Koenigsegg Agera

March 4, 2010
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Koenigsegg Agera

One of the most anticipated debuts at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show will be Koenigsegg’s latest creation, the Agera. The Agera is an evolutionary change that can be easily traced back to its roots in the original CC8S. The latest creation from the Swedish supercar maker, Koenigsegg, is the ninth model in the automaker’s 15-year history, and the seventh model currently in production.

The Agera obviously stays true to the traditional styling or packaging that we have come to know and love from Koenigsegg, It shares the same length (169 inches), width (78.6 inches) and height (44.1 inches) of the original CCX. The same 4.7 liter V8 engine from past and current Koenigsegg models has also made its way into the hood of the car. The engine is tuned to produce 910 hp at a redline of 6,850 rpm. Torque comes in at 811 lb-ft at 5,100 rpm.

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 though, Inconel superalloy is at right at home on the Agera, as well as its fellow Koenigsegg model, the Trevita.

Also to keep the Koenigsegg light is the chassis made out of carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb, along with integrated fuel tanks in order to create an optimal weight distribution. Despite its low weight, Koenigsegg has still equipped the supercar with massive 392×36 mm front and 380×34 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 also packed 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.

Koenigsegg intends to produce only 16-20 Agera units per year, starting with orders taken at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next week.

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