New competitor for Veyron: 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR

**vagos** · 7th March 2007, 07:28

Hello everybody

U all know that i am always posting links with supercars hehehe well i came acros this one.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/koenigsegg_ccxr.asp

It is the new Koenigsegg and believe it or not they say it has 1018 Bhp :oh

So maybe we have a serious competitor for Veyron now hehehe

Check the link and the photos it looks nice

**vagos** · 7th March 2007, 07:41

Specifications
Engine
Type: Supercharged V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 287 (4700)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 1018(759) / 7200
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 740(1060) / 6100
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 255/35 R19 - 335/30 R20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 169 × 78.6 × 44.1
Weight lb (kg): 2601 (1180)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.2
Top Speed mph (km/h): > 250 (400)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (22)

**vagos** · 7th March 2007, 07:43

this is very intresting check this....

Flower Power

When thinking about supercars, one of the last things that spring to mind are their environmental friendliness.

Even though the very low and exclusive production volume of Koenigsegg can hardly be considered to have a measurable impact on the Co2 problem that global society is facing, it is an impressive statement that even a small and extreme company like Koenigsegg can afford to develop environmentally focused solutions.

By following conscientious and forward thinking strategies, Koenigsegg has managed to create the Bio Fuel Powered CCXR with even more spectacular performance than the standard CCX.

These two almost conflicting results are made possible due to the simple fact that the ethanol in biofuel has the positive side effect of cooling the combustion chambers, as well as a higher octane value, well over 100 RON, which gives the high power. Due to the fact that the biofuel has higher octane and cooling characteristics, the power has gone up to 1018 bhp at 7,200 rpm and the torque to 740 lb-ft at 6,100 rpm.

It is natural to expect a substantial gain in power when optimizing the engine for E85(biofuel) instead of Petrol. Still the actual gain obtained even surprised the enthusiastic engineers at Koenigsegg.

Following the long term strategy of Koenigsegg, all previous CCXs will have the possibility to be converted by the factory to accept the biofuel option and reap the performance and environmental benefits of this wonderful and eco friendly fuel.

The CCXR Biofuel upgrade has been developed in-house on the factory’s engine dyno by the skilled technicians at Koenigsegg, led by Christian Koenigsegg, Marco Garver and Anders Hoglund from the Koenigsegg partner company Cargine Engineering.

**Ste** · 7th March 2007, 13:41

It looks really nice, althought the 0-60 time isn't that good! It'll never beat the Veyron, nothing will

**vagos** · 7th March 2007, 14:06

never say never my amigo ..........

**robin** · 7th March 2007, 14:31

what's the top speed of Enzo FXX?

**vagos** · 7th March 2007, 15:23

i tshould be something like 218 mph

**StrongBad5** · 7th March 2007, 17:29

it won't beat the veyron to 60 because the veyron has all wheel drive. however, it should be able to outrun it once traction is not a problem.

**schuey612** · 7th March 2007, 18:17

i like it better than the veyron, although there cars all look the same to me, i like them.

**SS454** · 7th March 2007, 21:11

Seems quite silly to me. Theoretically the car should be signficantly faster than the Veyron, but you'd also need to be a race car driver to go past 80% of its potential. What makes the Veyron impressive is its drivability. I know plenty of people that drive 1000 hp cars, so its nothing new, but simple 335/30ZR20 street tires will not hold that power, especially in a 2600 lb car. The Veryon has enormous tires and primarily AWD in a 4200 lb car to keep the power planted. Its 7 speed tranny also keeps from unloading the suspension during shifts which helps traction.

Whether these cars can hit 250 mph or not is rather pointless since 99% of the people will never be able to take the car anywhere remotely close to those speeds, unless they are on a closed race track like Nardo or the Bugatti test track.

**vagos** · 8th March 2007, 07:24

very good points SS454 i agree with u, it is highly unlike that someone will drive those cars to the maximum, and even if they want to do it there is nowhere to do it than a race track.

**Yazgaça** · 21st November 2008, 22:09

Earlier this year, they had introduced the Koenigsegg CCXR "Edition" model this year in Geneva Motor Show.

Apparently they are going to be going after Veyron's record early next year..Let's see what this "Edition" version is all about. They have only produced 6, and they were sold for 1,300,000 Euros each

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_n4C3JV0eE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV0A_...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QDhl...eature=related

**Matt Pratola** · 21st November 2008, 22:51

22l/100km is environmentally friendly? Oh sorry, "environmentally focused"

**Yazgaça** · 22nd November 2008, 16:00

Originally Posted by Matt Pratola

22l/100km is environmentally friendly? Oh sorry, "environmentally focused"

Hahaha good point...Although it is like a Toyota Aygo, in comparison to the other hypercars...

**Yazgaça** · 7th December 2008, 11:20

Originally Posted by Yazgaça

Earlier this year, they had introduced the Koenigsegg CCXR "Edition" model this year in Geneva Motor Show.

Apparently they are going to be going after Veyron's record early next year..Let's see what this "Edition" version is all about. They have only produced 6, and they were sold for 1,300,000 Euros each

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_n4C3JV0eE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV0A_...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QDhl...eature=related

Here comes a picture