michael Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I love the clearcoat CF and red highlight combo! There are evidently customers who find the 806bhp, €550,000 Koenigsegg CCX insufficiently powerful, far too cheap and nowhere near quick enough. Most are astronauts, amphetamine addicts or in long term mental health care, we assume. But there must be enough of them in general circulation for the Swedish marque to today announce a limited edition version of its supercar with more than 1000bhp and a stiffer chassis setup. And that's because you don't make a £1million supercar without knowing exactly who's going to buy it. These are the first pictures of the new Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. It’ll be shown to the world at the Geneva motor show next March, when the first deliveries will also be made. The firm will make just six of them in all, and a further 14 examples of the slightly less powerful CCX Edition. The CCXR version, however, will get more than 1000bhp, will be capable of more than 250mph, and will cost a frankly staggering €1,500,000. Plus tax. The last Koenigsegg had a mix of carbon and Kevlar chassis components and body panels; this one is literally covered in carbonfibre and it’s largely unpainted. It’s also got part-carbonfibre wheels, for that ultra-lightweight, “I’ve-got-more-money-than-Switzerland” effect. The CCXR Edition has a lower ride height and stiffer chassis settings than a standard CCX. It’s also got stiffer anti-roll bars and reset dampers intended to keep it rock solid and upright on the circuit, and that adjustable rear wing on the back, aided by the larger front splitter and new side strakes, does its bit to keep the car stuck to the ground at speed. … and it runs on sugar beet Beneath the CCXR Edition’s engine cover is a version of its 5.0-litre twin-supercharged V8 that, like the one in the CCXR Flower Power concept shown at Geneva this year, has been adapted to run on higher octane bioethanol fuel. On E85, this thing produces 1004bhp at 7000rpm and 740lb ft of torque at 5600rpm. It’ll do 0-124mph in 8.9sec (a Veyron does it in 7.4) and corner at 1.4g. Oh, and just in case you were wondering, the price works out at £1,070,470 at the current exchange rate, before you've paid HMRC its share. For that, Koenigsegg will throw in five years warranty and servicing. Who knows, they might even take your semi-detached three bedroomer in Finchley as a deposit, provided you’ve got another two against which to secure the finance. After all, these Swedes are rooted people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 They are like cars from the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Like that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Lovely motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 They are like cars from the future. EVO has a few that come under that description this month, the Vector being another one... Terrible website - http://www.vectormotors.com HPRV - 1850bhp and 1700lb ft and apparently good for over 275mph for "just" $400,000. 10 litre, twin supercharged V8 but nasty looking exterior IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 That CCXR looks amazing, new windows wallpaper time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 quite possably one of the best looking cars out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 EVO has a few that come under that description this month, the Vector being another one... Terrible website - http://www.vectormotors.com HPRV - 1850bhp and 1700lb ft and apparently good for over 275mph for "just" $400,000. 10 litre, twin supercharged V8 but nasty looking exterior IMO. I'm sure those are Supra headlamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm sure those are Supra headlamps. They look very similar don't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm sure those are Supra headlamps. I've just been through the photo gallery and they look identical. Well spotted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I thought you were still on about the CCX and was about to post a WTF!?? But yes the Vexctor does appear to have Supra lights! Weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Damn that is sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Had one....took it back was shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Had one....took it back was shit. So what we're saying is that a well sorted single supra is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 So what we're saying is that a well sorted single supra is better? Every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm sure those are Supra headlamps. I've just been through the photo gallery and they look identical. Well spotted. and FTO rear lights by the look of it. Cut and shut obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 and FTO rear lights by the look of it. Similar, aren't the FTO ones angled though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Had one....took it back was shit. Guy who my Dad knows sold his Carrera GT after 400 miles because "it wasn't as good as he thought it would be. Give me a Ferrari anyday" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nothing like a well sorted single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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