Michael Knight, Your Car is Ready: Koenigsegg CCXR

[YSSMAN]

Koenigsegg has released some full-on shots of the production CCXR -- probably a new one, and not the 1-of-a-kind CCXR crashed by Top Gear. The biofuel-powered car has a twin supercharged 4.8-liter V8, and will put out 1,018-HP at 7,200 RPM, and you'll get 740 lb-ft of torque out of it.

And if you want to break those numbers down, you'll get from the stoplight to 60 in 2.9 seconds, and the good Swedes claim you can take it past 248 MPH. However, in order to make any use of those numbers you need to first get past this one: €1,575,000, plus taxes and fees, to take it home.

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 is carbonfibre.

High performance carbonfibre rear wing

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

 

[Tornado]

Snore.

 

[Sting]

Those are some poor quality shots.

 

[Jim Prower]

The only car Michael Knight would drive would be a highly modified 3rd-gen Firebird. that talks. high-speed supercars don't apply.

and, strangely enough, I agree with Toronado. *Yawn,* another obscure supercar. I'm sure the supercar freaks will come in here and gush all over it, but I'm not too excited.

 

[Dave A]

When is the CCXRRX out?

Arn't they getting bored of CX variations over there yet?

They're great cars and all, but let's at least start pointing towards something new rather than a 6th (I think) rehash of essentially the original car.

 

[Sting]

The only car Michael Knight would drive would be a highly modified 3rd-gen Firebird. that talks. high-speed supercars don't apply.

and, strangely enough, I agree with Toronado. *Yawn,* another obscure supercar. I'm sure the supercar freaks will come in here and gush all over it, but I'm not too excited.

I'm with you on this Jim. Although I am a fan of supercars, this new 'egg doesn't really impress me all that much. Nothing wrong with the ordinary CCX in my mind.

 

[JCE]

Wow, I must be the only one that loves this car. It looks fan-freaking-tastic in that paint scheme with those wheels.

 

[Freddie]

They know they've made something underachieving when they keep on improving and giving facelifts on every new car they make. "Look! We painted some of the bits in contrasting colors, and put a big spoiler on it! Now, we're a forcing to be reckoned with!". Not!

If the thread title hadn't referenced Knight Rider, I wouldn't have bothered looking at all.

 

[YSSMAN]

The only car Michael Knight would drive would be a highly modified 3rd-gen Firebird. that talks. high-speed supercars don't apply.

There had been a rumor going around for a while that KITT would be an 'Egg for the movie that is supposed to be happening (but not the proposed TV show). Thats the only reason for the title...

This was the image that set that fire:

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Yeah, I'm not sure why this is that much better than the CCX anyway. I see the top-speed has increased, but its still short of the Veyron and the Ultimate Aero. I'm sure Top Gear will drive the hell out of it... That is, if they're allowed to have one on their track again.

 

[JCE]

Do you know how many more people got exposure to Koenigsegg because of Top Gear? I'd imagine they'd call the BBC first thing and ask for Clarkson to drive the hell out of it.

 

[Specialized]

When is the CCXRRX out?

Arn't they getting bored of CX variations over there yet?

They're great cars and all, but let's at least start pointing towards something new rather than a 6th (I think) rehash of essentially the original car.

Never stopped porsche

Spec....

 

[Sting]

^ are you referring to the 996, 997 model codes for the 911?

 

[Jim Prower]

There had been a rumor going around for a while that KITT would be an 'Egg for the movie that is supposed to be happening (but not the proposed TV show). Thats the only reason for the title...

Oh, god. Another horrible TV-show movie remake. After what they did to "Dukes," I can't watch...

Though, the Eggcar would make an interesting KITT. After all, Bumblebee seemed to do well as a Camaro instead of a VW...

 

[McLaren]

This isn't the same kind of CCXR that was crashed. This is the CCXR Special Edition, that for some reason, warrants an extra $1 million over the CCXR. That's right. This car is worth $2 million USD; $1.5 million over a CCX.

 

[exigeracer]

Am I the only one who hasn't been excited over any supercar since the Zonda?

 

[Dave A]

Never stopped porsche

Spec....

True, and I don't particualrly like the super long list of 911 variations either. That said, Posrche is very profitable so they're doing something right. But when it comes to super expensive supercars, Koenigsegg CC variations just seem to be one after the other.

 

[Sting]

Am I the only one who hasn't been excited over any supercar since the Zonda?

No, but then I dunno what supercars have been launched in the meantime.


Just another thing I dont like about this CCXR, that rear wing. The original Top Gear wing was nice and discreet and fitted well on the back of the car.

 

[Philly]

This isn't the same kind of CCXR that was crashed. This is the CCXR Special Edition, that for some reason, warrants an extra $1 million over the CCXR. That's right. This car is worth $2 million USD; $1.5 million over a CCX.

I'm having serious doubts as to the value of the car when you are paying all that much for 300 more horsepower and some fancy bodywork. I could probably get that from a tuning company for 1/10th of the factory upgrade cost.

True, and I don't particualrly like the super long list of 911 variations either. That said, Posrche is very profitable so they're doing something right. But when it comes to super expensive supercars, Koenigsegg CC variations just seem to be one after the other.

Maybe the 911 variations are getting a little much, but the thing that it great about them is that they are pretty much all different. You have track-ready GT3 RSs north of $140,000 down to $70,000 Carrera. And I really have no problem with Mercedes offering 16 bazillion versions of the CL or E class. If Koenigsegg want to gain respect, they might need to opt for "fast" and "super fast" instead of "super fast" and "even faster." But I think Dave put that his last sentence very well.

 

[McLaren]

I'm having serious doubts as to the value of the car when you are paying all that much for 300 more horsepower and some fancy bodywork. I could probably get that from a tuning company for 1/10th of the factory upgrade cost.

The CCXR has 1,016 horses and values around $1 million, $400-500K more than a CCX. This CCXR SE is $2 million and has 1,018. Where are we gaining this 300 more horsepower?

 

[Philly]

The CCXR has 1,016 horses and values around $1 million, $400-500K more than a CCX. This CCXR SE is $2 million and has 1,018. Where are we gaining this 300 more horsepower?

Woops. That was over the "regular" CCX.

 

[YSSMAN]

Am I the only one who hasn't been excited over any supercar since the Zonda?

I think the Veyron poo-pooed my supercar hopes and dreams. Then again, I thought after the Enzo came out it was game-over...

Don't get me wrong, I love the 'Egg, but I'm just far better entertained with something like an S7TT that is nearly as fast and 3/4 of the price. Hell, even a used Ford GT would tickle my fancy!

But I've always been about cheaper sports cars, say $250K and under. You know, the Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette, Ferrari F430 and the like. I find those battles far more entertaining as the game is constantly changing. It isn't always about who can go the fastest in a straight line...

Dunno. If we're going to talk $2M supercars, I'd rather have an FXX, but thats just me.

 

[Jim Prower]

If we're talking that price range, I might as well buy a GT500 Nissan GT-R. How often will I be driving these superfast streeters on the street, anyway? I might as well get something that will be ridiculously fast on a racetrack and get a dually and trailer to go with.

I don't care if Ralph Lauren uses his Veyron as a daily, I wouldn't.

 

[Philly]

Don't get me wrong, I love the 'Egg, but I'm just far better entertained with something like an S7TT that is nearly as fast and 3/4 of the price. Hell, even a used Ford GT would tickle my fancy!

I really think that even if I had the money, I would go for the cheaper, "regular" CCX, or at least that one with the Top Gear wing on it.

But I've always been about cheaper sports cars, say $250K and under. You know, the Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette, Ferrari F430 and the like. I find those battles far more entertaining as the game is constantly changing. It isn't always about who can go the fastest in a straight line...

That is probably the case with most of us because those are probably the only cars we can even dream of owning. As much as I love the Veyron, I don't think anything would make me happier than a 911 turbo, partly because I know it would be real but also because I wouldn't have to be very worried about driving it.

 

[YSSMAN]

Hell, even a Cayman S has its advantages over the Veyron...

 

[Tornado]

This isn't the same kind of CCXR that was crashed. This is the CCXR Special Edition, that for some reason, warrants an extra $1 million over the CCXR. That's right. This car is worth $2 million USD; $1.5 million over a CCX.

So, 'Egg can't get away with the same thing Lamborghini was just praised for doing a month ago? Especially since 'Egg has far more limited funds than Lamborghini does?

 

[///M-Spec]

Am I the only one who hasn't been excited over any supercar since the Zonda?

I haven't been excited over any supercar since the F40.


M

 

[Philly]

Hell, even a Cayman S has its advantages over the Veyron...

Every car has advantages over any other. If this wasn't the case, there would be very very few models selling. Even your Jetta has something over the Veyron. If not, you would be driving a Veyron (or nothing at all.)

So, 'Egg can't get away with the same thing Lamborghini was just praised for doing a month ago? Especially since 'Egg has far more limited funds than Lamborghini does?

This 'Egg doesn't seem quite as extreme as the Reventon. I haven't figured out what is so special about this version than 2 horsepower and a fancy body kit and a slick nameplate. Maybe resale value will be better.

But then again, Lotus doesn't make all of their special versions cost three times the price of the original car....

 

[McLaren]

So, 'Egg can't get away with the same thing Lamborghini was just praised for doing a month ago? Especially since 'Egg has far more limited funds than Lamborghini does?

The Reventon has been a love/hate car, not to mention at least adding a whole different look to the LP640.

I'd rather pay $1 million for that extra 10 horses and a brand new look, than $1 million for 2 extra horses, & the same ol' style that's been used since 2001 that only happens to have exposed carbon fibre instead of painted.

Am I saying either should get away with it? No. But Lamborghini was smart enough to offer something more than exposed carbon fibre.

 

[Tornado]

This 'Egg doesn't seem quite as extreme as the Reventon.

So, a warmed over version of a car that is two or three tears up in extremeness over the Lamborghini Murcielago is less extreme than a warmed over version of said Murcielago? Maybe the CCXR is less flagrantly done compared to the normal 'Egg than the Reventon is compared to the LP640, but the CCXR is almost certainly more extreme.

But Lamborghini was smart enough to offer something more than exposed carbon fibre.

Yeah, that is true. However, Lamborghini also has the great satisfaction of not actually needing to make the Reventon if they wanted Murcy-replacement development money. They are owned by a company that spent half a billion dollars to prove a point, which is in turned owned by a company that did the same thing 20 years ago. If the Reventon doesn't make Lambo enough money, it wouldn't make any difference.
I can't say that Koenigsegg is so lucky.

 

[McLaren]

Yeah, that is true. However, Lamborghini also has the great satisfaction of not actually needing to make the Reventon if they wanted Murcy-replacement development money. They are owned by a company that spent half a billion dollars to prove a point, which is in turned owned by a company that did the same thing 20 years ago. If the Reventon doesn't make Lambo enough money, it wouldn't make any difference.
I can't say that Koenigsegg is so lucky.

That's a good point, but the reason Lamborghini could be doing for this for funds might be connected to the company reporting about using less Audi-technology in future products. Perhaps the money is too help develop something of their own?