1160 hp Koenigsegg in the snow in the Swiss Alps

[masraum]

OK, I do understand the guy's excitement. I love all things Porsche, but I think Koenigsegg is making some of the hottest, sexiest cars around today. Seeing one running crazy-wide snow tires in the snow in the Alps is very cool. And he's hanging out with someone driving a Singer 911. Props to the owner of the car for driving the thing hell or high water.

Specification
Aerodynamics

Dynamically active rear wing
Active independent front flaps
Frontal area: 1.873 m²
Total down force at 250km/h 485 Kg

Chassis

Carbon fiber with aluminum honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks
Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/ degree
Weight: 70 kg (including tanks)
Front and rear suspension – double wishbones, carbon fiber rear upper wish-
bones, two-way electronically adjustable gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, and pushrod operated Triplex damper in the rear
Electronically adjustable ride height, fully independent per wheel

Engine Management

Koenigsegg Engine Control Module and
Flex fuel capacity (KECM)
High Power coil on plug ignition system

Transmission

7-speed paddle-shift with auto shift mode
Koenigsegg Electronic differential (KED)
Koenigsegg Gearbox Control Module (KGCM)

Steering

Rack and pinion hydro-electric power assisted steering.
2.7 turn lock-to-lock
Turning circle: 11 metres

Wheels

Koenigsegg Aircore™ Super light hollow carbon fibre wheels with centre locking
Front: 19” x 9.5”
Rear: 20” x 12.5”

Brakes

Front brakes – Ventilated ceramic discs
Ψ397 mm, 40 mm wide 6-piston, Koenigsegg calipers
Rear brakes – Ventilated ceramic discs
Ψ380 mm, 34 mm wide 4-piston Koenigsegg calipers
Power-assisted

Tires

Dedicated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (or optional Michelin Supersport for everyday use)
Unidirectional with asymmetric thread pattern
Front: 265/35 – 19” (Y)
Rear: 345/30 – 20” (Y)

Dimensions

Total length: 4293 mm
Total width: 2050 mm
Total height: 1120 mm
Low speed ground clearance: 105 mm
Track mode ground clearance: 85 mm
Front lifting system activated: 150 mm
Wheelbase: 2662 mm
Fuel capacity: 82 litres
Luggage compartment: 150 litres
Dry weight: 1295 kg (Curb weight: 1395 kg

Engine

Koenigsegg twin turbo aluminum 5,0L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Compression: 9.3:1
Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
Sequential, multipoint fuel injection with dual knock sensors and back pressure sensors, closed loop wide band lambda control, twin ceramic ball bearing turbo chargers with Koenigsegg patented backpressure reduction system with variable turbo geometry. 1.3 bar (1.4 with E85) boost pressure
Dry sump lubrication. Carbon fiber intake manifold with optimised intake tracts
Tig-welded ceramic coated 0.8 mm wall thickness inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector
Total engine weight: 189 kg
Power output – gasoline – 865 kW (1160Hp)
at 7800 rpm – redline at 8250 rpm
Torque: 1000 Nm from 2700 to 6170 rpm
Max torque – 1280 Nm at 4100 rpm

Electronic Stability System

Koenigsegg Electronic Stability Control (KES) with 3 settings Wet – Normal – Track

Traction Control

3 settings Wet – Normal – Track

Body

Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop
Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fiber/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements

Equipment

Dual airbags, detachable hardtop with lightweight roof, power windows, adjustable pedals and steering column, leather interior with Agera style stitching, bucket carbon sport seats with memory foam, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, KES (stability) , front/rear hydraulic lifting system, power steering, power brakes, Satnav, LifePo4 battery, MP3 player, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tire monitoring system, Koenigsegg shield alarm fob, leather carpets, roof storage bag, car cover, Koenigsegg car charger.
Specification subject to change.

[livi]

My brother works at K-egg, development dept. The factory is just 4 miles from our home village. He does seem to like his job.

[varmint]

Member since 2005 and you're just telling us this NOW?

[livi]

Hehe, he got the job just last year.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by livi

My brother works at K-egg, development dept. The factory is just 4 miles from our home village. He does seem to like his job.

Wow, Livi, that's almost as cool as if he was a pediatrician and fluffer. If he ever gives you any cool stories or behind the scenes info, you should pass them along or invite him to come start a show and tell thread.

[livi]

Nothing beats the fluffer gigg of course.

Apparently what goes on in the factory, particularly the develpment dept, is very hush hush. No picture allowed, signed confidentiality agreements and what not.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by livi

Nothing beats the fluffer gigg of course.

Apparently what goes on in the factory, particularly the develpment dept, is very hush hush. No picture allowed, signed confidentiality agreements and what not.

Yeah, that's not surprising.

[oldE]

The thing that impressed me most was the program of the clutch. I saw no signs of abrupt engagement.
However I am guessing the guy who made the video doesn't do much winter driving.

Best
Les

[Willem Fick]

On Youtube there's a series called Inside Koenigsegg. Very interesting company with some truly groundbreaking tech!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Willem Fick

On Youtube there's a series called Inside Koenigsegg. Very interesting company with some truly groundbreaking tech!

Yeah, I've seen a few of those. Like I said, I think they are one of the sexiest hypercar makers around. There's a documentary on Netflix called, I think, Hypercars, and it talks about several, but seems to mostly be about Koenigsegg.

I've been sold since I first saw this video.



A screen grab from a Car and Driver video I was just watching. Pretty insane numbers.

[LakeCleElum]

Black Audi Wagon keeps butting in.........