Koenigsegg CC8S
The Koenigsegg CC8S is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Swedish automobile manufacturer Koenigsegg. It was the company's first production automobile and the first production car to use the company's trademark dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors. At its introduction, it won several awards, including the Guinness World Record for the Most Powerful Production Engine and design awards from both Red Dot in Germany and Utmärkt Svensk Form in Sweden.
| Koenigsegg CC8S | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Koenigsegg Automotive AB |
| Production | 2002–2003 (6 built) LHD 4 made RHD 2 made |
| Assembly | Ängelholm, Sweden |
| Designer | Christian von Koenigsegg David Crafoord |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Targa top |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | Koenigsegg CC |
| Doors | Dihedral Synchro-Helix |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.7 L Koenigsegg twin-supercharged V8 (based on Ford Modular engine) |
| Power output | 664 PS (488 kW; 655 hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| 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) (Dry) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Koenigsegg CCR, Koenigsegg CC850 (spiritual) |
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