The Elusive Koenigsegg – Automotive Unicorns Roaming the US
In the mystical realm of supercars, spotting a Koenigsegg on the US highways is akin to glimpsing a unicorn – a rare, almost mythical occurrence. But it’s not impossible! Rare but not impossible.
But why are they so rare? Your guess is as good as mine – they’re damn expensive and exclusive.
Fewer in Production
Let’s begin with the numbers, shall we? Koenigsegg’s annual production figures would make a Toyota factory worker snicker.
Koenigsegg’s annual production figures are a mere 35 units per year, according to a 2021 Bloomberg report. Yet, this trickle of automotive ambrosia represents a remarkable feat, as the brand has carefully nurtured its output over two decades. We can say like a master vintner patiently coaxing the finest vintage from the vines.
Well, 35 units per year from their mad scientist’s lair in Ängelholm is fewer cars than the number of times you hit the snooze button each morning (no judgment here).
Koenigseggs in America
Yet, despite their scarcity, these mechanical marvels have managed to find their way onto American tarmac. Really, what supercar isn’t in America? It’d be more surprising if there wasn’t a single Koenigsegg in America.
The recently released “Koenigsegg Map” by the Ghost Squadron reveals that the golden state of California is home to over 10 of these beasts, making it a veritable hot spot for Koenigsegg sightings. California – the usual suspect!
Now, before you start scouring the streets of LA like a crazed paparazzo, it’s important to manage your expectations. Stumbling upon a Koenigsegg in the wild is about as likely as spotting a Kardashian without makeup.
Heck, even the car-mad nation of China only has a modest 5-9 of these unicorns roaming its vast expanse. The goal for Christian von Koenigsegg has been to dominate the hypercar elite and you can’t do that while mass producing – can you?
