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Koenigsegg CCX

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. It is also the World's Fastest V8 production supercar.

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. This makes it a unique flexible-fuel engine in the sense that it actually produces more power while running on biofuels. The engine is lubricated via a dry sump with external oil pump, features oil spray piston cooling, and an external oil cooler.

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.

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.

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"

Tires

Michelin Pilot Sport 2

Undirectional with asymmetric tread pattern.

Front: 255/35-19" (Y)

Rear: 335/30-20" (Y)

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: 403 km/h (250 mph+)

Braking distance: 60 mph - 0 mph: 27.7 m (91 foot), 100 mph - 0 mph: 44.8 m (147 foot)

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

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).

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