Christian von Koenigsegg grew up with the dream of creating the perfect sportscar. A car that in every detail would offer the ultimate driving experience, that would unite aesthetics and unequalled competence. This dream was based on his clear perception that all existing sports cars still lacked certain qualities, that there were artistic improvements to be made and a revolution in technology that car manufacturers ignored.

The Koenigsegg project is launched. With a long tradition of building high quality cars and a large number of suppliers to the racing car industry, Sweden offered a suitable breeding ground for the development of a world-class sportscar.

The concept for this supercar set from the start, a two-seat mid engine construction with a hardtop, all based on state of the art Formula 1 technology. A network of competent designers and engineers, with connections both to the Swedish car industry and the universities, were tied together.

engine	V12
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement	3820 cc / 233.1 in³
power	410.1 kw / 550 bhp @ 9000 rpm
specific output	143.98 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	611.11 bhp per tonne
torque	500.0 nm / 368.8 ft lbs @ 9000 rpm
body / frame	Honeycomb Carbon Fibre
driven wheels	Mid Engine
front tires	F 235/45ZR-17
rear tires	R 315/45ZR-17
front brakes	Vented Discs
f brake size	x 380 mm / x 15.0 in
rear brakes	Vented Discs
r brake size	x 295 mm / x 11.6 in
steering	Rack & Pinion
curb weight	900 kg / 1984 lbs
wheelbase	2660 mm / 104.7 in
front track	1660 mm / 65.4 in
rear track	1660 mm / 65.4 in
length	4190 mm / 165.0 in
width	2000 mm / 78.7 in
height	1070 mm / 42.1 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~354.1 kph / 220.0 mph
drag	0.30 Cd