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The key elements of the Koenigsegg
suspension system are the double wishbones. They
are A-arms made of
precision welded chromemolybdenium steel tubes.
Construction and choice of materials were
determined by the necessity of low weight and
superior strength. Their proportions are
customized to suit the specific demands of this
high-speed machine. The Koenigsegg A-arms are
considerably longer than those of competing
supercars. Their dimensions are similar to those
used in Formula One racing cars, which has the
benefit of less trackwidth deflection during
suspension movements. This means a more
controlled and comfortable ride in combination
with better handling, less roll and higher
cornering g-force, which can be as high as 1.3 G
in a Koenigsegg.
A pyramidal lever construction directly connects
the A-arms and the shock absorbers, which allows
the shock
absorbers to be mounted inside the car. This
solution optimizes packaging aerodynamics and
creates a progressive movement, which eliminates
the need for progressive springs, and thereby
provides far better control of the suspension
setup. Flambloc bushings are used for mounting
the A-arms to the chassis subframes. The
Flambloc bushing has the advantage of
friction-free movement on the axial plane,
ensuring extremely low hysteresis levels
compared to normal silent blocks. This further
improves the good handling and road holding of a
Koenigsegg.
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