Koenigsegg ccr

A Decade of Dominance

At the beginning of the 2010s, Koenigsegg had cemented itself as a powerhouse in the motor industry. It led the industry in innovation, design, and performance.

Koenigsegg Agera

The Agera was the beginning of what would be a decade of dominance for the Swedish manufacturer. Their battle with Bugatti went on to shape this decade, with the two manufacturers setting incredible benchmarks that would redefine the motor industry.

Agera means «to take action» in Swedish, and that is exactly what it went on to do. The Agera has a top speed of 245 mph and goes from 0-62 mph in 3 seconds.

Agera RS

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Towards the end of the decade, the Agera RS reigned supreme as the world’s fastest car before being dethroned by the Bugatti Chiron. The Agera RS has a top speed of 277.9 mph and can go from 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds.

The RS also has a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 1176 hp in standard form but can go up to much as 1300 hp with its 1MW upgrade.

The Koenigsegg CCR Breaks The World Record

Koenigsegg Press Release
2 March 2005

On February the 28th 2005, at 12.08 local time, the Koenigsegg CCR broke the production road car speed record, achieving a new official top speed of 388 (387.87) km/h at Italy’s Nardo Prototipo proving ground.

A team of five Koenigsegg engineers and mechanics together with founder Christian von Koenigsegg ran, a technically standard Koenigsegg CCR in order to take the top speed record for productions road cars. The famous supercar test driver, Loris Bicocchi who is a veteran recorder breaker, drove the CCR.

The Koenigsegg CCR raised McLaren’s previously unofficial mark of 372 km/h set at Nardo/Prototipo in 1993 with over 15 km/h. On top of this the CCR broke the official McLaren F1 record of 386.7 km/h, which was set on the 9 km straight line VW Ehra facility in Wolfsburg Germany.

A team of Nardo Prototipo technicians independently verified the speed of the CCR. The car was clocked using Tag Heuer’s Splitmaster 650 with photocells stationary at the track, recording the average speed during 1 km.

Nardo Prototipo is a circular track with a circumference of 12.5 km. This means that the car is driven in a constant turning motion, which makes the exercise and speed even more impressive. The steering wheel at this speed is kept at around 30 degrees of constant angel, which equivalates to a sharp corner for the speed.

The constant turning motion of the car creates extra friction on the tires. This extra friction overcomes the extra horsepower that was needed for further acceleration. The maximum speed was reached at around 6790 rpm, which is not equivalent to the maximum hp level, which is at a higher rpm.

With this verification of speed, Christian von Koenigsegg is even more confident that the Koenigsegg CCR is capable of reaching its projected top speed of 395 km/h, or more, in a straight line.

Driver Loris Bicocchi was very impressed by the performance of the car. He feels happy to finally prove the performance of the Koenigsegg. “This test was very important for the customers and owners of Koenigsegg cars. It proves that their belief and faith in the small Koenigsegg Company was well founded”.

Filmator documented the record attempt. Filmator is a Swedish film crew that currently is making a documentary about the Koenigsegg Company for Swedish television.

The official Test Report is issued by Prototipo, acting as a third party verificator and is forwarded to the Guinness Book of Records for processing.

A New Dawn

The tragedy did not discourage Christian von Koenigsegg, if anything it seemed to spur him on even more. Koenigsegg’s new home inspired Christian von Koenigsegg to create the infamous ghost badge.

Koenigsegg CCR

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The Koenigsegg CCR replaced the CC8S in 2004. The CCR continued to set the benchmark for supercars, becoming the second Koenigsegg car to hold a Guinness World Record.

The CCR became the world’s most powerful production car in 2004, replacing its predecessor, the CC8S. The CCR was a trailblazer, it went on to surpass the Mclaren F1 as the fastest car in the world.

The CCR had a top speed of 242 mph and could go from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds.

What is a Koenigsegg CCR?

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Let’s talk about the Koenigsegg CCR. While reaching 242 mph in 2020 is a massively impressive feat, in 2003, it must’ve been otherworldly. Powering the CCR is a twin-supercharged 4.7-liter Ford-sourced V8 engine. Total output is rated at 806 hp, and it reached the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

The Koenigsegg’s extremely low 2,600 curb weight also plays a massive role in its incredible speed capabilities. The CCR reached 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and continued onto a theoretical top speed of 245 mph.

Aside from being immensely fast, the Koenigsegg is an incredibly rare car. With just 14 CCR’s ever produced from 2004-2006, chances are we’ll never see one in the flesh.

Here’s why you should be skeptical

Koenigsegg CCR | Martyn Lucy via Getty Images

As you may have noticed by now, there are a couple of potential faults with this urban legend. It is important to note that this legend picked up tons of steam after it was mentioned during a car review on Top Gear.

For starters, the Koenigsegg CCR went into production in 2004, one year after the rally took place. One theory is that Koegnisegg could’ve sent over a prototype to attend and impress the large group of hypercar owners. In contrast, the Koenigsegg in question could have been the CCR’s predecessor, the CC8S. However, this is unlikely given the CC8S’ lower top speed of 240 mph.

The second cause for skepticism surrounds the radar systems used by police departments. According to , a sergeant with the Oklahoma City Police Department claims that police radars generally top out at around 199 mph. The result is that there would be no reliable way to measure the Koenigsegg’s supposed speed and issue a ticket in response.

Lastly, it took Koenigsegg itself until 2005 to max out the CCR in Italy’s Nardo Ring, where it topped out just over 241 mph. Given this, it seems likely someone would be able to surpass that on the public road. While the urban legend makes for a great story, the likelihood it actually happened is rather small. Regardless, one thing that is certainly not up to debate is Koenigsegg’s relentless pursuit of speed. Its recent Jesko model is set to come eerily close to the 300 mph barrier.

The Next Generation

Koenigsegg recently released fresh images of their new mega cars, the Koenigsegg Gemera and the Jesko.

The Swedish manufacturer has once again set its sights on reclaiming its place at the top of the motor industry. The imminent release of the Jesko absolut will see the car manufacturer challenge the record set by the Bugatti Chiron.

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut

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The Koenigsegg Jesko is the fastest Koenigsegg ever made. The Jesko is expected to challenge the Bugatti Chiron’s 304.774 mph world record. The Jesko absolut can theoretically reach speeds of up to 330 mph, which will see it comfortably surpass the Chiron.

The Koenigsegg Jesko

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The Jesko is named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, the father of company founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg. The Jesko is the natural successor to the Agera RS after the RS was discontinued. The Jesko is more track-oriented while the Absolut is more high-speed orientated. It houses the same 5.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine as the Absolut, which produces up to 1600 hp.

The Koenigsegg Gemera

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The Koenigsegg Gemera was designed to be the world’s first mega-GT. A Koenigsegg that is more suited to driving cross-country, as opposed to driving around a track. The Gemera is Koenigsegg’s first 4-seat hypercar.

The 4-seater Gemera puts most two-seater supercars to shame. The Gemera produces up to 1700 hp and can reach speeds of up to 240 mph. Gemera is a combination of two Swedish words «ge» (give) and «mera» (more), the hybrid mega-GT certainly lives up to its name.

The Koenigsegg allegedly got its ticket during the 2003 Gumball 3000

According to Road and Track, this urban legend begins with the 2003 Gumball 3000. The first Gumball 3000 took place in 1999, and as the name suggests, it is a rally that covers 3,000 miles. A high cost of entry usually means that only celebrities and the ultra-wealthy can participate. As a result, many of the cars registered are supercars and hypercars. In 2003, the Gumball 3000 saw participants travel from San Francisco to Miami.

Midway through this massive road trip is where the Koenigsegg allegedly received its speeding ticket. As the rally passed through Texas, a competing Koenigsegg CCR allegedly got pulled over for going 242 mph. To make matters worse, the National Motorists Association reports that the ticket was handed out in a 75 mph zone. The result is a speed overage of 167 mph.

According to Road and Track, the urban legend claims that the driver either managed to talk himself out of it or paid up to $650,000 in fines. Given the lack of information surrounding this event, it is hard to tell. However, it seems highly unlikely that someone would be able to get an officer to shrug off a 242 mph speeding ticket. If the ticket was actually handed out, the latter theory is the most likely.

References

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Speed record

At its debut, Koenigsegg claimed the CCR to be the fastest production car with a theoretical top speed of more than 395 km/h (245 mph). Said claim was put to test on February 28, 2005, at Italy’s Nardò Ring where a team of five Koenigsegg engineers and mechanics together with founder Christian von Koenigsegg ran a standard CCR, driven by Loris Bicocchi to a top speed of 387.87 km/h (241.01 mph), breaking the fastest production car record (if «production car» is defined accordingly). However, in April 2005, not long after the CCR claimed the record, a prototype of the long-awaited Bugatti Veyron took the crown with a top speed over 400 km/h (250 mph) with the production model reaching 408.47 km/h (253.81 mph).

Overview

Debuting at the March 2004 Geneva Auto Show, the CCR was the most powerful version of the Koenigsegg CC range cars at the time. Like the CC8S it features dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors. It has, however, various improvements. A larger front splitter for optimized downforce and tweaked headlight arrangement came standard with a rear wing. New larger tires and wheels equipped with larger brakes. Upgraded suspension and a more powerful engine with twin Rotrex Superchargers, producing 601 kW (806 hp; 817 PS) at 6900 rpm and 920 N⋅m (679 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 5700 rpm.

To honour the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No 1 (Johan röd) which had occupied the current facility of Koenigsegg, the CCR is adorned with a symbol of a ghost, the symbol of the squadron.

Performance

• Displacement: 4,744.87 cc (4.7 L; 289.5 cu in)
• Bore × Stroke: 90.6 mm × 92 mm (3.57 in × 3.62 in) 593.11 cc (0.6 L; 36.2 cu in) per cylinder
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds
• Top speed: 388 km/h (241 mph); theoretical top speed of over 395 km/h (245 mph)
  • 0-60 km/h (37 mph): 2.1 seconds
  • 0-80 km/h (50 mph): 3.0 seconds
  • 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 3.7 seconds
  • 0-120 km/h (75 mph): 4.3 seconds
  • 0-140 km/h (87 mph): 5.5 seconds
  • 0-160 km/h (99 mph): 6.5 seconds
  • 0-180 km/h (112 mph): 7.9 seconds
  • 0-200 km/h (124 mph): 9.3 seconds
  • 0-220 km/h (137 mph): 11.0 seconds
  • 0-240 km/h (149 mph): 13.7 seconds
  • 0-260 km/h (162 mph): 16.2 seconds
  • 0-300 km/h (186 mph): 24.9 seconds
  • 0-​1⁄₄ mile: 11.2 seconds @ 224 km/h (139 mph)

CCR REVO

Koenigsegg CCR Revo

Originally a sky blue CCR with a white and blue bi-colour interior, this CCR received major upgrades from the factory upon the owner’s request in 2012 and was dubbed the Koenigsegg CCR Revo. It included numerous changes over the original car such as a clear coated carbon fibre body with candy red accents, red and black bi-colour interior with Koenigsegg Revo embroidered on the passenger side of the dashboard along with a fire extinguisher and an updated steering wheel, CCX rear diffuser, side skirts, fog lights, front splitter and wheels along with the twin-deck F1 rear spoiler found on the CCXR. The car also received engine upgrades such as an updated engine management system and superchargers.

EDO Competition CCR Evolution

A German-based tuning company named EDO Competition highly modified a CCR in 2011. The said CCR was originally yellow but had already received upgrades from the factory such as Silver exterior paint and 11-spoke CCX wheels, front splitter and side skirts, as well as the Top Gear rear spoiler in 2008. The company’s process with the CCR began with a modified ECU to boost power and a modified drive ratio to allow the vehicle to achieve its peak torque. The six speed gearbox was disassembled in its entirety and the plastic bushings were replaced with Uniball units resulting in the improved drive ratio. Due to the remapped ECU, power was up from 815 to 903 PS (600 to 664 kW) and the reduction of the redline to 7,200 rpm. As a result, the EDO Competition CCR Evolution can get from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.7 seconds, and 0 to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 23 seconds. As for the exterior, the tuner offered a new set of wheels with a coat of charcoal paint and an updated front end with auxiliary lights. The interior of the Koenigsegg was then covered in Alcantara material and a redesigned center console was added to accommodate a new infotainment system with a reversing camera and a custom-made pouch for the immobilizer remote. The total cost for this customization kit was €40,000 or $56,428.

Technical specifications

	Koenigsegg CC8S	Koenigsegg CCR	Koenigsegg CCX	Koenigsegg CCX Edition	Koenigsegg CCXR	Koenigsegg CCXR Edition / Trevita / Special Edition
construction time	2002-2003	2004-2006	since 2006	2008	since 2007	2008/2010
built number	6th	14th	20th	2	19th	4/2/2
engine	V8 — mid-engine with supercharger, four valves per cylinder , two overhead camshafts	V8 — mid-engine with two compressors, four valves per cylinder , two overhead camshafts
Motor weight (kg)	210	215	178
Displacement	4700 cc	4800 cc
compression	8.6: 1	8.2: 1	8.6: 1	8.8: 1	9.2: 1
Max. Power at 1 / min	482 kW (655 hp) at 6500	593 kW (806 hp) at 6900	601 kW (817 hp) at 7000	662 kW (900 hp) at 7000	749 kW (1018 hp) at 7000	759 kW (1032 hp) at 7000
Maximum torque at 1 / min	750 Nm at 5000	920 Nm at 5700	920 Nm at 5500	940 Nm at 5800	1060 Nm at 5600	1080 Nm at 5600
Maximum speed	7250 rpm	7600 rpm		7700 rpm
Acceleration (0-100 km / h in s)	<3.5	3.2	3.2	3.0	3.1	2.9
Top speed (km / h)	390	> 395	> 400
Acceleration over a «quarter mile» (402.34 meters) from stand (s)	10	—	9.9	—
speed reached (km / h)	217	235	235	—
Braking distance (100–0 km / h) in m	32	31	32	32
Tank capacity (liter)	80	70
Dimensions L × W × H (mm)	4190 × 1990 × 1070	4293 × 1996 × 1120	4293 × 1996 × 1114	4293 × 1996 × 1120	4293 × 1996 × 1114
Ground clearance (mm)	100	92 (front) 95 (rear)	100
c w value	0.297	0.32	0.36	0.33	0.36
Frontal area (m²)	1,875	1,825	1,867
Turning circle (m)	11
Empty weight kg)	1175	1180	1280

(with E85 bio-ethanol 759 kW (1032 PS) at 7000)

Humble Beginnings

The CC

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Koenigsegg first debuted its concept vehicle the Koenigsegg CC in 1996, two years after the company was first launched. The CC was designed with one goal, to go faster than the McLaren F1. The CC laid the foundation for the first production-ready Koenigsegg, the CC8S.

The CC8S

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The Koenigsegg CC8S was the production version of the CC, it launched in 2002, only eight years after Koenigsegg Automotive was created. The CC8S had a 4.7-liter V8 engine that could produce up to 655 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque. The powerful 4.7-liter V8 engine held the world record for the most powerful production engine.