ABS Sensor failure crashed Koenigsegg One:1 – Koenigsegg says

An unusual and expensive Koenigsegg One:1 was totalled during testing on the Nurburgring, all because one  faulty ABS sensor.

The Swedish supercar maker released report on the crash, which took place during Industry Pool testing Monday the 18th of July. The crash has been blamed on a faulty front left ABS sensor, which did light up a notice on the dash that the driver didn’t notice.

While approaching a large part, the One:1 experienced front axle brake lock-up at 170 km/h, sending it in to the fence at 110 km/h. That launched the vehicle about 22 meters in the air before it landed on its left rear wheel and pivoted. A tiny fire then erupted once the carbon fiber contacted the exhaust, however the driver could make it out with a fire extinguisher.

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Koenigsegg insists that most the safety systems, such as the fuel shut down and airbag, worked properly throughout the crash, combined with ABS fault system, which will keep the trunk wheels spinning once the fronts locked as much as prevent the vehicle from rotating.

In line with the brand, the carbon fiber monocoque will undoubtedly be reused, although One:1 might not be back on the Nurburgring this year. The brand is looking to fully capture a lap record at the track and will continue to do this the moment the vehicle is rebuilt.