Koenigsegg
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Koenigsegg has just introduced a third model line boasting a hybrid powertrain complete with cam-less engine technology.
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New Jesko Absolut is the fastest car Koenigsegg will ever make
Koenigsegg says it will never build a faster car than its new Jesko Absolut.
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The Koenigsegg Jesko show car has 34 layers to its paint
There are nigh-on innumerable cool things about Koenigsegg's Jesko hypercar, but some of the most fascinating things about cars this detailed are often the ones you have no reason to notice. Take the paint job of the Jesko used for the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show debut, for example. While...
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China's Evergrande commits $6.4B to become EV force
Evergrande Group will establish the EV brand Hengchi whose first model is due in 2020.
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Twice-crashed Koenigsegg Agera RS is back on the road
The Koenigsegg Agera RS, a rare supercar costing nearly $2 million, that was crashed twice is being put to the test on roads once again.
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$8.3M for Lamborghini Veneno Roadster tops results of seized supercars auction
The collection included the crème de la crème of modern supercars, including a LaFerrari, P1, 918 Spyder and a Koenigsegg One:1.
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A Koenigsegg Regera RS broke the company's own 0-249-0 mph record with a time of 31.49 seconds.
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Here's how Koenigsegg's exhaust setup passes emissions
Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained shows how Koenigsegg's engineers bypass straight pipes and emissions delays to optimize power
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Bugatti Chiron designer to style future Koenigseggs
Koenigsegg CEO Christian von Koenigsegg described Selipanov's design methods as “radical.”
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How the Koenigsegg Jesko's "Light Speed Transmission" works
Koenigsegg uses a remarkable system to shuttle between gears nearly instantly
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Koenigsegg Jesko engine deep dive: The world's most-powerful production engine
Engineering Explained examines the special tweaks made to the Koenigsegg Jesko 5.0-liter twin-turboV-8 to increase output to 1,600 horsepower.
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Pre-auction estimate on seized One:1 hypercar too low, says Koenigsegg
The One:1 previously belonged to an African politician who was found guilty of embezzlement in 2017.
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Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg is still interested in the World Endurance Championship's new Hypercar class now that the rules have been finalized.
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Sweet dreams: One-off Koenigsegg Jesko Cherry Red Edition looks stunning
A new exotic car retail website called LuxuryandExotic is offering the one and only Koenigsegg Jesko Cherry Red Edition
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Koenigsegg Agera RS earns owner $1.9M in 5 months
The rear wing alone was a $300,000 option on this Koenigsegg Agera RS.
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“Entry-level” Koenigsegg supercar to debut in 2020
After announcing his intentions to build a more affordable "entry-level" supercar in February, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg dished out some new details on the car coming to life via a partnership with Chinese-backed Swedish electric car startup NEVS. The debut will happen in...
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The Koenigsegg Jesko has embarked on a world tour
The Koenigsegg Jesko has embarked on a world tour, with multiple stops in the U.S. planned for the 1,600-horsepower hypercar.
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How to crash test a $2 million Koenigsegg hypercar
Automakers work extensively to ensure occupant safety, and that means crash testing several cars. In the case of supercars, a company like Koenigsegg needs to do things a little differently. Apex One published a video to YouTube on Friday that detailed the process that goes into crash testing the...
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When you're developing a replacement for the fastest car on the planet, a typical update isn't going to cut the mustard. Fortunately, that wasn't an issue for Koenigsegg, as nothing the Swedish performance marque does is what you'd call typical. That's clearly evident in Koenigsegg's Jesko, which was unveiled Tuesday at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show as the replacement for the Agera line of hypercars. Named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, the father of Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg and a saviour of the company during its early days, the new car follows the...
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Koenigsegg Jesko rocks Geneva as the ultimate in Swedish speed
Koenigsegg dropped the mic at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday. The Swedish supercar maker revealed the Koenigsegg Jesko, which replaces the famed Agera supercar with technology and specifications that require a double take. The Jesko implements a few core improvements over the...
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The Swedish dream: Koenigsegg wants to build thousands of cars per year
Koenigsegg may have the hardware to compete with heavyweights such as Ferrari or Lamborghini, but the Swedish automaker remains a low-scale operation. In the years to come, that appears set to change. CEO and founder Cristian von Koenigsegg told Bloomberg in a report last Friday that after 2022, he...
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New "entry-level" Koenigsegg supercar in the works with camless engine
Koenigsegg is hardly a budget brand, but the Swedish supercar maker has plans for what could be considered an "entry-level" supercar. And it's going to be a hybrid. Top Gear spoke with founder and CEO Cristian von Koenigsegg, who said the latest deal with China's NEVS will pave the way for a new...
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Saab's Chinese owner partners with Koenigsegg, purchases 20-percent stake in supercar maker
China's NEVS purchased the remnants of Saab years ago, and now the company has taken a stake in another Swedish automaker. NEVS announced it has purchased a 20-percent stake in Koenigsegg and partnered to create a new joint venture between the two companies. In the Tuesday announcement, the Chinese...
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Koenigsegg Agera successor reportedly limited to 125 units, won't be called Ragnarok
We've known Koenigsegg has an Agera successor in the works, but now we have a few new details on the hypercar. Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri reported last Wednesday the Agera successor, which will debut in March at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, will not wear the rumored Ragnarok...
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