Koenigsegg CCR information and pictures... (Under construction)

So... I am sure there are some of you out there who know what Koenigsegg is... For those of you who dont, that is what THIS thread is all about. I will do my best to give accurate information. As provided by Koenigsegg.

Koenigsegg is a Swedish company that has been around since the early turn of the Century. Founded by Christian von Koenigsegg with a dream of creating a 'Fighter Jet on wheels'... And that he did. With 150 Koenigsegg CCR's being sent all around the world in the first year alone, Koenigsegg is destined to turn into a large exotic company, knocking heads with the big timers. And it also doesnt help the other companies situation, that the CCR is named by the Guinness Book of World Records as 'The most powerful production vehicle ever made'. And with a design, that in my opinion, is the most beautiful car released in years... Koenigsegg is surely going to be giving other companies a run for their money. But you be the judge of that.

The Koenigsegg CCR is powered by a V8 cast aluminium, 4 valves to a cylinder DOHC (Dual Over Head Camshafts) with a Carbon Fiber engine cover. The displacement is around 4.700 cm3 with a compression ratio of 8.6:1 (Read down further, and you will see why so low :D ) The lubrication system is a dry sump with a very unique oil spray piston cooling. Along with an oil cooler to keep things cool in the oil lines.
And of course, what other oil to use on this engine, other than SAE 5 W/30 fully synthetic racing. The oil tank capacity is 12 litres (2.64 gallons).

Now... For the fun stuff. For the fuel injection system, Christian von Koenigsegg (Creator) chose a sequential, multipoint fuel injection system for maximum efficiency. Where all the power comes from is the Lysholm twin-screw supercharger with 1.2 bar boost pressure. (That little sentence right there is why the compression ratio is so low... 8.5:1 is ideal for a turbocharged system, i.e 300ZedX, Supra, 3000GT, etc. You typically see the highly tuned 'all motor' engines at a 10.5:1 compession ratio. But in this case, Koenigsegg chose a 10.6:1 ratio) And what would all of that power be without the proper cooling... The system also has an intercooler integrated in. And this beast of an engine must be run off RON 98 Fuel... No less. Now for the ignition system, which is a direct coil on plug, with a transistorised system.

Ooo this part gives me goosebumps fella's... Maximum Brake Horsepower output stands at an incredible 806bhp at 6,900rpm (Stock of course). The maximum torque is at a just as impressive 678ftlb at 5,700rpm. The maximum rpm of CCR's engine... 7,600rpm. Now that is not tremendously high for an 806bhp engine, but Im sure you can feel it.

(Granted, this is a picture of the CC8S Motor, but the two motors are similar, so why just to give you an idea)

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/47_640.jpg
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/48_640.jpg

A nice shot of the beast in the bay:

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/ccr_blue_9_640.jpg

Just look at that Vortech supercharger...

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/enlarge/engine_supercharger.jpg

Now for the transmission set up... The gearbox itself is a specially developed six speed gearbox by Cima. With an incorporated internal oil pump and oil cooler. The Cima built gearbox is torque sensitive, with an LSD (Limited Slip Differential). The clutch is a dual plate, organic or cintered Ø 215 mm (8.46 inch). The clutch is oil-cooled and electronically operated.

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/enlarge/gearb_section.jpg

The steering system on CCR is a rack and pinion power assisted steering system. 2.7 turns lock to lock. And a turning radius of 33 feet. Pretty good steering, as Im sure it has to be considering the horsepower. This part of the car has contributed quite a bit to the CCR's reputation of being a 'Fighter Jet on wheels'.

Probably one of the most important part of the car is, of course, the chassis and braking system. Because power is no good unless you have something to stop it with. The chassis itself is constructed of Semi monocoque made of preimpregnated carbon fiber and with honeycomb reinforcements for added stiffness. The front and rear suspension is a Double wishbone set-up, along with adjustable VPS custom racing shock absorbers, pushrod operated and an Anti-roll bar system as well. Another sweet feature of this car is the adjustable ride height on the CCR, with is electronically controlled, and can be changed at the push of a button. The front brakes are ventilated discs Ø 362 mm, 32 mm wide. And squeezed by a power assisted 6 piston light alloy caliper set-up, and Koenigsegg's Advanced Control system. The rear brakes are identical to the front brakes, which shows that Koenigsegg took extreme attention to sparing no expense in the factor. Most cars have bigger brakes in the front, and smaller in the rear, since the front gets the brunt of the force. But not in CCR... It got the full treatment.

And to actually bring the car to a stop, and put there power down, is where the Koenigsegg magnesium alloy wheels come into play. The front alloys are at 19” x 9.5” and 20” x 12.5” in the rear... Yea... 12.5" wide. With Michelin Pilot Sport 2. Unidirectional with asymmetric tread pattern.
Front tire size is 255/35–19” (Y) and rear is 335/30–20” (Y).

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/enlarge/midsection.jpg

Wonder if I can get a set of these for my Civic... Um... No

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/enlarge/wheels_red.jpg

Nothing too extreme, just subtle... The best way to do it in my opinion.

For the body of CCR... Koenigsegg CC cars are two-door, two-seater bodies with a removable hardtop stowable under the front boot lid. The body is made of preimpregnated carbon fiber and kevlar lightweight hard-foam sandwich reinforcements. In otherwords a very strong and light weight body.

And now for some performance stats. The acceleration for CCR is 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 seconds... That is the fastest stock time ever. Top speed is clocked at an outstanding 395+ km/h (242+ mph). The quartermile time is 9 seconds flat with an end speed 235 km/h (146 mph)The braking distance is 31 m (100–0 km/h), and the lateral g-force is 1.3 g. Fuel consumption wise, CCR gets 13 l/100 km during highway travel and a combined consumption of 17 l/100 km. Over all not a bad sounding car, dont you think?

Probably the most outstanding part of the Koenigsegg CC vehicles would be the strange door opening procedure...

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/design_doors1.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/design_doors2.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/design_doors3.jpg http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/design_doors4.jpg

Pretty cool, huh?

Here are some pictures of the Koenigsegg CCR... Enjoy.


Here is the creator of the CCR... Christian von Koenigsegg.
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/james_holm_2.jpg

Metamorphasis shots...
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/ccr1_640.jpg
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/ccr2_640.jpg

Fighter Jet on wheels, eh? Ok... Lets find out.
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/26_640.jpg

Good shot of the front end...
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/james_holm_4.jpg

Nice one of the valence...
http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/20_640.jpg

This thread should give you a good idea of what Koenigsegg is all about... But if your not satisfied, feel free to do some research for yourself. Koenigsegg (www.koenigsegg.se)

But you had better be sure of one thing... You pair this thing up against any stock car... Ferrari Enzo, Pagani CS12, Mclaren F1... And it will come out on top in any competition.

-Wes

Well it's about time Koenigsegg has made its way to AF. Knew all the info, but thanks for supplying it as I am sure there are many out there who don't know any specs or even that this car even exists.

Ahhhh a fellow fan :D

Good to meet you buddy... Yea I recomended to the administrators that we should have a Koenigsegg forum... Seeming as it is a pretty significant vehicle to the automotive world, and not to mention how popular it has gotten lately.

Lets try and get as many people passing through here as we can... Try and spread the word a bit.

Once again, good too meet ya' dude.

-Wes

wow wes... you have way too much time on your hands... good post tho:p

I keep saying if you apply the right technology in the right places you can beat anything on wheels. Great post Wes, and I learned something hear. It uses a Lysholm screwtype supercharger. Hmmmmmm, what do I keep preaching? Same as a Whipple but made in Europe.

Albert

Hey I resent that Delerious... O wait... It's true...

*Starts inching to the door... Runs*

-Wes

I've admired this car for a while now, glad to see it on AF.

think the Chrysler ME four twelve is going to be better? http://auto.howstuffworks.com/chrysler-concept.htm

yea i have been lookin into this car since earlier this year and its one of my top cars to buy after i hit the lotto... haha given im only 16 i still have more time to wait.... yea its great that they started a forum bout one of the hottest cars on earth!

Hi,

I was lucky to see one up close a few weeks ago at my local auto show (Norway), here're the pics:-

http://images8.fotki.com/v123/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0505-vi.jpg

http://images7.fotki.com/v122/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0506-vi.jpg

http://images7.fotki.com/v122/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0507-vi.jpg

http://images8.fotki.com/v119/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0508-vi.jpg

http://images7.fotki.com/v122/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0509-vi.jpg

http://images8.fotki.com/v123/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0510-vi.jpg

http://images8.fotki.com/v124/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0511-vi.jpg

You can see them full size together with other pics from the show here (http://public.fotki.com/mette123/autofil_show_2004/page4.html).

Richie.

... O I hate you with a passion... Really, really bad :lol:

Dude, thanks a lot for that contribution, those are some pretty nice pictures there. I pretty much doubt I will ever even see one in person, but o well... That just means I get to envy people like you more :lol:

Once again, great post.

-Wes

Those pictures are hott! i have oppertunities to see nice cars since liek my family owns a car garage and we get into all the shows but to see the Koenigsegg is like a one in a million change.....

all i have to say is gurrrrrrr!!!!

Hmm shoulda stopped in earlyer, heh, I've been following this car for a good while now, don't even remember how long, glad to see it's got a section now, this has got to be the best car ever muahahahah, and it will be for a while too

oh btw, in your original post you said it has a 10.6:1 CR :P

quick question... i am completly new to this car and i was just wondering the pronunciation. The only reason why clicked the link was because it looked like a crazy super car name

Pronunciation... that's a tricky one I know how it's pronounced but I couldn't explain it to you. :P I think in one of the videos it says... not sure tho..

Gotta love swedish ;)

haha yea pronunciation is sorta hard me and my friend argue about it all the time

Its pronounced something like... 'Kaw-nig-seg'

They said it on a SPEED Channel test they had on it.

-Wes

Wes is pretty much right

But it's pronounced with a bit of a guttural tone... Hope that helps...
Actually If I had a place to upload it I could get one of my friends to say it and just record it :)

Damn I want to start my own supercar company now..

FYI, the koenigsegg site tells us it has been roadtested in EVO magazine of the uk, you might want to buy it and scan it..

I love that car, I have been a fan for years. I have 12 framed pics hanging in my room, a few posters and a mouse pad, now I just wish i could afford the car

LOL

I think EVO was the magazine that wrecked the CCR.... Not positive tho.. I know one magazine wrecked.. or nearly wrecked it whe nthey were testing it.. .cant remember.. my sister told me a few onths ago.

Its pronounced something like... 'Kaw-nig-seg'

They said it on a SPEED Channel test they had on it.

-Wes

"Kaw-Nik-Sig" is how it sound from a video I have made by Koenigsegg.

oh muh gawd, wreck one of those things!!! :O They better have insurance...

I've been on the company site a few times, first heard about the car earlier in 2004. Beautiful car...i even contacted the company for a price quote, i still have their reply around here somewhere...i love the car!

yes Koenigsegg is one of my faves!

I live in Holland and have seen many Koenigseggs at the shows incl the earlier prototypes of 1999 and 2000!

many CC 8S and the orange CCR. Took many nice pics:-)

Unfortunately there was one CC 8S here in The Netherlands but it burned to the ground at the dealership. In fact the whole dealership burnt down with loads of exotics! incl Bugatti EB110 and many Ferraris!)

So there allready one Koenigsegg less:-(

Regards,

Patrick T.

Just look at that Tortech supercharger...

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/enlarge/engine_supercharger.jpg


So now theres a new Tortech supercharger, right? :screwy: Is it made specifically for the Koenigsnegg CCR?? :evillol: Is it even street legal?!

Heh heh. :grinno: You gotta love those typos.

Gee I must be losing it :rolleyes:

Thanks for tointing out my pypo, I probably would have never seen it :lol:

-Wes

Hello!

I´m a friend of the Von Koenigsegg family ( Christians father Jesko ), so if you have any questions I´m gonna try to give you a correct answer. Most people here in Sweden who is interested in cars knows the most of this car and every magazine and tv-show speaks about it and has done for the past, i guess 10 years ( the cc8 ).

/ Niklas

Thats a really nice looking car. I have never heard of this car before until I clicked this link.

Joey Stockholm, check your PM buddy.

-Wes

i know this isnt really anything significant...but the new Gran turismo 4 game cover has a koenigsegg for the cover car...everything is all open and everything...great car for a cover...

I wonder what happens if stiggie gets the chance to unleash the ccr on the test track.

... Stiggie?

Is that the name of your imaginary friend? :lol:

Just kidding...

-Wes

Hey everyone,

Just registered on this forum because i saw this thread, and since nobody got it right i hafto add some things ;-).

"Koenigsegg" the name, isn't swedish, the owner is from Germany, that's why the crazy name! Mr. Koenigsegg just lives in Sweden with his family and his great cars :-). And the production of the car is just 20minutes from my home :smokin: .

The pronounciation is just the way it spells, Koe-nig-segg, but you say it a little quick, and you get it right ;-).


This was a pretty sweet forum, i will check it out now :evillol:

I keep saying if you apply the right technology in the right places you can beat anything on wheels.

Albert

I agree proper engineering and a good bit of money you could make almost any vehicle spank the crap out of anything ;) Zedex I have to give you props on that info, it's like better than their web page! I think ty00n is correct on the pronounciation the word König is German for King Koenig is in english which does make sense, and i saw a Top gear video on the Koenigsegg if you have Warez or any P2P program you could find it is a badass video, check it out!!! and props again zedex

I have a little question Zedex, the thread states that the CCR uses a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger, but there is a pic of a Vortech centrifugal super charger? about typos did'nt homer say "I am a rageoholic, I just can't live with OUT rageohol !" just lookin out man

Kon-nig-zeg(thats how they said it on Top Gear), now say it 5 times fast

Lysholm is the style of supercharger I am pretty sure... Zgringo could answer that question probably, he is a supercharger guy.

And yea, that is a Vortech centrifugal supercharger... Hmmm... Gringo? Any input here?

And yea, your right about my signature... Damn I think I've got a problem with typos... My brian muts be messing up :rolleyes:

(That last sentence was a joke... In case anyone is lost)

O and thanks for the props fella's :D

-Wes

Lysholm is the manufacturer that produces the supercharger.

Lysholm is currently known as Opcon, they make alot of different solutions for companys.

"Lysholm"/"Opcon" is or was a swedish company.

The Vortech Supercharger is on the CC8s.

http://www.highresautoimages.com/koenigsegg/koenigsegg.html

:D all three there for you

I see said the blind man, I wonder why they didnt used a centrifugal supercharger versus a screw type?? isn't the centrifugal design more efficient and capable of more boost, hence its turbo like design. i am I right or is there some other reason ;>

Twin Screw is the most efficient, According to Lysholm.

bit of a ressurect...but

What's up with that massive shifter? That's the tallest thing I've ever seen.

Most luxury/high exotic/supercars don't really have the shortest shifters.

And if you think that's high, go look at 4 on the floor :P

The Koenigseggs (CC8 and CCR) are my alltime favorite cars, and I've been so fortunate to have seen the CCR twice. At the Oslo Grand Prix Offshore Class One race they displayed the CCR and started the engine.. I fell instantly in love.. :biggrin:

Some pictures I took:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/Edonis/Sommer029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/Edonis/Sommer030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/Edonis/Sommerhjemme04044.jpg

The koenigsegg isnt on the new GT4 game, but it will be on the new forza game for the xbox. Also the stigg has drove the car. Here is the link to watch it in full. http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/item/predownload/199/1/free-racing-videos/top-gear---koenigsegg.html

Correction the koenigsegg is in gt4. But the car on the cover is not the CCR. I belive its the new ford GT40.

wow that car looks bad ass.

yeah the car in the video is the ford gt-40.

In order to host pictures, just go here (www.imageshack.us)... You should be able to figure out how to use that site, it is layed out pretty good. Not to mention it's free :D

-Wes

The "new spec" CCR has abandoned the Lysholm twin screw for a pair of Rotrex centrifugal compressors.

holy crap we have a den of konegsegg fans :p. It is the best car and the bonus is the supercharger. BTW the charger sticks out from the top and looks like a drag cars charger and not a turbo hidden away (dont matter). The compression is 8.something mainly attributed to the 1.6 bar output from the supercharger. The car looks bloody awesome sounds the bom at any rev and its titanium exhaust looks sweet when its hot (goes rainbow :o). I too had the pleasure of seeing the CCR in person and it was sweet it was fenced off though :(. Ohh well.

I have made a set of desktop wallpaper (8 photos) with the Koenigsegg. Many different sizes:

http://davidnaylor.org/blog/2006/02/koenigsegg-ccr-cc8s-desktop-wallpaper.html

These are the pictures included:


http://davidnaylor.org/temp/koenigsegg-wallpaper.png

Amazing! Thanks! :D ;) :)

bit of a ressurect...but

What's up with that massive shifter? That's the tallest thing I've ever seen.

My friend, when you will have the occasion to drive extremely fast.....you will appreciate to find the knob very close to the steering wheel....believe.

I saw one in Oschersleben 2006. The sound is amazing and the car is just awesome:)

Here are some pics!

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2424/1000255xp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2424/1000255xp8.70b6163158.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=182&i=1000255xp8.jpg)

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4870/1000257hc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4870/1000257hc4.30837d8cf4.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=182&i=1000257hc4.jpg)

Hi,

I was lucky to see one up close a few weeks ago at my local auto show (Norway), here're the pics:-

http://images8.fotki.com/v123/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0505-vi.jpg





http://images8.fotki.com/v119/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0508-vi.jpg

http://images7.fotki.com/v122/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0509-vi.jpg

http://images8.fotki.com/v123/photos/2/214994/1496866/IMG_0510-vi.jpg



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