Koenigsegg CCX
| Koenigsegg CCX | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Koenigsegg |
| Production | 2006-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Super Car/Ultracar |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.7L twin supercharged DOHC V8 806 hp (601 kW) @ 6,900 rpm 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) @ 5,700 rpm (on California grade 91 octane gasoline) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4293 mm (169") |
| Width | 1996 mm (78.6") |
| Height | 1120 mm (44.1") |
| Curb weight | 2601 lb (1180 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Koenigsegg CCR |
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations.
Features
Engine
The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel. The engine is lubricated via a dry sump with external oil pump and features oil spray piston cooling and an external oil cooler.
Body
Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made of pre-impregnated carbonfibre / Kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements.
Chassis
Semi monocoque made of pre-impregnated carbonfibre and honeycomb
Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, adjustable Racing gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated. Anti-roll bar. Electronically adjustable ride height.
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 362 mm, 32 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy callipers. Power assisted. Koenigsegg Advanced Control System.
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 362 mm, 32 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy callipers. Power assisted. Koenigsegg Advanced Control System.
Optional 380x34 mm ceramic discs with 8 piston callipers.
Wheels
Koenigsegg magnesium alloy wheels with centre locking.
Optional: Carbon / Magnesium wheels
Front: 19" x 9.5"
Rear: 20" x 12.5"
Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport 2
Undirectional with asymmetric tread pattern.
Front: 255/35-19" (Y)
Rear: 335/30-20" (Y)
Performance
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.2 seconds
Top speed: 395+ km/h (245+ mph)
Braking distance: 31m (100-0 km/h)
Transmission
Specially developed 6-speed gearbox by Cima. Torque sensitive, limited slip differential.
Clutch: Dual plate, Ø 215 mm (8.46 inch)
Gear ratios: 3.545
1st gear: 2.875
2nd gear: 1.773
3rd gear: 1.267
4th gear: 1.000
5th gear: 0.833
6th gear: 0.711/0.733
Reverse gear: 3.000
Pricing
As of March 2006, pricing starts at €458,000 ($578,866). Fully equipped the CCX costs €510,000 ($644,589). [1]
Trivia
A pre-production CCX was featured on the May 7, 2006 edition of BBC motoring programme Top Gear. It was test-driven by Jeremy Clarkson, who praised the car highly but criticised its lack of downforce, which he attributed to the lack of a rear spoiler. Later in the same edition, the car was crashed whilst being driven on a timed racing lap by The Stig, who also went on to claim that the car would be significantly faster and more stable with a spoiler. Koenigsegg then wrote back and said that they will put a rear spoiler on the car in the near future and promised to return the car back to Top Gear for further testing.
On the May 28, 2006 episode of Top Gear, Koenigsegg supplied a CCX fitted with a rear wing. The Stig had another go and the car went on to blitz the track in the fastest ever time - 1:17.6. The carbon-fiber rear wing is available as an option, though it will hinder the car's top speed.
External links
- Official site
- Koenigsegg CCX - High Resolution Images
- CCX Wallpapers - High Resolution Wallpapers
