by Brad Anderson
- Koenigsegg may build cheaper models one day but major production changes are needed.
- Christian von Koenigsegg drives a Mazda MX-5, inspiring thoughts of light sports cars.
- Any future Koenigsegg entry-level model would still cost hundreds of thousands.
Owning a Koenigsegg isn’t just a matter of signing a check; it’s a long-term commitment that involves millions of dollars and years of waiting. Yet there’s a hint that the Swedish marque could one day explore the idea of building more accessible sports cars, potentially bringing its badge within reach of a wider audience.
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Christian von Koenigsegg may be used to driving two-seat hypercars with over 1,500 hp, but he also understands the appeal of cheap, lightweight sports cars. He’s the proud owner of an NA Mazda MX-5, driving it every week to the company’s Angelholm factory, and while recently speaking with the media, said he’s been thinking about making more affordable sports cars in the future.
Thinking Beyond Hypercars
“We’ve been dabbling with the idea of maybe going up in volume, making simpler, more obtainable sports cars,” he told CarBuzz. However, he acknowledged that “it’s just that’s such a big jump from where we are,” noting that “high volume [manufacturing] is a different animal than hand-built low volume. We’ll see. Maybe one day.”
If Koenigsegg decided to launch a more affordable model, it would likely need to secure some serious investors to help fund a significant expansion. While its production complex in Sweden is quite large for a small automaker building less than 100 vehicles a year, it would not be suitable for volume production.
The Swedish brand also prefers to engineer and produce as many parts in-house as possible. If it were to manufacture vehicles in higher numbers, it would likely need to start relying on external suppliers. Either that or its research and development facilities, as well as its parts business, would also need to swell considerably.
What Would It Cost?
The company’s founder did not indicate how obtainable any future products could be, but it’s highly unlikely they’d be rivals to cars like the Toyota GR 86 or even the Porsche 911. It would seem more likely that they would still be supercars, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars rather than millions. After all, “affordable” in Koenigsegg-speak probably just means you might only have to sell one kidney instead of both.
