Koenigsegg: CCX News
03-06-2008, 12:22 AM
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The hotness is strong in this one...
03-06-2008, 10:42 AM
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I just saw that first Top Gear episode where they didn't get the top spot, tried again and crashed it and then they asked for a spoiler. Did they have another episode where they came back with the spoiler? If so what was the time they got?
03-06-2008, 01:14 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
03-06-2008, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
I just saw that first Top Gear episode where they didn't get the top spot, tried again and crashed it and then they asked for a spoiler. Did they have another episode where they came back with the spoiler? If so what was the time they got?
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Does the wiper stay in the middle of the windshield?
06-25-2008, 12:07 AM
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First Drive: 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=127609
Supercharged 1,004 Horsepower — on Biofuel
By John Barker, Contributor
Date posted: 06-23-2008
Christian von Koenigsegg lines up his latest creation, the 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition, at the start of his personal airstrip. It's a wide, finely grained blanket of asphalt located only 100 yards from the converted fighter-jet hangars in Angelhom, Sweden, where his company builds its cars.
He eases out the clutch, gets the car rolling, selects 2nd gear, then 3rd, then nails the throttle. As you'd expect with more than 1,000 horsepower and a dry weight of 2,822 pounds, the CCXR's initial kick is strong, but it's when the engine hits its stride that the Koenigsegg supercar takes you into another dimension.
Somewhere in the midrange the V8 finds its pure voice — a deep, solid V8 bellow — and immediately the acceleration begins to escalate. But this is just a preamble. In the next instant, the V8 goes ballistic and revs so hard it feels like the rear tires have hit ice, but the spike of G-force that buries you into the seatback tells you they're hooked up all right. A thousand horsepower? We believe. From here on it's a riot of acceleration interrupted briefly by gearchanges.
The best part? The twin supercharged 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition runs on E85 bioethanol fuel. Take that, Mr. Gore.
1,004 HP
Indeed, it's because the Koenigsegg's engine is optimized to take advantage of E85's 104-octane rating that it is able to produce its astonishing output — a cool 1,004 hp. On 98 octane unleaded gasoline, it makes a mere 876 hp.
In fact, the CCXR Edition just pips the 1,000-hp Bugatti Veyron, and at $2,400,000 or so it would be the most expensive production car in the world had Bugatti not announced the $2,450,000 Hermčs version of the Veyron at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
Koenigsegg is unlikely to be concerned, as the company he founded in 1994 is turning a corner. From the start of production in 2001 to the end of 2007, Koenigsegg had sold 55 cars, but this year it will build between 22 and 25, including 20 Koenigsegg Editions, six E85-drinking CCXRs and 14 876-hp gasoline-only CCXs.
"Production is now like a heartbeat," says von Koenigsegg. Homologation in Europe has been followed by homologation in the U.S. (including California emissions compliance, which has opened up a new market), but customers are spread right around the globe.
More Boost
The modifications required to allow the Koenigsegg's twin-supercharged V8 to exploit bioethanol are considerable and vastly expensive.
The regular twin fuel pumps are replaced by a quartet of stainless steel items. Four are needed because although E85 (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) has a higher octane rating than gasoline, it contains about a third less energy per liter, so more needs to be supplied. Fuel consumption on E85 is therefore a third higher.
Further along the CCXR's fuel-delivery system there are new fuel rails and injectors, two per cylinder. Inside the engine there are new pistons that raise the compression ratio to 9.2:1 and increase the displacement of the midmounted V8 from 4.7 to 4.8 liters. There are new spark plugs and ignition coils to cope with the higher cylinder pressures, and new pulleys for the pair of Rotrex superchargers to raise peak boost from 19 psi to 23.
Finally, there is a higher-capacity mass airflow meter, new engine management programming and a "flex-fuel" module so the engine can detect whether it is being fed E85 or regular gasoline.
Lots of Carbon
The staggering power isn't all that's special about the 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. The weave of its carbon-fiber body is on show beneath a clear coat of lacquer. It's the work of GE Aerospace in the U.K., and carbon-fiber weave forms a perfect herringbone pattern along the car's center line — an accomplishment that takes almost twice as long as producing an ordinary carbon-fiber body.
Koenigsegg also offers wheels with carbon-fiber rims, but today the Edition wears forged aluminum wheels. They weigh as little as the carbon items — just 20 pounds for the 19-by-9.5-inch fronts and 22.5 pounds for the 20-by-12.5-inch rears — and are nestled even more snugly into the fender wells by a slight drop in the ride height.
Although not fitted to this car, there's also a new transmission. Developed with Xtrac, the well-known manufacturer of racing transmissions, it's an automated manual, but it has been designed from the outset for automated shifts, so the shift mechanism and electronics are integrated rather than bolted on. The design also features a sort of "super synchro" that equalizes the shaft speeds of the meshing gears for cleaner, faster changes.
Our Turn To Drive
Slip a hand into the shadow of the air intake, find the hidden door-release button and watch with childlike glee as the door does a seemingly effortless and smooth forward roll. And with the Edition's red seats and distinctive circular switchgear on the center console, the Koenigsegg is a genuine crowd-pleaser.
Push the start button and the starter churns with a sound like grinding metal before the engine catches and assumes an idle with plenty of bass but a gravelly undertone and a plethora of metallic ticks. With its special cast-aluminum block, the DOHC V8 (based on the Ford V8 but engineered by Grainger & Worrall in Britain) weighs less than 441 pounds, which is impressive given its output, but musical it is not.
We pick a big gear and floor the throttle from just above tickover. It's at about 4,000 rpm that the engine note intensifies and the shove in the back starts to become insistent. The fuse is lit. Even though we've just experienced it, the way the power delivery ramps up when the V8 gets to 6,000 rpm is shocking. The sudden massive thump in the back and the sound of the revs spiraling crazily is thrilling and scary in equal measure.
Ready for Takeoff
After a couple of runs, we dial back the traction control for added drama and set off up the airstrip, the fat rear Michelins fizzing up in 1st and 2nd when the top-end power kicks in. Koenigsegg himself claims 60 mph arrives in 2.9 seconds. Lying bastard: The car feels quicker than that.
With room to spare — thanks partly to the exceptionally powerful carbon-ceramic brakes (15-inch front rotors with eight-piston Brembo calipers; 14-inch rear with six-piston AP Racing calipers) — we get to the rev limiter in 5th. The speedo is playing up, reading accurately only up to 250 km/h (155 mph), and it's a little later that a quick calculation reveals 7,500 rpm in 5th to be 217 mph.
For such a light car, the Koenigsegg, which is suspended by double wishbones, coil springs and pushrod-operated gas dampers, has rock-solid stability at speed and a satisfyingly weighty feel through the steering. Koenigsegg also claims a top end of 254 mph. We'll take his word for it.
Green Costs Green
Finished at the runway, we drive to the local Shell filling station, where we shun the V Power pumps and refuel at the blue-nozzled bioethanol stand. The phrase "having your cake and eating it" comes to mind, and not just in regard to the Koenigsegg's performance. The 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition's dynamics, especially its ride, seem to have suffered no compromise, offering high-speed composure with remarkable suppleness over the sort of lumpy, pockmarked roads that would agitate a hot hatch.
As ever, it's a wonderfully tactile car, with clean, accurate steering, perfectly weighted pedal action and a precise, engaging shift action. And when you do get the opportunity to get the throttle pedal all the way to its stop on the road, the pace of the CCXR Edition is utterly devastating.
As it ought to be, for while the world's greenest production supercar is also the most powerful, there's no getting away from that seven-digit price tag — but, hey, nobody said saving the planet was going to be cheap.
By John Barker, Contributor
Date posted: 06-23-2008
Christian von Koenigsegg lines up his latest creation, the 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition, at the start of his personal airstrip. It's a wide, finely grained blanket of asphalt located only 100 yards from the converted fighter-jet hangars in Angelhom, Sweden, where his company builds its cars.
He eases out the clutch, gets the car rolling, selects 2nd gear, then 3rd, then nails the throttle. As you'd expect with more than 1,000 horsepower and a dry weight of 2,822 pounds, the CCXR's initial kick is strong, but it's when the engine hits its stride that the Koenigsegg supercar takes you into another dimension.
Somewhere in the midrange the V8 finds its pure voice — a deep, solid V8 bellow — and immediately the acceleration begins to escalate. But this is just a preamble. In the next instant, the V8 goes ballistic and revs so hard it feels like the rear tires have hit ice, but the spike of G-force that buries you into the seatback tells you they're hooked up all right. A thousand horsepower? We believe. From here on it's a riot of acceleration interrupted briefly by gearchanges.
The best part? The twin supercharged 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition runs on E85 bioethanol fuel. Take that, Mr. Gore.
1,004 HP
Indeed, it's because the Koenigsegg's engine is optimized to take advantage of E85's 104-octane rating that it is able to produce its astonishing output — a cool 1,004 hp. On 98 octane unleaded gasoline, it makes a mere 876 hp.
In fact, the CCXR Edition just pips the 1,000-hp Bugatti Veyron, and at $2,400,000 or so it would be the most expensive production car in the world had Bugatti not announced the $2,450,000 Hermčs version of the Veyron at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
Koenigsegg is unlikely to be concerned, as the company he founded in 1994 is turning a corner. From the start of production in 2001 to the end of 2007, Koenigsegg had sold 55 cars, but this year it will build between 22 and 25, including 20 Koenigsegg Editions, six E85-drinking CCXRs and 14 876-hp gasoline-only CCXs.
"Production is now like a heartbeat," says von Koenigsegg. Homologation in Europe has been followed by homologation in the U.S. (including California emissions compliance, which has opened up a new market), but customers are spread right around the globe.
More Boost
The modifications required to allow the Koenigsegg's twin-supercharged V8 to exploit bioethanol are considerable and vastly expensive.
The regular twin fuel pumps are replaced by a quartet of stainless steel items. Four are needed because although E85 (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) has a higher octane rating than gasoline, it contains about a third less energy per liter, so more needs to be supplied. Fuel consumption on E85 is therefore a third higher.
Further along the CCXR's fuel-delivery system there are new fuel rails and injectors, two per cylinder. Inside the engine there are new pistons that raise the compression ratio to 9.2:1 and increase the displacement of the midmounted V8 from 4.7 to 4.8 liters. There are new spark plugs and ignition coils to cope with the higher cylinder pressures, and new pulleys for the pair of Rotrex superchargers to raise peak boost from 19 psi to 23.
Finally, there is a higher-capacity mass airflow meter, new engine management programming and a "flex-fuel" module so the engine can detect whether it is being fed E85 or regular gasoline.
Lots of Carbon
The staggering power isn't all that's special about the 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. The weave of its carbon-fiber body is on show beneath a clear coat of lacquer. It's the work of GE Aerospace in the U.K., and carbon-fiber weave forms a perfect herringbone pattern along the car's center line — an accomplishment that takes almost twice as long as producing an ordinary carbon-fiber body.
Koenigsegg also offers wheels with carbon-fiber rims, but today the Edition wears forged aluminum wheels. They weigh as little as the carbon items — just 20 pounds for the 19-by-9.5-inch fronts and 22.5 pounds for the 20-by-12.5-inch rears — and are nestled even more snugly into the fender wells by a slight drop in the ride height.
Although not fitted to this car, there's also a new transmission. Developed with Xtrac, the well-known manufacturer of racing transmissions, it's an automated manual, but it has been designed from the outset for automated shifts, so the shift mechanism and electronics are integrated rather than bolted on. The design also features a sort of "super synchro" that equalizes the shaft speeds of the meshing gears for cleaner, faster changes.
Our Turn To Drive
Slip a hand into the shadow of the air intake, find the hidden door-release button and watch with childlike glee as the door does a seemingly effortless and smooth forward roll. And with the Edition's red seats and distinctive circular switchgear on the center console, the Koenigsegg is a genuine crowd-pleaser.
Push the start button and the starter churns with a sound like grinding metal before the engine catches and assumes an idle with plenty of bass but a gravelly undertone and a plethora of metallic ticks. With its special cast-aluminum block, the DOHC V8 (based on the Ford V8 but engineered by Grainger & Worrall in Britain) weighs less than 441 pounds, which is impressive given its output, but musical it is not.
We pick a big gear and floor the throttle from just above tickover. It's at about 4,000 rpm that the engine note intensifies and the shove in the back starts to become insistent. The fuse is lit. Even though we've just experienced it, the way the power delivery ramps up when the V8 gets to 6,000 rpm is shocking. The sudden massive thump in the back and the sound of the revs spiraling crazily is thrilling and scary in equal measure.
Ready for Takeoff
After a couple of runs, we dial back the traction control for added drama and set off up the airstrip, the fat rear Michelins fizzing up in 1st and 2nd when the top-end power kicks in. Koenigsegg himself claims 60 mph arrives in 2.9 seconds. Lying bastard: The car feels quicker than that.
With room to spare — thanks partly to the exceptionally powerful carbon-ceramic brakes (15-inch front rotors with eight-piston Brembo calipers; 14-inch rear with six-piston AP Racing calipers) — we get to the rev limiter in 5th. The speedo is playing up, reading accurately only up to 250 km/h (155 mph), and it's a little later that a quick calculation reveals 7,500 rpm in 5th to be 217 mph.
For such a light car, the Koenigsegg, which is suspended by double wishbones, coil springs and pushrod-operated gas dampers, has rock-solid stability at speed and a satisfyingly weighty feel through the steering. Koenigsegg also claims a top end of 254 mph. We'll take his word for it.
Green Costs Green
Finished at the runway, we drive to the local Shell filling station, where we shun the V Power pumps and refuel at the blue-nozzled bioethanol stand. The phrase "having your cake and eating it" comes to mind, and not just in regard to the Koenigsegg's performance. The 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition's dynamics, especially its ride, seem to have suffered no compromise, offering high-speed composure with remarkable suppleness over the sort of lumpy, pockmarked roads that would agitate a hot hatch.
As ever, it's a wonderfully tactile car, with clean, accurate steering, perfectly weighted pedal action and a precise, engaging shift action. And when you do get the opportunity to get the throttle pedal all the way to its stop on the road, the pace of the CCXR Edition is utterly devastating.
As it ought to be, for while the world's greenest production supercar is also the most powerful, there's no getting away from that seven-digit price tag — but, hey, nobody said saving the planet was going to be cheap.
09-14-2009, 09:05 PM
#93
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2010 Koenigsegg Trevita (based on CCX) news
Press release...
When sunlight hits the car, it sparkles like millions of silvery white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork.
Trevita is an abbreviation in Swedish and translates into - three whites. The Koenigsegg visible carbon weave body work is renowned around the globe for its perfection and uniqueness. However, so far it has only been possible to utilize the classic black carbonfibres.
As Koenigsegg always strives to create new unique technologies and solutions, we have now reached a new milestone -The Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave.
By utilising a new and unique method, Koenigsegg has managed to coat fibers with a diamond finish. The process was fully developed at Koenigsegg headquarters in Ängelholm Sweden, where the fiber treatment is conducted carefully in small quantities, prior to further processing the prepreg material.
Koenigsegg will only produce three Trevitas in total, hence the name. This makes the Trevita one of the most rare versions in the Koenigsegg family cars.
The three cars are fully equipped with Koenigsegg Shimmering Diamond Weave bodywork, double carbon wing, paddle-shift, inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic lifting system, infotainment system, tyre monitoring system, chrono instrument cluster and airbags.
Trevita is an abbreviation in Swedish and translates into - three whites. The Koenigsegg visible carbon weave body work is renowned around the globe for its perfection and uniqueness. However, so far it has only been possible to utilize the classic black carbonfibres.
As Koenigsegg always strives to create new unique technologies and solutions, we have now reached a new milestone -The Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave.
By utilising a new and unique method, Koenigsegg has managed to coat fibers with a diamond finish. The process was fully developed at Koenigsegg headquarters in Ängelholm Sweden, where the fiber treatment is conducted carefully in small quantities, prior to further processing the prepreg material.
Koenigsegg will only produce three Trevitas in total, hence the name. This makes the Trevita one of the most rare versions in the Koenigsegg family cars.
The three cars are fully equipped with Koenigsegg Shimmering Diamond Weave bodywork, double carbon wing, paddle-shift, inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic lifting system, infotainment system, tyre monitoring system, chrono instrument cluster and airbags.
09-14-2009, 09:07 PM
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09-14-2009, 09:20 PM
#96
The sizzle in the Steak
That my friends is how simple design is done so, so, so, well!!!!
No crazy stealth fighter gone mad looks
No crazy curves too many
Just awesome!
No crazy stealth fighter gone mad looks
No crazy curves too many
Just awesome!
09-15-2009, 06:25 AM
#103
omg that thing is incredibly hot!!!! Just love how it has the right amount of contrast on the body, between the "diamond weave" CF and the black CF... and I don't think I'd like those wheels on any other car/paint scheme but it looks PERFECT
09-15-2009, 07:46 AM
#104
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God that's absolutely gorgeous. I'm surprised the rotors aren't slotted or drilled though; most high end cars like that do I thought
09-15-2009, 08:12 AM
#105
09-15-2009, 12:32 PM
#108
I'm the Firestarter
So that gray carbon fiber would be black if it wasn't for the diamonds?
09-15-2009, 12:35 PM
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09-15-2009, 01:14 PM
#111
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Damn!
02-27-2014, 08:54 PM
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Folks, the peeps over at Jalopnik have a fantastic write-up with gorgeous pics and video of the CCXR here: http://jalopnik.com/2009-koenigsegg-...unw-1530839908
01-25-2016, 10:52 AM
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Some nice images...
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01-25-2016, 10:53 AM
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01-25-2016, 10:54 AM
#116
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Some info about that particular CCX...
It's a SuperVettura press release...
Who wants to start an AZ timeshare for this...!
SuperVettura are pleased to offer what we consider to be one of the most collectable Koenigsegg in existence today.
The vehicle we present today offer the absolute peak of collectability amongst Koenigsegg cars, a very rare and collectable US Certified CCX with delivery mileage.
The CCX was the third generation car from Koenigsegg. It was the first Koenigsegg that was truly designed with the latest and greatest tools available. All body and chassis tooling was designed in 3D cad and cut by CNC machines, instead of being hand modelled and built, like the previous models. The roof line was raised and the the bumpers and lighting was changed. The electrical system was now fully digital. Fuses and relays were based on semiconductor technology instead of physical fuses and relays. Even though the CCX in many ways looked like an evolution from the CCR, it was truly a completely new car, almost no components were carried over.
The CCX was designed to comply with global safety and environmental regulations, making it eligible for sale anywhere in the world. This was a great challenge for a small company like Koenigsegg. The performance of the car was staggering, as shown on the famous BBC program, Top Gear, where the CCX took the lap record that lasted for years. The record-breaking CCX was developed to deliver superior performance – both on the track and on the road.
The award-winning aerodynamics of the CCX transmitted the strength and fluidity of its design. It was built to maximize both top speed and efficiency. Every aspect of the CCX served a fundamental purpose. There were no gadgets or unnecessary features on the car – only elements that actively contribute to efficiency and purity.
The CCX was the first Koenigsegg to move away from a Ford engine block based design. The CCX engine laid the foundation for all Koenigsegg engines to come after. The 806 Bhp engine, developed and assembled by Koenigsegg, delivered unmatched power in terms of its size and weight. At the same time, it complied with the toughest emission regulations worldwide. The engine was built to last and to be driven to the limit on a daily basis.
This exact CCX represents a rare opportunity to obtain a CCX that has not seen use since it left the factory in 2008. This is also one of very few cars that can be legally imported and registered in USA, which makes it even more unique.
The car will be delivered with all factory recommended campaigns and service.
This vehicle is in absolute pristine condition as you would expect from a delivery mileage car and makes a great future investment for a collector, or just a perfect car if you are looking for the very best CCX in the world for your enjoyment. As a side note it’s worth mentioning that the car is hand signed by Mr von Koenigsegg himself. (Inner side of front bonnet)
The CCX is the third generation Koenigsegg to comply with global safety and environmental regulations. The performance of this car is staggering; the record breaking CCX was developed to deliver superior performance - both on the track and on the road.
The car still maintains the distinctive shape of previous CC models but has an enhanced appearance with tighter lines and a more aggressive stance. These lines are a fundamental aspect of the aerodynamics that has been designed to maximize top speed and efficiency. Every aspect of this machine actively contributes to the performance and purity of the driving experience. The 806bhp Koenigsegg engineered and assembled engine delivers unmatched power in terms of its size and weight. At the same time it complies with the toughest emissions regulations worldwide.
• Delivery Mileage (Comes with confirmation from the factory)
• Manual Transmission with last generation updated short shift gearbox.
• 4.7L Supercharged V8
• Clear Carbon Fiber Splitter
• Clear Carbon Rear Wing
• Clear Carbon Side Splitters
• Custom Two-Tone Interior with Leather and Alcantara
• Satellite Navigation
• Reversing Camera
• Sport Chrono Instrument Cluster
• Signed by Christian von Koenigsegg
Price: 1.500.000.00 USD Net For Export
The vehicle we present today offer the absolute peak of collectability amongst Koenigsegg cars, a very rare and collectable US Certified CCX with delivery mileage.
The CCX was the third generation car from Koenigsegg. It was the first Koenigsegg that was truly designed with the latest and greatest tools available. All body and chassis tooling was designed in 3D cad and cut by CNC machines, instead of being hand modelled and built, like the previous models. The roof line was raised and the the bumpers and lighting was changed. The electrical system was now fully digital. Fuses and relays were based on semiconductor technology instead of physical fuses and relays. Even though the CCX in many ways looked like an evolution from the CCR, it was truly a completely new car, almost no components were carried over.
The CCX was designed to comply with global safety and environmental regulations, making it eligible for sale anywhere in the world. This was a great challenge for a small company like Koenigsegg. The performance of the car was staggering, as shown on the famous BBC program, Top Gear, where the CCX took the lap record that lasted for years. The record-breaking CCX was developed to deliver superior performance – both on the track and on the road.
The award-winning aerodynamics of the CCX transmitted the strength and fluidity of its design. It was built to maximize both top speed and efficiency. Every aspect of the CCX served a fundamental purpose. There were no gadgets or unnecessary features on the car – only elements that actively contribute to efficiency and purity.
The CCX was the first Koenigsegg to move away from a Ford engine block based design. The CCX engine laid the foundation for all Koenigsegg engines to come after. The 806 Bhp engine, developed and assembled by Koenigsegg, delivered unmatched power in terms of its size and weight. At the same time, it complied with the toughest emission regulations worldwide. The engine was built to last and to be driven to the limit on a daily basis.
This exact CCX represents a rare opportunity to obtain a CCX that has not seen use since it left the factory in 2008. This is also one of very few cars that can be legally imported and registered in USA, which makes it even more unique.
The car will be delivered with all factory recommended campaigns and service.
This vehicle is in absolute pristine condition as you would expect from a delivery mileage car and makes a great future investment for a collector, or just a perfect car if you are looking for the very best CCX in the world for your enjoyment. As a side note it’s worth mentioning that the car is hand signed by Mr von Koenigsegg himself. (Inner side of front bonnet)
The CCX is the third generation Koenigsegg to comply with global safety and environmental regulations. The performance of this car is staggering; the record breaking CCX was developed to deliver superior performance - both on the track and on the road.
The car still maintains the distinctive shape of previous CC models but has an enhanced appearance with tighter lines and a more aggressive stance. These lines are a fundamental aspect of the aerodynamics that has been designed to maximize top speed and efficiency. Every aspect of this machine actively contributes to the performance and purity of the driving experience. The 806bhp Koenigsegg engineered and assembled engine delivers unmatched power in terms of its size and weight. At the same time it complies with the toughest emissions regulations worldwide.
• Delivery Mileage (Comes with confirmation from the factory)
• Manual Transmission with last generation updated short shift gearbox.
• 4.7L Supercharged V8
• Clear Carbon Fiber Splitter
• Clear Carbon Rear Wing
• Clear Carbon Side Splitters
• Custom Two-Tone Interior with Leather and Alcantara
• Satellite Navigation
• Reversing Camera
• Sport Chrono Instrument Cluster
• Signed by Christian von Koenigsegg
Price: 1.500.000.00 USD Net For Export
Who wants to start an AZ timeshare for this...!
03-19-2019, 12:55 PM
#117
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https://jalopnik.com/one-of-the-two-...-wa-1833404155
Yesterday, the man who goes by Don Koenigsegg on Instagram wrecked a full 50 percent of all the Koenigsegg CCXR Special Ones ever built. There were two, and they’re valued at about 30 million pesos ($1.57 million United Statesian-bucks) each. Now there’s one.
The real identity of the owner hasn’t been revealed, but a bit is known about the car’s final moments, which were spent driving at “excessive speed” on Paseo de la Reforma, a large street that cuts diagonally through Mexico City.
More details about the wreck have yet to be released.
There’s been a number of videos of the car hauling ass around the city, and now there’s a number showing the aftermath of one particular bout of ass hauling around the city.
This particular turquoise car was built in 2009 for a Qatari sheik named “ANA” Al-Thani. The car has its name, “Special One,” written in goofy, flowery script on the rocker panels and dashboard, making it feel a little bit like a fancy bathroom towel holder, or something, albeit one with over 1,000 horsepower and capable of speeds well over 200 MPH, unusual performance for any sort of bathroom equipment.
This is the first wreck of a Koenigsegg in Mexico since 2016, when a CCX was completely destroyed after hitting a curb and rolling several times, injuring the occupants.
Luckily, nobody was hurt in this wreck, and while it’s a shame to see a unique car like this be destroyed, I’m pretty sure Don Koenigsegg, whoever they are, will still manage to get by, somehow.
The real identity of the owner hasn’t been revealed, but a bit is known about the car’s final moments, which were spent driving at “excessive speed” on Paseo de la Reforma, a large street that cuts diagonally through Mexico City.
More details about the wreck have yet to be released.
There’s been a number of videos of the car hauling ass around the city, and now there’s a number showing the aftermath of one particular bout of ass hauling around the city.
This particular turquoise car was built in 2009 for a Qatari sheik named “ANA” Al-Thani. The car has its name, “Special One,” written in goofy, flowery script on the rocker panels and dashboard, making it feel a little bit like a fancy bathroom towel holder, or something, albeit one with over 1,000 horsepower and capable of speeds well over 200 MPH, unusual performance for any sort of bathroom equipment.
This is the first wreck of a Koenigsegg in Mexico since 2016, when a CCX was completely destroyed after hitting a curb and rolling several times, injuring the occupants.
Luckily, nobody was hurt in this wreck, and while it’s a shame to see a unique car like this be destroyed, I’m pretty sure Don Koenigsegg, whoever they are, will still manage to get by, somehow.
03-19-2019, 03:52 PM
#118
Ex-OEM King
Welp, the value of the other car just went through the roof.
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