2018 Koenigsegg Regera - Jay Leno’s Garage

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Notice how Christian never says "I". He always says "We". The man is the personification of humility and extremely honorable in how he conducts himself. For a man who has accomplished so much in such a short amount of time, he never hogs the credit. Top guy, definitely someone all of us should aspire to be.

[@samialsati8054]

true

[@MrMentalSoul]

That's because he is from Sweden, where team effort supersedes personal achievement (unlike American culture).

[@rancher12121]

please forgive me for soiling your true comment, but the exact opposite of trump

[@wille4413]

@@rancher12121 You're a pretty sad human if you can't see a nice comment without using it to put somebody else down.

[@SgtJuls]

I’ve found truly successful people turn out to be really humble, a lesson taught by Andy Frisella, whom I recommend to check out if you can, but wow ain’t that really inspirational, if you wanna be truly successful, be humble... must say it doesn’t apply to celebrities like modern “rappers” and such but yea

[@OpenRoader]

Christian Von Koenigsegg is a very humble man. From the very start he has never had a negative word to say only praise for the competition. At the end of the day, he is an innovator who puts his money where his mouth is!

[@philking7805]

And he knows his cars inside out - never a "maybe weighs...", "maybe runs on..", "maybe makes..." Just knows the answers because he lives and breathes the product

[@youshouldsuicide]

Hes the current God of autosports.

[@Thunderkorn]

Open Roader he puts the cars he builds were his mouth is lol

[@jody024]

The man could give a lecture on toilet paper, and people would be fully committed to listening to his every word.

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

Open Roader Yes, that is what I like about him or Elon Musk. Both humble, and geniuses in their own way!

[@Mish93Will]

Christian Von Koenigsegg is one of the nicest, most humble and smartest villains around.

[@justingrant1115]

"No, Mr. Bond- I expect you to die. If that's alright with you, I don't want to impose if you've got other plans."

[@vianhoho19]

Lex Luthor without the evil tendencies (?)

[@supersaiyanryu1191]

Gru from despicable me lol

[@patw9175]

Even though the guy in that Bond film was German, after reading your comment I still need to hear CVK to say "No Mr. Pagani. I expect you to _die_ "

[@diliff]

(puts pinky finger to his lips) It costs.... one MILLION dollars!

[@garrydale3601]

I could listen to Christian Vonn Koenigsegg talk about his cars all day long. So involved with every aspect of his cars right down to grade and size of bolts used and engineering. Shows his love for cars as a kid and took it to a level that no one has ever done. An inspiration to all.

[@Kinespojken]

Same here. Have been for a couple of years and still not tired of hearing him speak about his passion.

[@borginator1493]

Christian Von Koenigsegg is the man! Such a modest guy!

[@ericschmelzer2813]

I could listen to Christian all day long. He explains the most technical aspects of his cars in a way that a common man can understand it.

[@derangedhermit2879]

A sheep dog...🙈

[@Scubaskot]

I wouldnt say that... I bet that watch is $300k+

[@michelevitarelli]

He is the best at explaining his car. No smoke and mirrors. Just the facts. The numbers speak for itself.

[@MyCorolla]

H3 look like butter bean

[@unrealized]

some say christian koenigsegg lost his hair to improve aerodynamics.

[@ethansmith499]

Ahahaha brilliant!

[@nevessl998]

Lol

[@wayando]

😅😅😅

[@thadonis.]

Jay Leno grew his chin for the same reason.

[@decian3358]

Lol

[@darkhorse5932]

Two guys worth more money than most will see in a lifetime... dressed like my dad and uncle at a family barbeque.

[@vip-cw1st]

And whose ur dad.😂 Nice cmt btw

[@josiphadziegric3653]

@barbara Corcoran Which watch is that?

[@WildCatKuro]

Two very down to earth guys meeting.

[@apangurra2775]

Josip Hadžiegrić Kristian is wearing a Rolex and Jay a smart watch.

[@apangurra2775]

Lasse Riise Pocket watches are great, big movements, good for timekeeping and long lasting. It's probably the nickel in the stainless you're skin reacts to, and Rolex 904L has much more than regular 316L. Today there are many great alternatives if you're allergic, try ceramic, titanium or precious metals.

[@michaelgrage6392]

I love how 68 yr old (?) Jay is so interested in new technology & that Christian is such an engineer at heart and loves to talk about the design aspects of his cars. Great episode!

[@PlayinWithMahWii]

Jay was born in 1950, so he's 71 but close! Same birthday as my grandma, only reason I know

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

@@PlayinWithMahWii Not that bright are you? When this video was made Jay was 68.

[@william_SMMA]

@@MrThisIsMeToo no need to be rude

[@niehlsbohr]

@@william_SMMA jackass

[@william_SMMA]

@@niehlsbohr so you're using your 2nd account to like your comment? lmao

[@bvbhu3dg]

The way he talks about the car. He pours his heart in what he does. Way to go!

[@kirbyswarp]

People of the Night was a great song (your avatar photo)

[@Schuler789]

Role model

[@richardmartin5580]

No

[@danielvorisek8362]

Talking with Christian Von Koenigsegg seems to be like talking with a friend in the pub, great person.

[@ch.roughhabit5002]

bcz jay is awesome person to

[@behindthen0thing]

@Nějaký pablb ne pravda.

[@behindthen0thing]

he is no friend of yours

[@nordimejia5790]

When you are rich as him and a potential client, of course!

[@freakazoid4691]

@@nordimejia5790 I don't think he needs to be friendly to sell his cars.

[@MCCMCKnyte]

"We're trying to break the 20 second, 0 - 200 MPH record. The current record is 21 seconds." "Oh, who has the current record?" "We do." That's why I love Koenigsegg.

[@ronnymatalalampi9770]

23 seconds.

[@stevennorsworthy2191]

The 1/2 mile cars that are 3K HP are far faster, of course. There are steerable versions of the 1/2 mile cars that are faster. I think Koenigsegg is simply trying to make a homologated car from a manufacturer that is very fast and he should be commended for that, but keep in mind that for far less money one can build a Lambo or Porsche with 1700 -2500 HP and be far faster.

[@ventzp2133]

@@stevennorsworthy2191 For less money you don't have a production car

[@stevennorsworthy2191]

A very street-able twin turbo Lambo with 2000 HP can do 0-200 in about 11 secs. or less at Shift Sector 1/2 mile events. You don't have to believe me, just go to Shift Sector website and see dozens of street cars modified that totally blow away the Knenigsegg cars for way less money.

[@ventzp2133]

@@stevennorsworthy2191 Comparing factory to modified is an entirely redundant argument

[@domainmojo2162]

That engine growl.. This was the best episode ever. I still come to this from time to time. I'm an engineer, and this is just so elegant! It is just such an experience to see these two absolute gentleman- an enthusiast and an engineer, one of the heroes who make his dreams come true, in such a flowing, elegant, high quality, perfect exhange of questions, ideas, translations, expressions and explanations. Elite Quality! This, is what you call a high quality, professional(yet, informal) production! Jay and Christian are a perfect fit and this episode is the personification of the Regera. It did more than justice to this totally unique piece of magnificent machinery.

[@ToothpasteJuice]

"It's for everyday use" You know like, if you have to be at work at 8, you can leave at 8:02 and still show up 5 minutes early.

[@molefisolomontladi5143]

Lol

[@Professor-Scientist]

Tesla fan boy 🙄

[@ToothpasteJuice]

@@Professor-Scientist it's... it's a Koenigsegg though...

[@Professor-Scientist]

@@ToothpasteJuice that's exactly what a tesla fan boy would say 🙄

[@ToothpasteJuice]

@@Professor-Scientist well idk what tesla people you've met, but I know almost nothing about tesla, and I collect classic cars from the 60s. couldn't be more wrong there bud.

[@Drum44er]

CVK: We're going to try to get to 0-250mph in 20 seconds. Thats 3 seconds faster than the current record. Jay: Who holds the record? CVK: We do lol

[@royexcellentalexander8308]

Man u have me laughing like crazy

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Anyone have the time stamp ? 😂

[@OBTHT]

@@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay 36:12

[@laovang5416]

UGR Hurcan half mile 259 mph

[@falkormoonchild4822]

20 seconds of exceleration kick. Meaning you press your young lady long enough into the seat to reach a hill. Or to want more at least. ;)

[@TempleofAmon666]

Apparently engineers around the world line up to work for him. I love how he never says “I”, he always says “we”.

[@dxp96]

who wouldnt want to work with him? he's making modern day art pieces with these vehicles

[@petter5721]

Typical Swedish to say we. We are a team👍🏻

[@golfman6122]

The guy acts like your everyday guy so humble

[@Cuzzzo]

Very cool

[@hgrmc9416]

Very communist very cool 👍

[@mattilinan]

I love how Koenigsegg was not afraid to admit that the direct drive transmission was inspired by Tesla. Very humble dude

[@rolandbruegger4482]

Most piston engine airplanes use/were designed with direct drive, to save weight. High Torque efficient engines, direct out to crank/propeller.

[@corycenterassurant6105]

what an intelligent man, he explains his machine so wonderfully. great job.

[@tyukikiquinchi7367]

he is so hands on in his company

[@jaylin3906]

"So how much is the car?" "2.2". Apparently, no need to add those annoying zeros onto the main numbers.

[@saulbdelara6934]

Even Christian von Koenigsegg's Head is very Aerodynamic

[@calambres6614]

The lack of eye brows helps drag coefficients

[@ronnelgonzales4912]

Hahahaha. Lab u bro

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Apparently his balls are carbon fibre

[@waywardchild3380]

Jon snow 🤣🤣

[@mackay820]

That's what happens when your brain throws out that much heat from processing at such a fast rate.

[@bg11053]

The problem is the length of this video. Could easily be 3 hrs and I would still watch this. Amazing car with two likeable people.

[@MavidG]

bg11053 there’s a documentary on KZbin about Christians cars. I think it’s by the /Drive network maybe. It’s in multiple parts and focuses on all the cool engineering aspects of his cars.

[@bg11053]

@@MavidG sure, will check it out.

[@chrisnuno3457]

I just love to hear Christian talk about his cars. What’s humble and down to earth human being.

[@Touhid]

The most important thing that matters is the attitude of Mr Koenigsegg. Such humble & down to earth demeanour. 👍🏽💯

[@samael__33]

Touhid kamlachoda chup kor

[@kerstgerard]

made 101

[@AJNpa80]

It'd be fun if Top Gear could release all of the footage when the Stig wrecked the Koenigsegg (though the cameras likely weren't rolling for the serious talk), I can see it now, "the world hadn't witnessed an angry Swede since the end of the viking age." Seriously brilliant, driven guy, and he's like Exhibit A disputing the big dudes aren't smart dudes trope.

[@Shorty15c4007]

35:57 Christian - We hope to beat the record of 0-250mph in 20 seconds. Leno - Who has the current record? Christian - We do. You know he was flexing a bit there xD Still, he's awesome.

[@behindthen0thing]

@@Shorty15c4007 they don't have it anymore

[@killerhertzmercedes]

Totally amazing in every way. Christian is a living legend.

[@sohaibyounus]

He is more then a legend to be honest!

[@RDB33]

"who held the record before?" "the Agera RS, so we did." love it!

[@behindthen0thing]

Big deal

[@sandman93449dm]

This is one of my favorite episodes ever...a genius and a true automobile historian and curator having a conversation.....I learned a lot.

[@martinezzthebig]

I am amazed at how Christian can answer any question you give at him and how well he explains it.

[@robertfox05]

He's deeply involved with all aspects of the manufacturing process. He practically built his first cars himself with a small support team, so he really knows his product.

[@martinezzthebig]

I guessed so. Because he really talks about it like a proud father haha.

[@djgrandprix]

Amazing on every level. Brilliant. But 1420 kg is over 3100 lbs, rather than "about 2800 lbs."

[@Huels]

That is because that is the same man who gets his hands dirty actually working in the labs. A lot of CEOs of car companies are like 3rd and 4th generation and have never actually worked on the cars themselves. He personally oversees so much that goes into his automobiles.

[@AH-hp5si]

It's worse than that. CEOs of car companies are just MBAs who where CEOs of airlines or tech companies before being hired. They don't have to have a passion for cars, just the skills to keep the shareholders happy.

[@MaxAndHisBike]

Christian von Koenigsegg, the kind of guy to sell a car for $2.2 million but still cares about tire prices

[@tkw4555]

Max not too bad considering that the rs is reselling for $10mil+

[@IanSmithKSP]

I imagine that the tooling required to make a tire of this caliber is well into a million dollars. For a big company to dedicate their equipment and talent into it, it’s well worth that price. When they expect to only produce a couple hundred sets, then it gets very very expensive. Koenigsegg can afford it. However when you’re only selling 80 two million dollar cars, 1 million dollars for tires is far too much to justify. Their approach as a partnership rather than an exclusive product makes a lot more sense. Whether I have my numbers right or not is up to us to guess, but I think my hunch is in the right proportions. Tires making up 1% or more of the production cost wouldn’t work for a small company.

[@Ziegfried82]

@Manuel love the comment lol...unless you've been to Germany you just wouldn't understand!

[@ddavid122]

Max true, the guy could price tag his cars at 10 million and people would still line up to buy them. The one:1 is now selling for 12 in the aftermarket.

[@georgemavrides3434]

Makes the car usable for every day use, that is Christian's philosophy. When hammered, the car will eat rubber fast so it would be really impractical to be stockpiling exclusive tyre treads.

[@Doc_Dolan]

Not only is he humble ... he is LEADING the cutting edge of automotive technology. Everyone else is following him!

[@shaneb1313]

Absolutely!!!

[@HannuHeikkinen]

Elon Musk: I am heading to Mars. Koenigsegg: We are heading to the stars.

[@toohottie001]

@@HannuHeikkinen no.Koenigsegg will be in Andromeda before Elon gets near Mars.

[@Cubcariboo]

Think of what would be possible if Musk and Konigseeg were to team up.

[@kenbob1071]

Inspired by Tesla.

[@RobMackenzie]

An inspiration to hear him. Super knowledgable, intelligent, a creative visionary artist, devoted, no arrogance yet no false modesty.

[@franzkoviakalak6981]

this is confirmation that Jay is keeping the really awesome nerdy detailed stuff for the true gearheads on youtube. much appreciated guys.

[@zoidburg2975]

Alan Franklin Ironic you say that on a video about a car with no gears 😂

[@zoidburg2975]

Matthew I’ve never heard of anyone hating a Regera? And they were $2.2m and this is nothing like a go-kart, if anything is, it’s the Agera due to the solid engine mounts...

[@CloudyShinobi]

Lmfao jay- “floor matts, you know, air fresheners” Koenigsegg- “um 24 carat gold pin-striping”

[@ltg_chaotic]

Samuraisahsah lol

[@wildtrex]

Such a humble guy considering he is a genius, on top of his game, and extremely successful.

[@reallivebluescat]

Cause he is in it for the right reasons

[@echo8337]

Christian actually doesn't make that much money off of each car sold because he pays his engineers/staff so much to continue research and development. Such a humble guy that enjoys his hobby and looking into new ideas and thresholds

[@gollese]

@@echo8337 It goes extremely well for them now.

[@GiancarloDiamond]

his cars every man's dream

[@MoonishGoonish69420nice]

He’s Swedish. 😅

[@veritas41photo]

I have more respect for Koenigsegg than any other car maker in the world. I am so glad I got to see the man himself talk to Jay Leno. The luxury Regarra... a 2+ million dollar car for everyday use. Over 280 mph... Oh My Gawd. And it is totally street legal in California? Truly Amazing.

[@shubham-pawar]

All the Swedish people must be really proud of Koenigsegg. I am really jealous of them for they have the best automobile company on earth.

[@Sethbinyaminovv]

Soon Sweden wont be filled with swedish people so they should be proud while it lasts

[@jocke278]

WTF do you know??! I live in Sweden and yes we are proud of The egg.

[@Sethbinyaminovv]

@@jocke278 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3ilqqeYf9Wtr6s

[@Sethbinyaminovv]

@@jocke278 good luck!

[@carlkolthoff5402]

@@Sethbinyaminovv Could we please just enjoy the car video without mixing in politics? I live in Sweden and it's really disturbing to see all these comments everytime someone mentions my country. Most of what you hear is simply not true, we're still one of the safest countries on earth.

[@michaelfountain2620]

The thing I like about Jay is he lets the oweners/creators/inventors actually talk instead of speaking over the top of his guests, he is also very polite and kind and doesn't rag on the little things. I could watch this program all day

[@Enonymouse_]

Jay has some level of knowledge and appreciation for the subject, that makes a difference.

[@Totto87]

@@Enonymouse_ Also he seems genuinly interested in learning about the tech, not just letting people talk and then move on to a new card with something to talk about.

[@sirewokthefirstidonthaveal2902]

he does accelerate the cars whenever the guest is rambleling on for too long thuogh

[@Does_it_come_in_black]

The art of conversation has been lost unfortunately. with everyone glued to their phones now people have lost the ability to carry a conversation correctly with out having their electronic teddy bear 🧸 in hand lol

[@sirewokthefirstidonthaveal2902]

@@Does_it_come_in_black you know whats coming now dont you?

[@GIN.356.A]

You know, I used to think of Koenigsegg as just another supercar, but after wathcing this i realized how wrong I was. The attention to detail, and how its form follows the function, nothing superfluous , everything has been thought out and has a reason of being. This is the kind of car company you want to give your money to. What you are buying is not just a show piece, something to show off to other people, its a piece of art born from the dedication of the craftsmen. I am humbled just by watching this video.

[@gracefool]

Check out the DRIVE series on Koenisegg. This video just scatches the surface. He's an absolute perfectionist, involved at every level, but with the pragmatic focus of an engineer.

[@TimWinningham]

Koenigsegg seems like such a knowledgeable and humble guy. Love his personality. Speaking of love, I’d love to see what his trick torque converter can do in F1 given their near seamless shifts.

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

Puking.

[@gravyboat2370]

Well said

[@mopsnuf]

Just how they make all their own carbon parts and then have the weaves line up between body parts, if you start thinking about it your head explodes.. Being so small, doing so much themselves ánd delivering world class products is really a special thing. They have kept improving and getting more refined since the dawn of the company. He's only 46 now and Koenigsegg is 24 years old already, so crazy..

[@TiesOfZip]

Gotta love a guy that is this brilliant with his designs and this down to earth and accessible. Just seems like a good old fashioned real car guy.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

A "home-grown" V8 faster than a W16 by one of the biggest automakers in the world. What an achievement.

[@jeffk464]

Yeah, there are a lot of benefits to basing the engine parts on a Ford V8. Parts availability for the customer being number one. Kind of like Lotus using Toyota engines. I would think it would put potential customers at ease.

[@Salpeteroxid]

@@jeffk464 Not the same for this car. I don't think anything from ford fits in this car, The bore and stroke might be different. It's like saying AK parts fits in a Galil.

[@kraenk12]

It’s not. It uses over 600hp of electric power. Plus all those peak numbers are basically achieved by cheating with ethanol fuel. Reason why his records aren’t officially recognised by Guiness for example.

[@ghoulbuster1]

Egg just said in the video that they used normal pump gas, dummy

[@owentustinfuchs4617]

Yeah, i mean the bugatti is alot heavier even excluding the engine due to the luxuries added, but that doesnt make beating it a small task and its really amazing for a company like theres

[@andrseeen]

I never EVER comment on youtube, but wow, this guy is just a pleasure to hear, full of knowledge and most of all humble at all. Bravo

[@Alga-team]

Christopher Andersen congrats! And agree)

[@behindthen0thing]

He's arrogant

[@EnGammalAmazon]

You should watch some of his other videos. The entire crew is personable and understated.

[@StephenButlerOne]

@@behindthen0thing I don't see how he comes across as arrogent. He know his product and is proud of it, and he rearly if ever dis's other oems.

[@Angelkta777]

Lol really u missing out

[@TheJGJR9]

i wish christian von koenigsegg had his own youtube channel jus explaining all this would be super dope to watch

[@Thewiruz1]

kzbin.infosearch?query=Koenigsegg

[@killerjhul]

He explained the Regera and the transmission in mini series on The Drive channel. It was impressive as a concept, it is a dream seeing it on the road.

[@LD-bv1pm]

Ridiculously talented, visionary, humble engineer. Never stops pushing the envelope. Long may he continue.

[@samuelsglover]

Christian's IQ runs faster than a Bugatti.

[@DBSMODs]

How can a guy that's so smart think that shaving off your eyebrows is a good move aesthetically 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@carrottoponcrak]

@@DBSMODs he needed more speed, improves his aerodynamics

[@muksimp89]

@@DBSMODs It's an autoimmune disease which rejects all bodily hair.. you can notice he dosen't even have eye lashes

[@hfcobra]

@@DBSMODs Aerodynamics

[@Ritalie]

@@muksimp89 It's from gut bacteria overgrowth causing auto immune problems from food. We have a parasite and bacteria epidemic in the Human digestive tract, but it won't be known for another 10 or 20 years, it's been highly suppressed. MMS drops can fix it. We all get parasites, there are over 140 digestive parasites in America alone, and 400 in Africa. Everytime we eat raw vegetables or undercooked food or any food that contains soil or has been handled by people who haven't washed their hands, we are exposed to digestive parasites. We all have severe parasite infections in our intestines. Taking MMS drops fixes problems which are actually parasite infections. See the book "The Parasite Menace." See Jim Humble the inventor of MMS drops. See "MMS Testimonials" on KZbin. This is just my opinion based on research, I am not a doctor.

[@Adam-tm7sb]

Millions of dollars worth of cars and not a Gucci belt in sight

[@parentsbasement7734]

He is a pretty big guy for skinny jeans though

[@marius-folkishbadge187-3]

Well he is rich but he wears normal clothes 👍🏻 i mean he’s not conceited to wear LV GUCCI PRADA etc etc.

[@thebbiddim882]

Not many 60+ year old people in general wearing Gucci belts are there? I'm sure when you see young rich people you'll see much more ostentatious clothing. When you get older you tend to focus on the things that really matter. But yeah, it's all about race.

[@cassiusnoyb6499]

gucci is for that low class that wants attention

[@noobking2808]

Tee Kee so true

[@skarn911]

love the fact that Christian uses "we" instead of "i". we make, we invented and so on.. 👍🏼

[@MrAristaeus]

skarn911 Unless he is using the ‘Royal We’ throughout the interview... which would also be fine. (Koenig does mean “King”!!)

[@petter5721]

Typical Swedish to say that!

[@samharper5881]

An actual humility that is totally foreign to Americans. He isn't desperate to talk about himself at every moment; he lets his production speak for itself.

[@trevoncowen9198]

Unlike elon

[@KhanhLe-ib2po]

Sam Harper Yeah *all* Americans are like that

[@1hugeturdsundae]

The build quality on these cars are amazing. Form and function beautifully flowing together.

[@sleeplezznightz]

The fact that this car is able to achieve such stats with EPA compliant exhaust, and regular fuel really pulls back the curtain on the whole performance industry.

[@gwillis9797]

Very true.

[@brianrhubbard]

Had a mid 80's chevy sprint turbo that got 62 mpg's. Replaced the turbo with an audi 1.8l turbo and stroked the compression to 10.1:1. I was smoking 5.0 mustangs all day long and still got 48 mpg.

[@kalanhitchens9657]

the c8 did that

[@sepg5084]

@@kalanhitchens9657 any fully homolgated car does that. The Koenigseggs have 1000+hp and manage to meet emissions regulations, the C8 does not have 1000+hp.

[@kalanhitchens9657]

Sep G ha. yeah I wasnt talking to you. the c8 pulled back the curtain. sorry should replied directly to the other guy

[@makecba]

just two gearheads talking about automotive engineering. This is heaven.

[@Transform140]

Agree! I love Jay's show!

[@leevanhouten9073]

They really had a solid chemistry and mutual respect for each other.

[@behindthen0thing]

Whatever

[@jonathanraecrisanto5912]

Christian's head is so aerodynamic

[@robert4you]

LOL

[@petter5721]

He is a pure genius!

[@newskin9234]

Lmao hahahahahahaha

[@themadlad8483]

What about jay lenos

[@jahbay]

@@themadlad8483 hairodynamic

[@y_distaken9558]

Christian Von Koenigsegg is so calm, and I love how he says “Yeah exactly” like his tone is so calm. You can tell he is definitely dedicated to his company

[@megaman5125]

A prime example of what is possible when an engineering genius and an artistic genius is one person.

[@cosmotect]

More people = less work done * less quality of the work done

Or Pagani

[@megaman5125]

Péter Friedrich yes!

[@oddvin31]

Jepp, but almost impossible...right-left brain connected people's one in a trillion, or even less! 😳CVK for President!

[@hahtos]

Unbelievable machines and an unbelievably talented guy. Koenigsegg deserves all the success in the world.

[@gouldnj]

I’ve personally met him and he is as kind and humble as he seems. I was with a military unit in an airport and he approached us and said hello. Only 2 of the 20 of us knew who he was, but he just came over to greet us. I got his autograph on a photo of an Agera he had in his bag. Great guy! It’s so awesome to see Jay so impressed with a vehicle. He’s seen it all and owns half of them and is also a gracious and humble man. It’s my dream to meet Mr Leno someday.

[@TheBlackbird132]

I love the presence that Mr. Koenigsegg gives, humble, modest, also seem determined at the same time. He also giving the presence of a leader who always put his employees first over anything else. Yeah, a leader, not a boss. I honestly would love to work with him making those rims even if it’s underpaid.

[@PanduPoluan]

Some people said that CVK wasn't rich, because the money the company get for each car are significantly distributed for his "colleagues". But he certainly is wealthy; the Koenigsegg brand -- which includes the company's expert employees -- are definitely worth billions.

[@morsinimicis8737]

This is my favourite car manufacturer from this point on.

[@jnn1981]

Same

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

Use to be mine too. But not anymore. Tesla is now. Elon Musk is so badass. And I own a Tesla. In many ways my Model 3 is much better than the Regera. And I can't afford a Koenigsegg right now. Little stretch lol

[@leokurelid8379]

Finest I mean they are 2 very different cars

[@sondersonics7534]

@Finest How are you gonna compare a hyper luxury car to a Tesla model 3? Arguably the most boring and ugly Tesla ever. Yeah it’s a better everyday family car that nobody cares about just like any other normal car. At least compare cars with cars that were intended for the same purpose and market man.

[@highsnburgers4862]

@@InSaN3ViSioN Teslas are quick but relatively ugly cars.

[@MillionsDan]

I'd love to see other car brand CEO's speak about their cars like this

[@brockdickens9387]

they probably cant loll

[@shanhussain6114]

You must check out his review of the Pagani Huayra. He also interviews Horacio Pagani.

[@Siddhx1]

@@shanhussain6114 can you give the link

[@shanhussain6114]

@@Siddhx1 here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnPdi5Vufqufp6M

[@trumpstroll7438]

Shan Hussain Thank you from Siddharth Bhardwaj.

[@DTMtarik]

Jay is soooo content and happy like he has never been before. It's part because Koenigsegg is such a humble guy. Every time he comes to the show, it's like a Special Jay Leno's Garage episode. Love it!

[@777jones]

You are right. Jay often talks about engineer car company owners who do things right at any cost. Von Koenigsegg deserves to be counted among the legendary (men) in the auto industry ever. He’s also a superb interview.

[@zohircherifi5616]

I'm pretty sure Christian Koenigsegg is the only person who designed & engineered a masterpiece & knows everything about it

[@Kaitos11]

The sheer amount of pride and dedication you can hear from Koenigsegg's voice is pretty cool. You can tell the guy has poured his heart into his cars. He and his employees have every reason to be commended for the magnificent cars they're able to create.

[@davidedwards4088]

Now we see what it looks like when two people with the same passion talk. It's a thing of beauty, seamless like a symphony.

[@ArticLight14]

If it were the Viking days, his longships would’ve been state of the art.

[@Zpalq]

able to sail to england, take a castle and be back to the village before sunset.

[@stevebou6232]

loki!

[@behindthen0thing]

he wouldve been killed at birth.

[@miltiadiskyvernitis]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@jorritvanderkooi939]

Иван Грозный why?

[@HeruAndriyanto]

Jay is a legendary car guy and one of few individuals with the biggest and rarest car collection in the world. But he always lets his guests speak in length from their standpoint. Jay is an old-fashioned car guy with the obvious sentiment on American marques but he too has an open mind and big respect to new ideas and inventions in the automotive industry. No matter how smart and how rich the guest is, he always feels like the luckier man to be in the garage.

[@ianmangham4570]

Nowhere near

[@jonlipton9079]

They are truly so amazing what they do. How much they do with a small budget for a brand. So amazing. He is a true Engineer and a hero in the car industry.

[@Underpantsniper]

He owns the patents for Flex fuel systems globally among other innovations. Hes got plenty of petty cash for his car company.

[@antdoggyfresh]

They started with a small budget and in comparison to other supercar manufacturers it is a small budget

[@cletus2941]

probably more tech involved in that regera than most airplanes.....

[@klausphx]

at 2.2 mil a pop x 80 cars 176 mil that's a nice Budget for 80 cars Lol and pre paid

[@will3346]

Mr Calcium don’t forget the large amount of family money that was given to CvK to kick start his business.

[@randyporter3491]

I couldn’t decide between these two, so I went with a used Tahoe.

[@criticalloves]

Good, the most spacious

[@HannuHeikkinen]

:D hahah

[@johnnytheirishman3387]

Lol

[@plaktumplaktum]

Tahoe bulat digoreng dadakan limaratusan...

[@ahmadfaris8044]

Tahoe is overkill, try googling 'produa kancil',

[@MattH-wg7ou]

What this guy has accomplished is almost unimaginable. I think this company and its tech and accomplishments is underappreciated in the car world in general. I mean, all this and all done IN HOUSE! Its insane. Bravo.

[@gwillis9797]

He is an engineer, he is interested in engineering.

[@ResistUnjustLaws]

@@gwillis9797 without a formal engineering degree, right?

[@DrBadFish1]

@@ResistUnjustLaws Which I'd say is even more impressive

[@johnhines852]

@@ResistUnjustLaws Neither did Henry Ford or Thomas Edison

[@newlifesolutions3806]

The bloke's a genius.

[@lyndonthan4350]

Christian's every word is chock full of useful information. And yes, he is so humble, down to earth, and relatable. A pleasure to watch him.

[@alphaomega8774]

Owning a Koenigsegg is not just like owning a car it is owning a piece of history

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

+LaVa No, it's not, and even it was, how trivial.

[@mikakorhonen5715]

Just like owning stuffed lion´s head on the wall, unnecessary.

[@props651]

I agree

[@LightningSe7en]

A piece of marvelous engineering.

[@JohnDoe-ff2fc]

if this is the 1st of these cars sold, yes, it is a part of history

[@Thee_Sinner]

Only Jay Leno could compare the feeling of direct drive to that of both jet turbines and steam engines and know exactly what he’s talking about because he’s driven all three lol

[@turbointegra82]

"It's so simple it's difficult to understand" Christian von Koenigsegg Best video so far Jay! 👌

[@fspinacz]

I just read your comment in the same moment he said it in the video :P

[@fspinacz]

Eddie, he might not be an engineer, but he's a visioner who put sall his focus on the right goal and effectively directs bunch of skilled people towards this goal. Besides, he's perhaps the most knowledgeable CEO in regards to the technical solutions applied in the cars produced - he is not fixated in the business or marketing layer only. He has a complete right to take the credit for each and every car his company has produced. There's nothing wrong in being proud.

[@fcodijk]

so u think he's just sleeping while hundreds of employees create a new car...? when this man isn't traveling around the world for inspiration/business activities he is working and brainstorming on new projects..

[@sweetloveelmo]

I never get tired of Mr. Koeningsegg.

[@JosephDelgadillo]

Leno gets to interview the best in the business 😮

[@p15719]

Joseph Delgadillo because he is the best in the business 👍

[@xolanisibanyoni5532]

& makes it seem so effortless in the process.

[@bullet5760]

I mean that's what he has been doing all this time

[@radarnj8043]

Joseph D ... Jay really really really .. REALLY wants one of these .... but alas sold out :-(

[@doublesynchrohelix8613]

Yeah, but with Christian, he's a cool enough guy that he's let just about every decent car vlogger to interview him, show them around his cars and/or plant if they make the trip, etc.. This Regera has literally been in at least 5 channels this month. Awesome guy Christian, awesome company!

[@shogun2215]

Chevrolet : Oh yeah we designed an in-house DCT gearbox for the Corvette Koenigsegg : So anyway we took the gearbox away

[@elias8294]

I mean can we really compare a corvette to a Koenigsegg? completely different leagues. Both great cars though

[@Krishnendu792]

@Murada HAHAHA!! Dude stop!!

[@alien76]

@Murada any confirmation on the on-track claim? Koenigsegg charges which premium? frickin' Carbon Fiber costs quite a few bucks more in production :D

[@therealone8725]

Murada The Regera would probably mop a C8.R on a track, idk what you’re smoking there bud

[@shogun2215]

@Murada 1. This isn't a track car. It's a luxury hybrid. 2. I wasn't criticizing Chevrolet. Designing an inhouse DCT and making it affordable is admirable. 3. If Koenigsegg really wanted to smoke a Corvette around a track, it would use an Agera or Jesko. 4. Koenigsegg only produce supercars, the reason they're so expensive is because they need to be to keep the company afloat. Unlike General Motors. 5. And at least Koenigsegg's interiors aren't made out of cheap plastic, and will last a hell of a lot longer.

[@jaredgarner7380]

Man Christian is such a chill guy. Especially considering that he is arguably one of the most genius automotive engineers ever, what a legend!

[@MelodyMan69]

Oh I remember a documentary many years ago on Christian Koenigsegg (and his wife) when they had a Fire at the first factory. A disused Aircraft Hangar. Love the story of the Ghost logo they build into every car.

[@rangertaylor]

I would rather meet Jay Leno and Christian Von Koenigsegg than any Hollywood star.

[@Dragonvale105]

rangertaylor is someone going to tell him?

[@tibolo]

@@Dragonvale105 not let him find out by himself

[@pinut187]

I rather meet Doug Demuro instead of Jay.

[@thisen1146]

Doug is the kind of guy to be mentioned in a video that has nothing to with him.

[@brooks3racing1]

I could’ve swore Jay Leno was a Hollywood star?

[@ryansmithza]

Christian Von Koenigsegg raises himself above Collin Chapman, Ettore Bugatti, Enzo Ferrari, Gordon Murray and other brilliant sports car designers and builders by not only producing excellent vehicles with a novel approach to problems but by staying in business for so long and continuing to produce such fine products! I believe that Christian Von Koenigsegg is a wonder of the automotive world! What other small scale manufacturer can claim to have slain a giant like VW aka Bugatti with such dominance?

[@ichor20]

Don't count out Horacio Pagani!

[@mxgant]

Pagani do not make their own engines. Nor their own transmission, breaks etc. They do make pretty cars! : )

[@philking7805]

Comparing apples with...? Colin Chapman was an innovator, but he didn't need to make everything himself - he just needed to make the package work. Show me a $2.2m Lotus.

[@ryansmithza]

@@philking7805 that's why I included the other names, Christian Von Koenigsegg seems to cover all bases! He's used others equipment to make fantastic vehicles, he's created new and revolutionary designs, he's built pure performance vehicles and now performance vehicles with an included focus on luxury. Although he and Elon Musks are very different in their approach and focus I believe we are privileged to be seeing people like this changing the world as we knew it!

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

@@mxgant very true. The attention to detail is almost second to none, but they do that boutique style of sourcing components for their cars. They are very beautiful though, no doubt.

[@junonbaptiste7551]

Best guest ever! I could listen to Christian all day! He's a great interview, knows his product inside and out and a fantastic salesman too.There's a reason why he's so successful. It was really weird not to hear the car moving through the gears as it accelerated but it's something you'd just have to get used to. The exhaust note was so sexy! If my pockets were deep enough I would buy one of his cars. Please come back soon Mr. Koenigsegg, you were wonderful! Best video next to Restoration Blog Jay!

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

You just about hit the nail on the head. Christian is a salesman and a businessman. he really is not an engineer at all. His engineering team comes up with all the ideas

[@HeathRS]

I could be wrong, but he just sounds like a car guy who loves unique engineering.

[@williamwilliams3411]

Mr Koenigsegg, thank you for taking us back to the future ! You are such an inspiration, the finest example of how all people should conduct themselves . Humble,modest ,and brilliant. A fine gentlemen n villain all rapped in one ! 0 - 250 mph in under 20 seconds ! Puts a permanent smile on any man's face ! WELL DONE SIR !

[@Fistfury42]

He's so dedicated even his haircuts aerodynamically optimized.

[@spectre722]

he has something called alopecia totalis, which makes you lose all the hairs on your head

[@wrth]

Antares it's called weight reduction

[@DJG4orze]

no just bald. kinda fat in middle which is the widow maker,. So your hero is an idiot. gonna croak soon likely scenario cause of laziness

[@nolanconlin7236]

eyebrows too

[@VelvetEars_]

@@DJG4orze I'm sure you're an epitome of health,

[@Tar-Numendil]

This car is so underrated for how revolutionary it is.

[@gwillis9797]

Manufacturers can rate WHAT they can compete with.

[@Tar-Numendil]

@D B I drive a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500.

[@clearestt6414]

@D B im guessing u own a P1?

[@eldenboi8354]

@@clearestt6414 hahaha

[@1014p]

Dillon James Locke he’s working on an electronic valve system still. Meant to be used in common cars. It will basically landslide fuel economy gains in common cars. No cam shafts any more. I’ve been side line working on one. He’s already testing it on his family van, yes family can he drives...

[@thegrandmaslayr]

Can we just take a second to appreciate how beautiful the stock wheels on the Regera look.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

The carbon? Yes. The design? Uckers.

[@Elias_g1]

@@Drunken_Hamster The design is amazing !

[@repbydesign16]

Absolutely!

[@mostlyjovial6177]

@@Elias_g1 Matter of opinion. I don't particularly care for the "biohazard sign" look either. If you like em tho, more power to ya fam! I can understand why.

[@megolitobucci6439]

go home hamster your drunk....

[@RNemy509]

Just when you think you're seeing amazing, the hood opens and bam...stunningly beautiful engineering. Love at 1st sight

[@TendoTheDude]

Actually found myself being disappointed to hear that all 80 cars of that model were sold. As if I could ever afford it.

[@credible7692]

I chuckled

[@highsnburgers4862]

Probably pre-sold before they were built. Try the lotto.

[@sammir005]

@@highsnburgers4862 thats what Christian said they sold 80 but the manufacturing run is in the 20s but I bet they're all delivered now in 2020

[@theverminator8048]

Even if you one day have enough money for one you can buy a used one

[@xsentinel3044]

sammir005 Update: They aren’t all delivered I believe.

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

The best thing about his cars is that they are near the pinnacle of performance yet they look like pieces of art. They are just beautiful.

[@seanriopel3132]

Minor correction... They don't look "like art." They are the pinnacle expression of what art is. The true encompassment of form and function. The beautiful flowing body lines are an expression of the cars ability to generate down force and therefor its handling.

[@robertf6344]

I like how it has curves instead of straight lines and sharp angles like many other super cars. Much more attractive.

[@pali_aha2781]

Christian Koenigsegg -- so humble and yet so brilliant!

[@sofjen]

Christian Von Koenigsegg is literally the mad scientist of the car world. Truly a man to be admired.

[@manowartank8784]

Regular people: "so much torque, just like EV..." Jay Leno: "so much torque, just like steam car..."

[@mrjohnnyk]

That's why I love him.

[@rickmassey1272]

Gen z↑ EV....But Leno can appreciate 19th century technology so he mentions steam power...😅lol the beautiful thing is YOU STILL GOT HIS POINT.

[@fibboobbif]

Leno is right. Just imagine there are some 95 years and some never expected engineering in between those two cars.

[@highwaystar8310]

And train guys “So much torque” like a locomotive!

[@johnnymason2460]

And Jay Leno should know. He has plenty of steam cars.

[@danielcuellar2955]

I like how he admits that when they started they based their engines on ford, some companies who show their prototypes who obviously use an ls or another v8 they just don't admit it, respects to koenigsegg for being honest

[@ITSAULGONE]

A humble man never forgets where he came from. But then again it doesn't matter where you start, what matters is where you end up and what you learn from the journey.

[@benjamins9121]

The 4v 4.6 was a great engine. I have one in my 97 Cobra. He used it for a reason, they are lightweight for a DOHC, they are designed well, they handle a lot of HP, they rev smoothly, the bore and stroke are square, just overall a terrific engine. John Malkovich trapped over 250mph in the 1/4 mile with a factory Ford block, crankshaft, and heads out of a 96-98 Cobra, just ported and whatnot. That says a lot, we're talking 2500ish HP out of a 281c.i. engine!

[@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt]

At the start of the vid I thought it sounded kind of out of tune but of course I know it wasn't.

[@lovelehstuff]

Cough cough Apollo ie cough cough

[@Deigarra]

This is the first 40 minutes video that i didn't skip any second

[@simchatechstudio337]

Me too

[@simchatechstudio337]

I didn't think I would make it

[@Enonymouse_]

Or use rapid play.

[@eagleeye5520]

Who would

[@haithammansoor5768]

I thought it was only 10 minutes until i read this comment 😂

[@craigjohnson4302]

"... I get a chance to drive cars like these, I really am the luckiest guy in the world." The words of a truly humble car guy!

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

"Oh that's the short name. What is the long name?" "A nice door." 🤣

[@ryantruax4635]

Possibly one of the coolest opening doors ever. Gullwings are cool and have their place in history, but these are just amazing to watch open up.

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

I wasn't around during Enzo Ferrari's heyday, I can claim to have been around during Christian Von Koenigsegg's and I'm sure there's much more to come. We are in the presence of greatness - A true automotive engineering genius. He seems like a thoroughly lovely bloke too!

[@nukemanmd]

Enzo was not a particularly nice man. Then again, when I buy a car, I don't care about the designer's personality ...just his designs. Koenigsegg is a brilliant engineer and appears to be a very nice, humble guy. This is a car reserved for a few rich people. I'd be curious to know what he could build for $200k.

[@behindthen0thing]

You're not in his presence, you couldn't afford to buy this car if you sold your house 3 times

[@behindthen0thing]

@Sarkozy sure thing

[@David-ud9ju]

@@behindthen0thing Why have you said that? Do you know what the phrase "in the presence of" means? You need to brush up on your English skills. You're clearly extraordinarily poor and will never achieve anything in your life, so put down other people in some vain attempt to make yourself feel better. That's pretty pathetic.

[@behindthen0thing]

@@David-ud9ju hahahahah wow you're stupid

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

this guy is a literal genius

[@bendeleted9155]

Absolutely! That's the beauty of this. Although the result is truly sexy, the incentive seems to be pursuit of engineering excellence and integration versus sales goals.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

How so

[@Critastic]

Years later this car is still out of this world.

[@Drewg351]

Gotta say, I've paid attention to Christian and his company since the beginning, and as an engineer myself, CAD/CAM/Solid Modeling expert, this guy is a genius. I can really appreciate what he does. In the beginning, there were plenty of skeptics all around, especially when it came to alot of his "claims or dreams". I think he's laid them all to rest. Props to a good guy who's doing what he obviously loves, and making a great return on it. If I had my choice of ANY car ever built, it would be one of his. I wouldn't even have to think about it.

[@stryker2828]

Drewg351 what do you think of Pagani?

[@saminkarim7796]

stryker2828 - Pagani is more a kit car. AMG engine. Only real design contribution is the aesthetics. Koenigsegg on the other hand is more revolutionary and original -- and therefore much much better. Perhaps the comparison of Swedish/German (Germanic) and Japanese/Korean (Asian) brands versus French/Italian (Latin) brands illustrates the different motivations: substance versus style. Amongst French/Italian makers the only exception is the legendary Citroen DS (French) which is still the most revolutionary car ever made.

[@michaeljones4465]

Jay Leno stylist: how much denim do you want Jay Leno: yes

[@juliusplaysgames]

Hahaha!

[@Transform140]

That means infinity!

[@utcougar]

It’s considered a tuxedo in some countries!

[@mrt1969able]

😂🤣

[@behindthen0thing]

So funny I forgot to laugh

[@mrolsen6987]

It makes me proud to watch this as a Swede💪

[@iwannapoop]

You better be!! These are probably the coolest cars being made today.

[@henrikjohannessen3017]

I'm Norwegiean, and I am quite proud aswell

[@mikewysko2268]

I can't imagine how many hours of design, engineering and fabrication were invested in this car.

[@ossanyberg]

Yea but here in Sweden he is only a hero to us petrol heads. It is the "Jante law" that rules.

[@Nox1234567891011]

err Y ?

[@SkyOctopus1]

I love it when the engineers turn up. They just love what they do and know what they're doing.

[@Al3xTrucho20]

These cars are engineering marvels. I'd take these over a Bugatti any day.

[@xedd4603]

Bugatti is overrated

[@UCCLdIk6R5ECGtaGm7oqO-TQ]

Heh, as if the Veyron/Chiron are not also incredibly engineered cars. If you cannot appreciate those cars, then you really do not appreciate advanced engineering at all.

[@Leches3000]

I don't think so. Both cars are master pieces in their own way. An Egg is not as reliable as a Bugatti, they tend to have problems after a couple of months

[@isbemorph]

and mr Pagani didn't even let Jay to drive Bugatti its so precious

[@ColorHawk_]

RASM_ Bugatti focuses on luxury while still having the performance, The Bugatti Chiron ride quality has been compared to that of Rolls Royce while in the most comfortable setting and also being able to feel every crack in the road while in its track mode, The Regera is a very nice car don't get me wrong but when it comes to luxury, comfort, and reliability so far the Chiron is miles ahead of the Regera, it's like comparing the luxuries of a Ford platinum Expedition to a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

[@nature10879]

This guy is Big Harmless and Humble. Such a humble clever smart guy.

[@overlex]

The COMPLETE OPPOSITE of his cars! Small and lightweight powerhouses with enough fury to illuminate an African city ... For months

[@imranhaider5519]

The ghost squadron t shirt christian is wearing is very subtle dope...

[@sohummallapur]

Absolutely!

[@gurkpojken]

I Think o must buy one. Part that im a proud swede, part thats its technical a koenigsegg even if its t-shirt

[@imranhaider5519]

Yeahh man..

[@imranhaider5519]

@Chris thanks man ...

[@michaelrusso2643]

You can tell that Mr. Koenigsegg is proud of what he does👏