Koenigsegg. The unloved super car?
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In my line of work I tend to talk to a number of big company CEO’s. When the usual work talk is done it inevitability turns to ether football or cars. A few are lucky enough to own some crackers. Enzo’s, Lambo’s etc. What has always confused me is the attitude towards Koenigsegg’s. Now while no one has said they hate them. They do seem to be ether disregarded or just plain unloved. Why? It’s the car I one day if I’m lucky to own. It’s always talk of F40’s, F50’s, 599’s, Lamborghini Aventador’s. The minute I bring up the Koenigsegg it’s scoffed at.
It does seem to be the undesirable super car. I love them. The look and the 4.7 Twin supercharged V8 with up to 1000hp! It would seem the Bugatti Veyron is held in higher esteem that the big Segg.
It does seem to be the undesirable super car. I love them. The look and the 4.7 Twin supercharged V8 with up to 1000hp! It would seem the Bugatti Veyron is held in higher esteem that the big Segg.
These people had pics of Lambo's and Ferraris on their walls when they were kids. Bugatti is backed by the biggest car manufacturer in the world whereas Koenigsegg is not only difficult to say but for many doesnt have the cachet that splurging such a large amount of money requires or the comfort of splurging such a large amount of money with a company of that size.
Many buyers dont buy for ability they buy for impact. Sad but true.
Many buyers dont buy for ability they buy for impact. Sad but true.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp_qxKWMsVw
watching that video changed my thoughts on them, its now on the lottery win list.
watching that video changed my thoughts on them, its now on the lottery win list.
Well, Koenigsegg is a niche manufacturer with no history/heritage, and is therefore not a well-known brand with "kudos" like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti etc. There's probably a fear that non-petrolheads won't be impressed and may think it's a kit car rather than a genuine supercar.
a good supercar
could have been something to do with the fact that most Koenigsegg had a list nearly three or four times the price of a Ferrari / Lambo
http://www.topcarrating.com/price.php?brand_id=123
could have been something to do with the fact that most Koenigsegg had a list nearly three or four times the price of a Ferrari / Lambo
http://www.topcarrating.com/price.php?brand_id=123
Possibly lack of brand awareness?
Mention Swedish cars and most people think of sensible Volvo and Saab, not fire-spitting supercars.
Another possibility is the fact that until the most recent models, the engines were modified Ford V8s.
At that price range having the car builder make its own engines, or at least use a 'special' engine probably matters.
[The only other two supercars of note, that I can currently think of, that didn't use their own brand engines, the McLaren F1 (BMW) and Pagani Zonda (AMG-Mercedes) had bespoke engines supplied direct from the manufacturer]
Mention Swedish cars and most people think of sensible Volvo and Saab, not fire-spitting supercars.
Another possibility is the fact that until the most recent models, the engines were modified Ford V8s.
At that price range having the car builder make its own engines, or at least use a 'special' engine probably matters.
[The only other two supercars of note, that I can currently think of, that didn't use their own brand engines, the McLaren F1 (BMW) and Pagani Zonda (AMG-Mercedes) had bespoke engines supplied direct from the manufacturer]
Same car made uglier and tackier over several years.
First ones dogged by unreliability, current ones probably still dogged by reputation of earlier cars.
Tonnes of claims to be the fastest car in the world but only once have they proved it. They also sound s
t.
Never been a fan though I wish I was.
First ones dogged by unreliability, current ones probably still dogged by reputation of earlier cars.
Tonnes of claims to be the fastest car in the world but only once have they proved it. They also sound s
t.Never been a fan though I wish I was.
rossonza said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp_qxKWMsVw
watching that video changed my thoughts on them, its now on the lottery win list.
Thank you for that, a fascinating watch! watching that video changed my thoughts on them, its now on the lottery win list.
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