Black95-850T5R Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 IMO, the best looking supercar EVER Power 806 bhp @ 6900 rpmTorque 678.6 ft lbs @ 5700 rpmTop Speed 245 mph0 - 60 mph 3.2 seconds0 - 1/4 mile 9.9 secondsTo meet international regulations, Koenigsegg have revamped and retooled their CCR supercar into the CCX. Named to commemorate 10 years since the first prototype saw the light of day, the CCX now meets the strict California emissions limits as well as other tough US safety laws. Fortunately, this process let Koenigsegg improve the CC, and as a result the CCX is larger and more refined.The first issue Koenigsegg faced was conforming to bumper tests and safety issues while retaining the same basic shape that claimed the title of world's fastest 2005 production car. To do so they drafted a new set of body panels that lengthened the CC and made many more performance revisions possible. Changes now include a new front end with scoop for cockpit cooling, wheel extractors behind the front arches and new side rocker panels that enhance the under tray aerodynamics. At the back, more room is made for the exhaust, and better ducting helps the engine bay stay cooler. And just for that added flair, the supercharged V8 engine can now be seen through a clear covering.Koenigsegg also spent a lot of development time to cast their own V8 that could drink US-grade, 91 octane fuel, yet still run at a high compression ratio. In the past, these engines were controversial, as they used a Ford Racing block with Koenigsegg manufactured components. However, for the CCX, Koenigsegg have made their own block casting, leaving no connections to Ford or the Mustang.Despite all the regulatory changes, the CCX is still one of the world's fastest supercars. Back in early 2005, a CCR supercar had won the fastest production car title when it achieved 241 mph (387.87 kph) on at Italy's Nardo Track. However, with the introduction of the long awaited Veyron, Bugatti became the king of the hill and made the CCR second.Now, with the CCX debut slated for an upcoming debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, we can only hope that Koenigsegg might get sweet revenge. Their supercar, engineered and constructed in Sweden, certainly has the hallmarks of modern design: a carbon fibre monocoque, a supercharged V8 located mid-ship and an inboard, double wishbone suspension.Each CCX is will be specially ordered, and for 2006, Koenigsegg have added a tasty list of new ingredients. Now on menu are carbon fibre wheels and carbon fibre disc brakes which can shed 11 lbs (5 kgs) per corner. Each car comes with a storable hard top and long list of equipment. A 'standard' car is delivered for $540 000 USD, while a fully laden car, like the one in our spec table comes for $610 910 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilver Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 That is a very good looking car, my favourite parts are the front and those crazy rims, is it just me or are those rims carbon fiber? My overall expression about the car is: :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown_volvo850r Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick. Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 holy jesus that thing is scorchingly hot :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 That is a STUPIDLY good looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon17 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 IMO, the best looking supercar EVER I couldn't agree with you more. Definitely one thing the Swedes got right. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8gatzby Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 is that a rebadged zonda? maseratti did the same thing with the enzo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jross Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 is that a rebadged zonda? maseratti did the same thing with the enzo...Well, considering the engine is completely different, as is the suspension design, and the chassis, and just about everything else, I think it's safe to go out on a limb and say this is not at all related to the Zonda. No more than a Ford Falcon and a Honda Accord are related, at any rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I'll take mine in red. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 If I owned that thing it would have curbed rims and no front bumber :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanfbi Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I wonder if Top Gear will test it and if they will what will they say about it. I wish it beats Enzo's 1.19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberV70 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I didnt like the original at first, but it didnt take very long for me to fall in love with it. But now that CCX..... holy crap - i'll take mine in black please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebor Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Good god. What's the Veyron's 1/4 time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteT5 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Good god. What's the Veyron's 1/4 time?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron_16.410.8s @ 140 for the BugattiI'd take the CCX over a Bugatti any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish Mike Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Did you guys hear the story about the US Egg buyer?/Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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