1994 - The Koenigsegg project was launched. With a long tradition of building high quality cars and a large number of suppliers to the racing car industry, Sweden offered a suitable breeding ground for the development of a world-class supercar.
The concept for this supercar was set from the start, a two-seat mid engine construction with a hardtop; all based on state-of-the-art Formula One technology. A network of competent designers and engineers, with connections to both the Swedish car industry and the universities, was tied together.
1995 - Koenigsegg moved into new premises in Olofström, Sweden. The company was then ready to construct the first prototype. The newly assembled Koenigsegg team made an extraordinary effort: in just one and a half years a fully operational prototype vehicle was finished, ready for media promotion and further testing.
1996 - This was a year of heavy testing on racetracks, roads, and in the Volvo wind tunnel. Among the well renowned racecar drivers to test the prototype were Picko Troberg, Calle Rosenblad and Rickard Rydell. They were all very impressed by its outstanding performance. The concept worked. It was time to present the car to the public.
1997 - Koenigsegg CC prototype was shown during the Cannes film festival and it was received with great enthusiasm. The satisfactory test results and massive media coverage at Cannes enabled the company to proceed and create a finished product. An entirely new car was brought into the world. Sticking to the basic concept of the prototype, the entire chassis was now made of carbon fiber, and a unique module system was developed so that the car can be configured to every desired setup.
1998-99 - The Koenigsegg team worked full speed ahead for the specified product model. The car went through fiftyseven different tests in order to comply with international certification regulations. Maintaining a low profile towards the media, all concentration was focused on perfecting the final product.
An ideal new facility near Ängelholm was purchased, and the build up of a series production infrastructure was started. Since nearly every key part of the Koenigsegg CC is specially designed and unique, highly qualified composite engineers and CAD/CAM technicians were employed. Modelers with experience from SAAB, Bentley and Bugatti created the final body. A three dimensional measuring system with full CAD/CAM capabilities was set up in the modeling workshop.
2000 - The first production vehicle was assembled and tested during the spring and summer. The deadline was set for September 28th, when the finished product met the jury of the world: the Premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Meanwhile, at the Koenigsegg facility a full-scale production line for manufacturing the cars was being organized.
2001 - The silver production prototype CC 8S created a sensation following its presentation at the Paris Motor Show. Articles about it have been published in most of the world's car magazines. It has received several design awards, among them the prestigious German Red Dot award and a prize for excellent Swedish design. The Swedes recently voted the Koenigsegg CC the Car of the Year in the Swedish magazine Automobil. The magazine Car and Driver performed a series of tests on the car and found it beating its competitors on most counts, such as acceleration, lateral G and braking.
2002 - The first customer Koenigsegg CC 8S has been assembled and handed over to its proud owner at a ceremony at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This stunning red car is scheduled for an attempt at breaking the world speed record later this year.
2003 - Several improvements to both design and performance were implemented on the 2003 model CC8S. Modifications to the suspension system were made in cooperation with Mr. Loris Biccochi, a world renowned testdriver with experience from Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti. Koenigsegg moved into new premises at the F10 Air Force Base at the outskirts of Ängelholm. BBC Top Gear names the CC8S the fastest car they have ever tested. Koenigsegg now holds the Guinness World Record for the most powerful streetcar.
2004 - All development effort was concentrated on the CCR, the new 806 hp model that was presented
at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The exhibited vibrant orange car was hailed as one of the true gems of the show. The Koenigsegg CCR features several new components which interact to bring its performance up far beyond that of any other supercar.
2005 - Koenigsegg takes the Crown from the legendary McLaren F1 road car regarding top speed. The McLaren F1 Guinness Record held for 7 years until the mighty CCR, with a small margin managed to outrun the former and ageing champion. CCR also proves itself on the famous and challenging Nürburgring by taking several speed records around the track and almost beating the outright lap record for production cars even considering the bad conditions, as the temperature was only 3 degrees Celsius.
2006 - Koenigsegg presents the new CCX the first world car by Koenigsegg. The CCX is the third generation Koenigsegg that complies with global safety and environmental regulation and thereby make it eligible for sale anywhere in the world. The performance of the car is also staggering as shown on the famous BBC Top Gear program where the CCX takes the lap record in front of all famous supercar competitors, such as the Ferrai Enzo, Maserati MC12, Porsche Carrera GT, Pagani Zonda F etc.
2007 - Koenigsegg presents the CCXR. The world’s first “green” supercar. The CCXR runs on E85 Bio-fuel and pumps out an unparalleled 1018 hp, again a world first. Koenigsegg also presents is patented and very unique Chrono instrument cluster, which enhances esthetics and high speed safety.
2008 - THE CCX brakes the 0-300-0 km/h record by doing it in 29 seconds. The first US spec CCX is delivered to the USA, another great milestone for Koenigsegg. The Limited Edition program is launched really showing of the Carbon engineering work of the Company.
2009 - Koenigsegg unveils the Quant NLV-Solar AG at Geneva Motor Show. Quant a four seated electric car, a power output of 512 hp, the FAES(Flow Accumulator Energy Storage) charge to full capacity in only 20 minutes and give the vehicle a range of 500 kilometers. Koenigsegg introduces a new technology paddle shift system, which enables a shift time of only 30 milliseconds.
