"There's no bureaucracy. If we have an idea, we can test things from one day to another." How I imagine this works: Engineer: Yo Chris is anyone using the dyno tomorrow? Just wanted to try something out. Christian: Lemme check the calendar....naah its free go ahead. Engineer: Cool thx.

@MickZarco

7 жыл бұрын

xcvxcv and the One:1 was born (?)

@bahaatamer1245

6 жыл бұрын

pretty sure this wasn't the dialogue used between them :')

@HyperVanilo

5 жыл бұрын

@@bahaatamer1245 That's why it's called *Imagination* , mate

1.3L 3 cylinder, making 300 American horsepower? On flex fuel? Weighing 120 pounds? WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS

@nocashirl

4 жыл бұрын

@Lassi Kinnunen here we are in 2020 with a 2L 3 cylinder making 600hp

Was anyone watching that dyno at 1:04? 3500rpm, 470 horsepower and 1000 Newton Meters of torque. 1000 fucking Newton Meters at 3500rpm! And it kept climbing all the way to redline. The acceleration would be mad.

@TennysonPesco

8 жыл бұрын

+tqdzwa maramba The torque remains practically the same throughout the RPM range... It's a monster!

@cumbob

8 жыл бұрын

+ZephyrRacing And that's with the torque being electronically limited

i dont know why but i like this guy a lot

@michaellewis2419

6 жыл бұрын

Andreas Agathocleous he seem rlly smart

@petersmith6794

4 жыл бұрын

Andreas Agathocleous 7 years ago , at 7.50 , Christian speaks about a three cylinder (600hp ) engine , that’s what the new Germera has now, forward thinking?

@dannylopezcalderon7825

4 жыл бұрын

@@petersmith6794 Yup, that man is a genius.

@tuxedo1557

3 жыл бұрын

he is just so respectable not everyone can say truthfully that they build record breaking production cars

It is a pleasure watching this man talk about technical details of a huge project he is so passionate about.

His English is better than the English of most Americans i know. this is not meant to be offensive against Americans, but he has a really nice way of speaking and explaining.

@StratovariusFTW

8 жыл бұрын

I think partly why it's so nice to listen to and why he's so good at explaining is because he knows every detail of what he's talking about, so he can "dumb things down" very well. He knows the cars in and out, every part and detail, he invented or customized like half the car's technology himself

@neighborhood_k

6 жыл бұрын

thats just how swedes talk. It is super satisfying

@ianboard544

5 жыл бұрын

He's Swedish. They start learning english in about 4th grade. Most people over there speak pretty good english. Not to take anything away from him - he is a very effective communicator.

everything is in house, how do these guys manage it

@La_sagne

9 жыл бұрын

i think christian is just a genius, and his brain figures something out for every problem they have

@CombraStudios

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone is highly motivated to do the best possible so nobody really wants to stand in others way

It makes you want to go work for free at their plant... Christian: "What? you want to donate your time?" Me: "Yes, I just want to be part of something awesome. Pure bad-ass Automotive Art."

@markheimiller2082

7 жыл бұрын

I honestly find myself thinking this exact same thought in my mind whenever I'm watching the technological development they do... Just the simple fact that they are constantly working on new technology and always striving to come up with all new approaches to engineering and mechanical solutions while always setting the bar higher for the limits of what a "hypercar" is capable of doing. It would undoubtedly bring plenty of enjoyment and produce such enthusiasm to be working there and be a part of something so exclusive and industry leading that it would not even feel like the typical job or work environment, I'm sure the normal 8 hour day would FLY BY compared to working any other job haha... I just find it that much more impressive they are able to manage and direct the companies production, expansion, development, research, investments, etc and doing it all while being a fraction of the size of their competitors and also consuming a fraction of the materials/assets to achieve similar if not even better results... I wonder what the hell he will come up with next, setting the bar higher than the recent Model One:1 will be difficult I would imagine lol, I'm sure they will come up with something to keep the Top Spot in the Hypercar World, or at least make a model version of the One:1 that is lighter overall weight/more efficient energy consumption and production/superior turbo technology, etc....

"Were a small company" that makes million dollar cars...

@Thejackel4012

9 жыл бұрын

try 2.4 million :) but all in all i think he is being modest

@TheWolvesCurse

6 жыл бұрын

small in terms of staff. they have about 100-120 employees today (01/2018) back when this video was made they were like 60 people. compare that to volkswagen, toyota or general motors.

@epicon6

5 жыл бұрын

Corey Harrison Now 2.8 to 3 million $ with the Jesko. All 125 are already sold out before launch.

@Krabbo7

4 жыл бұрын

You think 50-100 employees is a big company?

This car is so beautiful. The engineering is simply amazing.

He literally did what he said he would... The Gemera has a 2L 3 cylinder with 600 hp

If I ever get the chance to buy a supercar, it'll probably be a Koenigsegg. I'm not even a particularly enormous fan of the design but by god do I love the engineering and the story. I'm truly convinced that Christian von Koenigsegg is to modern day automotive engineering what Ettore Bugatti, Enzo Ferrari, Adrian Newey and Ross Brawn were/are for racing cars, Kelly Johnson was to groundbreaking airplanes, what Sir Frank Whittle was to jet engines and -although he was a nazi which taints my view of him- what Werner von Braun was for rocket technology. Neither of them were the first to develop the specific concept (cars/engines) they'd later be famed for, but for their time they were absolutely lightyears ahead in terms of ideas. Their forward thinking and radical approaches to things is what made them true legends in the history of engineering and I think that Christian will be as much of a name to be remembered as the ones mentioned above. IMO with a Koenigsegg you don't necessarily buy the most beautiful car, but you do buy the most innovative car available with current technology.

@srinitaaigaura

6 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Gordon Murray, the creator of the F1.

this car is the best super car in the world, is amazing and very very fast, great desing just is a master piece.

A true genius.

The intro for this is just brilliant

And now in 2020 they have made 2 litre 3 cylinder engine with 600 hp and 600 Nm... Shows just how much they are pioneering new technology on combustion engines. Keep up good work Christian and whole Koenigsegg crew! 👏👏👏

His head is shiny

@youtert

5 жыл бұрын

It has a 150-micron clearcoat, 3 times as thick as the clearcoated heads of lesser car manufacturers.

@SnoBroW

5 жыл бұрын

@@youtert LMAOOO

@tuxedo1557

3 жыл бұрын

this allows it to be polished and rubbed so it dosent become thinner over time

I'd say Christian Von Koenigsegg is the Steve Jobs of the automotive industry. They both took existing technologies and refined and improved upon them and took them to the next level(or two!)! CVK seems like he'd be a lot nicer to work for than SJ, though.

@ianboard544

5 жыл бұрын

I've wondered what he is like to work for. There is no question he is inspiring, motivates others and is a genius at public relations, but I wonder what the vibe in the place is like. Are people stressed to the max and burn out frequently? What's the turnover like? I like to think he is demanding but fair and not a jerk- he's a personal hero of mine. Pagani is another one - both of them really, really care about what they are doing and are pursuing a vision without compromises. That's rare these days.

Amazing intro gives me chills everytime

WOW that engine. Loved it. Thanks for the tour.

The car manufacturing Industry should take note from koenigsegg. Superb engineering.

@HaulTrashGetCash

8 жыл бұрын

Too bad everyone is competing for bottom line and bang for the buck as oppose to pushing boundaries of development, commoners are killing the industry, along with anything else that might excite my soul

haha he said even with 1100 horsepower it has a safety monitor so it can go even faster. best car ever

@MegaMulec

10 жыл бұрын

Veyron engine without blocade would produce over 3000hp,if you dont believe me watch BV documentary here on yt.

@MegaMulec

10 жыл бұрын

Nope my bad,just realised he was talking that Bugatti loses over 2000hp in heat.

@JohanSalvattore

9 жыл бұрын

Tuco That's an over glorified volkswagen with 16 damn cylinders and four turbochargers. The Agera R is an example of innovation and future design

@MegaMulec

9 жыл бұрын

Juan Salvattore Soo you are saying that squeezing a v16 engine with 4 turbochargers and managing to disperse over a 2000hp of heat is not an innovation but strapping a v8 with 2 turbochargers in some shed is?There is nothing over glorified in veyron,its just a technological masterpiece.btw their design has barely changed from 2000s.

@duke45jp

9 жыл бұрын

Tuco why are people still on the Veyrons nuts Did you even watch the video? Even the CCX had an environment friendly engine...and guess what. It's a FORD ENGINE! Look it up. Plus the agera r makes more hp per liter and cyclinders.

Thanks @Drive for bringing us utter joy with this series of videos Christian Von Koenigsegg is a magician!

Brilliant series of videos, enjoyed every one.

Not just Genius, Super Genius !!!

he is a great speaker.

Bravo guys ... great 8 part series - something to be proud of. I esp like that you got out of the way and just let the people talk. Nicely done.

Been searching many pages of comments for this. Thank you.

For the record, here in Brazil, we do have gasoline in every petrol station, including the high octane, and Diesel,as well as Natural Gas. The only diference is that our regular gasoline would be like an E25, becouse by law, it comes with 25% of Ethanol in volume

@AGataDoGamesEduuu

3 жыл бұрын

É uns BR

Brilliant how this small company in Sweden can be better at efficiency than VW Group and their 3000 hp engine that needs 2000 hp to cool it (Veyron). Keep on going up Koenigsegg!

This show was wonderful! Thank you Drive! Kudos to you Christian, you are a brilliant man and are in charge of a brilliant company!!

It's great to see a CEO be so involved with his company and know so much about his own products. Not one mechanic or representative said a word. Much respect for that.

Co2 the giver of life.

koenigsegg is an unbelievable engineering achievement. What song is that in the intro of the video?

@disko6296

8 жыл бұрын

I've been asking the same question on their other videos, lol!

@SgtMayopants

7 жыл бұрын

not sure if someone answered you already, but its "Alex Arcoleo - Forrest At Night"

@rickkats2398

7 жыл бұрын

jordan K sweet thanks!

this is by far the best series of videos that drive has ever been a part of. not only do i adore these cars even more now, but i've become a fan of chris! there's just no other owner like him out there. that is how i know this is only the beginning for him. i can't wait to see what him and his team come up with next!!

Thank you so much Drive. This man's an inspiration, A true legend and a genius who manufactured such a car without any experience in automobiles or manufacturing. Wait for the engnamatic 1/ koenisegg 1.

imagine when all this will be affordable and passe in 20-30 years....

@wholesome4028

6 жыл бұрын

ALT3REDB3AST on the contrary, i think koenigseggs from today will be worth serious money in 20-30 years the same way how the f40 and many other iconic old cars are super valuable today

@cameronvandygriff7048

5 жыл бұрын

Cars like this dont ever lose value they'll always be ungodly expsnsive

300hp 1.3 litre 3 cylinder engine would have the life expectancy of butterfly. 50.000km and you're done. Buy a new engine. And i am not even sure that it would be efficient. That thin would suck up more as than a truck.

@gabkoost

10 жыл бұрын

Aaron Rodriguez The context of his affirmation pointed to an idea of possible use in the future. But i really feel that there is no tech capable to create an engine like this. There isn't even materials capable to withstand such performance. Koenigsegg, as well as any other brand of supercars, are on the edge of new tech and, obviously, many innovations that we now perceive as standard in normal cars are a direct result of these "non sense" vehicles. But again, even if combustion engines can still be optimized and have a a lot of growth potential, i think we will never see a commercial engine as such.

@oliversutherland6064

10 жыл бұрын

GabKoost you can get 230hp out of a 1.4 VAG reliably already, with over 40mpg, it'll happen i think

@naigainathan8472

10 жыл бұрын

and this is why he is the innovative hyper car maker and you are not.

@oliversutherland6064

10 жыл бұрын

www.carthrottle.com/witchcraft-is-the-only-way-to-explain-nissans-incredible-400hp-1-5-litre-3-pot-engine/

@facebookcaca2010

10 жыл бұрын

GabKoost www.carthrottle.com/witchcraft-is-the-only-way-to-explain-nissans-incredible-400hp-1-5-litre-3-pot-engine/

JF thank you for this series . absolutely amazing ..... i wish you could film more of koenigsegg ! or maybe other manufactures ! BIG fan of the drive network keep it going .... and fast lane daily .

Amazing! Very informative! Thanks for sharing the development and knowledge!

This is wonderful! These guys have passion. Well done

This was by far the most informative series i've ever seen. I learned so much, not just about the Agera R itself, but how much room for improvement we have on the future of the automotive industry. Thank you Drive.

Great series Drive, hope to see more like it

Would love to see another series like this in the future. Amazing.

I could listen to Christian all day. Gotta love the passion and knowledge.

love this serie!

The single best series of car videos I've ever seen, no marketing bullshit just engineering. More please Drive.

Im falling in love with the sound track at the beginning of this video 😹

Christian Von Koenigsegg... can be called as the king or second father of automotive industry as for me.. because this man has showed all the big company's what a man with passion and determination can do... not just mere cars but they are the best at their game.... that's made me fall in love with this company... and Cars...

Please do more of these!!!

great series

I've found this 8-part series to be truly inspirational. It makes you push a bit farther. Also, it's remarkable that Christian really understands in amazing detail what goes inside their cars. Hardly the same can be said of any other car CEO.

great series!

I said it before and I'll say it again, Christian will go down as an automotive legend. Seeing this kind of passion, design, and innovation is what makes a gearhead geek out. The only way to top the Inside Koenigsegg series is to see the cars themselves; then a gearhead will have heart attack.

I've watched this serious probably 10 times now...it's so mesmerizing, from its content to how well its been produced...I'm in awe of Koenigsegg!

more shows like this please and thank you

That engine really is amazing. Now I can't wait for the next few weeks' parts 9 through 18 of this 8 part series! (you know you want to do more, there's so much more to talk about, like the carbon fiber wheels, the mechanism for the door, and more)

Christian Von Koenigsegg is my idol. He has managed to create a competitive hypercar cOmpany in 20 years when Lamborghini and Ferrari took almost 35 or 40. Who knows where Koenigsegg might be 10 years from now. Christian; I salute you.

How does one man build a company like that with so much in-house expertise? I have watched all your videos Mr. Koenigsegg, and I salute you once again. Genius! Your car, your company, your philosophy of design and engineering is an inspiration to the rest of us mere mortals.

These videos with Koenigsegg has shown how far drive has come as a channel. Amazing work guys.

Drive needs more series like this one.

I love this series.

That was a fantastic video.

WE WANT MORE! So inspiring! One of the most interesting shows on youtube, along side Chris Harris on cars. Thank You!

Passion mate, passion and only passion and stubborness! I have a company of my own and even tho the work is not an easy one but in the end of the day i feel so relaxed and rested. Seeing smiles in customer faces pays any kind of money issues. That is what Christian does! I salute him!

I will now change my profile picture to a Koenigsegg... This is the reason I started an engineering study. This is the pinnacle of technology, Christians vision has brought him and the company to this mesmerizing level. And there is no greater beauty than to see all this hard work become art.

Sound is phenomenal

Best. Series. Ever.

I'm in LOVE with this hypercar!!!

Best episodes ever!!!! It's gonna be very hard for other companies to try and put the bench mark higher, or even emulate what Koenigsegg's company and associates have accomplished. This is OCD at its best, efficient and innovative.

"Golf clap" bravo gentlemen. Mr. Koenigsegg whom I met at pebble beach. JF for the inspiring production. Drive, for making this possible. Thank you. I'm sure that Christian could go on for hours. I wish each episode was a half hour.

Gonna miss this series!

Really awesome! The art, the level, the philosophy.. It mades me a Koenigsegg's fan!

This is my favorite Drive series by far, and made me a fan of Koenigsegg forever!

It's a pleasure to listen to him talking.

I wish more automobile companies could have similar philosophies- love this video!

the whole series was outstanding! great advertisement for the company.

The Koenigsegg series is fantastic; the innovation from this relatively new and comparatively small company is unmatched

This series has made me fall in love with koenigsegg

Love these koenigsegg videos..guys doing things properly :)

this is the episode that ive been waiting for

This tuff blows my mind everytime

One day in forty years or so we will look back and boast how we watched Christen Von Koenigsegg on DRIVE and how much of a Legend he was....

Simply amazing!

Looks like the heads and block are one solid piece.

Each episode makes me more and more amazed at what this guy has achieved. Every single part of the car seems to be world leading technology, better than major companies with huge resources can produce. I can't imagine how he found the money and resources to do this. Absolutely staggering.

I absolutely love this series. Especially as an engineer in college I would love to work at this company.

Love this series, and the documentary they did on Pagani as well.

The more i see this segment the more i like the brand. Very nice job Christian ;)

Christian Von Koenigsegg is passion personified!

I won't be buying a hypercar next week but when I get round to it, I want to buy one from Christian Von Koenigsegg. Cars like these are so much about the experience and relationship.

Truly, Remarkably, Extreme.... such a concise, apt description of the best hypercar the world has ever known

Amazing! This man is so visionary!

Best thing Drive's ever put out...brilliant.

These Inside Koenigsegg videos are great. Hope to see Inside "X Company" in the future.

Love these kinds of documentries. Not always the same host making remarks like "stunning" or to top things off something like "aaaaabsoooluty stunning". Just let Christian talk, tell everything about his car and engine and show some nice pictures and videos. Please, keep up the great work Drive! Thanks from Germany!

This is amazing!

i just love the fact that he's willing to share his innovations

I would like the thank Christian for their outstanding dedication to making quality products. I wouldn't mind owning a Koenigsegg after watching the "Inside Koenigsegg" series. I will add one of these cars to my garage at some point. Thank you DRIVE for covering this!

These videos truly make you appreciate the sheer engineering that goes into these cars. :)