Koenigsegg CCX. 250 mph. Enough said.
Tags: Koenigsegg, CCX
Koenigsegg previously had a Ford engine in their CCR that produced a pretty impressive 600 hp to the brake. With the CCX Koenigsegg decided to up the ante quite a bit by producing their own twin-turbo charged engine that produces a mind boggling 800 hp to the brake. This ridiculous horsepower, along with a carbon fiber body allow the CCX to reach a top speed of 250 mph, putting this car into the league of the Bugatti Veyron. With no rear spoiler on the CCX, this car sounds about as safe as base-jumping. All I can say is “buyer beware.”
The CCX is the latest iteration of the Koenigsegg CC family. The CCX is in many aspects a new car since it has been re-engineered to comply with the US regulation and market demands. Still, it has been a key issue for the Koenigsegg Team to keep the distinctive and record breaking CC shape. We believe it is important to avoid trends and instead hone the aerodynamic shape of the CC range for the future, only enhancing its unique look and appearance with tighter lines and a more aggressive stance. We also believe in continuity.
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