# Pop Star Tribute Vehicles The Koenigsegg is Rereleased in a Vivid Purple to Honor Prince By M | Published 2016-04-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribute-vehicle References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/4/koenigsegg-regera-prince-tribute) & [koenigsegg](http://koenigsegg.com/) In honor of the passing of legendary singer and pop star Prince, [Koenigsegg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-1) has designed an exclusive [Regera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros) model that celebrates the singer's life and aesthetic with a vibrant purple colorway. The company honors the singers influence and passing with the vehicle entitled Lila Regera. Consumers that are fans of Prince's work can commemorate the singer forever in their road vehicles with the design of the Lila Regera that highlights the [luxe sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear) with a bold dark purple and black detailing. The unlikely vibrant hue is a tribute to Prince's costumes that were often in a purple colorway. While the design for the Koenigsegg Lila Regera pays tribute to a temporal moment, the vehicle is built-to-order with a waitlist of two years for this specific model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Star Tribute Vehicles:** Creating exclusive vehicle models designed to honor iconic pop stars and their aesthetic, such as the Koenigsegg Lila Regera honoring Prince. - **Bold Colorway Designs:** Utilizing vibrant and bold colors in car designs, like the dark purple tribute colorway of the Koenigsegg Lila Regera, to pay homage to influential figures. - **Built-to-order Luxury Cars:** Offering limited-edition and custom-built luxury vehicles, such as the Koenigsegg Lila Regera with a two-year waitlist, to cater to exclusive and discerning customers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore opportunities to collaborate with pop culture icons to design exclusive vehicle models that appeal to fans and collectors alike. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion brands and designers can find inspiration in pop culture and collaborate with automotive companies to create bold and unique colorway designs for special edition vehicles. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the demand for limited-edition cars by offering exclusive, built-to-order models that cater to affluent and brand-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pink Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-luxury-car.md) - [Dark-Themed Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Dark-Themed-Luxury-cars.md) - [L.A. Basketball-Themed G-Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansory.md) - [Teardrop-Shaped Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-1.md) - [Modern Swedish Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cc850.md) - [Uniquely Personalizable Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/765lt-spider.md) - [Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-rain-house.md) - [Moon Halo-Inspired Premium Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-lunaflair.md) - [Rapper-Approved Molten Chrome Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cla.md)