Koenigsegg CCX

Koenigsegg CCX
Overview
ManufacturerKoenigsegg Automotive AB
Production2006–2010[1]
(29 produced)
Model years2006–2010
AssemblyÄngelholm, Sweden
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door targa top
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformKoenigsegg CC
DoorsDihedral Synchro-Helix
Powertrain
Engine4.7 L Koenigsegg twin supercharged V8
Power output806 hp (817 PS; 601 kW)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed sequential
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4,293 mm (169.0 in)
Width1,996 mm (78.6 in)
Height1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Curb weight1,456 kg (3,210 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorKoenigsegg CCR
SuccessorKoenigsegg Agera

The Koenigsegg CCX is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by Swedish automotive manufacturer Koenigsegg Automotive AB. The project began with the aim of making a global car, designed and engineered to comply with global safety and environment regulations, particularly to enter the United States car market. To sell cars in the US, many alterations were made to the design of the CCR; the previously used Ford Modular engine was replaced by an in-house developed Koenigsegg engine designed to run on 91 octane fuel, readily available in the United States, and to meet Californian emission standards.[4][5]

The name CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupé X, the X commemorating the 10th anniversary (X being the Roman numeral for ten) of the completion and test drive of the first CC prototype in 1996.[6]

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