At Råda military airfield deep in the forests of Sweden, Koenigsegg has set a new 0-400-0 km/h world record when a Koenigsegg Regera completed the run in 31.49 seconds on Monday this week. This was 1.8 seconds faster than Koenigsegg’s previously unbeaten record, set by the Agera RS in 2017. CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg believe that the car can perform even better under the right conditions.
On Monday, September 23rd, a Koenigsegg Regera accelerated from 0 to 400 km/h and back to 0 in 31.49 seconds at Råda airfield close to the town of Lidköping. The car was driven by Koenigsegg factory driver Sonny Persson.
Almost two years ago Koenigsegg set a new 0-400-0 km/h record using a production Agera RS in Nevada. The record was a fantastic 33.29 seconds. This time around the Koenigsegg Regera gets to show what it is made of.
CEO and Founder Christian von Koenigsegg comments:
“This was a good opportunity to showcase the true capability of the Regera’s one-of-a-kind Direct Drive transmission. As the Regera only has one gear we had to make use of it from standstill to the record top speed of 403 km/h (or 250 mph) limited by rpm.
The car reaches its top speed like there is no tomorrow, but then there are no more gears. This actually suits the philosophy behind the Regera, which is ‘whoever gets to 400 km/h first wins’.
Priority has been given to acceleration and drivability between 0-400 km/h – no more, no less. At any given time, the Regera can and will accelerate harder in that speed range than any other production car known to us.”
It is worthwhile to note that this specific car is a fully homologated production car with its luxurious fittings and seats still intact. The only modifications were a roll cage and a four-point harness for driver safety.
The weather conditions were perfect – sunny with almost no wind. The 2000 m long track was a shutdown military airfield at 70 m elevation. To have enough runway we used a stretch of taxiway as a starting area in order to gain an extra length of around 300 m to make the runway long and safe enough.
As this runway is normally unused and dormant, the surface was not great for traction. Furthermore, it was not possible to drive in a straight line, as some bumps had to be avoided.
Low grip level, swerving around bumps and general unevenness naturally takes away from ideal acceleration times.
Despite challenging track conditions, the Regera only took 22.87 seconds to accelerate to 400 km/h over 1613.2 m. Deceleration to a controlled stop took just 8.62 seconds over distance of 435.26 m. The total distance used for 0-400-0 km/h was 2048.46 m. In better conditions a total length of under an unbelievable 2000 m should be fully achievable with the Regera.

Koenigsegg Regera reaches its top speed like there is no tomorrow, but then there are no more gears.
Christian von Koenigsegg continues:
“What is really impressive is how incredible the Regera brakes – 8.62 seconds from 400 km/h to 0 km/h is just unheard of. It is a testament to the Regera’s balance, suspension, aerodynamics and of course its in-house design and built Koenigsegg brake callipers. The proven numbers now show the greatness of the Regera. Having said that, we know we can improve these already impressive numbers on a track with better conditions.”
Performance data for the run was captured using an AiM EVO5 data logger and AiM GPS08 alongside a Racelogic VBOX 3i.
Safety is key for Koenigsegg. Local paramedics were prepped and on stand-by, and personnel armed with fire extinguishers were also on hand along the airstrip as further precaution.
Sonny Persson, a long term Koenigsegg factory driver and former three-time Swedish Karting Championship winner, comments, “The record is proof of how the Direct Drive transmission gives the driver seamless power on command. The car is truly a dream to drive. The stability during acceleration and braking is from another world.”
Koenigsegg Regera
The Koenigsegg Regera combines a powerful twin-turbo V8 combustion engine with three electric motors and cutting-edge battery power in a patent-pending powertrain technology called Koenigsegg Direct Drive. This revolutionary technology removes the traditional gearbox, making the Regera lighter, more efficient and more fun to drive than more normal hybrid solutions.
32 responses to “Koenigsegg sets new 0-400-0 km/h world record”
Koenigsegg is simple intergrated with top speed
Congratulations . Next Missions : JESKO
Great car from a great manufacturer, I’m just looking forward to a new top speed record from the Regera and then videos of the exciting Jesko!
Koenigsegg is and will be the new envy for all the super car and hypercar manufacturers of the world…….. It’s a testament to extreme engineering and the vision and passion of Christian von Koenjgsegg himself.
Every one has done a reall good job getting this up to top speed well done boys
Congratulations to the Koenigsegg family that makes these records happen through hard work, dedication, innovation and creativity . . . Until the next one! Truely inspiring by being at the forefront of pushing boundaries whilst remaining loyal to this unique identity and philosophy. Amazing achievement – keep pushing boundaries with out of the box ideas and unique concepts.
Once a winner, always a winner
Awsome best car in the world by far!!!
The company that as a car enthusiast makes you dream about in your sleep and as an entrepreneur makes you inevitably follow.
Huge thumbs up from Greece! Loads of love for what you are doing!
PS: A future customer of yours…
My Dream Car ❤
In ideal conditions, 0-400 km/h will take less than 22 seconds in a Regera but then again, Jesko will be even faster.
Wow ! Congratulations to all of you. That’s incredible. Your innovative ideas could save the internal combustion engine. You guys rock! I can’t wait to see your camless tech in the mainstream.
Christian – Your passion for this car is not measurable. There are no limits to what you can achieve. I love this car.
What a car!
What a driver? ( slalom round pot holes?)
What a company!
And what a man!
Vision, passion, prowess. some good old Swedish jävlaranamma. And the most beautiful car made since the Citroen DS
Always admired this company. Hope they will rise to the challenge and beat the Chiron’s world record.
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
I have to say that the car is really beyond my imagination.
What a machine!
I love koenigsegg!
the best car
Amazing!!!
it’s amazing Regera accelerated from 0 to 400 km/h and back to 0 in 31.49 seconds
Still so far ahead..
An achievement that defies superlatives.
Köenigsegg Autos sind super
Whoa. Christian Von Koenigsegg. First the CC8S, then the CCX, then the Agera, then the Regera, and now the Jesko and Gemera? You are a MADMAN! But that’s why we look up to you. Your insanity pushes the car world forward at 284.4 mph
I have followed this company as it has developed one super car after another, each with it’s own unique style, but the quest remained the same. Now this…
World’s best sports car company .
What a car !!!!!!!!!!!
I am very satisfy with this car
Just one word – Brilliant
KOENIGSEGG IS THE BOSS
YES
Just brilliant
that’s GREAT also my dream car INSANE how fast it is.
awesome
it hauls