Bugatti modernises its iconic Veyron in the name of heritage
Words: Andrew Sluys
Bugatti has put a modern spin on its iconic Veyron as a tribute to the man who started it all.
Dubbed the “F.K.P. Hommage”, this Veyron references Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch, who got the entire Veyron project off the ground.
As the more drawn out bodylines suggest, this tribute car is based on a Chiron — the successor to the Veyron.
Bugatti notes that this isn’t a continuation of the Veyron project, or a restored classic, but instead a handbuilt re-imagination of the original idea.
As the Chiron also utilised the quad-turbo 16-cylinder engine, this version makes more than 1100kW, which is sent to all four wheels in an attempt to maintain grip.
As for aesthetics, The F.K.P is lower and wider than the original, with redesigned headlights providing a more sleek front end.
It’s a similar story at the rear, where the taillights aren’t solid like the originals, but give an illusion of deep holes.
The Veyron’s original tyres, which were infamously horrendously expensive to replace, have been replaced with modern Michelin rubber.
The interior carries on the tribute theme, with Veyron-esque switchgear swimming in a sea of Chiron luxuries.
As Bugatti is only building one of these, chances are that it is already sold to a mega-wealthy buyer for an eight-figure sum.
