Photos: Czinger 21C sets new Laguna Seca lap record, beats Koenigsegg by 2 seconds

The Czinger 21C hypercar set a new production car lap record at Laguna Seca, completing the 2.238-mile track in 1:22.30 and beating the previous record held by the Koenigsegg Jesko by nearly two seconds. This achievement was credited to ideal track conditions and the car’s advanced engineering, combining a twin-turbo V-8 engine with electric motors to produce a total of 1,250 horsepower. The record was driven by Joel Miller, an experienced driver who had previously set lap records at several California race tracks in the same vehicle. This new record marks a significant milestone for Czinger, a relatively young company founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, as it continues to challenge established hypercar manufacturers like Koenigsegg, which has been producing high-performance cars since 1994. The 21C’s performance on both road and track underscores its status as a top-tier production hypercar, showcasing the brand’s rapid rise