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Czinger Reclaims Laguna Seca Production Car Lap Record in Dominant Fashion

If you’ve been keeping an eye on production car lap records at Laguna Seca, you might need a refresher—because this crown has been bouncing between two of the industry’s boldest newcomers for nearly half a decade. Koenigsegg and Czinger have been locked in a quiet but ruthless duel, and the latest chapter sees Czinger taking back the top spot with authority.

The saga began in July 2021, when Czinger stunned the automotive world by running a 1:25.44 lap in its then not-yet-production-ready 21C, eclipsing the McLaren Senna’s long-standing benchmark. Koenigsegg wasn’t about to let that slide. In August 2024, during Monterey Car Week, the Jesko posted a 1:24.86, only for Czinger to respond days later with a 1:24.75 lap.

Earlier this year, Czinger took things further, piloting a production-spec 21C across the country to set five lap records, including a 1:24.39 at Laguna Seca. Koenigsegg, in turn, struck back with a 1:24.16—but the pendulum has swung once again.

Czinger’s latest effort is a jaw-dropping 1:22.30, nearly two full seconds faster than Koenigsegg’s best. For a boutique manufacturer still relatively new to the hypercar scene, this performance underscores Czinger’s philosophy: walk quietly, carry an enormous stick, and let the lap times do the talking.

What sets Czinger apart isn’t just speed—it’s tenacity. After losing the record in November, the company openly committed to reclaiming the crown, a rare display of follow-through in the supercar world. Koenigsegg’s previous record, it should be noted, came under unusual circumstances: the Jesko ran on a low-noise day, restricted to 90 dB, necessitating a peculiar muffler and heavier-than-usual wheels. In other words, don’t be surprised if Koenigsegg is already plotting a counterattack.

At the end of the day, the winners are the fans—and the ultra-wealthy few who can actually buy these machines. The ongoing rivalry between Koenigsegg and Czinger is pushing both teams to stretch the boundaries of what’s possible in production car performance.

Looking forward, all eyes will be on McMurtry, whose Spéirling is slated for production in 2026. If it arrives as promised, even the likes of Koenigsegg and Czinger might find themselves chasing the next benchmark in hypercar speed.

Source: Czinger Vehicles via YouTube

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Czinger 21C is the fastest production car at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Czinger 21C is the new king of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which covered the 1.88-kilometer track in just 48.83 seconds. It is a limited edition of the super powerful car that dethroned last year’s champion Rimac Nevera.

The car is powered by a 2.9-L twin-turbo V8 engine assisted by two front-mounted electric motors, totaling 1,250 hp (932 kW) and 1,061 lb-ft (1,439 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed sequential transaxle with hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch that sends power to the rear wheels.

The video shows the new fastest production car, driven by Chris Ward, successfully completing the course, although at one point it made contact with a hay fence. Until now, the title of the fastest production car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​was held by Rimac Nevera with a time of 49.32 seconds. It is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,914 hp (1,408 kW) and 1,741 lb-ft (2,360 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 1.97 seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 219 mph (352 km/h). It is equipped with a lithium-manganese-nickel battery with 6,960 cells and a capacity of 120kWh.

Also, it should be noted that the fastest car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​ever was an electric single-seater, McMurtry Speirling, who set a record time of 39.08 seconds with former F1 driver Max Chilton.

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Czinger 21C is the fastest production car at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Czinger announces six unique cars by 2030

After the presentation of the two supercars Czinger 21C and Czinger 21C V Max, the American manufacturer of hybrid sports cars, Czinger, announced the production of six unique cars in the next six years, including the Hyper GT with gullwing doors.

The news was announced by Kevin and Lukas Czinger in an interview with Top Gear, when they said: “It’s going into production. We wanted to deliver fully certified examples of the 21C in 2023, so I was focused on just that. Also, now we have companies like Aston Martin and Mercedes, who are our clients, as well as large companies from the aerospace and defense sectors. Among them is General Atomics, with whom we work on drones the size of an F16 fighter jet. We took a drone that had 184 fuselage components and reduced that number to four. We reduced the production time from 12 days to 12 hours. Now other aerospace companies come to us and ask us how we did it.”

The 21C V Max was introduced last summer, and is powered by a 2.88L twin-turbo V8 engine combined with two electric motors with a total power of up to 1,350 hp (993 kW). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed sequential transmission with hydraulic clutch.

“In the long term, Czinger as a brand will always lead a policy of low volume and high performance, but we are developing new technologies, new engine configurations, new gearboxes and electric motors together with cooling systems. All of this will come to the mass market over time. We are already less – more designed our new vehicle. It’s going to be a pretty amazing car. The Hyper GT is one option, I can’t say more than that. But I will say that our goal is to produce six unique cars by the end of the decade,” said Lukas, Kevin’s son and businessman partner.

Source: Top Gear