Making 280mph Capable Carbon Fiber Wheels - /INSIDE KOENIGSEGG

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • One of the most disputed topics in the industry: Is it possible to make high performance carbon fiber wheels? Christian von Koenigsegg explains that it's not only possible, but his company has been doing it for a few years now. Take a look at how:

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  •  10 лет назад +608

    I find his extensive technical vocabulary in a second language almost as inspiring as the wheels themselves. CvK comes across as a very competent leader of his company.

    • @v-performance
      @v-performance 10 лет назад +6

      And I second that!

    • @v-performance
      @v-performance 10 лет назад +3

      vmeansvelocity However he did a few lapses here ;)

    • @halleffect1
      @halleffect1 10 лет назад +2

      well said.

    •  5 лет назад +1

      He was born in Utah though.

    • @TheKevfromcanada
      @TheKevfromcanada 5 лет назад +2

      I mean, he invented the FlexFuel system when he was 19.

  • @doodskie999
    @doodskie999 10 лет назад +791

    Some say he is a mad car genius and sheds his own hair to reduce unsprung weight, others say he is as aerodynamic as his cars are.
    all we know is he's called Christian von Koenigsegg!

    • @euphoricmando
      @euphoricmando 6 лет назад +1

      doodskie999 HAHAHAHA I love this comment

    • @mohammedadilkm4932
      @mohammedadilkm4932 5 лет назад +3

      best comment i ever read... simply awesome

    • @Latenightshoot
      @Latenightshoot 5 лет назад

      MOHAMMED ADIL KM
      I fully agree, with Mohammed adult km.

    • @darkshadowsx5949
      @darkshadowsx5949 5 лет назад

      unsprung weight? it would better to say "dead weight" which refers to anything unnecessary or weight that has no value to the operation

    • @justinzuniga3828
      @justinzuniga3828 5 лет назад

      Well done..

  • @danielallen7384
    @danielallen7384 3 года назад +55

    This guy didn't come from a rich family and only had a high school education when he built his first car. And now is the founder of one of the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world. Congratulations and what an awesome job he's done. By far my most favorite cars ever.

  • @ryanpavey5927
    @ryanpavey5927 9 лет назад +464

    One of the few car companies that can justify the price of their cars. For 1 million dollars, you get 1 million dollars of car

    • @Tom__Fuji
      @Tom__Fuji 5 лет назад +105

      I guess u could say it’s 1:1

    • @TheBunnyDeveloper
      @TheBunnyDeveloper 4 года назад +11

      @@Tom__Fuji lol

    • @ErikWilliamsviolin
      @ErikWilliamsviolin 3 года назад +18

      Honestly, compared to ferraris or lambos of similar price, Keonigseggs are 10x better deals. The level of engineering and innovation is so much more.

    • @william_SMMA
      @william_SMMA 2 года назад +6

      @@ErikWilliamsviolin not to mention Paganis that literally charge $2m extra for "tricolore" versions that are just different paint jobs that your local professional exotic car paintshop can do for $3k lol
      Pagani has literally released 2 models in 20+ years of existence

    • @joshacollins84
      @joshacollins84 2 года назад

      Absolutely! To know that they are taking they time to mount, remount, and possibly even choose another tire to aid balancing, it just sounds incredible. I'm not saying others don't, but still.

  • @SquidWithGear
    @SquidWithGear 9 лет назад +646

    this guy seems pretty laid back and explains things pretty well. would love to visit the shop!

    • @Donari
      @Donari 9 лет назад +85

      same
      except i would be super sad cuz i couldnt even afford a koenigsegg super lightweight t shirt

    • @Loleliam
      @Loleliam 8 лет назад +9

      +Donari you made me laugh

    • @blindabinda1234
      @blindabinda1234 6 лет назад +9

      You should see the design they have for the cylinder heads on there cars. The valves don't have valve Springs. And the car doesn't have a cam shafts either

    • @martijnlangeveld817
      @martijnlangeveld817 6 лет назад +2

      Me too..Christian is a genious
      ...

    • @diarfejzullahu9623
      @diarfejzullahu9623 6 лет назад +4

      Squid WithGear he owns the company dude..

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett 10 лет назад +1455

    It's always cool when the boss knows his shit.

    • @RabbitConfirmed
      @RabbitConfirmed 6 лет назад +5

      s0nnyburnett so true.

    • @arwo1143
      @arwo1143 5 лет назад +36

      True
      Take a look at Elon Musk
      He knows his cars and his rockets better than his pockets

    • @SuperExcedrin
      @SuperExcedrin 5 лет назад +16

      Watching that I'm thinking the guy doing the lay-up knows the boss can do it(ffs he might be the one who developed it) and is checking his work as he goes......lol.

    • @aronbeast7
      @aronbeast7 5 лет назад +3

      Even cooler when boss makes his shit.

    • @iamthelaw69
      @iamthelaw69 4 года назад +5

      @@arwo1143 lol drinking that Elon kool-aid, much? Elon may know a thing or two, but he's a petty little prick, and thinks sending people in cars in what is literally a huge beta program is "innovative." gtfo.

  • @konnormillsap
    @konnormillsap 10 лет назад +19

    Christian Von Koenigsegg is just a boss. I want to meet him.

    • @111222333gabe
      @111222333gabe 10 лет назад

      the boss* I don't think anyone else compares.

  • @kalashnikovcortez1380
    @kalashnikovcortez1380 8 лет назад +877

    Christian von Koenisegg has been 40 years old for half his life.

    • @keffmode
      @keffmode 8 лет назад +153

      +Kalashnikov Cortez He is prebalanced.

    • @robertstorms6203
      @robertstorms6203 6 лет назад +2

      He did say and half his life.....

    • @drummerdoingstuff5020
      @drummerdoingstuff5020 6 лет назад

      Hahaa! I thought i was the only one who noticed that. Lol

    • @velysean7031
      @velysean7031 5 лет назад +1

      He said "And for half of my life"

    • @velysean7031
      @velysean7031 5 лет назад

      @@heisenberg19989 Koenigsegg was founded in 1994

  • @xsprlmnl
    @xsprlmnl 8 лет назад +1730

    The only thing smoother than carbon fiber is this guy's head.

    • @thebadmanreturns
      @thebadmanreturns 7 лет назад +6

      lol

    • @xsprlmnl
      @xsprlmnl 7 лет назад +45

      Chill out. This is not disrespect.
      Plus this man is not even black.

    • @RolandAshcroft
      @RolandAshcroft 7 лет назад +129

      If you are driving, building and selling hypercars, your head must be most efficiently aerodynamic.

    • @thedefenestrator2994
      @thedefenestrator2994 7 лет назад +34

      RolandAshcroft. I bet he made babies with more efficient organs, and with natural carbon fiber bones. and he call tell you everything about how it works.

    • @hafeez.khan87
      @hafeez.khan87 7 лет назад +3

      +RolandAshcroft lol

  • @TheFoxfy
    @TheFoxfy 9 лет назад +543

    This is how you reach the success ! You take part in all that your company does,not just leaving all the work to your workers and collecting the income :)

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 8 лет назад +2

      +MichaelKingsfordGray AAA engineering plus.

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 8 лет назад +1

      MichaelKingsfordGray No, I don't even know that guy. I was just messing around and answering as if it was directed at me.

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 8 лет назад

      MichaelKingsfordGray ok ha ha

    • @MrMarkpark
      @MrMarkpark 8 лет назад +10

      +TheFoxfy I got news for you; every company with hopes of success have owners that are intimately involved. I'm not saying you are wrong, I'm saying it is not what sets this company apart.

    • @MrKasnif
      @MrKasnif 8 лет назад +4

      +TheFoxfy The attention to detail is so amazing it is inspiring.

  • @NCHobbies
    @NCHobbies 10 лет назад +78

    Mad respect for Koenigsegg, he knows his shit inside out.

  • @velocity
    @velocity 10 лет назад +390

    Amazing combo of engineering and craftsmanship!

    • @warrenalbino2971
      @warrenalbino2971 6 лет назад

      Velocity yeah they are the best

    • @handendaer
      @handendaer 6 лет назад +1

      Dod, with a little bit of practice and money, lots of money and facts straight, I'd bet you'd be successful doing something similar in terms of results... maybe start with something easy like an more or less flat surface then work yourself up from there. All it takes is money, time and motivation..not necessarily in that order.

  • @keithskillz90210
    @keithskillz90210 10 лет назад +62

    Ok, these in depth videos has led me to conclude that this is the best series on RUclips hands down. Love you Koenigsegg

  • @ApriliaRacer14
    @ApriliaRacer14 8 лет назад +76

    Love this guy's passion for what he does! Love the engineering!

    • @chrilleeeeable
      @chrilleeeeable 8 лет назад +6

      agreed! Chrsitian is absolutly amazing and passionate about his Brand

  • @garylowe8601
    @garylowe8601 9 лет назад +1877

    I bet the CEO of ferrari or Porsche doesn't know how the wheels for their cars are made.

    • @Loleliam
      @Loleliam 8 лет назад +83

      Or Lamborghini

    • @9mmArts
      @9mmArts 8 лет назад +9

      Nice gixxer, is it a 750?

    • @garylowe8601
      @garylowe8601 8 лет назад +13

      Meterz. Thanks. No 600

    • @captutel6926
      @captutel6926 8 лет назад +89

      +Gary Lowe i also bet they dont even know the engines because they use engineers to make one
      but Mr koenigsegg knows everything. that is why his car is goin to be a new king of the road

    • @costasgt
      @costasgt 8 лет назад +2

      +Gary Lowe or what material

  • @SuryaDe
    @SuryaDe 10 лет назад +104

    Every Koenigsegg video I watch I get amazed. The level of engineering and the detail is just mindblowing. The Pagani is amazing but I think Christian takes his machine to a whole new level. It would be great to see something like this but with Pagani as well!

    • @musek5048
      @musek5048 5 лет назад +6

      well when you consider that pagani's engines are built by AMG while koenigsegg makes their own engines AND transmissions then yes he is on a different level called innovation.

    • @channeljuan6463
      @channeljuan6463 4 года назад

      Paganis had only 2 cars for 20 years the zonda and the huayra😁

    • @brettfrimmer6567
      @brettfrimmer6567 3 года назад

      Pagani look cool on the outside but imo the interiors are tacky and they don’t make their own engines. Koenigsegg is a better car and an innovator

  • @v_alexiadis
    @v_alexiadis 10 лет назад +85

    This is art. Simply amazing! I know it would be far from profitable for Koenigsegg but I'd love to see them in F1.

    • @christinefury7839
      @christinefury7839 10 лет назад +3

      They lack the experience and even well funded teams with several times the budget of Koenigsegg can't score points, let alone be competitive.
      F1 is far more competitive and you have to constantly develop the car from race to race and do lots of testing and simulations. A roadcar doesn't need to be rushed in time for a race.

    • @v_alexiadis
      @v_alexiadis 10 лет назад +10

      Christine Fury They have the innovation though and obviously the brains. I think it would be very interesting to see provided they got the financial aspect covered.

    • @christinefury7839
      @christinefury7839 10 лет назад

      ianiva First they've got to successfully race any of their roadcars before we can talk about entering F1. Reynard had years of experience building really good chassis in F3000 and CART/IndyCar all of which won championships, but when they entered F1 in 1999 with BAR they didn't win a single race in 6 seaasons trying.
      Most people think that Carl Haas is foolish for trying to design a F1 car in the USA, as pretty much all the team and experts are in the UK (this includes Red Bull and Mercedes).
      So let's not get ahead of ourselves.

    • @v_alexiadis
      @v_alexiadis 10 лет назад +2

      Christine Fury Yes but Koenigsegg is in a whole different level when it comes to innovation, know-how and attention to detail. I'm not saying they would win right away. I'm saying that, for me, it would interesting to see it.

    • @christinefury7839
      @christinefury7839 10 лет назад +11

      ianiva " Yes but Koenigsegg is in a whole different level when it comes to innovation, know-how and attention to detail." Ok, elaborate. I think you have been carried away by Mr.Koenigsegg's business talk. They are no different than Pagani, Tesla or even General Motors for that matter. The last Corvette was "innovative" too and at least had the racing success to back it up.
      Is there any innovation Koenigsegg have pioneered themselves? Like Lotus pioneered monocoque chassis in Formula 1, the ground-effect cars and the engine as a stressed member of the chassis? Is Mr.Koenigsegg a modern day Marc Birkigt? I doubt you have even heard of him. Name one thing Koenigsegg invented which other car manufacturers will be using from now on?
      I applaud Koenigsegg for becoming an independent supercar maker in world where most are just kit-car makers modifying already existing chassis, strapping in a tuned engine and hardly ever getting a car sold. He deserves all praise. But they are making a big deal out of selling an IPad with a slightly bigger screen or one that is slightly lighter. Pardon my analogy. Carbon wheels is nothing new yet people here go absolutely ballistic as if it was some great, new innovation. They could be purchased by the public for superbikes in the early 90's.
      For a small supercar manufacturer where longevity is still a huge question mark and most are sold to wealthy Middle Easteners, with more money than wits, it's some bold assumption to think they could make it in F1 even if they had the funds to do so.
      Like I said before: First they've got to race in sportscar racing, even a privately entered team.
      " Yes but Koenigsegg is in a whole different level when it comes to innovation, know-how and attention to detail." I'm afraid that comes across as a subjective opinion (which you have every right to) until you can include some objective facts and arguments with which to back up your claim. "Koenigsegg look awesome, sound awesome and are really fast, which is also really awesome but I'm going to use big words like innovative, know-how and attention to say that instead."

  • @SelimxBradley
    @SelimxBradley 10 лет назад +65

    Damn, I love these mini episodes. Make more of them with other super car manufacturers!

    • @JoLXP
      @JoLXP 10 лет назад +6

      ***** a bit of exaggeration there :p

    • @Marine475
      @Marine475 10 лет назад +3

      I wouldn't expect anybody to be so open with what they make. This guy seems to be very proud of what he does and willing to show it, watching same stuff with ferrari or McLaren we would probably have some corporate bloke speaking about how enthusiastic he is about this new project and how happy they are to make best car in the market.

    • @alabaska182
      @alabaska182 10 лет назад

      ***** Agreed!

  • @Sicksan14
    @Sicksan14 7 лет назад +90

    Christian is proof that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Never give up!

    • @TheWolvesCurse
      @TheWolvesCurse 5 лет назад +2

      he came from quite an upper middleclass household, in a country that has a high overall standard of living. so you can't compare him to some dreamer kid from a rough part of detroit or something.

    • @braynz2378
      @braynz2378 3 года назад

      Detroit??? Lol, that's better than Congo.

    • @JayHeartwing
      @JayHeartwing 3 года назад

      Me, a dreamer from a poverty living part of the Philippines: that's hard?

    • @ModularIsl
      @ModularIsl 3 года назад

      Make sure to start with a shit ton of money, too! 😆

  • @janusprime5693
    @janusprime5693 8 лет назад +61

    Fucking hell, you are Swedish! You don't need to use that imperial system..

    • @trodd1sox
      @trodd1sox 8 лет назад

      He may have used it for any Americans watching who still use the imperial system.

    • @janusprime5693
      @janusprime5693 8 лет назад +9

      trodd1sox Why not use metric for all of the rest of the world watching, lel

    • @trodd1sox
      @trodd1sox 8 лет назад +1

      +JanusPrime coz Americans are the best!

    • @1860simonify
      @1860simonify 8 лет назад +13

      Even in metrical countries like here in Germany, we use inches to describe the size of a rim. But tires sizes are metrical.
      For example 20x10,5 in rims and 265/40/20" tires.

    • @janusprime5693
      @janusprime5693 8 лет назад

      simon sechzig I thought rims were in Zoll?

  • @TheGearHead92official
    @TheGearHead92official 10 лет назад +847

    For a mechanical engineering student this is porn. The highest quality car porn.

    • @SangheiliSpecOp
      @SangheiliSpecOp 10 лет назад +28

      I totally agree!!!

    • @ImprezaImpresser
      @ImprezaImpresser 10 лет назад +29

      Haha great to see other MEs that can say the same!

    • @Pyroguy92
      @Pyroguy92 10 лет назад +25

      lol I'm a MechE too...love these vids. Would love to find a job with a company like this...

    • @Augustus222
      @Augustus222 10 лет назад +6

      I agree as well, currently working on my master's in automotive engineering ;). Too bad he couldn't show everything.

    • @aleks6989
      @aleks6989 10 лет назад +1

      fesch03 UofM? Just finished my undergrad, going back for M.A.Sc in automotive as well. but its challenging to get into that job market when you're trained in North America :(

  • @EikeSky
    @EikeSky 10 лет назад +20

    They have to weight up the opposite side of the wheel to the valve because the proportion of the weight is so high a VALVE takes it out of balance.
    I love this. Absolutely adore Christian and Drive's coverage. Thank you so much for making my Tuesday nights.

    • @martin_in_the_alps
      @martin_in_the_alps 10 лет назад +2

      The outbalancing valve is a problem on every car rim, no matter how heavy the wheels are.

    • @Tedowski
      @Tedowski 10 лет назад

      Most tires have a colored dot on the sidewall to indicate it's light spot. You line that up with the valve stem on the wheel to compensate.

  • @bandwagon240
    @bandwagon240 10 лет назад +31

    Carbon fiber eyebrows would be awesome.

  • @corzinc
    @corzinc 10 лет назад +10

    This man is an inspiration, the passion and detail he puts into these cars is amazing. He is a modern day Da Vinci to the car world in my eyes.

  • @devincarvalho6450
    @devincarvalho6450 8 лет назад +97

    Those wheels weight 13 lbs holy shit

    • @ΟΘΕΌΣΜΑΖΊΣΑΣ
      @ΟΘΕΌΣΜΑΖΊΣΑΣ 8 лет назад +1

      I love carbon fibre 😍
      and carbon fibre wheels 😘😗😙😚😇 I'm in love!
      I love you

    • @netto880
      @netto880 8 лет назад

      you love me too? because i made of carbon fibre hehehe

    • @utkn
      @utkn 8 лет назад +1

      Fucking insane...

    • @patrickfjeldstedrasmussen8870
      @patrickfjeldstedrasmussen8870 7 лет назад

      the centenarios wheels are only equipped with CF plates for looks tho

  • @nafiralvarez214
    @nafiralvarez214 10 лет назад +8

    I respect Christian so much for showing us his amazing journey through the supercar world. Every time I watch his video's I get blown away by the technology.

  • @3yar1983
    @3yar1983 10 лет назад +26

    He literally lift the wheel with one finger, that was the best part of the vid .. These are damn light weight wheels !

  • @SangheiliSpecOp
    @SangheiliSpecOp 10 лет назад +17

    I love this series!!! Seeing someone as ambitious and crazy and smart as Mr. Koenigsegg himself explain these parts while his team works slowly and silently in the backgrounds is amazing... O_O

  • @TheLondonCyclist
    @TheLondonCyclist 10 лет назад +70

    Imagine building a motorbike with this material :O carbon fibre on every single part possible. That shit will fly!

  • @FPSMeraker
    @FPSMeraker 9 лет назад +222

    His head looks polished.

    • @DirtyRC101
      @DirtyRC101 9 лет назад +9

      Lord of The Poop Slim to none airresistance there ey?

    • @peer7727
      @peer7727 9 лет назад

      Lord of The Poop Japp!! And his inside is also very polished.

    • @JaYb97716
      @JaYb97716 9 лет назад +12

      pe er His brain is definitely polished too. Such an intelligent dude who loves cars!

    • @peer7727
      @peer7727 9 лет назад

      Jamie Stirzaker Japp!!

    • @RR-wn8it
      @RR-wn8it 9 лет назад +7

      +Adrian K he said, that was for reducing weight and aerodynamic

  • @B_M_F_710
    @B_M_F_710 10 лет назад +4

    He is a gentleman among gentleman, thank you for being humble enough to show us some of the processes, tools, materials, and engineering that goes into your very forward thinking car design.

  • @venki007f1
    @venki007f1 10 лет назад +11

    I don't know about anyone else but the full depth of this technology hit me when he picked up the wheel with one finger.

  • @LawrenceTimme
    @LawrenceTimme 10 лет назад +27

    10 to 5.9kg per wheel is a epic saving. they even take the air out the middle to save weight!

  • @FastCarsNoRules220
    @FastCarsNoRules220 9 лет назад +889

    Screw the Bugatti, this car is the new king of the road!

    • @shaned1500
      @shaned1500 9 лет назад +56

      so true koenigseggs cars are so much faster better looking just Better in better

    • @shaned1500
      @shaned1500 9 лет назад +27

      better in general *

    • @AnabolicRick915
      @AnabolicRick915 9 лет назад +10

      +FastCarsNoRules220 I fully agree, but Bugatti's use higher quality components, better interiors, and they offer servicing in the US unlike Koenigsegg.

    • @shaned1500
      @shaned1500 9 лет назад +30

      Erick Ortiz I disagree the koenigsegg has a beautiful interior and this video just shows how high quality all the components are

    • @AnabolicRick915
      @AnabolicRick915 9 лет назад +12

      Shane D Well it's all personal preference, but Bugatti's sexy leather seats catch my eye better. They are super luxurious cars, much more luxurious than Koenigsegg's cars.

  • @Mrprodigy7801
    @Mrprodigy7801 7 лет назад +7

    holy crap i thought it was just gonna be carbon fiber wrapped over top that silver template in the beginning but no its legit entirely carbon fiber omg

  • @David-xl8zf
    @David-xl8zf 7 лет назад +5

    From an engineering standpoint this is the sickest stuff I´ve seen in a long time.

    • @thesenate4743
      @thesenate4743 3 года назад

      Absolut krank....nichts vergleichbares

  • @vPerformance
    @vPerformance 10 лет назад +4

    Phenomenal video. Can't get enough of Christian's down-to-earth explanations of world-class technology.

  • @Dragon4eva
    @Dragon4eva 8 лет назад +137

    dear santa....

    • @stefanfreestylez
      @stefanfreestylez 6 лет назад +3

      Dragon4eva not even god could make it happen... lol jk u never know work hard or get lucky and u may have enough for one one day

  • @GAS.M3
    @GAS.M3 3 года назад +2

    One thing about Christian, he’s always transparent about everything. While other car company hide and are very restrictive with their products and procedures. Respect.

  • @GoproTestCamera
    @GoproTestCamera 8 лет назад +7

    I think this guy is amazing! I say a video of Shmee150 at the KOENIGSEGG Industrie with Mr. VON KOENIGSEGG himself and they where talking about the Regera and the way he talked, the way he explained things, you can feel that this man knows exactly what's in that car.

  • @BaffledSpoon
    @BaffledSpoon 10 лет назад +15

    If I was insanely rich and could afford to buy any car I wanted, it would be a Koenigsegg every time. Fuck a Bugatti, this is next level stuff right here.

    • @J0lker
      @J0lker 10 лет назад +13

      im sure if you were insanely rich you would buy both, plus a Pagani :DD

  • @Snipereye64
    @Snipereye64 10 лет назад +13

    they should called this one "Reinventing the Wheel"

  • @Polaventris
    @Polaventris 10 лет назад +9

    The attention to detail is just mind-boggling...

  • @kalichrome
    @kalichrome 4 года назад +3

    This shows that Koenigsegg is not afraid to show that they're doing seriously everything by hand.

  • @brappin_boden3924
    @brappin_boden3924 8 лет назад +54

    If I could just touch an agera r it would be a dream come true.

  • @CampersofChaos
    @CampersofChaos 10 лет назад +5

    I love these episodes! So informative and so interesting...Christian has to be one of the most awesome company owners ever.

  • @JoyOfMachine
    @JoyOfMachine 10 лет назад +33

    When i'm going to be stinking rich,i'm going to buy a Koenigsegg!

    • @Grogoful
      @Grogoful 10 лет назад +6

      You mean never

    • @JoyOfMachine
      @JoyOfMachine 10 лет назад +5

      Grogoful probably :(

    • @hirokakhand6584
      @hirokakhand6584 7 лет назад +1

      Grogoful never say never, he probably could win a lottery

    • @sokkerfish
      @sokkerfish 7 лет назад +1

      Hirok Akhand he probably won't win lol but he does have a small chance

    • @KL-mn9ut
      @KL-mn9ut 6 лет назад

      Not when if

  • @Stadpad
    @Stadpad 10 лет назад +15

    so christian will always be 40 years old?

  • @jcm2789
    @jcm2789 8 лет назад +5

    Christian Koenigsegg really know his thing very detailed.

  • @scottdavis8995
    @scottdavis8995 10 лет назад +2

    Damn I wished you were closer to me I have 20+ years in prepreg and would love to work at your shop. Well done sir!

  • @PinThisCommentPlease
    @PinThisCommentPlease 10 лет назад +6

    i like these series they are the best!

  • @Mohammed-_-Ali
    @Mohammed-_-Ali 10 лет назад +39

    Under 6kg? Thats insane

  • @kimchi_taco
    @kimchi_taco 8 лет назад +9

    amazing. He open all trading secret of his company. what a confidence. btw, thanks for fulfilling people's curiosity.

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy 4 года назад

      It's not secret, it's patented

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK Год назад

    What a pleasure listening the Christian. He knows his stuff and has a clear passion for his work. Good luck to Koenigsegg. They deserve it.

  • @petter5721
    @petter5721 4 года назад +4

    Best car company in the world. Period 👍🏻

  • @musclegaragespb
    @musclegaragespb 10 лет назад +103

    Holly fuck..

  • @szabiakanich
    @szabiakanich 10 лет назад +4

    This is just amazing. Absolutely state of the art manufacturing.

  • @SpartanGuy
    @SpartanGuy 10 лет назад +5

    I couldn't help but think of the line "Your tires and matched perfect and staggered special" while he was talking about the weight and balance of the wheels.

  • @Alby911
    @Alby911 8 лет назад +2

    A brilliant man. Such a shame we will never see any individual from Ferrari and the like, talk about their products with great passion.

  • @DeadGlassEyes
    @DeadGlassEyes 8 лет назад +65

    His cars are so fast they blew his eyebrows off.

    • @Backlitshot
      @Backlitshot 8 лет назад +1

      😂😂

    • @britishbikermatt
      @britishbikermatt 8 лет назад +19

      naa that's not it, it's because he's spent so much of his life looking at 'how to make things faster' by making them aerodynamic that he decided to wax his eyebrows to increase his average walking speed by 0.00001mph

    • @jamarek100
      @jamarek100 8 лет назад

      but seriously....is he ill or sth like that ?

    • @Cykoid
      @Cykoid 8 лет назад +2

      hes got alopecia areata and lost all his hair, an auto immune disease that is often contributed to stress.

    • @I_hate_you_Forza_motorsport
      @I_hate_you_Forza_motorsport 7 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂😂

  • @austinm12234
    @austinm12234 10 лет назад +199

    5 Kilos for a wheel!?!? My TV remote weighs more than that.

    • @huevito64
      @huevito64 10 лет назад +21

      Yeah man you can lift all the 4 wheels, not like the aluminum

    • @fzuru198
      @fzuru198 6 лет назад

      Nah aluminium wheel doesnt that heavy. If u buy a branded one 16" like enkei only weights 7.5kg add another 2.5kg but costs much cheaper

    • @kavinsp
      @kavinsp 5 лет назад +7

      You have a shitty TV and remote

    • @kanjosidr
      @kanjosidr 5 лет назад

      Lmao my 15" forged wheels weigh about the same

    • @einar8019
      @einar8019 5 лет назад +6

      @@kanjosidr Yes 15" but thease are 20" and 19" and are wider

  • @TheBrokenEclipse
    @TheBrokenEclipse 10 лет назад +8

    Utterly amazing.

  • @fsmdf
    @fsmdf 10 лет назад +8

    That's a hell of a beautiful wheel!

  • @mytube411
    @mytube411 9 лет назад +21

    A 13lb 19x10 wheel?!?! And I thought my 19x10 wheels were light at ~20lb!

  • @cameronzy279
    @cameronzy279 10 лет назад

    FINALLY videos about koenigsegg! Can't wait to see what they make next.

  • @BF3blog
    @BF3blog 10 лет назад +51

    "Production cars" ... they made 4 cars in the last 18 months...

    • @Xeil
      @Xeil 10 лет назад +12

      the mclaren f1 was a production car and there was only a handful of them.

    • @Xeil
      @Xeil 10 лет назад

      夏春秋 more like 100 give or take. which is a handful in the car world. at least according to wiki, so take that with a grain of salt.
      I think a car needs 50 to be made qualify as production

    • @Xeil
      @Xeil 10 лет назад

      夏春秋
      they made
      69 Mclaren F1's
      6 LM's
      2 GT's
      28 GTR's
      So yeah, not very many.

    • @MaistroDavid
      @MaistroDavid 10 лет назад +13

      no.... They make about 10-12 per year, wich is all they need to brake even. The waiting list is currently over 1 year if you want one.
      As of Mclaren F1s, 106 were built, 28 of them being race cars, the rest road cars. 300 were originally planned. Koenigsegg so far has built 106 cars, same as the number of McLaren F1s.

    • @Xeil
      @Xeil 10 лет назад

      Peter Pan
      thanks for the info!

  • @MattyI971
    @MattyI971 10 лет назад +11

    Amazing engineering....

  • @troybballin14
    @troybballin14 10 лет назад +21

    Next video will be on the engineering that goes into the windshield wipers

  • @skakpedersen
    @skakpedersen 10 лет назад +2

    Mr. von Koenigsegg and his team is doing a remarkable job.
    This is history being made. Right in front of us.
    One day, we will all have CF-wheels on our little family sedans. But the technology has to be developed first. And this is what the Koenigsegg-team is doing here. They develop- and they make history.

  • @watkykjygp2817
    @watkykjygp2817 10 лет назад +1

    Fascinating. It's great to see companies who believe in hands-on real craftsmanship.

  • @josephtalbot125
    @josephtalbot125 10 лет назад +8

    The amount of time involved in making one of these wheels! Imagine what they cost!

  • @Vortex
    @Vortex 10 лет назад +14

    He seems like a really nice bloke. I'd like to have the privilege of meeting him one day.

  • @Gragon
    @Gragon 10 лет назад +13

    amazing, just amazing

  • @Fitz710
    @Fitz710 8 лет назад

    koenigsegg seems like a real down to earth kind of guy, someone who shares a deep love of cars

  • @justinli4122
    @justinli4122 8 лет назад +2

    This guy is probably the smartest guy in the car industry

  • @thehandlesticks66
    @thehandlesticks66 10 лет назад +16

    carbon fiber is damn amazing

  • @Christophe_L
    @Christophe_L 10 лет назад +6

    I loved the CF cheater bar for closing the autoclave, hehe!

  • @FilipOvikGT5
    @FilipOvikGT5 10 лет назад +16

    Why does these episodes ends so fast? Feels like I'm watching a 2 minute video..

  • @princepersia1
    @princepersia1 10 лет назад

    Talk about a blend of passion and engineering!! This place is so awesome OMG their factory is so clean and technical!!

  • @johnnytampocao7671
    @johnnytampocao7671 5 лет назад

    I salute this man for being so knowledgeable in every aspect of his creation, a super cars. He knows exactly every detail of his product and can explain it deligently and he is very accommodating in explaining everything. Christian Von Koenigsegg is a genuis man and his super cars are the BEST in the world and most of the parts are made in house from the engine to the enterior to almost everything and even wheels is amazing. No super car makers can even match the Koenigsegg brand.🏎 🏎 🏎 👍 👍 👍

  • @deusexaethera
    @deusexaethera 6 лет назад +31

    "We've been making carbon-fiber wheels for about a year and a half, so that's about 20 sets of wheels."
    Dear god in heaven.

    • @motodork
      @motodork 5 лет назад

      I believe he said 20 wheels, not sets, am I hearing that correctly?

    • @johnjay280
      @johnjay280 5 лет назад +1

      @@motodork 20 sets he said.

    • @motodork
      @motodork 5 лет назад

      John Jay yes you’re right.

    • @motodork
      @motodork 5 лет назад +1

      John Jay But it is odd in that he follows up by saying “in four production cars and one prototype.” That would be 20 wheels, not sets. So I’m still a bit confused.

    • @blade92582
      @blade92582 5 лет назад

      @@motodork your right 20 rims not sets

  • @marcofava
    @marcofava 8 лет назад +133

    Koenigsegg along with Pagani are the two most under rated supercar makers in the world, amazing cars yet Ferrari, Porche, McLarenn and Lamborghini is all fanboys talk about but those two, those two (Pagani and Koenigsegg) are the muses os supercars

    • @Amatersuful
      @Amatersuful 8 лет назад +8

      Mclaren is not that well known if u ask someone what is their dream car their answer my s gonna be a Ferrari or lambo

    • @marcofava
      @marcofava 8 лет назад +5

      NightCrow McLaren is still better known than Koenigsegg and/or Pagain, I mean even non car enthusiast will know of the legendary F1 even if only by name or the Formula One team, and yes McLaren do make excellent cars but if I had to have a super/hyper car at the moment i'd buy a Pagani Huayra

    • @Heyes845
      @Heyes845 8 лет назад +1

      top 5 cars according to me
      Koenigsegg One: 1
      Koenigsegg regera
      pagani hyera (correct my spelling)
      Koenigsegg agera RS
      between pagani zonda R
      or
      Lamborghini aventador

    • @emgaming2004
      @emgaming2004 8 лет назад

      +jibbs zondadogga one:1

    • @650kfit5
      @650kfit5 8 лет назад

      +marco fava That's because they're both hypercars :)

  • @santiagorestrepo9504
    @santiagorestrepo9504 5 лет назад +8

    If this man says something, I believe it.

  • @vvcreative2628
    @vvcreative2628 4 года назад

    I'm gonna be honest, in my opinion these videos are more inspiring than most Ted talks videos. This video actually made me think, wtf am I doing with my life, why am I being lazy and wasting time playing video games. I finally found the inspiration I'm looking for. Thankyou Koenigsegg for making these videos. I'm super excited

  • @Cakeborb
    @Cakeborb 4 года назад

    I'm a bicycle mechanic, and the stuff he's doing with carbon fiber here is fucking awesome. It's clear from the way he speaks that he's not just regurgitating facts he's heard about the material, he has a deep understanding of it. Nothing but respect for him.

  • @rafaelcalha
    @rafaelcalha 10 лет назад +11

    I want more driving.... and more sound

  • @creepinwhileyousleepin
    @creepinwhileyousleepin 8 лет назад +7

    gotta appreciate the swedes and their design philosophies

  • @Redlight25
    @Redlight25 10 лет назад +7

    It's ten same carbon as F1 carbon, that says it all. To make a wheel out of carbon to withstand that MPH is a big accomplishment....
    God knows how much they cost.... But I bet the car would feel like a new animal with all that rotating mass taken off the wheels vs a conventional wheel... Keep pushing the envelope guys. Awesome work and innovation

  • @junaida.1542
    @junaida.1542 10 лет назад

    it's cool to that Christian Koenigsegg is so knowledgeable and passionate about his company and product. This guy knows what he's talking about, unlike many other car manufacturers whose representatives talk about meaningless design inspiration and use big words to make their car sound special. These in depth videos on the new koenigsegg One are really cool, getting to know about all this revolutionary technology going into it, which will eventually trickle down into our muggle cars.

  • @peter813
    @peter813 5 лет назад

    Koenigsegg is a car I probably will never own, but I use it as a bench mark to set the bar high. Thats the key to success my gentleman, ambition.

  • @GamersBar
    @GamersBar 10 лет назад +17

    great video, i cant recall where i heard it but i believe due to the rotation effects wheels are 10 times heavier than what they actually weigh on a car so every gram you save is 10 grams effectively, I hope some cheaper material is designed that can be injection molded or something so cheaper versions of light wheels can be made

    • @jgto17
      @jgto17 10 лет назад +8

      I believe it's more like 4 times, but still, a significant weight reduction when saved as unsprung weight.

    • @jgto17
      @jgto17 10 лет назад +14

      ***** Turns out you're right:
      The laws of physics rule here. Energy is needed to bring the wheel/tire mass up to speed (mph) and to spin it to the related rpm. Consider a lighter tire/wheel combo:
      m = mass reduction
      I = inertia reduction
      w = rotational speed
      v = car speed
      r = tire radius
      E = total energy saved by mass reduction "m"
      ^2 = squared
      E = 1/2 m v^2 + 1/2 I w^2
      E = E(speed) + E(rotation)
      Rotary Inertia is the sum of each bit of mass times it's radius squared. If all the mass reduction is at the tire OD (the theoretical but not practical limit), the inertia reduction is the maximum possible value:
      I = r^2 m
      The relation between car speed and tire rpm:
      v = r w
      Combine 3 equations above:
      E = 1/2 m v^2 + 1/2 (r^2 m) (v/r)^2
      E = 1/2 m v^2 + 1/2 (m) (v)^2
      E = 2 x E(speed) ... the 2X limit
      So if you drop 10 lbs per corner, the net total weight savings is 4 x 17 = 68 lbs. For a 3700 lb car and driver, that's only a 1.8% change.
      The main benefit of reducing wheel/tire or any unsprung weight is handling and comfort, by increasing the tires ability to keep good contact with the road. Total unsprung weight might be 80 lbs per corner, and 10 lbs would be a 13% change ... very significant.
      -------------------------------------------------
      If just a 17" or 18" wheel is 10 lb lighter (reuse same tires), then the total net savings is about 13 lbs. The rotational part is 3 lbs.
      Read more: mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires-suspension-brakes-forum-sponsored-tire-rack/343981-effect-wheel-mass-acceleration.html#ixzz30sA2zsEV

    • @GamersBar
      @GamersBar 10 лет назад +3

      lol good work with the research, wonder where i heard it was 10x anyway, always surprises me how constructive people can be on youtube I try and be better than the normal troll. good work to you

    • @jgto17
      @jgto17 10 лет назад +1

      lol well I had never really questioned the unsprung weight principle, I always accepted the 4x rule. This post made me curious, so I thought I'd do a bit of research.

  • @georgeabuhl8648
    @georgeabuhl8648 10 лет назад +215

    some chinese firm is watching this like, "YES, YEEESSS, THATS HOW ITS DONE"
    *Some chinese man begins to take notes in his notebook
    *chinese company begins to produce second hand carbon fibre wheels

    • @ArchitLal321
      @ArchitLal321 10 лет назад +16

      Ur not funny

    • @georgeabuhl8648
      @georgeabuhl8648 10 лет назад +12

      I dont care.

    • @Andaluxsystems
      @Andaluxsystems 10 лет назад +40

      George Abuhl actually you are funny ;-)

    • @baclieustud
      @baclieustud 10 лет назад +12

      If Koenigsegg not worrying about the Chinese Copiers,,,why should you??? Also,,If they succeeded in making it cheaper so more people can afford it ( like you and me) what is wrong with that??? What's your point???

    • @Thesunscreen
      @Thesunscreen 10 лет назад +12

      Bruce Truong If you have no previous knowledge or experience whatsoever, with cheap China knockoffs.... then we are sorry we can't help you understand. Best of luck finding it out through trial and error!

  • @Proff0ak
    @Proff0ak 9 лет назад +24

    Koenigsegg.
    If you have to ask for the price, you can't afford it.

    • @dannyvan
      @dannyvan 6 лет назад

      Eggly Bagelface
      You right. I am only buying 35,000 wheels.

  • @alexandervanwyk7669
    @alexandervanwyk7669 5 лет назад

    Christiaan, your the few guys who are really pushing the boundaries. Awesome that you share your activities.

  • @69arildodildo
    @69arildodildo 8 лет назад +1

    Fantastisk bra gjort Chrisian! Jeg tror jeg vet sånn noenlunde hvor mye jobb som ligger bak alt dette, og som sagt; fantastiskt!

  • @TheAnointedSamurai
    @TheAnointedSamurai 10 лет назад +13

    Man!! This series....making us wait why don't you!!!!! Can someone just make one which is an hour and a half with driving and all. On that note, can we see a drag race between the Agera/1:1, Huayra, Bugatti, P1, 918, Venom GT, etc?....nobody seems to want to drag race these cars ;)

    • @BestCarSound
      @BestCarSound 10 лет назад +2

      We might see that kind of drag race few years later, but these cars are rare and expensive if something goes wrong. An hour or so about this would great tho' ;)

    • @Augustus222
      @Augustus222 10 лет назад +2

      Check out "gtboard" on youtube. It's a rolling start but the Agera R already beats the Veyron GS Vitesse. I love the Veyron by the way ;).

    • @mrmactknife
      @mrmactknife 10 лет назад

      The P1 would win.

    • @TheAnointedSamurai
      @TheAnointedSamurai 10 лет назад +1

      Rihards Mors
      I hear you...would be fun to see tho'! ;)
      fesch03 Saw that race. crazy!

    • @thenewestasiannegro1607
      @thenewestasiannegro1607 10 лет назад +2

      mrmactknife have you seen the Koenigesgg 1:1 its twice as faster than that P1

  • @xphilippluburicx
    @xphilippluburicx 10 лет назад +4

    Would love to see a Chris Harris Review of the Koenigsegg Agera or even the One:1 as a Season finale! Please /Drive make this possible!

  • @Mellosaxsexy
    @Mellosaxsexy 10 лет назад +11

    I always wonder how many people watching can actually afford this car, or even those rims...I sure as hell cant

    • @kyleweir1590
      @kyleweir1590 10 лет назад +1

      Maybe 1 of the 4900 people that have viewed the video so far, if your lucky. That's like 0.02%.

    • @Mellosaxsexy
      @Mellosaxsexy 10 лет назад

      hmm but you'd need to be making more than 2 million a year, otherwise it would hurt....unless of course you only wanted the car lol, in that case 500k a year would suffice

  • @CaptainCarling
    @CaptainCarling 5 лет назад +1

    Whilst the others kind of lost their way, Christian has put the poster back on the wall. These cars imo are by far the best looking and performing cars at the cutting edge of technology

  • @pauljordan756
    @pauljordan756 5 лет назад +1

    Koenigsegg = unmatched quality and innovation... The attention to detail is hard to believe! #goals