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Thursday, March 22, 2012

koenigsegg ccx

The Koenigsegg CCX is a mid-engined roadster from Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCX has been engineered to comply with the U.S. regulation and market demands and is a newer design that replaced the Koenigsegg CCR.
CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupé X, the X commemorating the 10th anniversary (X being the Roman numeral for ten) of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996
The CCX was first unveiled on February 28, 2006 at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show although its existence was announced earlier A derivative known as the CCXR is available, the main difference being that CCXR's engine is tuned to run on biofuel. The different fuel and tune allows the CCXR to produce 25% more power than the CCX

The Koenigsegg CCX in essence is an updated version of the successful CC/CCR models. The main aim of developing this car, according to Swedish auto maker Koenigsegg, is to allow their company to penetrate the world market, particularly the United States. The CCX, which first appeared during the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, is so named because this is an acronym that stands for Competition Coupe X, with the X marking the 10 years since the first CC car was developed in 1996.But the X could have stood for another word: extreme.

Performance

First, the aerodynamically contoured CCX is constructed out of carbon fiber and Kevlar. This structure contributes to its light curb weight. And just how aerodynamic this car is? The drag coefficient for the CCX was rated at 0.30, a phenomenally low figure. Its design, together with its set of diffusers, spoilers, and vortex generators, is known to generate some serious down force; 60 kilograms on the front and 65 kilograms on the rear at 120 miles per hour. The wheels used for this car are made from magnesium alloy, though it can be upgraded to a carbon/magnesium composite wheel that is lighter by 3 kilograms compared to the standard wheels. Providing the stopping power is 14.3 inch disc brakes located at all 4 wheels.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe Base Price: $540,000.00

Dimensions

Length: 169 in. (429 cm) Width: 78.6 in. (199 cm)

Height: 44.1 in. (112 cm) Wheel Base: 104.7 in. (266 cm)

Dry Weight: 2821 lbs (1280 kg) Ground Clearance: 3.94 in. (10 cm)

Luggage Capacity: 4.2 cu ft Maximum Seating: 2 people

Performance

Engine: 32-valve DOHC V8 Displacement: 4700 cc

Horsepower: 806 HP Max RPM: 7000 RPM

Torque: 693 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual