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Koenigsegg manufactures exclusive super sports cars for a select elite of enthusiasts. Space age materials and uncompromising quality both in finish and function make these cars among the very best. They reach higher top speeds and are more powerful than any other series-produced car today
BRIEF COMPANY INFO
Christian von Koenigsegg grew up with the dream of creating the perfect sportscar. After several years of planning he launched the Koenigsegg project in 1994. A tight-knit group of competent people
was gathered and a prototype was assembled, the success of which enabled the foundation of Koenigsegg Automotive AB.
In the year 2000 Koenigsegg started the series-production of the CC 8S model. It proved to
the world that it was indeed possible for a small and dedicated group of enthusiasts to rival the old established supercar brands.
In the spring of 2004 Koenigsegg launched the CCR, a vehicle that leaves all
others behind. The Koenigsegg headquarters is now in a large Fighter Jet facility, which houses 45 full time staff plus several extras.
They include 7 engineers, 4 R&D staff, 4 composite technicians, 5
pre- assembly staff, 3 engine assembly staff, 14 final assembly staff, 3 storage staff and 5 at PR, sales, administration and leadership. Extra personnel are called in when needed, usually for development purposes.
Presently 7 vehicles can be assembled simultaneously, with 4 stations in the pre-assembly hall and 3 in the final assembly hall.
A large network of suppliers and partners is tied to Koenigsegg, most of which
are based in Sweden. Many are small companies and craftsmen that produce low volumes of high quality components. Both the assembly and the manufacture of the components is very labor intensive (e.g. all 300+
carbonfibre parts that make up each car), and the materials are without exception very costly. This is the reason for the high price of a Koenigsegg.
COMPANY HISTORY
2009 - Koenigsegg introduces a new technology paddleshift system, which enables a shift time of only 30 milliseconds. Koenigsegg unveils the Quant, a four seater electric car developed for a
customer.
2008 - THE CCX brakes the 0-300-0 km/h record by doing it in 29 seconds. The first US spec CCX is delivered to the USA, another great milestone for Koenigsegg. The Limited Edition program is launched
really showing of the Carbon engineering work of the Company.
2007 - Koenigsegg presents the CCXR. The worlds first "green" supercar. The CCXR runs on E85 Biofuel and pumps out an unparalleled 1018 hp, again a world first. Koenigsegg also presents is patented
and very unique Chrono instrument cluster, which enhances esthetics and high speed safety.
2006 - Koenigsegg presents the new CCX the first world car by Koenigsegg. The CCX is the third generation Koenigsegg that complies with global safety and environmental regulation and thereby make it
eligible for sale anywhere in the world. The performance of the car is also staggering as shown on the famous BBC Top Gear program where the CCX takes the lap record in front of all famous supercar competitors, such
as the Ferrai Enzo, Maserati MC12, Porsche Carrera GT, Pagani Zonda F etc.
2005 - Koenigsegg takes the Crown from the legendary McLaren F1 road car regarding top speed. The McLaren F1 Guinness Record held for 7 years until the mighty CCR, with a small margin managed to
outrun the former and ageing champion. CCR also proves itself on the famous and challenging Nürburgring by taking several speed records around the track and almost beating the outright lap record for production cars
even considering the bad conditions, as the temperature was only 3 degrees Celsius.
2004 - All development effort was concentrated on the CCR, the new 806 hp model that was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The exhibited vibrant orange car was hailed as one of the true
gems of the show. The Koenigsegg CCR features several new components which interact to bring its performance up far beyond that of any other supercar. The CCR will attempt to break the high speed record by
travelling faster than 395 km/h, later this year.
2003 - Several improvements to both design and performance ware implemented on the 2003 model CC 8S. Modifications to the suspension system were made in cooperation with Mr. Loris Biccochi, a world
renowned testdriver with experience from Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti. Production was halted due to an accidental fire, which forced Koenigsegg to move into new premises at the F10 Air Force Base at the
outskirts of Ängelholm. BBC Top Gear names the CC 8S the fastest car they have ever tested. Koenigsegg held the Guinness World Record for the most powerful streetcar.
2002 - The first customer Koenigsegg CC, named CC 8S, was assembled and it was handed over to its proud owner at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This red car was also tested by Koenigsegg test
drivers on racetracks and roads, to further refine performance and drivability. While the build-up of the assembly line at the Koenigsegg plant was still under way, the team nonetheless managed to build five
stunning cars during the year. In September Koenigsegg was launched in Asia, with two cars featuring in a spectacular premiere at the Seoul Car Show.
2001 - The silver production prototype CC received great attention at it's presentation at the Paris Motor Show. Articles about it were published in most of the world's car magazines. It also
received several design awards, among them the prestigious German Red Dot award and a prize for excellent Swedish design. The Swedes voted the Koenigsegg CC the Car of the Year in the Swedish magazine Automobil. The
Magazine Car and Driver performed a series of tests to the car and found it beating the competition on most accounts such as acceleration, lateral G and braking.
2000 - The first production prototype vehicle was assembled and tested during the spring and summer. The deadline was set to September 28th, when the finished product met the jury of the world; the
Premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Meanwhile, at the Koenigsegg facility a full scale production line for the manufacturing of the cars was being organized.
1999 - Since nearly every key part of the Koenigsegg CC is specially designed and unique, highly qualified composite engineers and CAD/CAM engineers were employed. Modellers with experience from
SAAB, Bentley and Bugatti created the final body. A three dimensional measuring system with full CAD/CAM capabilities was set up in the modelling workshop.
1998 - The Koenigsegg team worked full speed ahead on the specified product model. The car went through 57 different tests in order to comply with international certification regulations. Maintaining
a low profile towards the media, all concentration was focused on perfecting the final product. An ideal new facility near Ängelholm in southern Sweden was purchased, and the building of a production infrastructure
was started.
1997 - The Koenigsegg CC prototype is shown at the Cannes film festival and it's success was immediate. The satisfactory test results and the great media coverage at the Cannes film festival enabled
the company to go forward and engage in the creation of finished product. An entirely new car was being brought into the world. Sticking to the basic concept of the prototype, the chassis now included a carbonfibre
monocoque, and a unique module system was developed, so that the car can easily be configured to every desired set-up.
1996 - This was a year of heavy testing on racetracks, roads and in the Volvo wind tunnel. Among the world renowned race-car drivers to test the prototype were Picko Troberg, Calle Rosenblad and
Rickard Rydell. They were all amazed by its outstanding performance. The concept worked. It was time to introduce the concept to the prospective buyers.
1995 - Koenigsegg moved into new premises in Olofström in southern Sweden. Development started and the production of the first prototype was initiated. The newly assembled Koenigsegg team makes an
extraordinary effort; in only one and a half years a fully operational prototype was finished, ready for media promotion and evaluation.
1994 - The Koenigsegg project was 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 supercar. The concept for this supercar was set from the start, a two-seater, mid-engined construction with a hardtop; all based on state of the art Formula One technology. A
network of competent designers and engineers, with connections both to the Swedish car industry and the universities, was tied together.
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