When a simple record setting run to over 186 mph just isn’t enough to make due, the next best thing would be to show off how fast you can come to a complete stop after hitting over 186 mph. That is exactly what the Koenigsegg Agera R has done and set a world record in the process.

It may be an easy task to reach high speeds in a short amount of time but when you factor in braking times right after a hard dash to over 180mph, things get a little dicey. Your car may be able to reach over 140mph under 21.19 seconds but try reaching just over 186mph and then braking to zero mph in 21.19 seconds. If you could, you would have tied the Koenigsegg Agera R for a new Guinness World Record. Check out the video below (after the jump) for a demonstration of the record setting run.

Run statistics:

0-300 km/h = 14.53 sec
0-200 mph = 17.68 sec
300-0 km/h = 6.66 sec
200-0 mph = 7.28 sec
0-300-0 km/h = 21.19 sec
0-200-0 mph = 24.96 sec

Source: M5boarddotcom YouTube

‘Things’ are literally getting HOT at eGarage as they get closer to launching their new revolutionary site. To show how HOT it really is, check out one of their latest videos featuring a fire-breathing Koenigsegg CCX during a Dyno Session below. Enjoy!

Koenigsegg CCX Dyno Session from eGarage on Vimeo.

eGarage’s Matte White Koenigsegg CCX steps up to the plate for an audio & dyno session. Watch the Koenigsegg twin centrifugal supercharged v8 engine burst flames from the exhaust during the session.

Be sure to LIKE them on their Facebook page here!

Automotive Enthusiasts, dreamers and the owners of some of the most delectable automobiles in the world will have a new way to look at how the Automobile is portrayed – on a new site called eGarage.

eGarage.com will envelope a new exclusive network not for just exotic cars and owners, but for those enthusiasts who enjoy the likings of all aspects of the automotive culture. For those with a hunger for vintage, classics, hot rods, muscle cars, race cars, sports cars, Imports and of course, Exotics and Super Cars, eGarage aims to provide fulfillment in a variety of ways.

eGarage.com, through various online social networks, has already proved that they are serious about displaying a wide selection of car-centric awesomeness – just check out the photos of the modified Koenigsegg CCX and SSC Ultimate Aero.

The creative automotive aficionados at eGarage see the car as something more than a mode of transportation. It is more of a heart-felt way of life, something that, if portrayed through the right medium, will bring out certain emotions and leave you yearning for more. If this describes you at all, then the crew at eGarage welcomes you to bookmark their upcoming eGarage.com site and LIKE them on Facebook.

[image sources: Albert Manduca for eGarage via NorthWest Auto Salon]

Over the past weekend our photographer Brandon Connelly had a chance to check out the astonishing vehicles at a local exotics car gallery. To his surprise they had 1 of only 2 Koenigsegg CCXR Special Editions in the world that feature the paddle shift option. This amazing mid-engined roadster features a twin-supercharged V8 engine from the CCX producing just over 1,000 horsepower and 782 foot-pounds of torque for the CCXR. Top speed of the CCXR is estimated at over 250mph.

Brandon was able to capture in the lens of his camera other vehicles at this exclusive car gallery such as a Ferrari F50, Ferrari Enzo, Gemballa Porsche GT, Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, a couple Maserati MC12s, and other rare exotics. Enjoy the images below and be sure to check out Brandon’s Flicker image feed.

Jay Leno is the man when it comes to a one-of-a-kind car collection. You can say he is a true automotive enthusiast with a big bank account. In the latest Jay Leno’s Garage episode, Jay takes the Koenigsegg Trevita CCXR for a drive and gets to talk with Christian von Koenigsegg. Mind you, there are only three CCXR’s in the world. Jay is a lucky guy!

The CCXR is all supercar with its hand-built carbon fiber body and 1,018 horsepower twin-supercharged 4.8-liter V8. If you were in a Bugatti Veyron you may see this car in your review mirror for a second but then you may have to look forward because the CCXR, near half the weight of the Veyron, is apt to pass you by.

I can’t wait for the next episode when Jay is going to wear a different colored shirt for change. Keep dreaming! Enjoy the video below!

[source: Jay Leno’s Garage]

This year’s Geneva Motor Show is packed full of personalized rocket ships for the road including a new one from Koenigsegg, the Koenigsegg Agera. You didn’t think Koenigsegg would stop pushing the envelope of performance with the CCX did you?

The Koenigsegg Agera, on display at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, brings a supercar that can easily be found as a very large object in the mirror of a Bugatti Veyron. The Agera packs a serious punch from the same 4.7-liter V8 found in the CCX with increased power output to 910hp and 811 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Agera tips the scale at only 2,832 pounds and is able to go from 0 to 62mph in 3.1 seconds topping out at 242mph.

Other notable things about the Agera is that it produces 661 pounds of down force at just 155 mph, has a bespoke sequential transmission, carbon ceramic brakes, can pull a 1.6 lateral-G under cornering and the exhaust is made out of Inconel, a super-light-weight alloy that is difficult to shape but can withstand very high temperatures.

According to some rumors, Koenigsegg plans on producing between 16 to 20 units each year. No pricing information is available yet.

Enjoy the images, press release and exclusive video of the Koenigsegg Agera below!

Press Release

Koenigsegg celebrate 15 years of making dream cars, by unleashing their latest jewel – the Koenigsegg Agera. A new supercar aimed to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level, both on the road and the track.

Agera, the Swedish verb “to act”, has been chosen as the name for Koenigsegg´s latest super creation, as it symbolizes the Koenigsegg philosophy well. Koenigsegg is always striving forward, seeking challenges beyond limitations. The new supercar Koenigsegg Agera is an outcome of that creative process and its functions respond very well to the given name.

When we believe in something, we do it. We act. the car also has to act, when commanded to unleash its performance, forcefully and fawlessly. The development of the Koenigsegg Agera has been evolutionary, following the Koenigsegg tradition of continuous improvements, by honing and perfecting the end result, all based on previous experience and innovative mindsets. The focus when developing the Koenigsegg Agera was to maximize, driving experience, cornering speed, braking and adaptability, says Christian von Koenigsegg.

A testament to time

The Koenigsegg Agera is a testament to time. The original shape and concept of the Koenigsegg CC, created 15 years ago, is still valid, fresh and highly competitive today. The Koenigsegg Agera still stay true to the original philosophy, shape and size of the original CC. At the same time, it looks, feels and performs like something belonging to the future, with all new content.

A Supercar is not better than the tires it use, as it is the only link between the road and the car. Therefore Koenigsegg has a deep and long term collaboration with Michelin, when it comes to tire development. The Koenigsegg Agera program will take this collaboration to the next level and is expected to set new standards when it comes to overall performance -wet as well as dry handling.

The Koenigsegg Agera is as wide at the front as in the rear of the car. This gives very good balance in corners and minimizes body roll.

The Koenigsegg Agera also features the latest in braking technology, incorporating an adjustable ABS system, 392×36 and 380×34 ventilated and drilled ceramic discs, for unparalleled braking performance and zero fade regardless of track or road condition.Thanks to optimized breathing and Twin Turbo, power is now 910 hp, running on regular petrol. Torque is maximum 1100 nm and is reached at 5100 rpm. There is over 1000 nm of torque available from 2680 to 6100 rpm.

The new traction control is the fastest reacting in the industry, with auto adapt functionality for different road conditions and driving styles as well as several manual settings.

Koenigsegg has also developed a new type of interior illumination, which is a worlds frst in the car industry – Ghost light. The illumination shines through the billet aluminium buttons and surfaces by way of invisible nanotubes, creating excellent visibility of the symbols, as well as a very clean and stylish appearance, framed by an all-new carbon fbre centre console and tunnel assembly.

Furthermore, the driver can easily select the information he wants displayed in front of him, on the all new multi-info cluster combined with the upgraded infotainment display, ranging from basic functionality, to G force meter, power meters, Sat-nav, music, lap-timer or compasses – to best suit the current driving conditions, be it highway cruising, touring country roads, city navigation or serious track driving. Furthermore the interior features the new Koenigsegg Agera stitching and seams, which gives an beutiful fuidity to the interior.

All in all the Koenigsegg Agera is created to maintain Koenigsegg’s position as one of the most engaging and top performing cars on the road, on the track -on the planet. Still, maintaining the largest luggage space in the industry and the novel Koenigsegg doors and detachable/stow able hardtop, that really makes all Koenigsegg cars stand out.

The Koenigsegg Agera will be produced in parallel to the Award winning CCX and CCXR models. This gives Koenigsegg the ability to live up to our customers varying wishes and demands. The Agera is on display at the 80th Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva. The pre-production show car will be put through its phases for the coming six month prior to the production car launch of the Agera. Finally, Agera is also short for the Greek word Ageratos, which in ancient Greek means “ageless”.

Okay, seriously, if you do not belive this is real… that’s OKAY! We don’t belive it either.

Supposidly this guy, Idar Vollvik, jumps clear over his Koenigsegg CCX BUT, I mean a BIG BUT, it looks completely fake. It look like he may have jumped along-side of the CCX. They said it was filmed using a Sony Ericsson Handset (Cell Phone) so naturally this makes an excuse for the poor quality of the video which we cannot confirm being real. You make the judgement call… view and enjoy the video below.

[source: pitchengine]

Famous Norwegian entrepreneur Idar Vollvik has copied a stunt performed by American basketball player Kobe Bryant jumping over an Aston Martin. Vollvik, founder of telecom company LUDO, jumped over his Koenigsegg CCX after a bet with a friend.

After seeing a YouTube video of Kobe Bryant jumping over an Aston Martin, Norwegian entrepreneur Idar Vollvik stated that “an Aston Martin is nothin’ but a sewing machine”. Later, the same evening he claimed that “I am as good a jumper as any basketball player”. Idar does indeed have a brown belt in two martial arts one being karate and the other still a well kept secret. According to a friend who wishes to remain anonymous, he confronted Idar, saying “I love you like a fat kid loves cake, but no way in hell could you ever jump a car”. This led to a short debate ending in a bet. Idar claimed that jumping over his Koenigsegg CCX would be a “piece of cake”. The car is according to the Guinness World Records the fastest production car on the planet, more importantly it only rises 1.07 meters (42 inches) above the turf. Filmed on a Sony Ericsson handset this video is the evidence sent to our source the day after.

Idar Vollvik jumps over his Koenigsegg CCX

Kobe Bryant jumping over an Aston Martin Video

Kobe Bryant’s response to jumping over an Aston Martin Video

Speculation is arising that Koenigsegg, the Swedish supercar maker, is obtaining Saab from GM. As part of GM’s road back to financial health, they have slapped a for-sale sign on the Saab brand some time ago.

The rumors of Koenigsegg acquiring Saab were probably sparked by a Swedish TV station (SVT) simply broadcasting that Saab was offloaded to Koenigsegg. In addition, a post on SVT is the following statement, “The buyers have signed a letter of intent to buy Saab… Final negotiations about details on the deal will go on in the next months.”

We all know GM is to offload several of its brands as Penske has obtained Saturn and now Saab looks to be picked up by Koenigsegg. What could that mean? Some seriously fast Saabs in the future? Hmmm, probably not yet but it couldn’t hurt!

[sources: worldcarfans via reuters & SVT]