Four years ago, Czinger’s 21C set a 1:25.47 lap at California’s Laguna Seca, igniting a new rivalry over production-car lap records. Koenigsegg fired back in August 2024 during Monterey Car Week, when the Jesko posted a 1:24.86. Just days later, Czinger answered by trimming the benchmark again to 1:24.75.
At the start of this year, Czinger campaigned the production-spec 21C across the United States, claiming five lap records along the way, including a 1:24.39 run at Laguna Seca. Koenigsegg quickly countered with another improvement, stopping the clock at 1:24.16. The balance has since shifted once more. Czinger has reclaimed the crown with a stunning 1:22.30 lap—nearly two seconds quicker than Koenigsegg’s most recent effort.
The Czinger 21C is an American-built hypercar developed around extreme performance and advanced engineering. Its hybrid powertrain pairs a twin-turbocharged V8 with an electric motor to produce more than 1,250 horsepower, delivering explosive acceleration and exceptional track capability.
A lightweight carbon-fiber structure and highly developed aerodynamics further sharpen its performance, placing the 21C among the world’s most elite hypercars. It can sprint from 0–60 mph in roughly 1.9 seconds and reach speeds beyond 250 mph.