Performance Review: Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Koenigsegg Agera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra is the 7 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Koenigsegg Agera has a 5032cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Agera shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Agera's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1415 kgs (3119 lbs) this makes the Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Koenigsegg Agera shares the same bhp with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp)

In terms of power the 5032cc 32V V8 engine produces 1016 bhp (757 kW) @ 7100 rpm similar to the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp) or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 811 lb-ft (1099.5 Nm) @ 4100 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (811 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (811 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Koenigsegg Agera you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Ultima GTR 720 (742.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Koenigsegg Agera.

The Koenigsegg Agera has a Power to weight ratio of 718.0 bhp per ton and 573.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Agera competing with the 2000 Ultima GTR 720 (742.2 bhp per ton) or the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (741.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Koenigsegg Agera generating around 573.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (597.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (595.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs). This Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Agera and the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

When talking about the performance of the Koenigsegg Agera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.32 secs @ 146.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch (9.28 secs), the 2008 Bentley Continental GTZ Zagato 6.0 W12 2d (9.29 secs), and the 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 (9.32 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra has a maximum speed of 249mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Agera equals the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (260 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra then how about the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (260 mph), the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 (260 mph), or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti (261 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Agera Rivals List.

A Brief History of Koenigsegg

Car Comparison