FIRST DRIVE: Koenigsegg Chimera - 1600bhp, Manual, Agera RS/Jesko/CC850 Mash-Up!

Christian von Koenigsegg is a glutton for engineering punishment. His Swedish hypercar company currently builds the Jesko (which has just set the 0-400km/h-0 record) and it’ll soon start delivering the new CC850 and Gemera to customers. That’s three distinct models, each with their own head-scratchingly complex innovations.

And yet, amongst all this, he said “yes” to a request from a customer who wanted their older-model Agera RS melded with the best bits of a Jesko and CC850 to create an absolute one-off.

Many engineering headaches later we have this, the Chimera, which blends an Agera RS with the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from a Jesko and the fiendishly complex manual-cum-automatic gearbox from the CC850.

Over to Top Gear Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Jack Rix, who’s been to Sweden to drive this unique Koenigsegg…

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:25 Track Drive
06:05 Chat with Christian von Koenigsegg
15:33 Road Drive

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[TopGear]

What's your pick: the Jesko, CC850, Agera RS OR Chimera?

[NyckLP]

This thing has all the best 3 ''gearbox modes'' in one. Koenigsegg's engineering is the most underrated in the whole auto industry. This man will go down in history as one of the all time greats.

[abnfalcon]

Engine from Jesko
Gearbox from CC850
Body/Chassis from Agera RS
Koenigsegg really took the Holy Trinity to the next level 🙌

[doodskie]

You know shit is gonna get serious when Koenigsegg's final boss shows up

[desertsandfly]

Automatic, paddle shifters or a gated manual. This car has it all in one package. Absolutely incredible!

[DrCrimp-sgpb]

Koenigsegg is on a league of their own

[henrik]

Worked at Koenigsegg during the Agera RS era, it's still my favorite looking Koenigsegg

[callsaul]

A Koenigsegg car and Christian von Koenigsegg ist the ultimate combination! Love this man and his cars with unique technology.

[martinfisker]

It's just impossible to dislike this guy.
He has all the passion of an Italian supercar builder, but none of the nonchalantness

[bensonhedges]

I love that Christian seems to take one off builds as an opportunity to learn more and try new things that could potentially influence their next line of production cars. A true innovator, always experimenting and learning.

[exoticcarclips]

12:06 Christian blipping the throttle like a motorcycle is just so badass 🔥🔥

[phil]

A Koenigsegg is essentially a piston drive jet on four wheels. The craftsmanship built into each one is astonishing. Mr. Koenigsegg sets a very high standard of manufacturing seldom seen in the manufacturing world. Every person who loves speed would love to own a Koenigsegg car. The sounds the motors make is classical music. Bravo Koenigsegg.

[CarlizWang]

The fact that mr Von Koenigsegg himself is doing the interviews says alot about him as a person and his company, what a legend❤

[visakhjayan]

This is literally the car of my dreams and fantasies. After the CC850 came out, I actually fanatsized driving an Agera with the gearbox from the CC850 and the the engine from a Jesko. BEST THING I'VE SEEN ALL DAY.

[clearsightvisuals_]

Christian is a pure genius and the definition of an automotive enthusiast. He genuinely loves learning and engineering and it shows in everything he puts his mind to. Mr. Koenigsegg, I salute you and your team for bringing us some of the most amazingly engineered automobiles the world has ever seen

[MrMinty]

One of the most innovative, inspirational and creative car designers to ever walk the face of the earth!!!! I pray that I can be somewhat like him one day.

[arkph]

It’s impressive how he knows and understands all of his cars. Listening to him explain in detail Suggests to me that he is always there with his engineers, designers painter the guy or girl who does the seats. He passion is contagious.

[hycinthpatrick]

Top gear you owe us all the current hypercar drag race 😢

[penntano]

All enthusiasts would love to see Koenigsegg at Le Mans. Christian's pursuit of driving and engineering excellence is top-tier.

[amaanmaniyar]

The Kingpin casually driving around the Koinegsegg