RC K9 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/07/swedens-273-mph-koenigsegg-agera-r/?intcmp=features " The Koenigsegg Agera R might be the fastest production car in the world, but we may never know for sure. The Swedish supercar has a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 that pumps out 960 hp on gasoline and an astounding 1140 hp when burning E85, enough to theoretically push it to 273 mph, according to Koenigsegg. Watch: Birth of a Supercar Company The problem is that the only place in the world to safely go for the record is a test track in Germany that’s owned by Volkswagen, who owns Bugatti, who makes the Veyron Super Sport that currently holds the record at 268 mph, so good luck getting the keys to that facility. And to think, Koenigsegg’s headquarters is located at a decommissioned fighter jet base. FoxNews.com Autos is on Twitter. Follow us @FoxCarReport Nevertheless, the Agera R is the world's quickest car, after setting several records, including the sprint to 186 mph, which takes it just 14.53 seconds to complete It’s also the first production car to ride on lightweight, hollow carbon fiber wheels, which help to keep its curb weight under 3,000 pounds, and has a removable top if you really like the wind in your hair. The price? You’ll have to give Ängelholm a call for an exact quote, but figure on around $2.5 million. Give or take. Hey, compared to the $3 million Veyron Super Sport, it’s a bargain. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/07/swedens-273-mph-koenigsegg-agera-r/?intcmp=features#ixzz1oSzHiA7b" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I can't wait for top gear to get one of these, should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I can't wait for top gear to get one of these, should be interesting. Hopefully it won't kill the Stig. Shouldn't it be able to hit it's top speed at Bonneville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hopefully it won't kill the Stig. Shouldn't it be able to hit it's top speed at Bonneville? Bonneville is a completley different ball of wax so probably not... ...typically drag overcomes traction for most vehicles at Bonneville and it will just spin its tires in the 200's. A long road out in the west would be a good place to test it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 i thought Koenigsegg no longer lent cars to top gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 i thought Koenigsegg no longer lent cars to top gear. Really? I figured since they let TG take a second crack at the CCX after fitting the wing they were interested in TG's feedback. I mean it's pretty clear if TG hadn't tested their car Koenigsegg would be knee-deep in lawsuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 The new car comes with stability control too. That should help the Stig out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 It would be cool if VW opened it up to them to basically say "we ain't skeered". Though, I do not see that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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