Bugatti has unveiled the FKP Hommage, a unique hyper-GT built as a modern reimagining of the groundbreaking Veyron. The one-off vehicle honors Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the former Volkswagen Group chairman who spearheaded the original Veyron project, and represents the pinnacle of Bugatti’s bespoke Solitaire division.
A Nod to Automotive History
The FKP Hommage isn’t merely a cosmetic exercise; it’s a high-performance machine that leverages Bugatti’s signature W16 engine. The car boasts 1,578 horsepower, the same output as the Chiron Super Sport, with enhanced cooling systems and a reinforced gearbox to handle the extreme power.
The design takes heavy inspiration from the record-breaking 2005 Veyron 16.4, which Piëch championed. Bugatti’s design chief, Frank Heyl, emphasizes that while drawing from the past, every surface has been refined to create a streamlined, authentic silhouette. The goal wasn’t to simply replicate, but to elevate the Veyron’s legacy in a contemporary form.
Design Details and “Period Correct” Philosophy
Key aesthetic changes include a more aggressive, upright horseshoe grille, and L-shaped LED headlights that provide a focused, intense front-end appearance. Heyl highlights the importance of “period correctness” in design, ensuring the FKP Hommage feels legitimate and authentic by incorporating themes originally sketched during the Veyron’s development.
Bugatti’s Solitaire division, created for exclusive one-off commissions, has crafted a vehicle that blends nostalgia with cutting-edge performance. The FKP Hommage stands as a testament to Bugatti’s commitment to pushing boundaries and honoring its own history.
The FKP Hommage isn’t just a car; it’s a rolling tribute to an automotive icon, blending power, heritage, and exclusivity in one exceptional package.
This limited-edition hypercar reinforces Bugatti’s position at the forefront of automotive luxury and engineering, showcasing what a modern-day Veyron could be.
