A RARE 251mph supercar with 24k gold-plated detailing has gone on the market for £2.6m.
The 1,500 hp Koenigsegg Regera features a 5-liter V8 engine with three electronic motors that help produce the impressive power exit.
With an innovative powertrain configuration hidden beneath a jet fighter-style carbon fiber body, it’s one of the fastest automobiles on the planet.
The plug-in hybrid sports car is designed to be a more practical and luxurious alternative to the brand’s regular light-duty lineup.
The Koenigsegg can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in an incredible 2.8 seconds, but it’s not just its speed and power that’s a draw.
The Flash The 2020 supercar boasts £396,000 worth of impressive modifications and is available for a whopping £2.57 million.
There are also gold-plated exterior logos, exhaust tip, filler caps, exterior mirror trim, door opener and air vents.
And the elegant black paintwork is finished with gold leaf details.
This particular vehicle under the hammer is one of only 85 produced worldwide.
The supercar also has just over 1,500 miles on it, as reported by Lux Automotive News.
The unique engine will now be auctioned in Monterey, California, USA, from August 15th to 17th.
A spokesperson for RM Sotheby’s said: “The Koenigsegg brand has proven that an individual with a dream can, in fact, take on the system and win.
“The company’s philosophy of building innovative and revolutionary cars continues to shine through in every aspect of its brilliant Regera.
“A technological tour de force, this landmark model – as so ably demonstrated by this stunning low-mileage example – was an instant entry into the annals of hypercar history and one whose appreciation and reverence will only continue to grow in the years to come. ”
A spokesperson added: “Gold leaf stripes were then introduced to the front and side intakes, as well as the center of the bodywork to further accentuate the Regera’s curvaceous design.
“The custom furnishings continue in the form of 24K gold-plated exterior logos and shields, headlights, exhaust, filler caps, exterior mirror trim, door opener and air vents.”
The estimate for the sale is up to £2.57 million.
Industrial giant Koenigsegg is to open a flagship dealership in the heart of London on Kensington High Street.
Fans will be thrilled to see the luxury car models of a variety of ranges, as executives consider the opening a “significant milestone” in the Swedish manufacturer’s global market.
It comes as we told how an incredibly rare supercar was created to fetch a staggering £16 million at auction
The classic Creighton Brown McLaren The F1 engine comes with just 240 miles on the clock, making it a truly exceptional find for any collector.
This beautiful model was launched in 1992 and created by Formula 1 race car designer Gordon Murray.
He originally contacted former McLaren owner Ron Dennis with the idea of building a road car that would offer the best looks, performance and, most importantly, a great driving experience.
There are only 106 of this model in the world, but only 64 of them have become street legal.
The impressive race car has a powerful 6.1-liter BMW V-12 engine that produces 618 hp.
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