Road Strikers

Koenigsegg supercars are at the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Since 2002, when they exploded onto the hypercar scene with the CC8S, right up until their latest model, the Agera R, they’ve always pushed the limits and been a little different from the typical Italian supercar. Their previous models are certainly a tough act to follow. How do you stand out when the previous model is a carbon-fiber bodied, V8-powered supercar with a 273 mph top speed? Designer Maher Thebian’s answer is to create a car with even more over-the-top styling. But also one which is readily identifiable as belonging to the Swedish manufacturer. From the front, the Koenigsegg RAGE concepthas a similar nose, and the wraparound windscreen is also familiar to previous Koenigseggs. The wheel arches are more pronounced than previous models, and there is less ventilation for the mid-mounted engine due to smaller lateral air intakes. But the smaller air intakes would tie in nicely with Koenigsegg...

”Trevita” is a Swedish abbreviation that translates into “three whites”.. The Koenigsegg visible carbon weave bodywork is renowned around the globe for its perfection and uniqueness. Until the Trevita, it was only possible to utilize the classic black carbon fibers. A unique coated fiber solution was developed for the Trevita program by Koenigsegg to change the fibers from black to sparkling silvery white. When sunlight hits the Trevita, it sparkles like millions of small white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork. The Trevita featured Koenigsegg unique double carbon rear wing, inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, airbags, paddle-shift, chrono instrument cluster, infotainment system, tire monitoring system and a hydraulic lifting system. SPECIFICATION PERFORMANCE Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds 0-200 km/h 8.75 sec. 0-200-0 km/h 13.55 sec. Top Speed: 410+ km/h (254+ mph) Braking distance: 32m (1...

Koenigsegg has created a new race car - the CCGT, based on the production CC-model range. The CCGT complies with the ACO and FIA GT1 regulations. The CCGT engine is based on the Koenigsegg CCX production engine with the superchargers removed but enlarged to 5.0 litre. The minimum weight allowed for a GT1 race car is 1,100 kg and most manufacturers struggle to meet this target, having to undergo massive weight saving programs. Due to the fact the Koenigsegg CC cars are very light and stiff in road confi guration, the racing CCGT weighs in at just under an astounding 1,000 kg. This gives the possibility to place 100 kg of ballast freely within the car structure, still following the set rules. This should give Koenigsegg an interesting advantage over the competition. The CCGT has very short overhangs, which could be seen as an issue when it comes to generating enough downforce. However, by further developing the clever and "slippery" design concept of the CC range, Koenigseg...

Koenigsegg has built fewer cars during its entire existence than Ferrari produces in a single week, and yet the Swedish hypercar manufacturer has become disproportionally adept at winning headlines. Take for example the Regera, the company’s all-new model and a car that makes the 1341-hp One:1 that we drove not long ago look slightly underpowered. The figures are somewhere beyond being merely intimidating. The Regera follows the example set by the McLaren P1, the Ferrari LaFerrari, and the Porsche 918 by using a hybrid drivetrain, albeit one completely unlike anything we’ve seen before. It uses both a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine and three electric motors for a total combined output of 1.11 megawatts, which converts to 1509 metric horsepower—or 1489 horsepower on America’s SAE measuring stick. Koenigsegg claims the 0-to-400-kph (249 mph) acceleration time of less than 20 seconds makes the Regera—Swedish for “to reign”—the fastes...

Smelling blood in the water surrounding the go-to hypercar of our day, the Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg is using the 2014 Geneva motor show to take a bite out of the Bug’s glory. The teeth? The One:1, a highly modified Agera R. So named for its (more or less) 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, the One:1 boasts 1341 horsepower and a claimed curb weight of 1360 kilograms. Yes, that means that, in American, non-funny-numbers terms, the 2998-pound One:1 technically is the One:2. Regardless, the hottest Bugattis put out 1200 horsepower, and the Koenigsegg’s packing another 141 ponies on top of that, while lugging around far less weight. Suga Det, Bugatti! Setting aside the liberties Koenigsegg’s taking with the car’s name and that the company’s claimed curb weight is predicated on the car filled with ancillary fluids, but only half a tank of gas—our test numbers include a full tank—the One:1 is nonetheless hugely impressive. Whereas Bugatti squeezes 1000-plu...

The Koenig C-62 was the brainchild of Willy Koenig, the pioneer body parts manufacturer of some of the hottest super cars like the Porsche 962 and the Ferrari Testarossa. The plan was to design and manufacture a street version of the Porsche's 962 prototype racecar. To attain the necessary ground clearances as well as headlight position, an entirely new carbon fiber body was designed. Koenig tweaked the 3-liter version of the boxer engine to produce more low-end toque. Other prominent changes included softer cams and a Bosch Monotonic system. The street car was priced handsomely too, as it came with a price tag of $1.2 million during the early 1990s, and was solely meant for an extremely niche segment of high-end supercar connoisseurs with high-net-worth-individuals. Price: $1,029,000

Do you think super cars are fuel guzzlers? Do you believe they are nothing but big pollutants on wheels? Then think again; because Koenigsegg CCXR can prove you wrong. It can achieve top speed of over 400 km/h while running on bio fuels like E85 and E100. CCXR is successor to Koenigsegg's first hyper car CCX with modified flexfuel engine, capable of burning both of normal gasoline and ethanol fuels. CCXR was truly a wonder car. It took care of performance as well as in-cabin comfort to make the car livable. For safety CCXR had dual air bags, and bucket seat with safety harness. Seats, pedals and steering wheels were completely adjustable according to the users’ preference. Among other gadgetry, the car had a satellite navigation system, music system with USB connection, climate control, G-sensor, tire-pressure monitoring and digital temperature warning system. Price: $4,800,000

price  580 000 $ top speed 390 km/h, 242 mph engine power & torque 655 hp, 482 kW 750 Nm@ 5000 rpm 0-100 km/h, 0-62 mph. 3.5 seconds

The Koenigsegg Agera R is an exclusive hypercar born from the mind of Christian von Koenigsegg, a Swedish entrepreneur who turned a childhood dream into a reality when he formed his own car company over 15 years ago. Koenigsegg favors evolutionary design changes and the Agera R shares its overall dimensions with the CCX it is tasked with replacing. It stretches 169 inches long, 78.6 inches wide and just 44.1 inches tall. Designed as a race car for the road, the Agera R's low-slung design is accentuated by almond-shaped headlights with integrated LED daytime running lamps, a wraparound windshield with a single wiper, small side windows and large air vents in front of the rear wheels. Out back, the Agera R boasts oval LED tail lamps, a mid-mounted exhaust and a functional air diffuser, while scissor doors that open at a 90-degree angle finish off the look.