Words: Violet
The world’s fastest car – now that’s the kind of headline we like to see, here at The Gentleman’s Journal. The car, which is being described as the ‘world’s first megacar’, clocks a pretty heart-racing 274mph with a 5 litre V8 engine and a staggering 1,322 horse power.
The Swedish manufacturer have created the most powerful production car ever, but of course status like this comes at a price, in this case, it’s a £1.67 million price tag. Koenigsegg gave the One:1 its global debut at this week’s Geneva Motor Show and it certainly caused a stir.
This is one of the most exclusive production car programs ever envisaged; the hp to kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1 (hence the name). This is apparently the “dream” equation previously thought impossible. On top of this the One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
The 2014 One:1 truly raises the bar of performance. The One:1 features new and unique solutions to enhance track performance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.
If you see yourself speeding the streets in the Koenigsegg One:1 – and who wouldn’t want to be able to tell friends over a pint that they own the ‘world’s fastest car’? – well, sorry gentlemen, but think again as Koenigsegg say they have already sold all five models that are being built. A man can dream!For more information visit koenigsegg.com
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