Koenigsegg Wants a Sports Car That’s ‘More Attainable’

Koenigsegg Wants a Sports Car That's 'More Attainable'

Part of Koenigsegg’s appeal is its exclusivity. There’s no other brand quite like it—producing multi-million-dollar vehicles that are as much works of art as they are supercars. For now, the Swedish automaker’s lineup remains out of reach for most, but that may not always be the case. Christian von Koenigsegg, in a recent interview with … Read more

Koenigsegg Just Reclaimed a Very Important Hypercar Speed Record

Koenigsegg Just Reclaimed a Very Important Hypercar Speed Record

All it took for Koenigsegg to reclaim the 0-249-0 mph record from Rimac was a few software tweaks to the Jesko Absolut. The company’s software engineers recalibrated the Light Speed Transmission and engine management system while introducing a new torque control system that now allows the Absolut to manage traction “like never before.” The changes, … Read more

‘The Appetite… Is Extremely Low:’ Koenigsegg Says No One Wants Electric Hypercars

'The Appetite... Is Extremely Low:' Koenigsegg Says No One Wants Electric Hypercars

Christian von Koenigsegg joins a chorus of automotive CEOs skeptical of electric hypercars. Rimac CEO Mate Rimac raised the issue last year when he noticed a decline in demand for the Nevera, and just recently, Corvette boss Tony Roma said an electric supercar from Chevy won’t happen anytime soon. In an interview with Top Gear, Koenigsegg said: “The … Read more