Koenigsegg CC8S

Manufacturer	Koenigsegg
Production	2002–2005 (6 LHD, 2 RHD)
Predecessor	Koenigsegg CC
Successor	Koenigsegg CCR
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine	V8 655 hp (488 kW; 664 PS) @ 6,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,659 mm (104.7 in)
Length	4,191 mm (165.0 in)
Width	1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,069 mm (42.1 in)
Curb weight	1,175 kg (2,590 lb)

The Koenigsegg CC8S is a mid-engine sports car produced by Koenigsegg in Sweden. Koenigsegg has since made the Koenigsegg CCR, and Koenigsegg CCX.

When introduced, it was the fastest street-legal car in production, with a claimed top speed of 389 km/h (242 mph), and an acceleration that takes it up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 3.6 seconds. In 2006, however, it was beaten by the Bugatti Veyron. The CC8S's body and chassis are made of carbon fiber, reinforced with kevlar and aluminium honeycomb. These facts combined with the engine give it a power to weigh ratio of 2.4 kg/kW (4 lb/hp), an impressive figure equal to the McLaren F1 and greater than the 2.6 kg/kW (4.3 lb/hp) of the Bugatti Veyron.

The Koenigsegg-developed double wishbone suspension system and can be fully adjusted to optimize the vehicle for the track.

There are dihedral actuation doors, and the hardtop roof-panel, which can be removed and stored under the front hood, covers the luxurious interior. The leather and aluminum fitted cabin incorporates all the top equipment for comfort and security.The car won several awards, for example, The Guinness record for the most powerful production engine in the world with 655 hp (488 kW). Excellent Design award, from Red Dot in Germany and Utmärkt Svensk Form in Sweden.

Top speed

During its review of the CCX, BBC television program Top Gear reported that the Koenigsegg CC holds the record for the fastest speeding ticket issued in the United States, for 242 mph (389 km/h) in a 75 mph (121 km/h) zone. Many sources attribute the ticket to the CCR which was actually unveiled the following year. This allegedly occurred in May 2003 in west Texas on the San Francisco to Miami Gumball 3000 Rally.

Specifications

Performance

• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds
• Acceleration: 0-160 km/h in 6.8 seconds
• Top speed: 389 km/h (242 mph)
• Standing quartermile (~400 m): 10.7 seconds at 222 km/h (138 mph)
• Braking distance: 31 meters (102 ft) (100–0 km/h)

Body

• Two-door, two-seater with removable hardtop stowable under the bonnet.
• The body is made of carbon fiber.
• The chassis is made from carbon fiber/kevlar with lightweight, hard-foam sandwich reinforcements.

Dimensions

• Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 in)
• Luggage compartment: 120 litres (4.24 cubic ft)

Aerodynamics

• C_d 0.297.
• Frontal area 1.825 m².
• Underbody venturis and diffusers
• rear mounted spoiler for increased downforce

Chassis

• Double wishbone, front and rear.
• Öhlins Racing adjustable, gas hydraulic shock absorbers.
• Electronically adjustable ride height.
• KACS (Koenigsegg Advanced Control System) which allows the driver to adjust the car's road holding, suspension, aerodynamics and brakes.

Brakes

• Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 340 mm (13 in), 32 mm (1.3 in) mm wide.
• 6 piston light alloy calipers.
• Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 315 mm (12.4 in), 28 mm (1.1 in).
• 4 piston light alloy calipers.
• All brakes power assisted and feature Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.

Wheels

• Koenigsegg magnesium alloy wheels with centre locking.
• Front: 18" x 9.0"
• Rear: 20" x 12.5"

Tires

• Michelin Pilot Sport 2
• One-directional with asymmetric pattern
• Front: 255/40 ZR 18
• Rear: 335/30 ZR 20

Steering

• Rack and pinion, power steering
• 2.7 turns, lock to lock
• Turning circle: 11 m (36 ft 1.1 in)

Engine

• Supercharged 4.7 L Koenigsegg V8 made of cast aluminium with 4 valves per cylinder
• Double overhead camshafts with carbon fiber covers
• Compression rate: 8.6:1
• Weight: 210 kg (460 lb)
• Dry sump with oil spray piston cooler
• Oil tank: 12 L (2.6 Imp. gallons), (3.17 U.S. gal)
• 655 bhp (664 PS, 488 kW) at 6500 rpm
• Max torque: 555 ft·lbf (752 N·m) at 5000 rpm
• Max rpm: 7300

Transmission

• 6 speed Cima manual, with oil pump and cooler
• Torque sensitive, limited slip differential
• Dual plate clutch
• Sequential shift optional