Published on March 9th, 2011 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez
0Koenigsegg Agera and Agera R
Although sharing the same values and philosophies as previous Koenigsegg models, the Agera takes the Koenigsegg experience to a completely new level. Similar to all previous Koenigsegg hypercars, the new Agera is the brainchild of Christian von Koenigsegg. The Agera has come to life in order to set new benchmarks for Hypercars when it comes to control, handling, speed, comfort, practicality and sheer driving enjoyment, while combining these features with clean, efficient and beautiful design.
The name Agera set the tone for the new project. Agera means “to take action” in Swedish. It is also short for the ancient Greek word Ageratos which means ”ageless”. These two are very suitable meanings, for the car building the future of Koenigsegg.
The Agera R is powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with an astounding 1,115 horsepower. For the record, that’s 100 more horsepower than Koenigsegg’s last supercar, the Trevita. That power will push the Agera R well into the 200 mph range in a matter of seconds.
Aside from the muscle, the Koenigsegg Agera R is a machine of rare beauty. This version, one of likely just a few to be produced, features a Speed Racer colorway with an emphasis on pure white with black and red accents. The interior feels like the cockpit of a fighter jet, but not without the comfort and luxury of a million-plus sports car. In total, the design screams “performance” at a volume that is sure to shatter ear drums, but you won’t need to hear the power from this engine, you will feel it.