Koenigsegg CCX

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Koenigsegg CCX<tr><td colspan=2>Image:Koenigsegg CCX.jpg</tr>
Manufacturer:	Koenigsegg<tr><th>Production:<td>2006-present</tr><tr><th>Predecessor:<td>Koenigsegg CCR</tr><tr><th>Class:<td>Super Car</tr><tr><th>Body style:<td>2-door roadster</tr><tr><th>Engine:<td>4.7 L 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) </tr><tr><th>Transmission:<td>6-speed manual</tr><tr><th>Length:<td>4293 mm (169")</tr><tr><th>Width:<td>1996 mm (78.6")</tr><tr><th>Height:<td>1120 mm (44.1")</tr><tr><th>Curb weight:<td>2601 lb (1180 kg)</tr><tr><th>Fuel economy:<td>13.8 mpg (17 L / 100 km) City 18.1 mpg (13 L / 100 km) Highway</tr><tr><th>Fuel capacity:<td>18.5 gallons (70 L)</tr><tr><th>Similar:<td>Saleen S7 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren McLaren F1 Lamborghini Murciélago Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Porsche Carrera GT Maserati MC12 Pagani Zonda</tr>

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.

1 Features
2 Top Gear
3 Other appearances
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Features

[edit] Engine

The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 engine based on the Ford Modular 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, 825 hp (634 kW) on 110 octane (Euro rating, 95 octane US rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel. The engine is lubricated via a dry sump with external oil pump, features oil spray piston cooling, and an external oil cooler.

[edit] Body

Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made of pre-impregnated carbon fibre / kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements.

[edit] Chassis

Standard:
Front & rear brakes: Ø362 x 32 mm cast iron ventilated discs with 6 piston AP Racing calipers, 2 pads per disc.

Optional:
Front brakes: Ø380 x 34 mm carbon-ceramic ventilated discs with 8-piston Brembo calipers, 4 pads per disc.
Rear brakes: Ø362 x 32 mm carbon-ceramic ventilated discs with 6 piston AP Racing calipers, 2 pads per disc.

[edit] Wheels

Koenigsegg magnesium alloy wheels with centre locking.
Optional: carbon / magnesium wheels (first carbon fibre wheels on a production car.)
Front: 19" x 9.5"
Rear: 20" x 12.5"

[edit] Tires

Michelin Pilot Sport 2
Undirectional with asymmetric tread pattern.
Front: 255/35-19" (Y)
Rear: 335/30-20" (Y)

[edit] Performance

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.1 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile: 9.9 seconds, 235 km/h (146 mph)
Top speed: 402 km/h (248 mph)
Braking distance: 60 mph - 0 mph: 27.7 m (91 foot), 100 mph - 0 mph: 44.8 m (147 foot)

[edit] Transmission

Specially developed 6-speed manual gearbox by Cima. Torque sensitive, limited slip differential.
Clutch: Dual plate, Ø 215 mm (8.46 inch)

Gear ratios:
Final Drive: 3.545
1st gear: 97 mph 2nd gear: 127 mph 3rd gear: 173 mph 4th gear: 204 mph 5th gear: 228 mph 6th gear: 245 mph Reverse gear: 103 mph

[edit] Pricing

As of March 2006, pricing starts at €458,000 ($578,866 or £303,373). Fully equipped the CCX costs €510,000 ($644,589 or £337,817). [1]

[edit] Top Gear

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. The first Power Lap time was 1:20.4 seconds, with the Stig encountering short-shifting problems. Later in the same edition, the car was crashed whilst the Stig was on his second attempt at the Pagani Zonda F's time; the Stig also went on to suggest 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 attempt and the car went on to set a new lap record - 1:17.6. The carbon-fibre rear wing is available as Optional Equipment, though it drops the car's top speed to 230 mph.

On the same programme, Jeremy Clarkson stated that he had found a thing better than smoking, the Koenigsegg CCX.

[edit] Other appearances

The Koenigsegg CCX appears in the Collectors Edition of Need for Speed Carbon. In the game, the car's maximum speed is only 202 mph.

One of the first North American drives of the CCX by the automotive press was made by Modified Luxury & Exotics at a showing of the car by Exotic Cars at Caesars Palace, dealership in the forum shops at Caesars that sells high end automobiles and is the exclusive US dealer for Koenigsegg. The reviewer praised the power and design of the CCX, but derided the interior and "feel" of the engine. The CCX at the showing was noted as the same car that The Stig crashed on Top Gear and had notched 3000 track miles.<ref>Modified Luxury & Exotics Driven. Koenigsegg CCX. Look Out Bugatti! By Collum Wood. Photos by Mike Maez. November/December 2006</ref>