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Koenigsegg Agera RS
#93 • Sweden • 2015 - 2018 • Supercar / Hypercar

Koenigsegg Agera RS

The 277.87 MPH Nevada Highway Record Smasher

The Koenigsegg Agera RS is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 5.0L Twin-Turbo 1-Megawatt V8 delivering 1,360 HP (1MW), it achieved an illustrious legacy of the 277.87 mph nevada highway record smasher.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Officially verified Guinness World Record for fastest production car on a closed public highway in Nevada (277.87 mph)
  • 0-400-0 km/h world record completed in just 33.29 seconds
  • Lightweight hollow carbon fiber wheels and active front aero flaps

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Koenigsegg Agera RS (2015 - 2018) represents a watershed moment for Koenigsegg and the automotive industry. Engineered in Sweden during the 2010s-Present, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 5.0L Twin-Turbo 1-Megawatt V8 paired with a 7-speed paddle-shift with electronic diff allowed it to reach 447.19 km/h (277.87 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (2.8s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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