The Real Reason Aaron Paul’s Car In Need For Speed Is Banned In The US

While the original Agera might have had a lengthy ban on U.S. soil, that doesn’t mean they never made it to public roads legally. It was only a matter of time before Koenigsegg would come up with a version that it deems “fully road-legal” in the form of the Agera RS. Prior to the Agera RS’ arrival, most Koenigseggs brought over to the U.S. were allowed “under exceptional conditions,” according to AutoEvolution. In 2015, a year after “Need For Speed” premiered, the Swedish hypercar maker broke the mold by making the Agera RS its first U.S. road safety compliant vehicle.

The very first road-legal example was a special edition variant dubbed the Agera XS and was an RS with a distinct paint job in “Karosserie Orange” as well as a massive rear spoiler. Sure, it might not be the original Agera, or the faster Agera R variant shown in the film, but it’s the next best thing. In fact, its manufacturer claims the Agera RS utilizes similar technology to its rare One:1 supercar and has all of the functions of the R and S models, all while maintaining every necessary safety precaution to keep it on U.S. roads. Now that sounds like a story akin to the conclusion in “Need For Speed,” wherein Tobey redeemed himself after exacting revenge on his arch-nemesis. Score one for the Agera, which circumvents rules as much as it can crush Bugattis on the streets.