Koenigsegg CC8S
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| Koenigsegg CC8S | |
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| Koenigsegg | |
| aka | C8 |
| Production | 2002-2005 6 units |
| Class | Supercar |
| Body Style | 2-door mid-engined targa/coupe |
| Length | 165 in |
| Width | 78.3 in |
| Height | 42.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Weight | 2590 lb |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Engine | 4.7 litre Ford Duratec V8 |
| Power | 655 hp @ 6800 rpm 554 lb-ft of torque @ 5000 rpm |
| Similar | McLaren F1 Pagani Zonda Ferrari Enzo Jaguar XJ220 |
| Designer | Sven-Harry Åkesson |
The Koenigsegg CC8S is an automobile made by Koenigsegg. It is a supercar with a MR drivetrain layout, however, it is no longer in production. Koenigsegg has since made the Koenigsegg CCR, and Koenigsegg CCX.
When introduced in 2002, it was the fastest street-legal car in production, with a claimed top speed of 390 km/h (240 mph), and an acceleration that takes it up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 seconds. This was due to the fact that the biggest driving force of Koenigsegg is their desire to build a super car exceeding all standards of the McLaren F1. 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, modeled from Formula One racing, has been judged by expert test-drivers to provide better handling than any competing supercar. Like a racing car, it can be fully modified to optimize the vehicle for the track.
A 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 was originally designed by Sven-Harry Åkesson to be another supercar called Sethera Falcon.[1]
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Specifications
Performance
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) under 3.5 seconds
- Top speed: 390 km/h (240 mph)
- Standing quartermile (400 m): 10 seconds, end speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
- Braking distance: 32 m (100–0 km/h)
Body
- Two-door, two-seater with removable hardtop stowable under the bonnet.
- The body is made of carbon fibre.
- The chassis is made from kevlar with lightweight, hard-foam sandwich reinforcements.
Dimensions
- Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 in)
- Luggage compartment: 120 litres (4.24 cubic ft)
Aerodynamics
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, 32 mm wide.
- 6 piston light alloy calipers.
- Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 315 mm, 28 mm wide.
- 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
Engine
- Twin-Supercharged 4.7 litre Ford Modular engine V8 made of cast aluminium with 4 valves per cylinder
- Double overhead camshafts made of carbon fibre
- Compression rate: 8.6:1
- Weight: 210 kg
- Dry sump with oil spray piston cooler
- Oil tank: 12 L
- 665 bhp at 6800 rpm
- Max torque: 750 Nm 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
References
See Also
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Current Models Koenigsegg CCX · Koenigsegg CCXR Previous Models Koenigsegg CC · Koenigsegg CC8S · Koenigsegg CCR · Racing Models Concept Models | ||
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