Ur Koenigsegg, the Original Swedish Hyper Car with an Audi Heart

Most enthusiasts know Koenigsegg for its record-breaking hypercard, the Jesko, Regera and CC850. Few realize that the company’s very first running prototype—arguably the car that launched the entire brand—was powered by an Audi V8. That prototype, known as XP-001 (also sometimes referred to as XX1), recently emerged for a rare public appearance at the SCD Secret Meet at Silverstone. Flown in from Dubai specifically for the event, it joined modern hypercars on track and in the paddock, giving enthusiasts an … Continue reading Ur Koenigsegg, the Original Swedish Hyper Car with an Audi Heart