Koenigsegg CCX at local pizza place
Went out for a slice with some friends today and we were pleasantly surprised to see a CCX pull up to join us. OK, we nearly tripped over each other rushing to get a closer look. We presume its on its way to a launch party at Exotic Cars at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas this weekend, the first and only dealer in the United States to sell these exclusive super cars. Autoblog recently managed to snag an invite to this super exclusive VIP launch as well. We'll post Monday morning with all the highlights.
Here are a few first impressions: In person the car seems about the size of a Ferrari 360 or Ford GT. Somewhat resembling the Carrera GT from certain angles the Koenigsegg still manages to be unique and exciting. Unpainted carbon fiber abounds and gives this brawny Swede a deadly presence. The oh-so-trick doors rotate open and closed smoothly and snap shut with a vault-like thunk. No aftermarket Lambo doors are these.Under the rear lid resides that twin-supercharged, 4.7-liter, V-8 with its asymmetrical carbon fiber airbox. With 806 HP and only 2,600-pounds to push around, it can run the quarter in just 9.9 seconds, on its way to a top end somewhere north of 240. Sadly, we only saw it reach speeds about 200 mph lower than that. But it sounds like it wants to get past the double century mark RIGHT NOW. Can't wait until Sunday when we'll have another chance to see the car up close and report all the details back to you.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Emil Rensing 7:34PM (8/24/2006)
Hey Frank! Great pics, as always! Sorry I missed out on the lunching. :-(
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Tired_Watcher 7:35PM (8/24/2006)
Awesome. I would love to see this in person and hear that engine. Of course it would be better to drive it but what are the chances of that?
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towjam 7:37PM (8/24/2006)
Some high-res pics of this one please.
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Big Al 7:39PM (8/24/2006)
What, just 3 pics? WTF??
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Luis Longo 7:39PM (8/24/2006)
You like that pic, heres a couple of dozens
http://exoticspotter.com/listingVehicle.php?make=20&model=all&location=all
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Craig 7:40PM (8/24/2006)
Is that a modern-day flux capacitor in the last pic?
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Dubbedinenglish 7:48PM (8/24/2006)
LOL @#5
Hey it has the "Top Gear wing" :D
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DPC car videos 7:59PM (8/24/2006)
Whats with the ghost stickers!!!!!
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Stoneman 8:24PM (8/24/2006)
800 horse power. lol... why not just strap yourself to a rocket? wow.
Stoneman
http://www.stonemanautoreview.com
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Carchops 8:28PM (8/24/2006)
damn, that car is mighty hot!
http://www.carchops.com
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Patrick Shim 8:37PM (8/24/2006)
Hey Frank! It was nice to see you at the HOP today!
I posted some pictures from today and some video clips (incl. the Top Gear episodes) at - http://www.patrickshim.com/PatrickShim_Personal_Automotive.htm
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Cervus 5:52PM (8/25/2006)
When I first saw this I thought: "Is that a Tesla?" The shape is sure similar. Both are hot-looking cars.
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captsnuffy 8:44PM (8/24/2006)
Did they start selling it with the wing from top gear?
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maddy 5:05PM (8/25/2006)
why cant i ever spot one of these? anyways, that is so cool looking
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epp_b 9:55PM (8/24/2006)
I'm surprised about the size of the car. Thanks for the reference, it actually does help. I've seen a Ford GT in person, and it was much smaller than I thought it would be. From pictures, you'd think it was a ginormous supercar. While it's obviously not very tall, it's really no longer, front-to-rear, than any "average" car (if not shorter; but that could be the illusion of it's very low stance).
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Tired_Watcher 10:26PM (8/24/2006)
I believe that was always an option. It is also an option for the CC8S and CCR.
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Mike 10:58PM (8/24/2006)
The last picture is great!
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rm 12:03AM (8/25/2006)
#8
from http://www.koenigsegg.se/thecars/index.asp?submenu=3
"A silver ghost decorates each CCR vehicle. This is to honour the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1, which left its premises to Koenigsegg after being shut down in 2003. The ghost was the squadron's symbol. The Koenigsegg crew feels they have taken over the legacy of the squadron, and shows this by marking their latest creation with it."
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Ronnie 1:13AM (8/28/2006)
Frank, get some photos of the engine. I can only imagine the power it has.
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Richard Warren 6:57AM (8/25/2006)
Very nice!
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