FIRST DRIVE: Koenigsegg Chimera - 1600bhp, Manual, Agera RS/Jesko/CC850 Mash-Up!
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Published 2024-07-07
And yet, amongst all this, he said “yes” to a request from a customer who wanted their older-model Agera RS melded with the best bits of a Jesko and CC850 to create an absolute one-off.
Many engineering headaches later we have this, the Chimera, which blends an Agera RS with the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from a Jesko and the fiendishly complex manual-cum-automatic gearbox from the CC850.
Over to Top Gear Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Jack Rix, who’s been to Sweden to drive this unique Koenigsegg…
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All Comments (21)
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What's your pick: the Jesko, CC850, Agera RS OR Chimera?
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You know shit is gonna get serious when Koenigsegg's final boss shows up
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This thing has all the best 3 ''gearbox modes'' in one. Koenigsegg's engineering is the most underrated in the whole auto industry. This man will go down in history as one of the all time greats.
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Engine from Jesko Gearbox from CC850 Body/Chassis from Agera RS Koenigsegg really took the Holy Trinity to the next level 🙌
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Automatic, paddle shifters or a gated manual. This car has it all in one package. Absolutely incredible!
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Koenigsegg is on a league of their own
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A Koenigsegg car and Christian von Koenigsegg ist the ultimate combination! Love this man and his cars with unique technology.
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12:06 Christian blipping the throttle like a motorcycle is just so badass 🔥
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Worked at Koenigsegg during the Agera RS era, it's still my favorite looking Koenigsegg
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I love that Christian seems to take one off builds as an opportunity to learn more and try new things that could potentially influence their next line of production cars. A true innovator, always experimenting and learning.
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A Koenigsegg is essentially a piston drive jet on four wheels. The craftsmanship built into each one is astonishing. Mr. Koenigsegg sets a very high standard of manufacturing seldom seen in the manufacturing world. Every person who loves speed would love to own a Koenigsegg car. The sounds the motors make is classical music. Bravo Koenigsegg.
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It's just impossible to dislike this guy. He has all the passion of an Italian supercar builder, but none of the nonchalantness
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The fact that mr Von Koenigsegg himself is doing the interviews says alot about him as a person and his company, what a legend❤
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This is literally the car of my dreams and fantasies. After the CC850 came out, I actually fanatsized driving an Agera with the gearbox from the CC850 and the the engine from a Jesko. BEST THING I'VE SEEN ALL DAY.
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Top gear you owe us all the current hypercar drag race 😢
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lol koenigsegg comes out with my new favorite car every couple months
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One of the most innovative, inspirational and creative car designers to ever walk the face of the earth!!!! I pray that I can be somewhat like him one day.
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Christian is a pure genius and the definition of an automotive enthusiast. He genuinely loves learning and engineering and it shows in everything he puts his mind to. Mr. Koenigsegg, I salute you and your team for bringing us some of the most amazingly engineered automobiles the world has ever seen
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All enthusiasts would love to see Koenigsegg at Le Mans. Christian's pursuit of driving and engineering excellence is top-tier.
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The Kingpin casually driving around the Koinegsegg
