The Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg confirmed that a One model. 1 had an accident on Monday (18) during an attempt to fast lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany
Only 7 One of the units: 1 were produced between 2014 and 2015, including a prototype. At the time, each unit was sold for $ 2.85 million. – About R $ 9.3 million in share price on Tuesday (19)
“hiperesportivo” is equipped with V8 engine 5.0 liters, which develops impressive 1,341 horsepower and reaches 400 km / h in about 20 seconds.
the Swedish brand reported that participated in limited testing for manufacturers in the German circuit, in order to adjust settings vehicle for a record attempt.
The pilot was taken to hospital by standard procedure and was discharged the same day.
“The accident is proof of how difficult it is to fly at this level in the most demanding track in the world. of course we are sad for what happened, but satisfied by the safety systems worked as designed to protect our driver, “said Koenigsegg in a statement.
the EMS Nordschleife channel TV (watch) published a rescue car video, which hit a side protection of the track.
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