The Koenigsegg is a Swedish word, and it may not be a popular brand among most sports car fans, however, if you ask which car can race with a Bugatti Veyron, it is Agera R.
This Agera R has a 5.0 litre V8 engine and it weighs just 197kg with flywheel, clutch, dry sump system, exhaust, turbo and manifold system all attached. An incredibly low weight considering the ferocious output. It is a strong system. Despite running at 28 bar of pressure, reliability issues are almost unheard of, even in the highest mileage cars.
One of the secrets to obtain such high power output from a relatively small engine, is that Koenigsegg’s engineering department has designed a unique shape for the combustion chamber combined with a unique philosophy for the intake systems dynamics. These designs suppresses detonation, also called knocking and at the same time allow for a higher average combustion pressure than otherwise possible. The super light but strong, ceramically coated and forged pistons only weigh 280 grams and feature the Koenigsegg logo laser engraved on top of the ceramic dome. These super light pistons are in turn mounted on Koenigseggs own titanium connection rods. The list of unique solutions goes on and on. Even the fuel pump system is designed for the application. Koenigsegg’s ability to factor in every facet of the Agera’s physical form means that the engine is perfectly balanced for the car it is fitted to.
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In total, the Koenigsegg Agera R produces 960hp on 95 octane regular fuel and 1,140hp running on E85 bio fuel. Yet Koenigsegg will also be quick to point out that the engine passes worldwide emissions standards as well as maintaining a 16mpg fuel economy rating. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. It combines a dry and wet clutch system for ultra quick shifts. It is lighter, faster and more reliable than similar gearboxes.
