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The Body
The shape of the body was envisioned to be timeless
and original, unrestricted by current fashion or a
sellout to retro copying. The design crew at
Koenigsegg has held on to those first sketches,
pinpointing the essential elements that signal the
Koenigsegg look. From the front bumper's shark-like
mouth and nostrils, twin lines run up and around the
cockpit, accentuating the eccentric windscreen. Its
curved shape is pursued by the roof and sky-light,
making the cockpit appear as if bent by immense
power and motion.
The rear hood is one huge piece of carbonfibre,
modelled to incorporate both the avant-garde
bridge-like air intake below the rear window and an
integrated wing. The highlights on its curved
surface act to bind the rear end and cockpit
together, defining the muscular shapes around the
wheels and rear lights.
Since the hoods and roof cover the entire car, they
expose the whole chassis when lifted, allowing for
easy inspection and maintenance. The bold concave
cavities in the sides effectively lead air into the
intercooler and oil cooler. Koenigsegg’s design
philosophy is clearly dynamic and organic; one could
say ichthyomorphic, as opposed to some popular
static and geometric design-schools of today. This
is also the key to the unrivalled aerodynamics of
the vehicles. The Koenigsegg look stands out and
makes a statement, which has awarded Koenigsegg
several prestigious design prizes, e.g. the German
Red Dot award and a prize for excellent Swedish
design.
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