Agera means “to take action” in Swedish, and is also an abbreviation of Ageratos, ancient Greek for “ageless” – both suitable descriptors for this incredible and beautiful machine. The Agera features a unique 7-speed transmission with an E-diff and wet clutch functionality developed in-house at Koenigsegg, resulting in a system that truly enhances performance and handling. It’s also fitted with a new interior, featuring the now-famous ‘ghost’ lighting system characterized by interior symbols created with laser-etched, virtually invisible nano-holes punctured through the aluminum panels and buttons.
30 EXAMPLES IN TOTAL, SPANNING ACROSS THE AGERA, AGERA R AND AGERA S
The Agera was the first model to feature the Koenigsegg developed Vortex Generating Rims (VGR). They acted as air turbines to draw air in to improve brake cooling, and assisted with increasing the downforce of the car significantly. Given that the offset and width are different from front to rear, all four wheels are individually designed so that turbine blades always face the correct direction for extraction. The VGR wheels are forged and then machined to their final shape (excess material is removed during this process) thus minimizing weight whilst featuring outstanding stiffness.
Turbo technology had come a long way since the CCX and CCXR, with the downside of turbo lag disappearing if engineered properly. However, turbo engines with emission control had catalytic converters that caused a lot of back pressure at high power levels. This was elevated through the turbo and into the exhaust ports of the engine, causing hot EGR – a source for detonation knocking. To solve this, Koenigsegg placed the pre-cat behind the wastegate instead of the turbo, reducing back pressure by a factor of 3. This solution gave an extra 300 hp – a worthy successor of the Rocket cat invented by Christian 10 years prior. This meant that the Agera could competitively deliver torque, power and response to match larger engines at a fraction of their weight.
The Agera’s 7-speed automatic gearbox was developed together with CIMA. Its primary shifting function is that of a single clutch but it has a secondary, smaller wet clutch. The benefit of this is that it acts as a single clutch box but has shift speeds of a twin-clutch box. The result is that this system is smaller, more compact and lighter than a twin-clutch box.
Koenigsegg aluminum 5,0L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts
Compression: 9.0:1
Bore: 91.7 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
Sequential, multipoint fuel injection
Twin turbo superchargers
1.3 bar boost pressure
Dry sump lubrication
Carbon fibre intake manifold with optimised intake tracts
Tig-welded ceramic coated inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector
Weight: 197 kg
Power output: 960 hp at 7100 rpm – redline @ 7500 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 2700 to 6170 rpm
Max torque: 1100 Nm at 4000 rpm
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3 seconds,
0-200 km/h 8.0 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 13.5 sec
Braking distance: 30.5 m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral g-force: 1.5 g
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 12,5 l/100 km, Combined: 14,7/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.41 kg/hp (dry weight)
Weight distribution: 44% front, 56% rear
Emission levels: Euro V and lev 2
Specially developed 7-speed dual-clutch, 1 input shaft transmission with paddle-shift Electronic differential
Solid state digital semiconductors – no fuses or relays CAN bus operated and fully programmable functionality
Cd. 0.33 to 0.37 with adaptable rear wing.
Frontal Area: 1.873 m²
Total downforce at 250 km/h: 300 kg
Flat underside of chassis
Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis/body
CHASSIS
Carbon fiber with aluminium honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety
Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/degree
Weight including tanks: 70 kg
Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members
Rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts, for needle bearings and o-ringed wishbone bushings optimal rigidity and no engine inertia movements
Fully machined aircraft aluminium uprights, with SKF LeMans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings
GKN hollow/gun-drilled driveshafts
BODY
Two-door, two-seater with detachable and stowable (under front hood) hardtop
Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fiber/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements
Carbon vents over wheels
Carbon sport bucket seats with memory foam
STEERING
Rack and pinion power assisted steering
2.7 turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle: 11 metres
TRW electro-hydraulic power-assisted
SUSPENSION
Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, two-way adjustable VPS gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated
Electronically adjustable ride height
Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Koenigsegg Electronic Stability Control (KES)
With various handling modes
BRAKES
Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 392 mm, 36 mm wide
6-piston calipers, power-assisted
Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide
4-piston callipers, power-assisted
WHEELS
Koenigsegg forged Vortex generating aluminum wheels with center locking
Front: 19″ x 9.5″
Rear: 20″ x 12.5″
Tire pressure monitoring system
Optional Aircore carbon fiber rims
TIRES
Dedicated Michelin Supersport
Unidirectional with asymmetric thread pattern
Front: 265/35 – 19″ (Y)
Rear: 345/30 – 20″ (Y)
Speed rating: 420+ km/h
DIMENSIONS
Total length: 4293 mm (169″)
Total width: 1996 mm (78.6″)
Total height: 1120 mm (44.1″)
Ground clearance: Rear: 100 mm (3.94″) Front: 100 mm (3.94″)
Wheelbase: 2662 mm
Front track: 1700 mm
Rear track: 1650 mm
Front overhang: 885 mm Rear overhang: 752 mm
Fuel capacity: 80 litres
Luggage compartment: 120 litres (31.7 US gallons)
Dry weight: 1330 kg
Curb weight: 1435 kg (all fluids plus 50% fuel)
Maximum laden weight: 1650 kg (full tank, two passengers, full luggage)
SAFETY
Dual airbags
Digital warning and info system
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Front/rear hydraulic lifting system
Power windows
Adjustable pedals and steering column
Front/rear hydraulic lifting system
Custom Leather or Alcantara interior with Agera style stitching
Digital audio system (with Apple Carplay), USB connection
Climate control
Digital owner’s manual on-board
Intelligent LifePo4 battery
G sensor
‘Bird’s eye’ view parking assistance, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera
