A Malfunctioning ABS Sensor Caused The Koenigsegg One:1's Monster 'Ring Crash

Koenisegg has released an extensive analysis of the One:1's horrific Nurburgring crash, describing the severe nature of the accident and pinning the blame on a faulty ABS sensor

It was clear from the damage to the Koenigsegg One:1 that crashed at the Nurburgring on Monday that it had experienced a hefty hit. Now though, thanks to an extensive analysis of the smash posted by Koenigsegg, we’re able to get a sense of the terrifying nature of the crash:

“The One:1 experienced front axle brake lock-up at approximately 170 km/h on a section of the track known as Fuchsröhre before hitting the fence at Adenauer Forst at approximately 110 km/h. The impact with the fence launched the car into the air for an estimated 22 meters while it turned 180 degrees before it landed on its left rear wheel and pivoted to land parallel with the fence.”

If you prefer you speed units the imperial way, we’re talking a brake lock-up at 105mph, and an Armco hit at almost 70mph. Ouch. Koenigsegg also confirmed there was a small fire due to the exhaust hitting carbonfibre body panels upon landing, with the driver quickly putting out the flames himself using an onboard mounted fire extinguisher.

A Malfunctioning ABS Sensor Caused The Koenigsegg One:1's Monster 'Ring Crash

The reason for the lock up? It’s all down to a faulty front-left ABS wheel sensor. As soon as it malfunctioned a warning light popped up on the dash, but Koenigsegg notes that it “may be difficult for the driver to see [the warning light] when he is wearing a helmet and concentrating on high-speed driving around the circuit.”

Unfortunately, this meant when the driver got to the heavy braking zone at Fuchsröhre, the ABS failed to trigger. The ABS system’s back-up feature did work however, keeping the rear wheels turning to prevent a spin - as evidenced by the perfect ‘number 11’ lines that went straight up to the crash site.

Amazingly, while much of the bodywork was destroyed and the front and rear subframes severely damaged, the carbonfibre monocoque emerged from the crash intact. Even the look-at-me scissor doors were still opening and closing properly after the accident, and the removable roof is still perfectly aligned. With all that in mind, the monocoque will “form the basis for the rebuild of the car in the near future, together with the engine, gearbox and many other systems.”

The One:1 in happier times...
The One:1 in happier times...

That rebuild will take some time however, so it’s going to be a while before team Koenigsegg is back at the ‘Ring chasing records. “Will we be back this year? That is also hard to say at this point, but we won’t say a definite ‘no’,” the company states. Here’s hoping we won’t have to wait too long to see the One:1 back in action at the Green Hell.

Comments

Anonymous

Koenigsegg was under critique because they used crash test simulators to avoid spending huge amounts of money on shredded cars. I think it´s clear that these cars have no safety issues at all. 22 m, that really was an impact, the driver must have had the shock of his career.
I really hope they break the record with the One:1, the car is an huge archievement, even for a big company this car would be something huge and Koenigsegg is by far anything from big.

07/21/2016 - 09:36 |
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lukalukic1

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

In Shme150 video they talk about crash test and how they use same carbonfibre monocoque few times becouse it stays perfect after crash

07/21/2016 - 19:55 |
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Nick-W-94

Hits wall at 70mph, most of car still usable…#BecauseSweden 😂

07/21/2016 - 11:12 |
120 | 2

literally Volvo-made cockpit body #HailSwede

07/21/2016 - 11:18 |
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Anonymous

Raptor doors*

07/21/2016 - 12:06 |
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Djman

rip what a loss, hope it can come back and break the record

07/21/2016 - 12:14 |
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Mr.PurpleV12

In reply to by Djman

They are rebuilding it.

07/21/2016 - 12:17 |
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#ThePetrolHead

Does anyone have the actual crash footage?

07/21/2016 - 14:14 |
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Wheel Nuts

Multi-million pound/dollar car wrecked due to an ABS sensor that probably cost just a few quid. Damn.

07/21/2016 - 17:49 |
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Anonymous

unrelated but awesome: while i was watching the video, an ad popped up as they usually do. but this was no normal ad. no, this was an ad like i’ve never seen before. it was a lease ad, fair enough. but it was for a 2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2…

$2,799 36 months, 2,500 miles per year (7,500 total miles)… oh, and $19,000 down and a $16,000 trade.

http://www.fckerbeck.com/2016-lamborghini-huracan-lp-580-2-c-1824.htm

have a look!

07/21/2016 - 19:40 |
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Anonymous

“we can rebuild it. we have the technology”

07/21/2016 - 19:46 |
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Jared Steinbach

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Its go from the 2+ Million dollar hypercar to a 3+ Million dollar hypercar because its the one thatll break the Lap record at the Nurburgring and has survived the crash witch will both make it more impossible for me to own it😰.

07/22/2016 - 00:54 |
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The S2K Guy

Why don’t the use BeamNG Drive, Digital, and REALISTIC CRASH PHYSICS!

07/21/2016 - 21:55 |
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chargerbandit

Pfff… the driver is clearly not used to the no-ABS life haha

07/21/2016 - 22:01 |
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Im 99% sure that he can drive on a track without ABS, but he was depending on it this time :). (i understand your sarcasm tho)

07/22/2016 - 05:45 |
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