The one-off Bugatti Brouillard looks like a coupe version of the W16 Mistral roadster, borrowing the carbon tub and W16 engine from the Chiron
Update: After making its debut at ‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’ in California in August, the one-of-a-kind Bugatti Brouillard has now crossed the Atlantic for its European debut at the Wheels Marienwaerdt event in the Netherlands. To mark the occasion, Bugatti released a fresh set of photographs showcasing their latest creation.
Look closely at the gallery and you’ll spot a unique companion piece: a specially tailored version of the Bugatti Baby II, crafted by Hedley Studios to mirror the Brouillard’s design. Displayed alongside the full-scale car, the miniature added an extra layer of theatre to Bugatti’s presentation.
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Bugatti may have entered a new chapter with the hybrid Tourbillon, but it’s not quite ready to close the book on its legendary W16 engine. The automaker’s latest one-off creation, called the Brouillard, draws power from the same quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 that defined the now-retired Chiron.
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This unique build is also the first to come out of Bugatti’s new Programme Solitaire coachbuilt program, and it pays tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s favorite horse. It will make its public debut at the Monterey Car Week in California, and will be followed by other one-off-one Bugattis.
Commissioned by Dutch entrepreneur Michel Perridon, who happens to own the largest private Bugatti collection in the world alongside Carlo Bugatti’s furniture and Rembrandt Bugatti’s sculptures, the Brouillard is a striking blend of legacy engineering and bespoke craftsmanship. At a first glance, it might resemble a coupe version of the limited-run W16 Mistral, but a closer inspection reveals that nearly every panel is uniquely tailored.
Unique Design, Classic Foundations
At the front, the Brouillard has a sculpted bumper with a wide horseshoe grille, and fender-mounted LED headlights with extra cooling intakes. The profile has the characteristic C-shaped openings behind the greenhouse and big chunks of carbon fiber trim contrasting with the vibrant green shade.
The rear fenders flare aggressively, flowing into a custom rear deck that incorporates a roof scoop. At the back, an integrated ducktail wing is neatly blended into the tail design, contributing to both downforce and visual drama. The X-shaped LED taillights appear to be sourced from the W16 Mistral, but the quad tailpipes on the rear diffuser are more similar to the Chiron Super Sport.
Bespoke Cabin with Artistic Touches
Inside, the cabin retains the overall layout of the Chiron, but nearly every element has been personalized. A green color theme dominates, with custom-woven tartan fabrics from Paris, green-tinted carbon fiber, and a mix of leather and machined aluminum finishes.
A standout detail is the handcrafted sculpture of the Brouillard horse, housed in a glass insert on the aluminum gear shifter. Horse motifs are also embroidered into the door panels and seatbacks, reinforcing the car’s equestrian namesake.
The Brouillard is based on the carbon fiber and aluminum chassis of the Chiron family, also employed by the Divo, La Voiture Noire, Centodieci, W16 Mistral, and the track-only Bolide. Naturally, it is powered by the most most powerful version of the quad-turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine generating 1,578 horsepower (1,177 kW or 1,600 PS).
More Bugatti One-Offs To Follow
The Brouillard might be unique, but it is only the beginning for the new Programme Solitaire. This takes personalization a step further than the existing Bugatti Sur Mesure program, creating one-of-one models for the lucky few who have loads of money to spare.
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The company said that the program “will create a maximum of only two masterpieces” each year, ensuring that each build gets the attention and craftsmanship it deserves. Staying true to the coachbuilding legacy of the brand, the one-offs will use existing Bugatti powertrains and chassis.
This effectively limits your options to hypercars based on either the Chiron or the Tourbillon, with bespoke exterior and interior designs.
Hendrik Malinowski, Managing Director of Bugatti, said: “The Programme Solitaire allows us to authentically explore the unique visions of our clients, giving us more flexibility to explore different interpretations of long-established Bugatti design elements. On a one-of-one, we have much more freedom in the reinterpretation of what a Bugatti is, while maintaining the same absolute dedication to perfection in every detail; there will be no compromise to performance, quality or design. Each precious Solitaire will be unique and peerless, offering a level of attention to detail not found in even the most exclusive automotive creations.”
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