Koenigsegg at
next week’s Geneva Motor Show, are going to present a bespoke model in the
form of the Agera RS Gryphon.
Named after a mythical creature with the body and
rear legs of a lion and the head, wings and front talons of an eagle, the
Gryphon is based on the Agera RS. It was ordered with the optional 1MW engine,
taking Koenigsegg’s V8 twin-turbocharged engine to 1360 PS thus
bringing it very close to the 1:1 power-to-weight ratio achieved by the One:1,
as it weighs 1,395 kg.
What makes the Gryphon stand out is its customized
look. It has a clear carbon body contrasted by accents finished
in 24-carat gold leaf, including the stripes, badges and logos. The same
material was applied on the hood struts, engine badging, interior trimmings,
and the decoration of the custom-made racing helmet in carbon fiber.
The interior of the one-off Agera RS combines black
alcantara, polished carbon fibre and black anodised aluminum, with the seats
highlighted in gold piping and a bespoke Gryphon motif embossed on the head
rests. It was also ordered with a removable hardtop roof that can be stowed
under the front hood of the car.
The Gryphon was made for an unnamed US client, with
Koenigsegg stating that it “will be delivered with full compliance for driving
on US roads”.
