Check out How Koenigsegg Tests its Million-Dollar Hypercars

These terrible trials are endured by Koenigsegg so that you don’t have too.

Every new vehicle goes through crash testing. Although some might feel that the testing is too extensive, we can assure you that anyone who has ever been in a minor collision will be grateful for the time and effort spent on this crucial phase of bringing a new car to market. It’s less stressful for large automakers that produce millions of vehicles each year. It’s not the same story for niche companies such as Koenigsegg.

Apex One shares some of that story on YouTube in the video at the top. This clip, which lasts approximately six minutes, gives a behind-the scenes look at the various tests required. It also includes commentary from Koenigsegg employees and Christian Von Koenigsegg.

Check out How Koenigsegg Tests its Million-Dollar Hypercars

Apart from the unsettling higher speed tests that involve massive speed bumps and drop-offs and head-on runs in stacked tires, we also see cars being repeatedly bashed with hammers, doors relentlessly slammed and airbag testing with dummies within the carbon fiber monocoque cockpit. It’s quite disturbing for car lovers to see.

You might think the cost of this project is not a problem considering the millions of dollars that buyers pay for new Koenigseggs. The video shows that building 16 cars for crash testing purposes can be very costly, especially when there are only 16 cars per year. Koenigsegg uses only one monocoque carbon fiber chassis. It’s strong enough to withstand all kinds of crashes and impact tests, but it doesn’t have to be destroyed.

Check out How Koenigsegg Tests its Million-Dollar Hypercars

The car’s other components, such as subframes, body panels and crumple zones, are then put to the test. The car’s core remains unaffected by the replacement parts, and it is rebuilt to allow for further testing. To keep costs low, computer simulations of complex crashes are used. The company receives crash information that other automakers may spread over multiple cars, from a single core vehicle.

Nevertheless, this doesn’t make the video any easier.