2012 Koenigsegg Agera R

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R

Boasting 1115 hp, thanks to a revised version of the Agera 5-liter V8 engine (capable of running on bio-fuel), the Koenigsegg Agera R will be the most powerful Koenigsegg ever produced. This year at the Geneva Motor Show, Koenigsegg is presenting the brand new Agera R. The 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R on the Koenigsegg show stand is inspired by the legendary Speed Racer theme. Speed Racers main color is white and so is the car. Equipped with special Michelin tires and a custom made Thule Roof Box, the Speed Racer is ready to attack the ski resorts.

Last year, Koenigsegg presented a pre-production version of the upcoming Koenigsegg Agera. Since then the pre-production car and several test mules have continued the Agera development program. The Agera pre-production car has been driven by several influential motoring journals, resulting in raving reviews and awards, such as for example becoming the "Top Gear Hypercar of the Year".

All in all the production versions of the Agera are created to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level both on the road and the track, still maintaining the largest luggage space in the industry in combination with the unique Koenigsegg door system and detachable/stow-able hardtop.

The 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R displayed at Geneva is a very special customer car, set to be delivered to its new Norwegian owner straight after the show closes. It comes equipped with a special roof section featuring an integrated Thule carbon-fiber ski-box containing two pairs of Koenigsegg skis. This $28,000 roof-box can be easily swapped for a conventional roof section when not required and has a top speed rating of 186 mph. Winter wheels and tires are another $11,700 option.

The price of the optional 'R' package, on top of a normal $1,400,000 Agera, is $211,000 at current exchange rates, but that looks like something of a bargain compared to the $270,000 Koenigsegg charges for creating a bare carbon car.

The Interior

The interior of the 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R is like no other car. No other materials than those deemed worthy by Koenigsegg are allowed. This means that what you get to touch and see inside the Agera R is only aluminum, carbon fiber, precious metals, alcantara and aniline leather.

All switch gear is highly bespoke and features wonderfully unique solutions, as for example the Koenigsegg Ghost light, that make solid aluminum buttons gleam with LED powered symbols appearing out of nowhere. The illumination shines through the billet aluminum buttons and surfaces by way of almost invisible micro holes, creating excellent visibility of the symbols as well as a very clean and stylish appearance, framed by an all-new carbon fiber center console and tunnel assembly.

The Agera R's Engine

Koenigsegg differs from other low volume hypercar manufacturers by the fact that Koenigsegg develops and produces its own engine in-house. The Koenigsegg 5-liter bi-turbo engine in the Agera R features class leading power and torque characteristics at 1115 hp and 885 lb-ft (1200 Nm).

These are extraordinary numbers considering the size and reliability of the engine without forsaking drivability or flexibility. This is truly downsizing, without drawbacks. These characteristics make it one of the most flexible and easy to use hypercar engines in the world. To give a hint of how different the Agera engines are compared to other production car engines, it is easy to look at the BMEP value (Brake Mean Effective Pressure) in the cylinders during maximum power output. The best production diesel and petrol engines from other leading manufacturers have a maximum BMEP of around 22 bar.

The 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R engine has a BMEP of 28 bar running on 95 octane fuel and the E85 Bio fuel Agera R engines has an astonishing BMEP of 30 bar. For more informations you can visit cardotcom.

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R engine

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R rear view