Everything you need to know about Koenig Specials

Willy König

Willy König was the founder of Koenig Specials, a German company that specialized in tuning high-performance sports cars. Born in 1936 in Bavaria, König grew up with a passion for cars and racing. He began his career as a mechanic at a BMW dealership and soon began tuning cars in his spare time. In 1974, he founded Koenig Specials and began modifying Porsches and Ferraris for customers around the world.

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König was a visionary, experimenting with new technologies and materials to optimize cars for maximum performance. He became known for his innovative designs and created some of the fastest and most striking cars in the world. Although the company lost its fame after his death in 2010, König remains an important figure in the tuning industry and there are still many fans of his work.

Emerging trend

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of having exclusive cars customized. More and more owners of luxury and high-performance sports cars want to personalize and enhance their vehicles to stand out from the crowd. And, of course, with another goal: to enjoy optimal performance. Tuning companies around the world now offer customized services to meet the needs of these customers. From engine upgrades to custom paint and interior details, there is almost no limit to what is possible. Koenig Specials was one of the first companies to really completely rebuild cars, in addition to improving performance.

Iconic cars

Koenig Specials has produced many legendary cars over the years, but there are some models that have become truly iconic. One of the most striking cars modified by Koenig Specials is the Ferrari Testarossa Koenig Competition. This car was one of the most powerful and fastest cars of its time and was a favorite of many celebrities. Another iconic model was the Koenig C62, based on the Porsche 962 race car. This was one of the fastest street cars of the time (1991), with a top speed of over 350 mph. All of these cars remain legendary to this day and are considered some of the most distinctive tuner cars ever made.