The Koenigsegg CCX in essence is an updated version of the successful CC/CCR models. The main aim of developing this car, according to Swedish auto maker Koenigsegg, is to allow their company to penetrate the world market, particularly the United States. The CCX, which first appeared during the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, is so named because this is an acronym that stands for Competition Coupe X, with the X marking the 10 years since the first CC car was developed in 1996.But the X could have stood for another word: extreme.
So what are the modifications made for the CCX? It is essentially the CCR with a lot of modifications made. The front bumper was made to comply with low speed collisions rules, and to be able to comply with rear impact rules, the body was lengthened by 88 millimeters. Additional headroom of 2 inches is also incorporated in order to fit larger people in the car. And perhaps most importantly, Koenigsegg has designed a new engine in order to meet emissions standards and to make it capable of running on octane 91 fuel.
Performance
First, the aerodynamically contoured CCX is constructed out of carbon fiber and Kevlar. This structure contributes to its light curb weight. And just how aerodynamic this car is? The drag coefficient for the CCX was rated at 0.30, a phenomenally low figure. Its design, together with its set of diffusers, spoilers, and vortex generators, is known to generate some serious down force; 60 kilograms on the front and 65 kilograms on the rear at 120 miles per hour. The wheels used for this car are made from magnesium alloy, though it can be upgraded to a carbon/magnesium composite wheel that is lighter by 3 kilograms compared to the standard wheels. Providing the stopping power is 14.3 inch disc brakes located at all 4 wheels.
The engine on this car is a V8 engine similar to the Ford Modular engines that they have used in the CC and CCR. But it was thoroughly modified to the point that it can be considered a brand new engine in itself. Featuring a lighter yet stronger heat treated aluminum engine block; it is equipped with 2 superchargers that are capable of creating boost of up to 17.5 psi. The output is rated at 806 horsepower while using 91 octane gasoline. This engine is mated with a 6 speed dual clutch manual transmission designed by Cima, though a sequential manual is optional equipment.
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The performance numbers of the Koenigsegg CCX simply cannot be denied. Acceleration numbers of zero-to-100 kilometers per hour at 3.2 seconds and zero-to-200 kilometers per hour at 9.8 seconds indicates that this car is a force to be reckoned with. And a zero-to-300-to-zero time of 29.2 seconds (done by Sport Auto) is a record holder. And in 2007, it held the record for the fastest lap time recorded in the TV show Top Gear, clocking in at 1:17.6 seconds.
There is no doubt that the Koenigsegg CCX is one extreme car. Achieving numbers most cars can only dream of, it is a creation that is built to achieve extreme speed.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Base Price: $540,000.00 |
| Length: 169 in. (429 cm) | Width: 78.6 in. (199 cm) |
| Height: 44.1 in. (112 cm) | Wheel Base: 104.7 in. (266 cm) |
| Dry Weight: 2821 lbs (1280 kg) | Ground Clearance: 3.94 in. (10 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 4.2 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
| Engine: 32-valve DOHC V8 | Displacement: 4700 cc |
| Horsepower: 806 HP | Max RPM: 7000 RPM |
| Torque: 693 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
| 0-60 mph: 3.2 seconds | Maximum Speed: 245 mph (395 km/h) |
Koenigsegg CCX Render
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Koenigsegg CCX Overview
Koenigsegg CCX Test Drive
no one says you will drive so fast that the engine will roarand besidesthe noise comes from the exhaust not the engine itself
oh yeahthe veyron and super sport are fastbut they are punk cars all it is is putting 2 engines in the carThey cant make a car with 1 engine to run fast enough to keep up with KOENIGSEGG!!!!
ok 1 the stig doesnt talk but he can type duhh!
2 dont hate that a fighter pilot can afford it
3 if your looking at this car your interested in koenigsegg (how do you feel)
4 dont post things if your going to talk trash
and 5 this car might be a few miles slower but like others have said it can go faster if you test it and push it.
if you havent noticed no one ever said they tested the TOP top speed and carjunkie said he did go faster!!!!
this car is awesome, i think all sports cars are..athletic and kinda muscular fearsome look with a good tech and a record breaking acceleration and top speed.. still they can’t be enjoyed 4 driving even on hwy and i don’t think that this is the type we would like driving to work or university anyways 395 isn’t allowed on most driveways and sure as hell not allowed in the city, as for fun in this car u can’t even listen to music because of the engine’s loud noise and handling a 395 km/h of a speed is a hell of a mission besides most of us would like to enjoy a nice easy driving in fresh air or under the rain insted of fcsing on the road all the time the perfect solution is a strong luxury car and my favortie type is the luxury SUVs especially the range rover supercharged it comes with a 510 hp engine and gives all the top tech experience with an exterior that mixes tradition with a modern fearsome view hell that’s my favorite
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Dude Koenigsegg is pretty AWESOME. the swedish have made an outstanding car, almost as good as the bugatti veyron.
Dude i thought this car was japanese but when i read the discription it was made in sweden thats pretty cool for sweeds making a neraly as fast car and with the money you buy a bugatti you could buy like ten of these i would do that!
lol what can i say ?
this car is awsomee ! Only if bugatti couldd makee a propper enginee likee this !
the veyron is much heavier and bulkier so it needs much more power
I am going to buy this car! AFTER I WIN THE MEGA MILLION..
in the bottom what they did to veyron its cross two v8 engines so they called it W16 with 4 turbocharges and its so weired because you have two v8 engines crossed and 4 turbo charges and it gives only 407 km and CCX have only one v8 and turbocharged and it gives almost the same as veyron so weried
haha DJ duck i agree with you on that one and veyron its waiste of your money its has 10 radiators and you will spend 40 liters of watter for that haha 21 liter for 100 km its huge waiste of money its dont worst that but its cost also expensive just buy chevrolette corvette Z11 it also have v8 engine 505 bhp you can supercharge v8 engine it will be 806 like the CCX and costing only 100 000 when CCX costing 545 000 hehe to expensive but amazing car amazing engine but its make so noise i drove this one and i loved it but to much noise it has radio for what when you drive CCX nobody can hear you scream haha
this is an awesome car in need for speed hot persuit and te only reason i discovered this site was to see if koenseigg was its own make and sure enough it is