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Koenigsegg Agera RS: Koenigsegg ultimate Agera variant (2015-2018). 5.0L twin-turbo V8 making 1,360 horsepower on E85. 277.9 mph re
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Koenigsegg ultimate Agera variant (2015-2018). 5.0L twin-turbo V8 making 1,360 horsepower on E85. 277.9 mph record holder.

The Koenigsegg Agera RS is a focused performance variant of the Agera produced from 2015 to 2018. The Agera RS averaged 277.9 mph in 2017 at the Volkswagen Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany, holding the production car top speed record briefly. The 5.0L twin-turbo V8 makes 1,360 horsepower on E85 fuel (1,160 horsepower on regular fuel). Production was limited to 25 cars total globally. The Agera RS represents the focused performance peak of the Agera platform before the Jesko successor. Pricing was around $2.5 million new; clean examples now sell for $3-5 million+. On WhipJury, Agera RS submissions are essentially impossible due to limited production.

Agera RS specifications

5.0L twin-turbo V8, 1,360 horsepower on E85 (1,160 horsepower on regular fuel). Active aerodynamics. Production: 25 cars total 2015-2018. Top speed record: 277.9 mph (Andy Wallace, Volkswagen test track).

Frequently asked questions about Koenigsegg Agera RS

How fast is the Agera RS?
Verified 277.9 mph in 2017 at the Volkswagen Ehra-Lessien test track. Andy Wallace driver. Held the production car top speed record briefly. Subsequent Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ broke 300 mph in 2019.
How much does an Agera RS cost?
Used pricing: $3-5 million+ for clean examples. Original MSRP was around $2.5 million. Limited production (25 cars) and record-setting status support significant appreciation.
Is Agera RS the same as Agera R?
No. Different generations and variants. Agera R (2011-2014) was earlier production with 1,140 horsepower. Agera RS (2015-2018) is the focused performance variant with 1,360 horsepower. The RS holds the production car top speed record; the R does not.
Are Agera RSs driven?
Most are kept as collector items. The combination of extreme value, limited production, and top-speed-record significance keeps most Agera RSs in storage. Some examples have been driven on tours and special events.
What replaced Agera RS?
The Jesko (2019+). New platform, more refined engineering, similar V8 architecture. The Jesko Absolut is the modern top-speed-focused variant. The Agera platform was retired with the Agera RS production end.

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