Brutal safety test to make sure $4.5M Koenigsegg Regera is up to scratch is making car lovers wince as they watch it
Published on Aug 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Aug 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When it comes to ensuring the Koenigsegg Regera is ready for the road, no stone is left unturned in this brutal safety test.
While the Regera may be worth a cool $4.5 million, that doesn’t mean they’re going to go gentle on it.
A video of the harrowing safety test has been doing the rounds online, and it’s got a fair few people wincing.
But as the saying goes, no pain, no gain.
There are a lot of extreme safety tests out there when it comes to cars
There’s no room for error when it comes to safety tests on cars.
After all, what good is a car if it isn’t safe to drive?
Even leaving aside the ethics of selling an unsafe car, it would cost the manufacturers a whole lot more further down the line once lawsuits start flooding in.
So it’s no wonder then that we’ve seen some seriously hardcore safety tests come out over the years.
In China, 36 cars from more than 20 brands were put through their paces in a seriously competitive highway test.
And then there are the tests that just feeling like the manufacturer is flexing.
Remember the time BYD put one of its EVs into a -22°F extreme cold climate chamber just to make a point about its charging capabilities?
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Key Features: Koenigsegg Regera
Powertrain: 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 working alongside three YASA axial-flux electric motors.
Top Speed: 255mph.
0–62 mph: 2.8 seconds.
Drive Modes: EV Mode, Active Chassis Modes (Normal/Standard, Wet/Low Grip, and Track Mode)
Starting Price: $1.9 – $2.2 million (MSRP), $2.9 million (Secondary Market)
Could you do this to a Koenigsegg Regera?
When you have as majestic – not to mention, expensive – as the Koenigsegg Regera, your natural instinct would be to treat it with care.
But that’s not how these testers treat it.
After all, they have to ensure that it’s top quality.
Cue tons of door slamming and hood slamming.
But that’s mild compared to the assaults upon the body with hammers.
We can’t imagine that’s easier for these guys to do, but it needs to be done.
Then there’s the job of driving over bumpy roads at fast speeds.
The footage is enough to make even the hardiest car guys recoil in horror.
But it also offers up a golden opportunity for Koenigsegg to say ‘Look what we have to offer’.
Online commenters were certainly impressed.
“Certified by Nokia,” one person wrote.
But then came the ultimate test – people suggested WhistlinDiesel should be allowed to put the car through the ringer.
If his track record is anything to go by, it’ll probably end in a big ball of flames.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
