To speak of a boutique brand that manufactures vehicles that are difficult to define within normal parameters and with prices that are inconceivable to most mortals… is to refer to Koenigsegg. His name is as difficult to pronounce (well) as it is difficult to come across one of his creations on the road: the chances of seeing one are very slim, why?
It escapes no one that Koenigseggs are a ‘rare bird’ in the motor world: there are very few of them because their runs are very limited and, consequently, their prices are prohibitive. They are literally tailor-made for their multi-million dollar clientele and almost all of them were born with something that made them unique. According to a report Bloomberg conducted in 2021, the Swedish manufacturer made, on average, 35 units a year. To give you an idea: that is the production of Ferrari in three days.
They only made six units of the Koenigsegg CC8S between 2002 and 2003, while they produced seven copies of the Koenigsegg CC8S. Currently, the offer consists of four models: Jesko, Jesko Absolut, Gemera and CC850. The Swedish brand has planned build, in the coming years, 495 units in total: Yes, it would mean a significant increase compared to that little more than three decades per year.
a curious map
Coming across a Koenigsegg is complicated, but not impossible: especially if you resort to the help of ‘ghostsquadron.koenigsegg’. This is an Instagram account that has created a map to help the fans of the Swedish manufacturer to know where they are most likely to meet one of their models. To do this, he has the help of ‘koenigseggjesko.registry’which is in charge of locating the Koenigsegg Jesko units.
The map has a color code that reveals where one of the Swedish brand’s vehicles has been registered and, above all, how many Koenigseggs reside in that country. There are areas in the world where billionaires feel a special predilection for these creations: in United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, United States (only in California have at least a dozen units been registered) and United Arab Emirates there are ten or more copies. Four have been identified in Spain.
There is something that surprises when analyzing the Koenigsegg map: focusing on Asia, none appear in Brunei… and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s fondness for constantly expanding his exclusive collection of vehicles is well known. It may be that the royal family keeps a tight grip on their inventory and does not want to reveal the presence of the Swedish models in their private garage.