the Sur Mesure customization division, which transforms the brand’s hypercars into unique examples. The model was developed to order to accentuate the organic lines of the sports car, using a manual painting process that simulates the movement of liquid metals.
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The bodywork displays a combination of white and gold tones, with fluid graphics applied by the brand’s artisans. The visual concept refers to the iconic Veyron Grand Sport L’Or Blanc, from 2011, which used porcelain and curvilinear paintings in its composition. In “La Perle Rare”, the theme of fluidity is transposed to the cabin, with the external pattern replicated in the door panels in worked leather.
Inside, the highlight is the “dancing elephant” — a sculpture by Rembrandt Bugatti, brother of the brand’s founder. The figure appears embroidered on the headrests and inlaid in a transparent block on the gear selector, reinforcing the family’s artistic heritage.
Despite the focus on finish, the performance preserves the impressive numbers of the model. The Mistral is equipped with the W16 8.0 quad-turbo engine, capable of generating 1,578 hp and reaching a top speed of 418 km/h. As one of only 99 examples in the Mistral limited series, this exclusive project has an estimated value of over US$ 5 million (approximately R$ 28.5 million), consolidating itself as a collector’s piece since its departure from the factory in Molsheim.
