Bugatti Sur Mesure Crafts One-Off W16 Mistral 'Caroline' with Lavender Floral Theme
Bugatti's Sur Mesure program has delivered a unique W16 Mistral roadster named 'Caroline', featuring bespoke lavender paint and hand-painted floral motifs as a tribute to the owner's daughter.
What Happened
The W16 Mistral 'Caroline' was commissioned by a loyal Bugatti customer as a tribute to his daughter. Its defining exterior color is a bespoke 'Lavender' paint that shifts between bluish and reddish violet depending on the light. The lower body features exposed 'Violet Carbon' weave, and the rear wing is hand-painted with an intricate floral composition centered on the name 'Caroline'.
Inside, the cabin combines 'Blanc' and 'Minuit' leather with violet tones. The headrests feature hand-stitched floral motifs realized through thousands of threads and layered stitching. Door panels display embroidery of drifting petals, echoing Bugatti's design language. The gear selector houses Rembrandt Bugatti's 'Dancing Elephant' encased in tinted glass.
- Bespoke 'Lavender' paint that shifts color in the light
- Exposed 'Violet Carbon' weave on the lower body
- Hand-painted floral composition on the retractable rear wing
- Intricate floral embroidery on headrests and door panels
- Name 'Caroline' inscribed on the rear wing
Why this matters
The commission demonstrates Bugatti's Sur Mesure program's ability to create deeply personal automotive art, highlighting the extreme level of customization available to ultra-luxury customers beyond standard production models.
Terms in This Story
- Sur Mesure
- Bugatti's bespoke customization program that creates unique vehicles tailored to individual customer wishes.
- W16
- A 16-cylinder engine configuration featuring four banks of four cylinders, used by Bugatti in high-performance cars.
- Atelier
- A workshop or studio where skilled artisans create handcrafted products, often associated with luxury goods like automobiles.
- Haute Couture
- The French term for high-end, custom-fitted fashion design, known for its meticulous craftsmanship and exclusive fabrics.
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