Koenigsegg CCX

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Koenigsegg CCX

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Targa, S-class, Rear-wheel drive (RWD) . Manual and Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Petrol engine from 806 to 1018 hp.

Targa, S-class, Rear-wheel drive (RWD) . Manual and Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Petrol engine from 806 to 1018 hp.

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Specifications Koenigsegg CCX

Modification
  • TargaBody
  • 806 hp4.7 l, Petrol
  • MTTransmission
  • RWDDrivetrain
  • 3.2 s0-100 km/h
  • 17 lFuel consumption

  • Main

    • Max speed

      395

    • Number of seats

      2

    • Euro environmental class

      Euro 4

    • Number of doors

      2

    • Vehicle class

      S

    • Brand country

      Sweden

    • Brand country

      Sweden

    • Vehicle class

      S

  • Safety

    • Steering wheel

      Left-Hand Drive

  • Dimensions

    • Tire size (mm)

      255/35/R19, 335/30/R20

    • Wheelbase (mm)

      2660

    • Vehicle height (mm)

      1114

    • Vehicle width (mm)

      1996

    • Vehicle length (mm)

      4293

    • Ground clearance (mm)

      100

  • Capacity and Weight

    • Vehicle weight (kg)

      1280

    • Fuel tank capacity (liters)

      70

    • Minimum luggage volume (liters)

      120

    • Maximum luggage volume (liters)

      120

    • Trunk volume min/max

      120

  • Transmission

    • Transmission type

      Manual

    • Drive type

      Rear-wheel drive (RWD)

    • Number of gears

      6

  • Suspension and Brakes

    • Rear brake

      Ceramic-ventilated valves

    • Front brake

      Ceramic-ventilated valves

    • Front suspension

      Independent, coil spring

    • Rear suspension

      Independent, coil spring

  • Performance

    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h, seconds

      3.2

    • Fuel consumption (combined, 100 km), liters

      17

    • Highway fuel consumption

      13

    • City fuel consumption

      21

    • Range

      412

    • Fuel consumption, city/highway/mixed

      21.0/13.0/17.0

  • Engine

    • Turbocharger type

      Turbocharging

    • HP (Horsepower)

      806

    • kW (Kilowatt power)

      593

    • Power at RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)

      7000

    • Engine type

      Petrol

    • Firing order of cylinders

      V-engine

    • Compression ratio

      8.2

    • Number of cylinders

      8

    • Fuel injection system

      Distributed injection (multi-point)

    • Engine layout

      central

    • Torque

      920

    • Number of valves

      4

    • Engine capacity (liters)

      4.7

    • Torque at specific RPM

      5500

    • Maximum power

      806 hp (593 kW) at 7000 rpm

    • Valvetrain

      DOHC

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    Koenigsegg CCX VIN. YT9XC81B98A007066, 2008

    Estimate: US$900,000 - US$1,000,000 USD • 2008 Koenigsegg CCX • VIN. YT9XC81B98A007066 • 4,700cc DOHC Twin-Supercharged V8 Engine • Port Fuel Injection • 806bhp at 6,900rpm • 6-Speed Manual Transaxle • 4-Wheel Independent Suspension • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes • One of 30 CCXs built and 13 produced for the US market • Under 1,200 miles from new • Regularly serviced by the local Koenigsegg dealer The company was founded in 1994 by sports car enthusiast Christian von Koenigsegg, who was running a successful import/export business at the time. His aim was nothing less than the creation of the ultimate performance car, where no technical solution would be deemed too difficult. Christian himself drew up the initial layout and in those days he even hand-modelled everything himself, together with a few friends who helped out for meagre wages. Nowadays, of course, the company has its own R&D department boasting state-of-the-art equipment, but in the beginning inspiration, enthusiasm and imagination had to suffice. Incredibly, the first prototype was completed in 1996, only two years after the project had commenced. Rather like its cars, the Koenigsegg company moved at a record pace and in 2002 began series production of the CC8S model, which was crash-tested and homologated for sale in Europe. The CC8S's arrival demonstrated that it was indeed possible for a passionate, dedicated young manufacturer to compete with the older, long-established supercar brands. After a fire at its original premises, Koenigsegg relocated in 2003 to its present location and headquarters: a former fighter jet facility that had previously belonged to the Swedish Air Force. Along with the buildings came a 1.7km runway, which turned out to be perfect for high-speed testing. Since the runway is 50 meters wide it can also serve as a test track. Many Koenigsegg customers have enjoyed landing their private jets just outside the factory gates, and there is also a heli-pad in front of the main entrance. In the spring of 2004 Koenigsegg launched the CCR, a supercar that surpassed all others, breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest production road car, which until then had been held by the McLaren F1. In 2006, Koenigsegg released the new CCX. The first model to be designed specifically with the United States market in mind, power was produced by an entirely new in-house developed twin-supercharged, aluminum block V8 designed to run on 91 octane gas and meet stringent California emissions. A Koenigsegg CCX set fastest lap in the now famous Top Gear program, and then the following year Koenigsegg launched the CCXR: a 1,018bhp version of the CCX capable of running on environmentally friendlier E85 fuel. This pioneering development made it the world's first 'green' supercar, but Koenigsegg was not done with record breaking yet, setting a new 0-300-0km/h record of just 29 seconds with a CCX in 2008. Although built to excel on the racetrack, the Koenigsegg is nevertheless a comfortable means of high-speed long-distance travelling. The successor to the CCX/CCXR, the Agera, arrived in 2011. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This Swedish missile is one of a mere 30 CCXs to roll off of the production line and one of only 13 to be built to US spec. Finished in silver with exposed carbon fiber accents, opening the dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors reveals a navy blue cockpit richly trimmed in buttery soft leather and Alcantara. Opening the front hood reveals a tidy trunk space perfectly suited for a weekend getaway somewhere sunny an hour or two drive away—or a few hundred miles at full crank. Pop the engine bay and a gleaming tangle of carbon fiber framework and twin supercharged V8 glory will greet you and lead you to believe that you are in fact gazing at the innards of some futuristic alien space craft and not the engine bay of a sportscar from a country famous for its neutrality. Emerging from the drive tunnel is something rarely seen in modern supercars—a manual shifter—abetted by the uncommon site of a third peddle in the driver's footwell that in fact operates the clutch and not the parking brake. Offering a truly visceral and face-melting driving experience, the lucky wheelman is offered the opportunity to feel one with the car and truly connected to the near-limitless volumes of kinetic force being generated several inches behind his shoulder blades. True driving enjoyment is best had as a participatory venture and pressing your eyeballs into the back of your skull with a clutch-dumping, throttle feathering off-the-line start is far more exciting than putting in some cheat code for 'launch control'. In the current ownership for the past five years, under 1,200 miles have passed below the steamroller sized tires in the dozen years the 'egg has been terrifying those who have found it barreling toward them in the rearview mirror. Regularly serviced by the local authorized Koenigsegg dealer, #066 is ready to fly into its next lucky owner's garage. A rare opportunity to join the coveted 'Ghost Squad', as the fellow enthusiastic owners of Christians cars like to call themselves, this Swedish rocket ship awaits your turn behind the wheel. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/25718/lot/46/2008-koenigsegg-ccx-vin-yt9xc81b98a007066/

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    Koenigsegg CCX, 2008

    Chassis No.: YT9XH33B68A007048 Registration: US Title Location: Monterey, California $1,215,000 USD | Sold • One of only 30 CCX models produced • Showing fewer than 1,600 miles on the odometer at time of cataloguing • Rare six-speed manual transmission • Finished in metallic black over a black leather and Alcantara interior • Full carbon-fiber body, carbon-fiber wheels, and factory-mounted fire extinguisher Addendum Please note that due to California emissions, this vehicle must be sold to a dealer or out-of-state resident. The idea of building one’s own supercar to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren would generally be considered ludicrous, what with the monumental strides these companies have made in automotive technology and performance over the past decades. How could one man’s vision compete with such established sporting pedigree and record-setting engineering? From time to time, however, someone does indeed attempt such a feat and, on even rarer occasions, succeeds brilliantly. Such is the case with Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg. Christian von Koenigsegg created a company in his own name in 1994; his aspiration was to build nothing short of the greatest supercar in history—or “megacar,” as the company calls it. Over the next three years, with help from a small but highly skilled group, a prototype was constructed using a radical carbon fiber tub and a litany of automotive engineering firsts. This car, named the Koenigsegg CC for Competition Coupé, was first publicly displayed at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 to an overwhelming reaction from both the public and the press. Confident his cars would find buyers, Koenigsegg left Cannes with nothing other than production on his mind. The first customer car arrived in 2002, under the moniker CC8S. This car was entirely hand-built and set the stage for the minimalistic, clean, efficient, and elegant styling that would characterize all future Koenigsegg cars. Over the two-year production run, only six examples were constructed, two of which were right-hand drive. The chassis was made of carbon-fiber reinforced Kevlar and honeycombed aluminum, much the same as a Formula One car. It featured a removable targa-style hard top, eliminating the need for open and closed variants. No supercar is complete without a sexy pair of doors; Lamborghini has its scissors and Mercedes-Benz its gull wings, while Koenigsegg has “dihedral synchro-helix” actuating doors, which slide outward and pivot up. Succeeding the CC8S was the CCR. The two cars shared many characteristics, with everything on the CCR improved: tuned suspension, larger brakes, bigger wheels, and aerodynamics creating significantly more down force. All these upgrades were made necessary because the 4.6-liter aluminum block, twin-supercharged V-8 had been tuned to produce an astonishing 806 horsepower. It would be this car that would dethrone the McLaren F1 as the fastest production car ever built, with a top speed of 242 mph—a record that had held for eight years. Only 14 examples would be built before Christian Koenigsegg’s unwavering commitment to build the greatest supercar of all time had him create a third iteration: the CCX, with “X” commemorating the tenth anniversary of the first drive of the original CC. KOENIGSEGG PUSHES THE ENVELOPE Although similar in appearance, the exterior of the CCX was completely remodeled. This was not a cosmetic modification made to freshen the appearance of the car; rather, it was the result of a dedicated effort to eliminate everything that did not serve a dedicated function. A flat underside and venturi tunnels in the back helped reduce the coefficient of drag to an incredibly low 0.30, while increasing down-force to 60 kilograms at the front of the car and 65 kilograms at the rear at 120 mph. Interior comfort was improved with better ergonomics, and an additional two inches of headroom was added to accommodate taller drivers or those wearing helmets. This car would be the first Koenigsegg to meet global emissions and crash safety standards. It could also run on 91 octane fuel and still produce identical power figures to the CCR. Amazingly, this engine can accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and return 14 mpg in the combined cycle. In the hands of Top Gear’s infamous Stig, a CCX fitted with an optional rear wing managed to lap the Top Gear track in a blistering 1:17.60—toppling the Pagani Zonda F Roadster from its pedestal. In fact, the car sat atop the leader board for nearly two years, a record time that its greatest rival, the Bugatti Veyron, would be unable to best. With this achievement, Koenigsegg became known globally and has since been regarded as the absolute zenith in the realm of supercars. The CCX would break a litany of Guinness World Records, including an astonishing 0–300–0 km/h time of just 29.2 seconds. With a production run from 2006 through 2010, only 49 CCX models were produced, according to Koenigsegg. This included a range of different variants broken down as follows: 30 CCX, nine CCXR, six CCX/CCXR Edition, two CCXR Special Edition, and two CCXR Trevita examples. (Koenigsegg notes that one CCX remains a factory test vehicle to this day and that some CCX models have since been upgraded to CCXR specifications.) While Koenigsegg confirms that most CCX buyers specified the optional paddle-shift transmission, the example offered here features the less common manual six-speed. The car is finished in metallic black with a black leather and Alcantara interior and has been registered in California, Florida and, most recently, Ohio. As with all CCX models, the body is made entirely of carbon fiber and features a hosts of other components made of the exotic material, including carbon-fiber wheels, seats, dashboard inserts, steering wheel, and air vents. Other features include carbon-ceramic brakes with black brake calipers, rear camera, front suspension lifting system, quilted Alcantara seat inserts, quilted leather floormats, and optional factory-installed fire extinguisher. The removable carbon-fiber roof panel fits in its own custom case and stores in a special compartment in the nose of the car. With fewer than 1,600 miles showing on the odometer at time of cataloguing, this superb CCX clearly has been driven sparingly. In July 2020, routine maintenance was performed, including changing fluids and filters. This car’s extremely low mileage, coupled with its superlative performance, exquisite craftsmanship, and rare manual transmission, undoubtedly makes it one of the most covetable supercars in existence. https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo21/lots/r0098-2008-koenigsegg-ccx/

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    Koenigsegg CCX, 2008

    Chassis No.: YT9XC21A27A007042 Location: London, United Kingdom £246,400 GBP | Sold 806 bhp, 4,700 cc twin-supercharged DOHC V-8 engine, six-speed transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, and four-wheel carbon-ceramic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 104.7 in. • One of only eight right-hand drive examples • 1,700 miles from new • Numerous desirable upgrades The idea of building one’s own supercar to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren would generally be considered ludicrous, what with the monumental strides these companies have made in automotive technology and performance over the past decades. How could one man’s vision compete with such established sporting pedigree and record-setting engineering? From time to time, however, someone does indeed attempt such a feat and, on even rarer occasions, succeeds brilliantly. Such is the case with the Koenigsegg. Christian Koenigsegg created his supercar company in his own name in 1994; his aspiration was to build nothing short of the greatest supercar in history. Over the next three years, with help from a small but highly skilled group, a prototype was constructed using a radical carbon fibre tub and a litany of automotive engineering firsts. This car, named the Koenigsegg CC (Competition Coupé), was first publicly displayed at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997, and the reaction from public and press alike was overwhelming. Confident his cars would find buyers, Christian left Cannes with nothing other than production on his mind. The first Koenigsegg customer car arrived in 2002, under the moniker CC8S. This car was entirely hand-built and set the stage for the minimalistic, clean, efficient, and elegant styling that would characterise all future Koenigseggs. Over the two year production run, only six examples were constructed, two of which were right-hand drive. The chassis was made of carbon fibre reinforced Kevlar and honeycombed aluminium, much the same way as a Formula One car. It featured a removable targa-style hard top, eliminating the need for an open or closed variant. No supercar is complete without a sexy pair of doors; Lamborghini has its scissors and Mercedes its Gullwings, while Koenigsegg has “dihedral synchro-helix” actuating doors. Succeeding the CC8S was the CCR. The two cars shared many characteristics, with everything on the CCR improved, with tuned suspension, larger brakes, bigger wheels, and greater aero-work creating significantly more down force. All these upgrades were made necessary because the 4.6-litre aluminium block, twin supercharged V-8 had been tuned to produce an astonishing 806 brake-horsepower. It would be this car that would dethrone the McLaren F1 as the fastest production car ever built, with a top speed of 242 mph—a record that had held for eight years. Only 14 examples would be built before Christian Koenigsegg’s unwavering commitment to build the greatest supercar of all time had him create a third iteration: the CCX, with “X” commemorating the tenth anniversary of the first drive of the original CC. Although similar in appearance, the exterior of the CCX was completely remodelled. This was not a cosmetic modification made to freshen the appearance of the car; rather, it was the result of a dedicated effort to eliminate everything that did not serve a dedicated function. A flat underside and venture tunnels in the back helped reduce the coefficient of drag to an incredibly low 0.30, while increasing down-force to 60 kg at the front of the car at 120 mph and 65 kg at the rear. Interior comfort was improved with better ergonomics, and an additional two inches of headroom was added to accommodate a helmet or taller drivers. This car would be the first Koenigsegg to meet global emissions and crash safety standards. It could also run on 91 octane fuel and still produce identical power figures to the CCR. Amazingly, this engine is capable of accelerating the car from naught to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and return 14 mpg in the combined cycle. In the hands of Top Gear’s infamous “Stig”, a CCX fitted with an optional rear wing managed to lap the Top Gear track in a blistering 1:17.60—toppling the Pagani Zonda F Roadster from its pedestal. In fact, the car sat atop the record board for nearly two years, a record time that its greatest rival, the Bugatti Veyron, would be unable to best. With this achievement, Koenigsegg became known globally and has since been regarded as the absolute zenith in “supercardom”. A litany of Guiness Book of World Records would be broken with the CCX, including an astonishing 0–300–0 km/h time of just 29.2 seconds. The Konigsegg offered here is CCX #7042. It is one of only 27 CCXs produced and eight delivered in right-hand drive. It has had only two owners from new and has only accumulated 1,700 miles on the odometer. It is fitted with upgraded nine spoke forged aluminium alloy rims, carbon fibre sideskirts, and the optional “Top Gear” carbon fibre rear wing, as it was officially renamed by the factory following the record. With a full factory service, this car would be eligible for an extended warranty. As Koenigsegg is nearing its 20th anniversary, it is inarguable that Christian has succeeded in creating a record-breaking product. The CCX is proof of this, and as the car that earned the world’s attention and introduced millions to the tiny Swedish supercar company, its offering at auction is a very special opportunity indeed, particularly in this rare and highly sought after specification. https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/lf12/lots/r210-2008-koenigsegg-ccx/

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