Koenigsegg Automotive AB is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, based in Ängelholm, Skåne County, Sweden.

When was the first Koenigsegg car made?

The first Koenigsegg production prototype made its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, 2000. The car on show was the first ever Koenigsegg CC8S production prototype, which later became the test car and crash-test car that enabled Koenigsegg to homologate vehicles for sale.

Why is Koenigsegg illegal in the US?

Availability in the United States

Due to the car's design and limited production numbers, the Koenigsegg Agera has a retail price of $1.5 million. ... While owning an Agera in the U.S. is not illegal, the car does not meet certain federal standards. This makes it illegal to drive on American streets.