Jay Leno drives the Bugatti Mistral: World’s quickest open-top automobile
Jay Leno not too long ago received an opportunity to expertise the world’s quickest open-top manufacturing automobile, the Bugatti Mistral. Final yr, the hypercar clocked 282 mph at a high-speed oval in Germany. Leno, although, feels it’s as straightforward as driving a Miata.
The Mistral is the final Bugatti to make use of the 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine. In its newest iteration, this legendary motor produces 1600 hp. That’s 600 hp greater than when it first appeared within the Veyron.
Whereas the identical 1600 hp W16 powers the Chiron Tremendous Sport, within the Mistral, it’s a totally completely different driving expertise, with the sound of the turbos and wastegates reaching the cabin unhindered.
Bugatti’s subsequent hypercar had some huge footwear to fill, and they also gave it a good bonkers engine. The Tourbillon additionally has a 16-cylinder engine, however this time, in a ‘V’ configuration. The 8.3-liter V16 is of course aspirated and is paired with three electrical motors. The result’s 1800 hp!
