Koenigsegg One:1 will hit 450 km/h

Christian von Koenigsegg

Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg  is developing a 1,400kg supercar equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine of 1,400hp, giving the vehicle the phenomenal power-to-weight ratio behind its name, One:1.

The supercar will thus weigh only 1,400kg, even with a full gas tank and the driver on board. With 1,400hp, it will dethrone the current most powerful Koenigsegg, the Agera R, equipped with 1,140hp.
If the project is a success, the Koenigsegg One:1 will become the world’s fastest serial production car, regardless of the fact that the series will of course be rather limited.

The vehicle will boast a top speed of 450km/h and 0 to 400km/h acceleration in 20 seconds. To put this performance in perspective, the Veyron takes around 45 seconds to accelerate the same speed.
Koenigsegg did not provide any indication on the price of this automotive gem, of which only six will be produced. The initial prototype could be presented to the public as early as the end of 2013.

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Koenigsegg celebrates 10 years with one-off Agera S Hundra

This year Koenigsegg celebrates having built 100 awesome cars over the last decade. For this very special occasion, the fabled Swedish supercar maker has introduced a stunning on-off ride called the Agera S Hundra. The last part of its name means “one hundred” in Swedish, and it is meant to further emphasize the importance of the milestone.

What is truly unique about the car is its lavish exterior finish: gel-coated carbon fiber with gold leaf details. Oh, yes, Koenigsegg is not afraid to get a little opulent when it comes to such special events, and we can’t say we blame them. The gold trims are present on the body, the huge exhaust pipe, coil springs, rear deck struts, and the wheels.

All this extra glamour costs a whopping 1.222.000Euro ($1.6 million), but no price is too high when you are an exclusivity addict. The Hundra features the same powertrain as the regular Agera S, being powered by a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine with a whopping 1,040 HP.

 

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Koenigsegg Agera R unveiled

Koenigsegg has recently unveiled its latest mind-blowing creation, a custom Agera R, named the BLT. As one of its best features, the car flaunts a carbon body with an awesome clearcoat that has a nice blue tint to it. A regular Agera R is priced at over €1 million, so the owner of this custom model must be really wealthy and extravagant.
There aren’t many details about the project right now, as the tuners apparently chose to keep things as anonymous and secret as possible. The owner had some very clear requirements, including a few red highlights over the blue carbon body.
According to Christian von Koenigsegg himself, the project was a huge success, and the tuners are extremely happy with their work. “We hope the customer will like his car as much as we do”, he said. 

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Koenigsegg Agera R

We’re already used to being blown away by Koenigsegg’s creations, but this beauty has still taken us by surprise! Not only does it boast a dizzying number of awesome technological features, but it is also one of the best looking rides out there. This is mainly due to its unique matte blue and black paint job that we absolutely love.

Matte looks are gaining increasing popularity among super rides today, and we are sure that this baby will get its generous share of fans for its look alone. But that’s not all! The new Agera R also sports incredible muscle: a whopping 1,140 horsepower if fueled with E85.

The list continues with one-piece hollow carbon fiber wheels, an advanced Triplex suspension developed together with Öhlins Racing, nano-surfaced cylinder sleeves, a new exhaust system, stability control system (this comes as a much needed standard feature, considering all that power), and new front winglets for extra downforce and stability.

Is there anything more you could ask for in the 2013 Agera R? Maybe a yet-to-be-verified top speed of 438kmh/273 mph, a detachable and stowable hardtop,  and 120 liters of luggage space. Oh, and another thing: Koenigsegg will offer its clients the possibility to personalize their rides by choosing any color and shade for both the interior and the exterior. The car will also be available both in left and in right hand drive.

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