Bugatti Risks Neck Pain from Too Much Looking in the Rearview Mirror
- Published on 23/01/2026 11:36
- Modified on 23/01/2026 11:40
Bugatti revisits its iconic Veyron with the F.K.P. Hommage. A beautiful exercise, but perhaps a bit too easy.
Bugatti strikes again, this time with a mix of fascination and perplexity. The F.K.P. Hommage, a unique specimen from the Solitaire Program, celebrates the legendary Bugatti Veyron and its visionary creator, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch. The intention is noble: to pay tribute to a masterpiece that, twenty years ago, redefined the limits of the automobile with 1,001 horsepower and speeds exceeding 400 km/h.
However, it is hard not to feel a hint of discomfort. With the F.K.P. Hommage, Bugatti revisits a classic rather than creating something entirely new. The result remains fascinating, particularly thanks to its 1,600-horsepower quad-turbo W16 engine, the latest evolution of the block introduced with the Chiron Super Sport.
The exterior, faithful to the proportions of the Veyron, has been subtly refined: massive aluminum grille, harmonized color separation, 20/21-inch wheels, and reimagined air intakes. The interior reaches new heights of Bugatti personalization with a Bauhaus steering wheel, fabrics woven in Paris, and an integrated Audemars Piguet timepiece in the dashboard.
We prefer when Bugatti looks ahead
But the observation is clear: for a manufacturer of Bugatti’s stature, creating something new from the old remains a delicate exercise. The exclusivity and technical execution are flawless, and the client’s order fully legitimizes this car. However, the F.K.P. Hommage does not impose itself as a major automotive innovation, but rather as a personalized celebration of a myth.
This paradox does not detract from the interest of this creation, but it reminds us that Bugatti, capable of pushing technical and stylistic limits, sometimes prefers homage over boldness.
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But let us not sulk our pleasure in front of such a machine. The F.K.P. Hommage will be visible at the Ultimate Supercar Garage during Rétromobile Paris 2026, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to contemplate this dialogue between the past and present of Bugatti.
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This page is translated from the original post "Bugatti risque un torticolis à trop regarder dans le rétro" in French.
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