Discover Bugatti’s limited‑edition F.K.P. Hommage, a handcrafted tribute to Ferdinand Karl Piëch and the first Veyron. Explore its bespoke design and power today.
Overview
Bugatti has unveiled the second masterpiece of its exclusive Programme Solitaire – the F.K.P. Hommage. Inspired by the very first Bugatti Veyron and created as a heartfelt salute to Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the visionary behind the W16 engine architecture, this hyper‑car is limited to just two units per year.
Exterior Design & Aerodynamics
The Hommage reinterprets the iconic Veyron silhouette with a dramatically enlarged front air intake and a three‑dimensional, horse‑bit style grille machined from a solid block of aluminium. A special multi‑layer paint finish, featuring a silver aluminium base beneath a transparent ruby‑red coat, gives the body an almost three‑dimensional depth that shifts with the light.
Exposed carbon‑fibre weave in matte black replaces conventional black paint, creating a subtle contrast with a 10% black pigment infused in the clear coat. The result is a tactile surface that’s as striking to the eye as it is to the touch.
Wheels & Aerodynamic Details
Chrome‑plated 12‑spoke wheels echo the original Veyron design – 20‑inch at the front and 21‑inch at the rear – wrapped in bespoke Michelin tires. Modernised front and rear light clusters retain the classic hyper‑car’s large dorsal air intakes, preserving the timeless Veyron character while adding contemporary flair.
Interior Craftsmanship
Inside, the Hommage breaks away from Bugatti’s usual leather‑rich cabins. The steering wheel is a round, Bauhaus‑inspired tribute to the Veyron, while the seats and upholstery are covered in Car Couture – an exclusive woven fabric developed in Paris and first seen on the Bugatti Tourbillon.
Door panels adopt Car Couture with premium brown leather inserts, mirroring the treatment used on the Chiron. The central console and transmission tunnel are hand‑crafted from solid aluminium blocks, and a 41 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon watch face crowns the cockpit.
Personal touches include a knee‑rest plaque signed by racing legend Pierre Veyron, alongside the initials and birthdate of Ferdinand Karl Piëch. The front apron proudly displays the “Solitaire” coach‑build badge.
Engine & Performance
Powering the Hommage is an 8.0‑litre W16 engine borrowed from the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, delivering 1,600 hp and 1,600 Nm of torque. Coupled with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch gearbox and Bugatti’s permanent all‑wheel‑drive system, the car promises the blistering acceleration and top‑speed pedigree expected of the brand. Exact performance figures remain under wraps, as does the identity of the exclusive owner.
Programme Solitaire & Production Philosophy
The F.K.P. Hommage is the second bespoke creation from Programme Solitaire, a coach‑building initiative that produces a maximum of two vehicles per year. Each model is a wholly new reinterpretation of Bugatti’s chassis, interior and personalised details, telling a unique story of the brand’s heritage.
Conclusion
With its reverent design cues, ultra‑luxurious materials and the thunderous heart of a 1,600‑horsepower W16, the Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage stands as a moving tribute to both the first Veyron and the engineer who made it possible. It is more than a car – it is a piece of living automotive history, offered to a single discerning collector.
