KoenigseggFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis article is about the Swedish car manufacturer. For the former small German state, seeKnigsegg.Koenigsegg Automotive AB

TypeAktiebolag

IndustryAutomotive

Founded1994[1]

FounderChristian von Koenigsegg

Headquartersngelholm,Scania,Sweden

Key peopleChristian von Koenigsegg

ProductsSuper car

Profit$580,000-2,210,000 per car

OwnerChristian von Koenigsegg

Websitekoenigsegg.com

Koenigsegg Automotive AB(/kns/;Swedish pronunciation:[kns](listen)) is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, also known as hyper-cars, based inngelholm.Contents[hide] 1Company 2History 2.1Prototypes and production 2.2Attempted purchase of Saab 3Models 3.1List of Models 4Records 5Awards 6References 7External linksCompany[edit]

Koenigsegg CCXThe company was founded in 1994 in Sweden byChristian von Koenigsegg, with the intention of producing a world-classsupercar. Many years of development and prototyping led to the company's first street-legal production car delivery in 2002.In 2006 Koenigsegg began production of theCCX, which uses an engine created in-house especially for that vehicle. The CCX is street-legal in most countries, including the US.Apart from developing, manufacturing and selling the Koenigsegg line of supercars, Koenigsegg is also involved in "green technology" development programmes beginning with theCCXR("Flower Power")flexfuelsupercar and continuing through the present with theAgera R. Koenigsegg is also active in development programs when it comes to plug-in electric cars' systems and next-generationreciprocating enginetechnologies.In March 2009 the Koenigsegg CCXR was chosen by Forbes to be one of the ten most beautiful cars in history.[2]In December 2010 theKoenigsegg Agerawon the BBC Top Gear Hypercar of the Year Award.History[edit]Prototypes and production[edit]

Koenigsegg Geneva Auto Show 2011The initial design of theKoenigsegg CCwas drawn by Christian von Koenigsegg. He then took his sketches to Industrial Designer David Crafoord in order for him to realise the sketches as a 1:5 scale model. David then laid his personal touch to the design brief and finished the model. This model was later scaled up in order to create the base plug for the initial Koenigsegg prototype that was finished in 1996. During the next years the prototype went through extensive testing and several new prototypes were built.Von Koenigsegg got the idea to build his own car after watching the Norwegian stop-motion animated moviePinchcliffe Grand Prixin his youth.[3]He took his first steps in the world of business in his early 20s running a trading company calledAlpraazinStockholm, Sweden. Alpraaz exported food from Europe to the developing world. The success of this venture gave von Koenigsegg the necessary financial standing to launch his chosen career as a car manufacturer.Initially, Koenigsegg Automotive was based inOlofstrm. In 1997 the company needed larger facilities and moved to Margretetorp, just outside of ngelholm. However, on 22 February 2003, one of the production facilities caught fire and was badly damaged. From 2003 and on Koenigsegg has converted two large fighter-jet hangars and an office building into a car factory. Since the factory is located on the still-active ngelholm airport, clients can arrive by private jet next to the factory. Koenigsegg controls and uses the former military runway for shakedown runs of production cars and high speed testing.The Koenigsegg badge was designed in 1994 by Jacob Lftman, based on the heraldic coat of arms of the Koenigsegg family. The shield has been the family'scoat-of-armssince the 12th century when a family member was knighted by the Germany-basedHoly Roman Empire.Attempted purchase of Saab[edit]On June 11, 2009 the media reported that Koenigsegg Group, consisting of Koenigsegg Automotive AB, Christian von Koenigsegg, Brd Eker and a group of investors had signed aletter of intentwithSaabto take over the brand fromGeneral Motors. General Motors confirmed on June 16 that they had chosen Koenigsegg Group as the buyer of Saab Automobile.[4]The deal, set to close 30 September 2009, includedUS$600 millionin financing from theEuropean Investment Bank, guaranteed by the Swedish government. By comparison, in 2008 Koenigsegg with its staff of 45 produced 18 cars at an average price of $1 million each; Saab employed 3,400 workers and made more than 93,000 cars.[5]General Motors announced on August 18 that the deal had been signed although certain financing details remained to be completed. On September 9, 2009, Koenigsegg announced thatBAICwas going to join as a minority stakeholder in Koenigsegg.[6]In November 2009 Koenigsegg decided not to finalise the purchase of Saab and therefore left the negotiations. The timing uncertainty of finalization of the take over was the reason Koenigsegg stated for leaving the deal.[7]Models[edit]

Koenigsegg CCGTAKoenigsegg CCprototype was first publicised in 1996, while the fullcarbon fibreproduction prototype was finally unveiled at the 2000Paris Motor Show. The first customer took delivery of a redCC8Sin 2002 at theGeneva Auto Showand four more cars were built that year. Koenigsegg was established in Asia later that year with a premiere at the Seoul Auto Show. In 2004 the newCCRwas unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show; only 14 were ever made.In 2006 Koenigsegg introduced the CCX, a new model, that was created in order to meet worldwide regulations for road use. This meant the cars had to go through extensive development in order to reach the latest and most stringent safety and emission standards that the world's authorities demanded; Koenigsegg had to, for example, develop their own engines and other related technologies. Furthermore, Koenigsegg is the only supercar and low-volume manufacturer to pass the new European pedestrian impact tests. Just after Koenigsegg passed this test, the test requirement was deemed too complicated for low-volume manufacturers to cope with. So it is now not necessary to meet these regulations if the production volume is less than 10,000 cars annually a single model.In 2007 Koenigsegg premiered the CCXR, abiofuel/flexfuelversion of the CCX. The car features a modified engine, fuel system, and engine management system that enables the car to run on regular gas or ethanol, and in any mixture between these two fuels. Ethanol has a higher octane rating compared to regular fuel and has an internal cooling effect on the combustion chamber, which allows increased performance.In 2009 Koenigsegg released information about a special edition car called the "Trevita", of which only three will be made. TheTrevita, which translates into English as "three whites", has a body made entirely of Koenigsegg's proprietary material consisting of diamond-coated carbon fibre. TheTrevitais based on theCCXR, and therefore produces 1,018hp (759kW) when running on biofuel.[8]Sound of Koenigsegg Agera

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In 2010 Koenigsegg released information at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on a new model called the Agera, which translates into English as "take action/act". The Agera features a Koenigsegg developed 5.0-litre variable geometry twin-turbo V8 engine capable of 910hp (679kW), coupled to a newly developed 7-speed gearbox. The Agera's design follows a clear lineage from the previous Koenigsegg supercars, but adds many special new features, such as a wider front track, new styling and aero features, and a new interior; including a new lighting technique they call "Ghost Light," which consists of microscopic holes to hide the interior lighting until it's turned on, which then shines through what appeares to be solid aluminium. The Agera has been in production since late 2010.[9][10]Koenigsegg initially based its custom engine builds on a V8 engine block from Ford Racing. These engines powered the initial run of CC monikered cars. The block for the 4800cc V8 in the CCX (Competition Coupe Ten, to celebrate ten years of the company) was cast for Koenigsegg by Grainger & Worrall of the UK who also casts the block for the Agera R's 5.0-litre engine[11]List of Models[edit] Koenigsegg CC(1996) Prototype[12] Koenigsegg CC8S(2002-2003) 6 units (2 right hand drive) - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) under 3.5 sec. Top speed 390 km/h (240 mph)[13] Koenigsegg CCR(2004-2006) 14 units - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.2 sec. Top speed 395+ km/h (242+ mph)[14] Koenigsegg CCGT(2007) 1 unit created for the sole purpose of competing in the FIAGT1[15] Koenigsegg CCX(2006-2010) 14 units - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.2 sec. Top speed 395+ km/h (245+ mph)[16][17] Koenigsegg CCXR(2007-2010) - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.1 sec. Top speed 400+ km/h (250+ mph)[18] Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition(2007) 2 units[19] Koenigsegg CCX Edition(2008) 2 units[20] Koenigsegg CCXR Edition(2008) 4 units[21] Koenigsegg Quant(2009) Solar Concept[22] Koenigsegg Trevita(2009-2010) 3 units - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 sec Top speed 410+ km/h (254+ mph)[23] Koenigsegg CCR Evolution(2011) 1 unit modified by EDO Competition[24] Koenigsegg Agera(2010-2013) - 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 sec. Top speed 410+ km/h (254+ mph)[25] Koenigsegg Agera R(2011-2014) 18 units - (2011present) 0-200 km/h (124 mph) 7.8 sec Top speed 410+ km/h (254+ mph)[26] Koenigsegg Agera R BLT(2012) 1 unit[27] Koenigsegg Agera X(2012) 88 car manufactured[28] Koenigsegg Agera S(2012-2014) 5 units - (2013present) 0-200 km/h (124 mph) 7.9 sec Top speed 410+ km/h (254+ mph)[29] Koenigsegg Agera S Hundra 100(2013) 100 car manufactured[30] Koenigsegg One:1(2014-present) 6 units + 1 prototype - 0-400 km/h (248 mph) 20 sec. Top speed 410+ km/h (254+ mph)[31][32][33] Koenigsegg Agera RS(2015-present) 25 units[34] Koenigsegg Regera(2015-present) 80 units[35]Records[edit]

Koenigsegg CCR at Broughtons, Berkshire, UKOn 28 February 2005, at 12:08 hrs local time, inNard, Italy, the CCR broke the Guinness record for thefastest production carin the world, having attained 241.63mph (388.87km/h) on theNard Ring(a circular track of 7.8mi (12.6km) circumference), breaking the record previously held by theMcLaren F1.[36][37]The record was held until September 2005 when the long awaitedBugatti Veyronbroke the record again at 253.81mph (408.47km/h), proven byCar and Driverand BBCTop Gear. Both the record set byBugattiand the one set by McLaren were set onVolkswagen's own test-trackEhra-Lessien, which features a 5.6 miles (9.0km) straight.[38]During its review of theCCX,BBCtelevision programTop Gearreported that the Koenigsegg CCR holds the fastest speeding ticket in the United States, which was supposedly for 242mph (389km/h) in a 75mph (121km/h) zone.[39]This allegedly occurred in May 2003 in west Texas on the San Francisco to MiamiGumball 3000Rally.[40]It turned out the car was actually a Koenigsegg CC8S, as the CCR first entered production the year after the incident.When it was first introduced, the Koenigsegg CCXR held thepower-to-weight ratiorecord forproduction cars, with a power-to-weight ratio of 1.3kg (2.9lb)/hp. This record was later held by the Koenigsegg One:1, with a power-to-weight ratio of 1kg (2.2lb)/hp.In 2008 the German magazinesport autoconducted a 03000km/h (01860mph) test for production cars, with the CCX winning the event in a total time of29.2 seconds.[41]In September 2011 the Koenigsegg Agera R broke the Guinness World Record - 0-300km/h with a time of just 14.53 seconds.[42]Awards[edit] Top Gear - Award 2010 - The Agera becomes BBCs Top Gear Hypercar of the Year, beating cars such as the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Red Dot - Award for excellent Design National Swedish Design Prize -Utmrkt Svensk Form Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination -FretagarnaSweden Powercar - Superexotic import of the year 2007 and 2008 - Germany Nrburgring- speed record Top Gear - speed record Nardo - speed record Sport Auto - slalom record Sport Auto -Hockenheimringspeed record Sport Auto - 0200km/h record Sport Auto - 0300km/h record Sport Auto - 0-300-0km/h recordReferences[edit]1. Jump up^"Official website of the Swedish super sports car manufacuturer". Koenigsegg. Retrieved2010-04-17.2. Jump up^Elliott, Hannah (2009-03-26)."World's Most Beautiful Cars".Forbes. Retrieved2014-02-27.3. Jump up^Kolberg, Jon Einar (2005-12-16)."Superbilen Koenigsegg blir norsk" [Supercar Koenigsegg is Norwegian](in Norwegian). Nettavisen.no. Retrieved2009-06-16.4. Jump up^Ram, Vidya (2009-06-16)."Koenigsegg Offers Saab Salvation".Forbes.com. Retrieved2009-06-16.5. Jump up^Ek, Veronica; Nordenstam, Sven (2009-06-17)."Sweden: General Motors Sells Saab to Koenigsegg".Die Welt. Retrieved2014-02-27.6. Jump up^"Koenigsegg - press release". Cision Wire. Retrieved2009-09-09.7. Jump up^Krisher, Tom; Durbin, Dee-Ann,"Saab future unclear as sale to Swedish firm fails",Yahoo News(Associated Press), retrieved2009-11-248. Jump up^Koenigsegg Trevita - The Shimmering Diamond, Automoblog.net9. Jump up^"Koenigsegg Agera Unleashed at Geneva". Automoblog.net.10. Jump up^"Spirit of performance - Koenigsegg"(PDF). koenigsegg.com.11. Jump up^Chaterji, Pablo (2007-04-16)."Two words: Koenigsegg driven. Grainger and Worrall also cast the block for the Bugatti Veyron.".Business Standard Motoring. Retrieved2014-07-04.12. Jump up^http://koenigsegg.com/cc-prototype/13. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CC8S14. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCR15. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCGT16. Jump up^Osborne, Donald (February 2013). "2008 Koenigsegg CCX".Sports Car Market25(2): 4849.17. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCX18. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCXR19. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCXR Special Edition20. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCX Edition21. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - CCXR Edition22. Jump up^Geneva 2009: NLV Quant by Koenigsegg23. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - Trevita24. Jump up^Artigo Top Speed - 2011 Koenigsegg CCR Evolution By Edo Competition25. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - Agera26. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - Agera R27. Jump up^Top Gear - "Koenigsegg Agera R BLT leaves for China"28. Jump up^Terra Economia - "With 927 hp, single Agera X is on sale for R $ 2.4 mi"(Portuguese)29. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial - Agera S30. Jump up^Koenigsegg Oficial Press Release - Koenigsegg from 0 to 100 in 10 Year31. Jump up^Quatro Rodas - "Koenigsegg One: 1 will have a weight / power ratio equal to one"(Portuguese)32. Jump up^Car and Driver Brasil - "Koenigsegg One: 1 will stop the Internet"(Portuguese)33. Jump up^http://koenigsegg.com/one1/34. Jump up^http://koenigsegg.com/agera-rs/35. Jump up^http://koenigsegg.com/regera/36. Jump up^http://en.bsr.se/about/koenigsegg/37. Jump up^http://autos.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5157542&page=2238. Jump up^"Koenigsegg History". Retrieved2010-12-06.39. Jump up^Koengegg CCRs speeding ticket, myluxury.info, 2007-04-29, retrieved2008-04-2840. Jump up^Gumball 3000: The Movie, imdb.com, retrieved2008-04-2841. 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