2012 Koenigsegg Agera

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3163
City (MPG) TBD
Hwy (MPG) TBD
Horsepower 940@6900
Torque (lb-ft) 1000@2700-6170
Wheelbase 104.8
Length (in.) 169.0
Width (in.) 78.6
Height (in.) 44.1

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The ninth model to ever be born from the mind of Christian Koenigsegg , a man who turned a childhood dream into reality when he formed his Swedish supercar company over 15 years ago, the Koenigsegg Agera is a modern marvel of engineering.

The Agera obviously does not represent any type of departure from the traditional styling or packaging that we have come to know and love from Koenigsegg , but rather, much like Porsche , tends to be an evolutionary development as opposed to an revolutionary change. For example, the Agera shares the same length (169 inches), width (78.6 inches) and height (44.1 inches) of the original CCX.

When you mash the accelerator pedal you will find the familiar 4.7-liter V8 from past and current Koenigsegg models, but tuned to produce 910 hp at a redline of 6,850 rpm. Torque comes in at 811 lb-ft at 5,100 rpm.

The Agera weighs only 2,832 pounds dry, and can blast from zero-to-62 mph in a blisteringly quick 3.1 seconds on its way to 124 mph in a total of only 8.9 seconds. If you have the pleasure of finding enough open road to push this supercar to its limits, Koenigsegg estimates you will top out at over 245 mph.

One very unique aspect of the Agera is its use of Inconel superalloy for the exhaust system. Inconel is a trademarked name for a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys. Inconel is renowned for its performance in extremely high temperature environments, but is also known for being quite difficult to shape or machine due to its rapid hardening attributes. Naturally, Inconel superalloy is at right at home on the Agera, as well as its fellow Koenigsegg model, the Trevita.

Helping to keep the Koenigsegg light on its feet, the chassis is manufactured out of carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb, along with integrated fuel tanks in order to create an optimal weight distribution. This results in an astonishingly light chassis of just 159 pounds.

Despite its low weight, Koenigsegg has still equipped the supercar with massive 392X36 mm front and 380X34 mm rear ventilated and drilled ceramic discs. Surrounding these massive brakes are 19-inch wheels with 255/35/R19 tires in the front, and 20-inch wheels wrapped in 335/30/R20 tires in the rear. When coupled with its standard advanced traction control system, this supercar is ready to perform in virtually any weather.

The Agera is loaded with standard technology, such as unique digital information and warning systems, which naturally includes a G-sensor alarm. The G-sensor alarm is not for show, either, as this Swedish supercar can manages to sustain 1.6 lateral Gs. Of course creature comforts like USB plug-in and MP3 recognition also come standard.

Key competitors
At this price and performance level there are few vehicles likely to be cross-shopped, but the Pagani Huayra, Lamborghini Aventador and Bugatti Veyron.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Sports, Performance, Exotic
    • Weight: 3163 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 169.0 in.
    • Width: 78.6 in.
    • Height: 44.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 104.8 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 3.94 in.
    • Front Track: 66.9 in.
    • Rear Track: 64.96 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 45/55
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.33
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 2
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.0L V8
    • Power: 940 hp @ 6900 rpm
    • Torque: 1000 lb-ft @ 2700-6170 rpm
    • Transmission: 7-Speed Automated Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
    • City Fuel Economy: TBD
    • Forced Induction: Turbocharger
    • Direct Injection:
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 265/35 – 19
    • Rear: 20" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 345/30 – 20
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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