IMPORTANCE OF POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO

One of the key characteristics of an agile car has to do with its power-to-weight ratio. A good power-to-weight ratio requires to have high amounts of power while still being fairly light. Measured in units hp/lb, hypercars like the Bugatti Veyron have a ratio of 0.535hp/lb. In comparison, a regular Kia Soul Exclaim has a ratio of 0.05hp/lb. However, Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg launched its One:1 model, emphasizing world's first power-to-weight ratio of 1hp/lb (1341hp/1341lbs). That gives it a staggering top speed of 280mph, a 0-62mph time of 2.6 seconds, and it will even generate a face-deforming 2G on the corners. 

Going against the current automotive bandwagon of adding both power and weight to a car, Koenigsegg has succeeded in creating a car that is truly world-class.