The name stands for Koenigsegg Naked Carbon. Built on a Regera, it has no paint, no lacquer, varnish, or even the epoxy layer of protection. They scrapped it right off. This is as "naked" of carbon fiber as you're going to get. While this is probably a bit dramatic, the results speak for themselves.
As simple as it sounds, Koenigsegg says it took years to get the technique right. But the fruit of their efforts have bloomed into the ability to produce body panels, wings, wheels, you name it. Despite the unprotected status, they stated that the KNC is impervious to weather and less likely to pick up rock chips. It's also 44 pounds lighter than a normal one. CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg spoke about the project.
"It's not unusual for a customer to specify their car with visible carbon fiber. It's a beautiful material from a visual perspective and our customers love to show what the car is made from. KNC takes the idea of visible carbon fiber to a whole new level, revealing a beautiful lustre and a very silky finish. The Koenigsegg philosophy has always been about exploring extremes. It's great to extend that idea to a whole new way of finishing and presenting a car."
Do you think they'll do the same treatment to my 2006 Honda Accord?
