Bugatti Brouillard is one hypercar that is opening up a hidden atelier, which is a once-off mechanical sculpture from Bugatti’s new “Solitaire” division. Under its Sur Mesure program, Bugatti has always offered something extraordinary, but the Solitaire division is in a league of its own. Two once-off cars will be created yearly, paying attention to individuality and extraordinariness.
More about this horse-inspired hypercar showcasing great performance specs
Brouillard is Ettore Bugatti’s favorite horse, and this debut creation is already making waves in terms of its design, exclusivity, and engineering pedigree. Solitaire by Design Director Frank Heyl has represented a time period where the wealthiest patrons see automobiles tailored specifically to their vision. The new Bugatti is based on Bugatti’s Mistral roadster carbon fiber and aluminum platform. This new beast, however, boasts a revised bodywork with bespoke aesthetics and an interior that serves as a rolling art installation.
Powered by a legendary 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16, this Bugatti delivers on performance with 1,578 horsepower on offer, living up to the full equestrian inspiration behind it.
Full-on elegance in the Brouillard from nose to tail
The Bugatti Brouillard revs in with purpose and elegance as well as coherence. Although reminiscent of the Mistral, the Brouillard expands on the design with a longer front end and bespoke roofline, and reflects a statement of power with its unique interior.
Inside the Brouillard, luxury can be felt. The interior reflects the same horse theme with embroidered silhouettes on the seats and door panels, capturing a vision that’s bolder and brazen. Every surface of the Brouillard’s cabin reflects an artisanal story that speaks of the interwoven Parisian fabrics to the meticulous sculpting of something of an equine sculpture. This car is not just customized; it’s been artistically created.
The interior borrowed ideas from the Mistral with familiar ergonomics, but still managed to push the boundary in terms of its identity. The plaid-wrapped steering wheel and equestrian hints are a pure reminder that this car is not any Bugatti; it’s an equestrian vision brought to life.
The design philosophy is reflected in the form of a trained horse
The core focus of the design philosophy was on the horse itself, and this is shown in the aesthetics of the car. The body work was not just born but had elements designed, such as:
- The C-shaped bodywork reflects Ettore Bugatti’s signature.
- The holographic horizontal taillights and dual exhausts.
- The horse-inspired silhouette motifs.
- The customized Parisian fabric is found in the interior.
- An aluminum and glass shift knob containing a miniature sculpture of Brouilard.
Set to debut publicly at Monterey Car Week, the Brouilard is symbolic of an entirely new era of automotive art. Speaking of automotive art, Bugatti wowed the world with its new engine as well.
While Brouillard captures Bugatti’s drivetrain, the new specs of 1,578-hp are at the heart of this Mistral, with every aerodynamic detail having been carefully thought about, so that the Brouillard can embody performance with a distinct personality.
A car embodying performance and a secretive pricing range
Being a once-off model, the Brouillard is being approved in Europe, ensuring that Bugatti expands its boundaries without being restricted by mass production constraints. At this point, the price seems to be confidential, with estimates suggesting that the Brouillard will be priced well over $15 million and will be priced at far more than any other Bugatti.
Solitaire has set the standards for Bugatti, prizing it as not just another car, but the revival of the atelier spirit. The Brouillard is very similar to a horse, being fast, fierce, and forceful in making quite a futuristic statement. Bugatti is committed to a future not defined by hydrogen, and Italy is showing the world what’s next after hydrogen cars.
