Sunday, September 17, 2017

Koenigsegg Agera RS1

I'm going to say this now, but the Koenigsegg Agera RS above (dubbed the RS1) is the best and most impressive car I ever spotted on the street anywhere. I spotted it when I was in London about two months ago. As you may be able to tell, this Koenigsegg Agera RS was originally registered in California. It first made its debut at the New York Auto Show back in April. Afterwards, the Agera RS1 traveled back to the Koenigsegg factory in Sweden for the Owners' Tour, then made its way to London before heading home to So Cal. The RS1 stands out from the other 24 Agera RS examples due to its 1360 horsepower rating, active rear wing, additional aerodynamic bits and pieces up front, and lack of stripes across the sides of the vehicle. In case you didn't know, the active rear wing is smaller and placed lower than the standard Agera RS rear wing, contributing to a lower vehicle weight and better overall performance. The Agera RS1 also has 1100 ft-lbs. of torque and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. An incredible feat the Agera RS1 is able to accomplish is hitting 186 mph (300 km/h) in 12.3 seconds, which very few cars can boast about. Its cabin is finished in bright blue alcantara along with polished carbon fiber and black aluminum. In total, the Koenigsegg Agera RS1 weighs 3075 pounds and contains more creature comforts such as navigation, climate control, electric seats, infotainment, and vehicle warning systems than some track-focused cars like the Porsche 911R and Ariel Atom. As with all Koenigseggs, the roof of the Agera RS1 can be removed and placed in the frunk of the vehicle if necessary. Each unit of the Agera RS costs about $2 million and has been spoken for well before it was released to the public. The Koenigsegg Agera RS is easily one of the greatest cars ever made. I have always wanted to see a Koenigsegg in the flesh and feel extremely lucky to have done so when I traveled to London in late July. Another vehicle I am dying to see in person is a Pagani, whether it be a Zonda or a Huayra. However, this hasn't happened yet, but when it does, you won't have to wait long before photos of them appear on this site.