The Koenigsegg Agera R was produced between 2011 and 2014. 18 examples of the Agera R were produced during that time.
The Agera R built upon the features and functionality of the Agera with new, unique solutions to enhance both performance and visual appearance even further.
Enhancements included: visible carbon on the front bonnet and bumper, new front side winglets, an all-new Aero exhaust, increased engine power with a raised RPM limit.
Koenigsegg was the first Hypercar manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The Agera R, based on the critically acclaimed Agera, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on biofuel.
The Agera R has an upgraded fuel and engine management system that allows it to run between 95 Octane and E100 biofuel, or any mix in between. The engine management system senses the fuel mixture and can adjust the engine’s operation ‘on the fly’.
The Agera R’s fuel system has enough flow capacity to generate 1140hp and 1200Nm of torque on E85 and E100 biofuel. As there is less energy content per given volume in these biofuels compared to normal petrol, the fuel system has to manage a flow that is similar to a 2000hp petrol engine, which means that the Agera R’s return-less fuel system had the highest capacity of any car in production at the time.
As 95 octane fuel has less octane than ethanol E85, the power is reduced to 960hp with 1100Nm of torque due to the boost pressure and ignition timing being altered to match the fuel characteristics.
In order to give the Agera R maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented the latest technology when it comes to turbo materials and design. This reduces the inertia of the turbine wheel and axle and therefore gives improved response.
The Agera R also saw the debut of Koenigsegg’s own ceramic piston brake system.
In 2011, the Agera R set a new world record for driving 0-300-0kph. The time of 21.19 seconds was only eclipsed in 2015 by the Koenigsegg One:1.
Time: 24.96 sec
Driver: Robert Serwanski
Location: Koenigsegg proving ground
Time: 17.68 sec
Driver: Robert Serwanski
Location: Koenigsegg proving ground
Time: 7.28 sec
Driver: Robert Serwanski
Location: Koenigsegg proving ground
Time: 21.19 sec
Driver: Robert Serwanski
Location: Koenigsegg proving ground
Time: 14.53 sec
Driver: Robert Serwanski
Location: Koenigsegg proving ground
Time: 6.66 sec
Driver: Robert Serwanski
Location: Koenigsegg proving ground
Jethro Bovingdon from CAR and DRIVER gets behind the wheel of the Koenigsegg Agera R.
At the Gran Turismo 2012, an Agera R logged 401.6 km/h before braking before the bridge at Tiergarten.
It has a normal Koenigsegg road setup, was driven on 98 oktane fuel and on standard Michelin Pilot tires.
2011 Agera R lapping continuously faster than P1, 918 and Laferrari – Fuel: 98 Octane not E85.
In the first episode “Carbon fiber construction”, Christian Von Koenigsegg reveals the secrets behind building automotive components from carbon fiber, the strong, lightweight material that’s crucial to modern high-performance cars.
In the second episode “Triplex suspension explained”, Christian Von Koenigsegg explains how the innovative design of the Triplex Suspension system allows for no compromises between traction, handling, stability and comfort on the road or track.
In the third episode “Million-dollar paint job, Christian Von Koenigsegg explains the methodology of the 200+ hour paint process that is unique to the Koenigsegg line.
In the fourth episode “Feels like a million bucks”, Christian Von Koenigsegg explains why the interior details of the Agera R gives it a million dollar feel.
In the fifth episode “The ultimate test drive”, meet the man behind testing and tuning every single Agera R produced, Robert Serwanski. Taking advantage of the Ängelholm airfield outside the Koenigsegg hanger based workshops, Robert takes each Agera R to the limit and back, preparing each car specifically for its owner.
In the sixth episode “Inside the brain of a swedish bombshell”, Koenigsegg’s E-Controller Developer Mattias Rosengren shows us the elegance of the bespoke electronic controllers that comprise the brain and soul of a Koenigsegg.
In the eighth episode “The 1140 hp heart of a hypercar”, Christian Von Koenigsegg reveals the design and development of the bespoke 1140 hp v8 engine that powers the Agera R hypercar.
