The Veyron FKP Hommage honors Ferdinand Piëch with contemporary design, extreme attention to detail, and the most powerful W16 engine Bugatti has ever installed in a road car.
Earlier today, we shared a leaked image hinting at Bugatti’s return to the Veyron. Now the wraps are officially off, and the full story can be told.
Introducing the Bugatti Veyron FKP Hommage, a one-off model that fuses nostalgia, engineering extravagance, and a level of craftsmanship that borders on obsessive.
This marks the second project to emerge from Bugatti’s Solitaire program, created specifically to pay tribute to Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the driving force behind the original Veyron.
Two decades after the Veyron first entered production, Bugatti isn’t simply celebrating a car. It’s also recognizing the revival of the brand under Piëch and Volkswagen after years of dormancy, and the way the Veyron permanently reshaped the hypercar world.
When it debuted, the Veyron redefined what was possible, pairing four-figure horsepower with a 253 mph (407 km/h) top speed. The FKP Hommage raises the bar dramatically, delivering more than 50 percent additional power.
Under the skin sits the most extreme evolution of Bugatti’s W16 ever fitted to a road-going vehicle, producing 1,578 hp (1,600 PS), a massive leap from the original Veyron’s 987 hp (1,001 PS).
This effectively represents the final and most powerful street-legal version of Bugatti’s now-retired quad-turbo W16, previously seen in models such as the Chiron-based Mistral and Super Sport 300+. To handle the added output, engineers upgraded the cooling system and reinforced the transmission to cope with the immense torque.
There’s far more to the FKP Hommage than a simple engine upgrade. Visually, it’s instantly recognizable as a Veyron, yet nothing has been directly copied. The iconic horseshoe grille is wider, fully three-dimensional, and machined from a solid block of aluminum, while enlarged air intakes subtly supply the more demanding powertrain.
The red-and-black exterior pays direct homage to the 2003 Veyron concept, but modern paint techniques add depth and complexity.
The red finish sits atop a silver base layer, while the black sections reveal exposed carbon fiber beneath a tinted clear coat. Larger wheels paired with contemporary Michelin tires complete the modernized look.
Inside, Bugatti takes an unexpected turn. The steering wheel and custom aluminum center console are machined from a single billet, showcasing remarkable precision. Rather than covering every surface in leather, the cabin features bespoke woven fabrics developed in Paris, creating a warmer and more tailored atmosphere.
One standout detail is the clock, or rather, the clock. Set into the dashboard is a 41 mm (1.6-inch) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon, mechanically powered by the car itself. And in a deliberate move away from trends that age quickly, there are no digital infotainment screens to be found.
The Veyron FKP Hommage is not a preview of what comes next for Bugatti. That role belongs to the upcoming Tourbillon hypercar. Instead, this one-off shines a well-earned spotlight on a machine that can be easy to overlook today, but one that fundamentally changed the supercar space forever.
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