Koenigsegg Agera

The Koenigsegg Agera is a mid-engine sports car produced by Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. It is a successor to the CCX/CCXR. The name comes from the Swedish verb 'agera' which means "to act" or in imperative form "(You) act!".

Koenigsegg Agera
Overview
ManufacturerKoenigsegg Automotive AB
Production2010–2018
AssemblyÄngelholm, Sweden
DesignerChristian von Koenigsegg
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door targa top
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsDihedral Synchro-Helix
Powertrain
Engine5.0 L (305 cu in; 5,000 cc) Koenigsegg twin-turbocharged V8
Power output
  • Standard: 706 kW (960 PS; 947 hp)
  • Agera R: 706 kW (960 PS; 947 hp) on 93 Octane or 838 kW (1,139 PS; 1,124 hp) on E85
  • Agera S: 758 kW (1,031 PS; 1,016 hp)
  • Agera RS: 865 kW (1,176 PS; 1,160 hp) or 1,000 kW (1,360 PS; 1,341 hp) 1MW option
  • One:1 / Agera Final: 1,000 kW (1,360 PS; 1,341 hp)
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,662 mm (104.8 in)
Length4,293 mm (169.0 in)
Width1,996 mm (78.6 in)
Height1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Curb weight
  • Standard/Agera R/Agera S:
    1,435 kg (3,164 lb)
    1,330 kg (2,932 lb) dry
  • One:1:
    1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
  • Agera RS / Agera Final:
    1,395 kg (3,075 lb)
    1,295 kg (2,855 lb) dry
Chronology
PredecessorKoenigsegg CCX
SuccessorKoenigsegg Jesko

It was named Hypercar of the Year in 2010 by Top Gear magazine. The Agera RS variant became the world's fastest production car in 2017, setting a record with a GPS-verified two-way average top speed of 447 km/h (278 mph) and a fastest straight-line speed of 458 km/h (285 mph).

The Agera ceased production in July 2018 with the unveiling of the two final edition cars at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. It was succeeded by the Jesko in 2019.

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