Koenigsegg has created some truly remarkable cars throughout its short existence and among the most ridiculous is the limited-edition One:1.
While subsequent Koenigsegg models have more power and have lifted performance to new heights, the One:1 remains special, even though it has been nearly a decade since it was first unveiled. Just six customer examples were ever produced and one of these cars recently made an appearance at an event hosted by Supercar Owners Circle in Spain.
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Immediately making this particular One:1 stand out is the fact that its exterior is clad entirely in exposed carbon fiber. The finish suits the car absolutely perfectly and it’s little surprise why it turned so many heads at the Spanish event. Interestingly, this isn’t a typical gloss carbon fiber exterior either and instead, it has a satin sheen and is dubbed ‘naked’ carbon by Koenigsegg. The Swedish automaker has only ever made three cars with this finish.
The One:1 also looks impressively tame when driving at low speeds, something you may not expect for a vehicle offer such insane levels of performance. After all, it is driven by a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine churning out 1,360 PS or 1,341 hp, a figure that still outguns many newer hypercars. Mated to this V8 is a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission routing power through the rear wheels.
It’s not just the sheer power of the One:1 that makes it special. Thanks to its lightweight construction, it weighs just 1,360 kg (2,998 lbs), providing it with a perfect one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, hence the name. The One:1 is also adorned in a plethora of aerodynamic parts designed to maximize downforce. In fact, it delivers 1,345 lbs (610 kg) of downforce at 160 mph (257 km/h), meaning it is just as adept at taking corners fast as it is accelerating in a straight line.
Given how few One:1s were built, it’s difficult to place a figure on their value. However, we think it is safe to assume that this one could trade hands for between $5 million and $10 million should the current owner ever part ways with it.
