In 2010, at the Geneva Motor Show, the Swedish company, which quickly established itself in the hypercar market, introduced the new Koenigsegg Agera, designed to replace the previous CCX model.
The date of the presentation of the car was not accidental. As in other cases, they were tied to a round date, this time to the 15th anniversary of the founding of the company.
Christian von Kenisegg, with the perseverance characteristic of the Scandinavians, tried to achieve the conquest of the next peak, and it cannot be said that the attempt failed. Model close to the mark of 400 km / h, making it one of the fastest cars at the time of release.
In 2011, an improved version of the Agera R appeared, and in 2013 it underwent a large-scale restyling, as a result of which the car is capable of accelerating to 440 km / h, which puts it on a par with the Bugatti Chiron.
Like all hypercars capable of reaching speeds in excess of 350 km / h, the Koenigsegg Agera has an almost ideal aerodynamic shape and a minimum drag coefficient.
The supercar is literally pressed to the ground - the total height is only 1120 mm, with a clearance of 100 mm - thus providing sufficient downforce, especially at high speeds.
The body of the car is completely made of carbon fiber to reduce the overall weight and is made in the form of a targa, although the monocoque itself is made of a durable and lightweight aluminum alloy. The windshield is fixed in a reinforced frame, which serves as an additional element of body rigidity.
In the rear of the cockpit there are retractable safety arches. The roof is removable in the center - if necessary, it retracts into a special compartment in the rear section of the body, turning the hypercar into a roadster.
The elongated headlights, elongated upwards, are harmoniously located on the outstanding athletic wings, creating a curved bonnet line. Installed under the front bumper, the splitter diverts the incoming air flow into two volumetric air intakes, from where it is redirected to blow the front brakes.
A striking feature of the Koenigsegg Agera is the unique design of the door mechanism, called "beetle wing". Unlike the “gull wing”, when the opening is made strictly upwards, here the door is first separated from the body by 15 mm on a special hinge, and then rotates up and forward at an angle of 90 degrees. In addition to being unique, this design is quite practical - you can park anywhere and get out of the car without a problem.
Interior
Salon - the embodiment of Swedish conciseness and the latest technology. The main finishing material is ultra-light carbon - almost everything is made of it, from the interior panels to the frame of the seats.
Seats and door cards are trimmed with high-quality Alcantara in various colors at the request of the client. On the center console there is an on-board system display, under which there are control keys arranged in a circle.
A small, slightly oval-shaped steering wheel in the best racing tradition, and under it are the transmission paddles. The dashboard is unusual - it has only one massive dial installed in the middle, and on the sides there are additional scales of various on-board systems.
Agera powertrain and transmission
Swedish engineers should be given credit for what they were able to squeeze out of the motor. Under the hood is a relatively small engine for sports cars Koenigsegg Aluminum V8 own design based on the Ford Modular engine, having a volume of only 5.0 liters.
Engineers managed to squeeze out of him as much as 940 hp at 6900 rpm, thanks to a number of technical innovations and a 1.3 bar turbocharged boost. The engine has a dry sump lubrication system, which allowed it to be lowered as far as possible to lower the center of gravity and improve weight distribution. The torque is about 1000 Nm, and it is already available in the range from 2700 to 6150 rpm.
Used as a transmission 7-speed sequential gearbox with two clutches and paddle shifters. It was developed by Koenigsegg in collaboration with CIMA. Its design provides instant response to gear changes.
The hypercar is rear-wheel drive, and to improve handling and cornering, it is equipped with an intelligent traction control system that allows you to change the load between the drive wheels.
Speed characteristics very high:
- maximum speed - 390 km / h;
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 3.1 s;
- from 0 to 200 - 8.9 s;
- from 0 to 300 - 14.53 s;
- full deceleration from 300 to 0 - 6.66 s.
In normal driving mode on the highway (up to 200 km / h), an 80-liter tank is enough for about 600-650 km. When reaching a speed of over 200 km / h, the indicator drops by almost 2 times.
For effective braking, the car is equipped with high-performance ventilated ceramic disc brakes with servo-position calipers. Discs with a diameter of 392 mm and a thickness of 36 mm with 6-cylinder calipers are installed on the front axle, 380 mm 34 mm wide and 4-cylinder on the rear axle.
Specifications
Price
In terms of cost, the hypercar occupies one of the highest positions. In the basic configuration, that is, without installing options in the form of an author's interior trim, winter package, etc., the price of Koenigsegg Agera is about $1,400,000 (79.1 million rubles).
Currently, the car is not produced, because it has given way to the more powerful Agera R.
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And then a little about the founder of the company:
Christian von Koenigsegg (Swed. Christian von Köenigsegg) b. 1972, Stockholm) is the founder of the Swedish company Koenigsegg Automotive AB, which specializes in the production of sports cars.
Biography:
Christian was born to Brita and Jesko von Koenigsegg. He attended Danderyd High School, then Lundberg National Boarding School. Then he studied economics at the Scandinavian School in Brussels.
Childhood:
At the age of five, inspired by the Norwegian animated film Flåklypa Grand Prix about a bicycle master who built a racing car, little Christian began to dream of building his own sports car. Christian showed an interest in technology and design at an early age. As a young boy, he liked to take apart the tape recorders and toasters in his parents' house in order to see how they could be changed. As a teenager, he became a well-known technologist in the neighborhood, and at the age of 18, Christian began to work seriously with technical innovations and he had two interesting ideas.
Innovations:
He called the first idea "Cheap Player". Koenigsegg believed that one day computer chips would be capable of carrying so much music that they could easily replace CDs. The main advantage was that it would be cheaper, so he prepared the design for a patent. However, the idea didn't go through. Nobody was interested in such unknown projects. But Christian did not give up.
His second idea was called "The Click". This was a new solution in joining wooden floor sections. He showed this technology to his father, who was working in the forestry industry at the time. The father dismissed the idea, saying that if it was that good, then someone would have realized it long ago. After that, Christian decided to show the invention to other manufacturers involved in the production of floors. He was also denied there. In 1995, a Belgian and Swedish company patented surprisingly similar technologies for connecting sectors. And they called them the same as Christian - "Snap!". The patent was worth a billion dollars.
Climb:
Of course, he wanted to build the car of his dreams. He realized that this was virtually impossible and that many before him had failed. In 1994, at the age of 22, Christian thought about creating the first model of his car, where there would be no technical solutions that were considered rather difficult. Christian drew the blueprints himself and in the same days began to make a scale model, with the help of his friends who helped him for a small fee. Investors became interested in his project. As a result, Christian founded Koenigsegg Automotive AB in 1994 with an initial capital of 60 million crowns.
The company's first car was the Koenigsegg CC, designed by Sven-Harry Akesson (under the pseudonym Sethera Falcon)
First production car:
In 2002, Koenigsegg put its first mass-produced car into production at the Margrethetrop plant (north of Angelholm). They became the Koenigsegg CC8S - a slightly modernized version of the Koenigsegg CC. This car immediately attracted attention both visually and technically. He was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest production car (the speed of the car reached 388 km / h).
In 2003, the Margretetrope plant burned down, production was suspended and then transferred to an abandoned air force base in Valhalla Park, Angelholm.
Present tense:
Christian is now co-founder and president of the Koenigsegg Group consortium, formed in 2009.
And now about the cars themselves.
The lineup:
CC (1998-2001)
CC8S (2002-2005)
CCR (2004-2006), 20 built.
CCX (2006 - present)
CCGT (2007)
CCXR (2007 - present)
CCXR Special Edition (2008)
CCXR Trevita (2009), 3 cars made.
CCXR "Special One" (2010) 
Agera (2010)
Agera R (2011)
Characteristics of some models:
Koenigsegg CC
Engine: 4.7 l. V8, 655 HP (481 kW) at 6500 rpm.
Weight: 1100 kg
Acceleration to 100 km / h: 3.2 s
Max. speed: ~390
Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition:
Engine: Aluminum Koenigsegg 5 HP V8, 1018 HP at 6850 rpm.
Weight: 1178 kg
Acceleration to 100 km / h: 2.9 s
Max. speed: 402 km/h
Koenigsegg Agera:
Engine: 4.7 L V8, 910 hp (679 kV) at 6850 rpm
Weight: 1290 kg
Acceleration to 100 km / h: 3.1 s
Max. speed: ~405 km/h
Koenigsegg Agera R:
Engine: 5 HP V8, 1130 hp at 6900 rpm.
Weight: 1450 kg
Acceleration to 100 km / h: 2.7 s
Max. speed: ~420 km/h
A bit from the book "Super (the most beautiful and famous) cars in the world":
About Koenigsegg:
While well-known supercar makers can capitalize on their reputation, newcomers must offer something sensational if they want to grab attention. The Swedish company Koenigsegg may not boast a long history, but they produce one of the most powerful supercars, and next to this wild beast, everyone looks tame ...
When you're trying to build a car that can go over 200 miles an hour, it's critical that it doesn't take off like an airplane when it accelerates. And that's why the developers at Koenigsegg have applied ground effect aerodynamic technology.
The designers wanted the CC to be a car capable of overtaking the McLaren F1, and also clean and simple. Overtaking McLaren is not an easy task, but it was a challenge that helped the Swedish company to rise. The project aimed for a top speed of 389.4 km/h, achieved through a power output of 484.7 kW (655 hp), a drag coefficient of 0.28-0.32 and a net weight of just 1,100 kg.
The project started in 1994. This brainchild of Christian von Koenigsegg can be considered an alternative to the bored Volvos of the 1970s and 1980s ... Von Koenigsegg believed that a gap had formed in the supercar market that needed to be filled immediately.
In late 1995 and most of 1996, Koenigsegg built and tested his first 370 kW (500 hp) prototype. But his chassis was made in such a way that it was no problem to lift it. By the end of 1998, they adopted a carbon semi-monocoque and a fully adjustable independent linkage suspension. By the summer of 2000, the first car ready for production was completed, and in the autumn it made its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
In many ways, the car turned out to be secondary: mid-engined, with a cabin shifted forward, it had a fairly standard mechanical specification. The carbon fiber construction is also not original. The only thing no one has seen before is the bat doors. But how many people would buy a car just because of fancy doors?
Not so meticulous critics had much to admire. The chairs used a material created by HAGA, which takes the shape of the body of a seated person. Multi-mode transmission operation was then a rarity, although it has since become commonplace. The control system allowed the driver to adjust the chassis, aerodynamics and braking parameters without getting up from the seat. The braking system was a true work of art - just like the 457mm magnesium wheels with low profile tires. The roof is also made extremely well: it can be removed and put into the trunk compartment, turning the body into a targa.
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Hypercar One:1, which should become the fastest road car in the world, leaving Bugatti Veyron behind.
Due to the widespread use of composite materials in the design of the car, its weight was reduced to 1,360 kg. And the power of the 5.0-liter V8 twin-turbo, capable of running on regular and racing gasoline, as well as E85 bioethanol, has been increased to 1,360 hp.
The peak torque of the engine reaches 1,371 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Traction is transferred to the rear axle via a 7-speed dual-clutch robotic transmission, developed by Koenigsegg in-house.
Thus, the ratio of mass to power in a hypercar is one kilogram to one horsepower, which is reflected in its name One: 1 (“one to one”). The company promises that the novelty will surpass all competitors in acceleration from zero to 100, 200, 300 and 400 km / h from standstill.
At the same time, the mark of four hundred kilometers per hour Koenigsegg One: 1 should be exchanged in about 20 seconds, and the maximum speed of the hypercar will be about 450 km / h. For comparison, it takes 25 seconds to accelerate from standstill to four hundred kilometers per hour. longer.
The maximum speed of the top version of the Veyron is officially 431 km / h, but customers receive cars with an electronic limiter of 415 km / h. In total, only six Koenigsegg One:1 coupes (plus one prototype) were built, each costing about $2,000,000. True, by the time the model was presented, all of them had already been sold out on pre-orders.
Curious fact. In the fall of 2016, it became known about the sale in the United States of one copy of this model, for which an unnamed buyer paid $ 10 million, i.e. the car actually went for a price that was five times higher than the original cost. Not a bad investment!
Among other features of the megacar (this is how the manufacturer positions the car, since its power is equal to a whole megawatt), it is important to note the appearance of active aerodynamic elements, among which there are dividers on the front bumper and a hydraulically driven rear wing.
The latter has several positions and can be used as an air brake (stopping the Koenigsegg One:1 from a speed of 400 km / h takes just 10.0 seconds), and when driving at high speeds, the listed elements generate downforce of 600 kg. In turns, the lateral overloads of the machine can reach 2g.
The hypercar is equipped with powerful carbon-ceramic brakes with 397 mm front discs, suspension with active shock absorbers and full carbon fiber wheels, “shod” with mixed tires Michelin Cup Tires with a diameter of 19 inches in front and 20 in the rear. These tires are capable of withstanding speeds up to 440 km/h.
Official website: www.koenigsegg.se
Headquarters: Sweden, Margretethorp
Koenigsegg is a Swedish manufacturer of exclusive sports cars. Founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg.
Initially located in Olafstrom, later moved to Margretethorp, near Angelholm.
A small Swedish company from the town of Angelholm does not have such a big name and such a glorious history as Ferrari or Porsche. But it is here, in the north of Europe, that Koenigsegg sports cars are produced, which are superior to Italian and German competitors. They reach the highest speeds and have more power than any other mass-produced car. When assembling, materials developed using space technologies are used. By the way, now Koenigsegg is located on the territory of a huge factory for the production of jet fighters.
In 1993, the ambitious Swedish designer and entrepreneur Christian von Koenigsegg launched the project of the perfect car. Koenigsegg brought in designer David Craford and a team of the best specialists. Two years later, they managed to assemble an experimental model. This success led to the founding of Koenigsegg Automotive Ltd.
The team consists of four engineers, three R&D specialists, and four composite material experts. Four craftsmen are involved in pre-assembly, two people assemble the engines, five people work in the final assembly shop and two in the warehouse.
Five employees are involved in PR, implementation, administration and management of the company. At present, the plant's capacity allows the simultaneous assembly of up to seven vehicles, four of which are in pre-assembly and three in the final assembly shop.
In 2000, Koenigsegg began mass production of the CC 8S model, and in the spring of 2004 the Swedes released the CCR model. Thanks to the 806 horsepower engine, this model was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most powerful car for public roads. On February 28, 2005, Koenigsegg test pilot Loris Bicocci at the Nardo Prototipo test site in southern Italy developed a record 387.87 km / h on the CCR.
It is not surprising that the novelty from Koenigsegg was eagerly awaited. The third serial supercar from Angelholm - CCX - was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. CCX is short for Competition Coupe X (racing two-seater X). It is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the first SS prototype, which rolled out of the design bureau in 1996.
It is not easy to distinguish one modification from another, and the technical characteristics are close. Differences are noticeable only in the ideology of machines. CC8S and CCR are sports cars released on public roads. CSH is designed to be more comfortable and cozy. His motto is "I travel at extreme speed".
The main task of the Koenigsegg team was to maintain a recognizable and unique form. The creators chose to avoid the general trends of supercars, improving the unique appearance of the car with tighter lines and aggressive design. The first impression of the CCX is dynamic and futuristic. It looks surprisingly low and wide, and the exterior is dominated by a semi-circular windshield reminiscent of a car's cockpit.
The body and chassis of Koenigsegg vehicles are made from lightweight carbon fiber reinforced with Kevlar and aluminum honeycomb structures. Thanks to this, the machine weighs only 1180 kg. A two-door body with a hard top that retracts under the front boot lid creates ideal aerodynamics: a drag coefficient of 0.3.
With a length of 4.3 meters, the new Koenigsegg received only 10 centimeters of ground clearance - for this car, good asphalt is even more important than a good driver.
The front hood has new air intakes to bring fresh air into the cab. The rear hood has a glass window over the engine that allows a clear view of the unique casting of the cylinder block, which is engraved with an embossed Koenigsegg logo on each side.
Next to the hood, in the head air intake, the main novelty is hidden - the “vortex generator”, or, as the Swedes themselves call it, the turbulator. It directs the air flow directly into the air intake, creating overpressure in the intake manifold.
The engine on the CCX has been completely redesigned to meet the strictest environmental regulations in Switzerland and California. That did not prevent him from maintaining unique power characteristics. The V-shaped "eight" made of cast aluminum with a working volume of 4.7 liters produces unthinkable power - 806 horsepower. And the maximum torque was 920 Nm at 5700 rpm.
In 3.2 seconds, the CCX accelerates to 100 km / h, and overcomes the standard quarter-mile street racing section in 9.9 seconds, reaching a speed of 235 km / h. The maximum speed of the Swedish monster, declared by the manufacturers, is over 395 km / h. But this car does not know how to save fuel - in urban mode, it consumes 17 liters of high-octane gasoline per 100 km.
The racing suspension system allows the rider to control every movement, even under the toughest loads. To make the car more convenient to operate in urban conditions, the CCX received new bumpers that can withstand collisions at a speed of 4 km / h without damage. And crash tests have confirmed that, in terms of safety, the Koenigsegg is a real Swedish car.
The interior of each instance is developed separately, taking into account the wishes of the client, and the position of the carbon fiber chair is also adjusted to it, in which only the back of the seat remains movable.
The interior height of the cab has been increased by 50 mm, which makes the CCX semi-monocoque spacious - even tall drivers will be comfortable in it, despite the fact that the height of the car is only 112 cm.
The Swedish company Koenigsegg has long conquered the market for elite sports cars. Breaking into the market not so long ago, the company quickly conquered its market.
History of the Koenigsegg brand
The history of the Koenigsegg brand begins in 1994. It was founded by Christian von Koenigsegg, who at that time was only 22 years old. The young Swede wanted to create the perfect supercar. The prototype of the modern Koenigsegg was a car that had a carbon roof. In 1996, it was tested on various race tracks and in the Volvo wind tunnel. For the general public, Koenigsegg first appeared in 1997 at the Cannes Film Festival. Such a chic performance provided the young entrepreneur with several major international contracts.
At the Paris Motor Show in 2000, Koenigsegg was improved and presented for serial production, which started in 2002. For the first time in series production, the CC8S model was introduced.
Development of the Koenigsegg brand
There was a major fire in Koenigsegg's primary shop in 2003, so the headquarters was moved to a new base. It turned out that the area of 4000 m² and the runway nearby are ideal conditions for production. The runway could well become a race track. In addition, Koenigsegg customers can use the landing strip for their personal aircraft. There is also a helipad for those traveling by helicopter.
The Koenigsegg brand was one of those who presented with a "green" supercar. In Sweden, this trend is extremely popular, as the state is trying to completely switch to biofuels. In 2007, the first "green" supercar was introduced, which produced 1018 hp.
The new Agera R, which is now very popular in the sector of elite sports cars, appeared at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011.
Current state of Koenigsegg
Things are going so smoothly for Koenigsegg that in 2009 Koenigsegg even expressed a desire to acquire SAAB. True, the negotiations ended with the fact that a message was received about the impossibility of making a purchase. It turned out that Koenigsegg alone could not do this - either in partnership or with loans.
The 100th Koenigsegg was released on December 3, 2012. This is the Koenigsegg Agera R Hundra. Almost all cars are produced for individual orders and are designed based on the wishes of the customer.
