2011 Koenigsegg introduce the production versions of the Koenigsegg Agera at the Geneva Motorshow and Introduce the extremely powerful and technically sophisticated Agera R version.
2010 Koenigsegg celebrates 15 years of creating supercars by presenting the Agera, a new breed of Koenigsegg. Agera maximizes the driving experience through exception cornering speed, braking and adaptability. The Pre production Koenigsegg Agera testcar is hailed media and wins the prestigious TopGear Hypercar of the Year Award.
2009 Koenigsegg introduces a revolutionary paddleshift system, which enables a gearshift time of just 30 milliseconds. Koenigsegg unveils the Quant, a four seater electric car specially developed for a customer.
2008 THE CCX breaks the 0-300-0 km/h record. It takes just 29 seconds. The first CCX built to US specifications is delivered to the USA, another great milestone for Koenigsegg. The Limited Edition program is launched to show off the carbon engineering work of the company.
2007 Koenigsegg presents the CCXR, the world’s first “green” supercar. The CCXR runs on E85 Biofuel and pumps out an unparalleled 1018 hp, again a world first. Koenigsegg also presents its patented and very unique Chrono instrument cluster, which enhances esthetics and high-speed safety.
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 regulations, thus making it eligible for sale anywhere in the world. The performance of the car is also staggering as shown on the famous BBC program Top Gear, when the CCX takes the lap record ahead of all famous supercar competitors, such as the Ferrai Enzo, Maserati MC12, Porsche Carrera GT and Pagani Zonda F.
2005 Koenigsegg takes the crown for top speed from the legendary McLaren F1 road car. The McLaren F1 Guinness World Record held for seven years until the mighty CCR manages to outrun the former champion by a slim margin. The CCR also proves itself on the famously challenging Nürburgring race track. The CCR breaks several speed records and almost beats the outright lap record for production cars even in bad conditions, as the temperature was -3 degrees Celsius.
2004 All development efforts are concentrated on the CCR, the new 806 hp model 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 take its performance far beyond that of any other supercar. The CC8S wins Jeremy Clarkson´s heart by being awarded his favorite Super car of the Year.
2003 Several improvements, to both design and performance, are implemented on the 2003 model CC8S. Modifications to the suspension system are made in cooperation with Mr. Loris Biccochi, a world renowned test driver with experience at Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti. Production is halted due to an accidental fire, which forces Koenigsegg to move into new premises at the F10 Air Force Base on the outskirts of Ängelholm. The BBC program Top Gear names the CC8S the fastest car it has ever tested. Koenigsegg holds the Guinness World Record for the most powerful streetcar.
2002 The first customer Koenigsegg CC, named CC8S, is assembled and it was handed over to its proud owner at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The red car is also tested by Koenigsegg test drivers on racetracks and roads, to further refine performance and handling. While the build-up of the assembly line at the Koenigsegg plant is still under way, the team nonetheless manages to build five stunning cars during the year. In September Koenigsegg is launched in Asia, with two cars featured in a spectacular presentation at the Seoul Car Show.
2001 The silver production prototype CC receives great attention at the Paris Motor Show. Glowing reviews appear in specialist car magazines around the world. The CC also receives several design awards, among them the prestigious German Red Dot award and a prize for Swedish design excellence. The Swedes voted the Koenigsegg CC the Car of the Year in the Swedish magazine Automobil. The magazine Car and Driver performed a series of tests to the car and found it beat the competition on acceleration, lateral G and braking.
2000 The first production prototype vehicle is assembled and tested during the spring and summer. The deadline is set for September 28, when the finished product will be presented the jury of the world; the Premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Meanwhile, at the Koenigsegg facility, a full scale production line for the manufacturing of the cars is being organized.
1999 Since nearly every key part of the Koenigsegg CC is specially designed and unique, highly qualified composite engineers and CAD/CAM engineers are employed. Modelers with experience from SAAB, Bentley and Bugatti create the final body. A three dimensional measuring system with full CAD/CAM capabilities is set up in the modeling workshop.
1998 The Koenigsegg team works full speed ahead on the specified product model. The car is put through 57 different tests in order to comply with international certification regulations. Maintaining a low profile towards the media, all efforts are focused on perfecting the final product. An ideal new facility near Ängelholm in southern Sweden is purchased and the building of a production infrastructure begins.
1997 The Koenigsegg CC prototype is shown at the Cannes Film Festival to immediate success. The satisfactory test results and the great media coverage in Cannes enables the company to move forward and start work on the finished product. Maintaining the concept used in the original prototype, the chassis now includes a carbon-fiber monocoque. A unique module system is also developed so the car can be configured to different set-ups.
1996 This is a year of heavy testing on racetracks, roads and in the Volvo wind tunnel. Among the world renowned race car drivers to test the prototype are Picko Troberg, Calle Rosenblad and Rickard Rydell. They are all amazed by its outstanding performance. The concept works. It is now time to introduce the concept to prospective buyers.
1995 Koenigsegg moves into new premises in Olofström, southern Sweden. Development starts and the production of the first prototype is initiated. The newly assembled Koenigsegg team makes an extraordinary effort and in just eighteen months a fully operational prototype is ready for media promotion and evaluation.
1994 The Koenigsegg project is launched. With a long tradition of building high quality cars and a large number of suppliers to the racing car industry, Sweden offers the ideal breeding ground for the development of a world-class supercar. The concept for this supercar was set from the start: a two-seater, mid-engined construction with a hardtop; all based on state of the art Formula One technology. A network of competent designers and engineers, with connections both to the Swedish car industry and institutions, was forged.
