Automotive
When you thought the era of Bugatti’s fabled W16 had ended, the brand quietly charted a surprise comeback with the Brouillard, its inaugural creation under the brand-new Programme Solitaire. This isn’t just another hypercar. It’s a coachbuilt, one-off masterpiece born from a chassis likely drawn from the Mistral and built to the exacting desires of an elite collector. Under the hood beats the unmistakable heart of a quad turbocharged W16 producing a staggering 1,578 horsepower.
The name Brouillard pays tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s cherished thoroughbred, infusing the design with a graceful, muscular flair meant to evoke the life force of a horse. That sentiment is evident in every curve. It’s far less sharp-edged than its Mistral or Chiron relatives, resulting in a form that feels organic, elegant, and alive.
Wrapped in a radiant mossy matte green, the exterior features an unexpected bright metal spine running the length of the hood, roof, and deck. It’s an ode to vintage styling that feels refreshingly bold on a modern supercar. The fixed ducktail rear wing underscores the fact that this is more a sculptural expression than an outright track weapon. Beneath, gloss black lower body panels contrast with the green to visually stretch the car’s silhouette. The wheels pay homage to Bugatti’s equestrian heritage with five spokes inspired by the brand’s horse collar grille.
Step inside and the cabin surprises from the moment you enter. A light olive leather palette flows seamlessly with tinted carbon fiber trim. Unexpectedly, door panels and seat inserts showcase custom woven tartan fabric sourced from Paris, potentially the first such textile ever seen in a modern Bugatti. Equestrian flair continues with embroidered horse motifs adorning seats and doors, while the gear shifter hosts a hand sculpted horse in a glass inset billet aluminum lever. It might sound whimsical, but the whole cabin resolves into something more like a refined piece of art than fan art.
Programme Solitaire is exceptionally exclusive, limiting output to just two vehicles per year and building upon existing Bugatti architecture, both in body and powertrain. The Brouillard is the first chapter in this new coachbuilding story, a fusion of bespoke artistry and raw, unfiltered performance. Its public debut, timed for Monterey Car Week, sets the stage for a collector’s dream realized in green, carbon, and couture.
In short, the Brouillard proves that Bugatti’s W16 still roars, only now wearing a completely new suit.
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Mike Floyd is a finance executive by trade and a car enthusiast at heart. As a CFO with a keen eye for detail and strategy, Mike brings his analytical mindset to the automotive world, uncovering fresh insights and unique perspectives that go beyond the surface. His passion for cars—especially his favorite, the Porsche 911, fuels his contributions to Automotive Addicts, where he blends a love for performance and design with his professional precision. Whether he’s breaking down industry trends or spotlighting emerging innovations, Mike helps keep the site both sharp and forward-thinking.
