Forget Lambo and Ferrari and checkout out the Koenigsegg high performance sports rides from Sweden

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Koenigsegg Automotive AB is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars based in Ängelholm, Skåne County, Sweden, and they've been making sensational cars since the inception in 1994. Many of us have never heard of this excellent producer, mainly 'cos we just can't afford cars with price tags of $1 million and more, heck, we can't even think of those at $80k, but also because the long standing brands such as Bugatti, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari etc.

They have built quite an extensive portfolio over the 28 year existence and certainly gained recognition and awards to solidify their brand. And while the majority of us working class folks may never get to even sit in such high speed cars, having the knowledge of something other than the "usual" could stir a sense of innovation which leads to a business venture that takes us to the level of wealth to afford such thrilling vanity.

List of models (wikipedia)

Koenigsegg CC (1994) 1 prototype
Koenigsegg CC8S (2002–2003) 6 units (2 right hand drive) – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) under 3.5 sec. Top speed 390 km/h (243 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg CCR (2004–2006) 14 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 sec. Top speed 395 km/h (245 mph) (claimed); 387.866 km/h (241.009 mph)
Koenigsegg CCX (2006–2010) 29 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 sec. Top speed 395 km/h (245 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg CCGT (2007) Only 1 unit developed for the sole purpose of competing in the FIA GT1
Koenigsegg CCXR (2007–2009) 9 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.1 sec. Top speed 401 km/h (249 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg CCX Edition (2008) 2 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.0 sec. Top speed 401 km/h (249 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition (2008) 4 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 2.9 sec. Top speed 401 km/h (249 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition (2008–2009) 2 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 2.9 sec. Top speed 401 km/h (249 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Trevita (2008–2009) 2 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 2.9 sec. Top speed 410 km/h (255 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Quant (2009) Solar Concept
Koenigsegg Agera (2010) 7 units (2 became Agera R later on) – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.0 sec. Top speed 420 km/h (261 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Agera R (2011–2014) 18 units (2 were converted from normal Agera)– 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 2.8 sec, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) 7.8 sec. Top speed 420 km/h (261 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Agera S (2013–2014) 5 units – 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 2.9 sec, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) 7.9 sec. Top speed 420 km/h (261 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg One:1 (2014–2015) 6 units + 1 prototype – 0–400 km/h (248 mph) 20 sec. Top speed 440 km/h (274 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Agera RS (2015–2018) 27 units (overproduction by 2, there were just 25 units originally planned). 3 Agera RSR for Japanese market and 2 Agera XS included. Top speed 457.94 km/h (284.55 mph) (tested)
Koenigsegg Agera Final (2016–2018) 3 units
Koenigsegg Regera (2016–2022) 80 units – 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 2.8 sec. Top speed 410 km/h (255 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Jesko (2021–) 125 units planned (Buyers have the option to choose between the track-oriented Jesko Attack or the speed-focused Jesko Absolut). Top speed is yet to be revealed.
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (2021–) Top speed 500 km/h (310.7 mph) (claimed)
Koenigsegg Gemera (2024–) 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 1.9 sec, $1.9 Million. 300 units planned.
Koenigsegg CC850 (2024–) 50 units originally planned, later modified to 70 units – inspired by the Koenigsegg CC8S design, and commemorating Christian von Koenigsegg's 50th birthday and 20 years of the delivery of the first production vehicle (Koenigsegg CC8S).