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Koenigsegg CCXR - the new fastest car in the world?

November 26th 2007 21:30

Swedish 'hypercar' manufacturer Koenigsegg has released some technical specifications and hi-res images of their newest and baddest model - the CCXR.

Powered by a bio-fuel twin supercharged 4.8-litre V8 engine, the CCXR pumps out an unbelievable 749kW (1018hp) at 7,200rpm and 1060Nm (740 lb-ft) of torque!

If you thought the Lamborghini Reventon that gave a Panavia Tornado jet-fighter a run for its money was fast enough, then think again because the CCXR is good for a 0-100km/h time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of over 400km/h!

This figures are insane! And that's before we even start talking about moolah!

The Koenigsegg CCXR will cost €1,575,000 plus taxes, so yeah, these babies will be rarer than rocking horse sh**, guaranteed.

Here are some technical specifications compiled by the good folks over at Motor Authority.

Koenigsegg CCXR Technical Specifications:

Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition is a two-door, two-seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid.

The visible body and high performance rear wing is made from carbonfibre.

Engine Type: Koenigsegg V8 cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts. Sequential, multipoint fuel injection. Twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system 1.5 bar boost pressure.

Displacement: 4.700 cm3.

Compression: 8.2:1

Lubrication system: Dry sump with oil spray piston cooling, and oil cooler.

Fuel: 98 octane / E85 (biofuel)

Power output: 1018 Bhp at 7.200 rpm.

Maximum torque: 1060 Nm (740ftlb) at 6.100 rpm.

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) 2.9 seconds.

Top speed: 400 km/h (250 mph).

Braking distance: 31m (100–0 km/h)

Lateral G-force: 1.4 G

Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 18 l/100 km Combined: 22 l/100 km

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Posted By: charles - Category: Exotics, Koeniggsegg, Convertibles, Coupes, High Performance cars

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Koenigsegg CCX

July 4th 2006 06:35

The Exotics(Part 4): KOENIGSEGG CCX

No doubt many would still regard a Ferrari F430 or a Lamborghini Gallardo as an 'exotic', a 'supercar'...and only a lucky few will ever have one of these in their driveway.

But in the age where even a Mercedes 'family' car such as the E55 AMG produces 'supercar' like performance and acceleration, the term 'exotic' seems to be coined rather easily and demeaningly these days.

So, if the F430 can still be regarded as an 'exotic', then the Koenigsegg CCX must be a 'super exotic'.

Why? Just look at it!!

Koenigsegg CCX

If looks aren't enough, its performance figures show a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.2 seconds and a quarter mile time of 9.9 seconds - blistering pace!!

Once you peer under the hood, you will understand why this car is capable of such amazing pace. Sporting a 4.7L supercharged V8, the CCX produces a maximum power of 806 bhp at 6.900 rpm and 920 Nm (678ftlb) of torque at 5.700 rpm.

Head spinning figures.

Coupled with a lightweight (1180kg) body, this thing absolutely flies - literally, as 'The Stig' from popular UK motoring show "Top Gear" found out. The first time Stig got behind the wheel of the CCX, the lack of a rear-end spoiler caused him to lose control of the rear of the car at high speed thus crashing into a tyre barrier.

This was the first time Stig had ever crashed a car on the Top Gear test track and he was left rueing the lack of a rear spoiler that would've provided adequate downforce for him to "post one of the fastest times ever on the Top Gear test track".

With this, Koenigsegg promptly took the car back and fitted a rear spoiler on the car for a second test-run - and the result:

True to his word, the Stig delivered and achieved a lap time of 1.17.6, slashing the previous lap record of 1.18.4.

Australian availability: Unknown; unless you're Lindsay Fox or James Packer.

***Image taken from Koenigsegg's official website at http://www.koenigsegg.com***

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