Koenigsegg Chimera is an element Jesko, half CC850 & the one handbook Agera

Koenigsegg has constructed a brand new one-off hypercar primarily based on a 9-year-old Agera RS. It was specifically commissioned by the present FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Nevertheless, it’s not simply every other one-off spec. The truth is, it’s half Jesko and half CC850 housed inside an Agera RS physique.

In 2021, Koenigsegg revealed the Jesko as a alternative for the Agera RS. A 12 months later, the corporate debuted the CC850 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the CC8S. each these vehicles, Ben Sulayem thought what if he may get his Agera RS upgraded with the most recent tech.

Convincing Christian to create such a one-off could not have been simple. However, Sulayem had an concept. He provided his Agera RS for use as a improvement mule for the 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and the trick handbook transmission of the CC850. Thus, the Koenigsegg Chimera was born.

The Chimera not solely has a correct gated shifter within the centre however even has paddles behind the steering wheel, not like the CC850. So, the motive force has three choices – drive it as a 9-speed computerized, 6-speed handbook or through the paddles. The engine places out 1280 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque on pump gasoline or 1600 hp on E85, the identical because the Jesko.

One other massive benefit of the Agera RS chassis although, is that it’s 100 kg lighter than the Jesko. So, the sensation you get if you unleash all 1280 hp is a tad extra intense.