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Old 04-09-12, 01:15 PM
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Watch a Koenigsegg Agera R do a 250-mph flyby of the Nürburgring pits



The Koenigsegg Agera R recently took to the Nürburgring for a little fun. Not surprisingly, there were a few cameras on hand to see the 1,100-horsepower titan whomp its way around the course, including one lens stationed at the exit to the pits. At the end of the track's long straight, the vantage point allows viewers to see the vehicles on track at the peak of speed. For the Agera R, that means a flyby at somewhere around 250 mph. Now, we'll be the first to say there's no way of discerning just how fast the Koenigsegg is actually traveling when it comes by the pits. Sadly, "damn quick" isn't an acceptable unit of speed.

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http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/09/w...e-nurburgring/
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ok, it doesn't sound that exciting at all?
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Old 04-09-12, 02:51 PM
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I think a Zonda sounds much nicer. Not bad but I expected something crazy. 250 mph is no joke though
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I saw an IS-F.
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Did it hit redline while doing that pass??
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The engine doesn't sound that mean at all.
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When looking for the fastest automobiles on the planet, you can look no further than: Bugatti, SSC and Koenigsegg

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he let off after the pass, had more to go I'm sure.
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It almost looks like he locks up the brakes right after he passes the camera. You can see a puff of smoke when the brake lights illuminate. One way or the other, it's a sweet ride in all aspects.
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Originally Posted by Marklouis
he let off after the pass, had more to go I'm sure.
You must never, ever lift on the straights! Unless there is a wall coming at you at a quarter mach.
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