Koenigsegg Agera RS Gryphon Release Date, Specs News: Bespoke Sports Car With 24-Carat Gold Accents Delivers 1,360 Horsepower
Koenigsegg will introduce the Agera RS Gryphon at the Geneva Motor Show later this week. The special one-off sports car is elegant yet aggressive and has been built specifically for an unnamed customer.
As its name implies, the sports car was inspired by the Gryphon, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, as it is known for its strength and speed. The Gryphon's namesake is also prominently featured in the official provincial flag of Skåne, the location of Koenigsegg's factory.
The bespoke variant of the Agera RS features clear carbon with 24-carat gold leaf accents that are seen in the sports car's external striping, badging, hood struts, engine badging and interior. The customer will also receive a custom-made carbon-fiber racing helmet with hand-painted gold leaf decoration.
Inside, the Agera RS Gryphon is upholstered in black Alcantara with gold piping. A bespoke Gryphon motif is also embossed on the headrests. Moreover, Gryphon text in gold has been placed on the dashboard. Aside from gold accents, the cabin also features polished carbon fiber and black anodized aluminum, as seen in the central command center.
The Koenigsegg Agera RS Gryphon is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that delivers 1360 horsepower and 1,011 pound-feet of torque. The sports car has a curb weight 1,395 kilograms that translates to a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1. This will enable the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (mph) in just 2.5 seconds and attain a top speed of about 250 mph.
Despite these impressive performance numbers, the Swedish automaker assures that the Agera RS Gryphon complies with U.S. road regulations. It is also equipped with cabin comforts and driver aids.
Notable components include a removable hardtop roof, ultralight sound deadening, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Stability control and a hydraulic lifting system. In terms of available technologies, there is a G-sensor, climate control, Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, Apple CarPlay compatibility and a digital warning and information system.
The Koenigsegg Agera RS Gryphon will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show, to be held from March 9 to 19.
