Created by the brand's ultra-exclusivity program, the model pays tribute to Ferdinand Piëch and can cost R$ 140 million
Bugatti has officially presented the FKP Hommage, a one-of-a-kind example that reinterprets the iconic design of the classic Veyron on the brand’s most advanced mechanical architecture. The project is part of the select “Solitaire” program — the automaker’s ultra-exclusive division responsible for delivering only two special orders per year. The model’s christening is a posthumous tribute to Ferdinand Karl Piëch (FKP), former patriarch of the VW Group, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original presentation of the Veyron in 2005.
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The engineering behind the tribute required an unusual solution: using the base of the W16 Mistral convertible. The choice was technical, not aesthetic: the Mistral’s absence of a structural roof allowed the designers to recreate the Veyron’s flat window line and unmistakable profile without compromising the rigidity of the carbon fiber monocoque — something unfeasible if the base were the Chiron. The result is a vehicle that is visually nostalgic, yet dynamically superior to any model from two decades ago.
Under the rear hood, the FKP preserves the mechanical brutality of Bugatti’s modern era. Traction is guaranteed by the legendary W16 8.0 engine with four turbochargers, calibrated to deliver 1,600 hp. The system also inherits the technical evolution of the Chiron Super Sport, with larger turbochargers and high-performance cooling.
In addition, the tread set is mixed, with 20-inch wheels at the front and 21 at the rear, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Externally, the model adopts the classic two-tone configuration in black and red, but with a contemporary touch: the body is entirely in exposed carbon fiber, dyed with translucent varnish.
The FKP Hommage’s cabin reflects the pinnacle of customization. The center console, a standout piece in the interior, was machined from a single solid block of aluminum, referring to the robustness of the original Veyron. The final touch of sophistication is due to the horology: the dashboard integrates a 43 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon watch, mounted on a custom-made rotating structure.
The seats received unprecedented leather and fabrics produced in Paris, mixing the ergonomics of the Chiron with the aesthetics of 2005. Bugatti does not confirm official figures, but industry experts estimate that this single unit cost between £15 million and £20 million (approximately R$ 105 million to R$ 140 million in direct conversion).
