At a basic level, you could describe the Trevita as a
limited-edition variant of the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. The name means “three
whites” in Swedish, a reference to the model’s extreme rarity and standout
exterior hue.
While other composite supercars show their weaves in raw black (or,
occasionally, a colored tint), the Trevita boasts white carbon fiber, created
in-house using a unique manufacturing process. The resulting material gives off
an enticing silver glean, which, applied to a car, creates a “diamond on
wheels.”
If you said the Trevita looked like some sort of nebula-skimming
alien hypercraft from Planet X, I’d have to agree. But despite its outlandish
appearance, the car is still very much a two-seater road goer. It’s got power
windows, adjustable pedals, an adjustable steering column, adjustable seats, a
rear parking sensor, climate control, dual airbags, a tire pressure monitor,
and leather upholstery. It’s also decently practical (at least by supercar
standards), with four and a quarter cubic feet of cargo space. Additionally,
the infotainment system includes a touchscreen mounted high on the center
console, satellite navigation, an MP3 player, and a USB connection for mobile
devices.
The Koenigsegg Trevita uses a rear-mid-engine, RWD layout. However,
the powerplant used is unique to Koenigsegg. Just behind the cabin is a
hand-built, aluminum 4.8-liter V-8, which comes with four valves per cylinder
and double overhead cams. The block is totally bespoke, first cast in England,
then machined in Sweden. The intake manifold is made from carbon fiber, and
offers optimized intake tracts. There’s sequential multipoint injection, and
the compression ratio is 9.2:1. A double serving of Rotrex centrifugal-type
superchargers adds 1.6 bar (23.2 psi) of boost, while also using Koenigsegg’s
patented “response charge system” to sharpen throttle response. Dry sump
lubrication keeps it running cool. Finally, the fun noises exit via a
tig-welded inconel exhaust system, which terminates with a single large-mouth
tip centrally integrated with the rear bumper.
Total output comes to 1,018 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 796
pound-feet of torque at 5,600 rpm. Redline is 7,500 rpm. A run from standstill
to 100 k/h takes 2.9 seconds, 0-to-200 km/h takes 8.75
seconds, and top speed is in excess of 254 mph.
The first Trevita was sold to an unnamed man in Geneva, while the
second went to five-division world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Pricing
was rumored to be around US$ 4.85 million.
