Koenigsegg CC8S - a sports car , first released by the Swedish car company Koenigsegg and the first released car with two-sided doors, which later became a hallmark of the brand. With its innovations, this model has earned awards, and is also listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the most powerful engine released and for design. These are awards from Red Dot in Germany and Utmärkt Svensk Form in Sweden . [1] Outwardly from the previous Koenigsegg CC model, it is distinguished by front optics, glazed headlights and the shape of the front bumper.
| Koenigsegg CC8S | |
|---|---|
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| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | Koenigsegg |
| Years of production | 2002 - 2005 |
| Class | Supercar |
| Design | |
| Body type | 2-dv. coupe |
| Layout | rear |
| Engine | |
| Type: V8 Volume: 4.7l Power: 655 hp (481 kW) / 6800 rpm Torque: 750 Nm / 5000 rpm | |
| Transmission | |
| 6 speed | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4190 mm |
| Width | 1990 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm |
| Dynamic | |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | 386.2 km / h |
| On the market | |
Content
Development
The CC8S began as a prototype CC. Despite limited resources, the chassis , suspension , brakes, levers and much more were developed by a small team of Koenigsegg. The car was very original and it was given a lot of attention from the outside, but in order to feel the soil, Koenigsegg decided to demonstrate the prototype CC at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 . The reaction was favorable and the first international contacts were established. The automaker worked confidently and promoted production, starting five years later in 2002, mass production of the CC8S model. [2]
Overview
Corps
This is a two-door double targa top, that is, having a removable sedan roof with additional functions for cleaning under the hood. Carbon fiber reinforced Kevlar chassis , semi-monocoque with attached steel subframe in front and aluminum subframe on the rear panel for mounting the engine, gearbox and suspension. [3] The entire body is made of carbon fiber and manufactured using Venturi tunnels under the bottom and diffusers , which together with the rear spoilers increase downforce and all this together with a frontal area of 1.825 m² reduces the airflow resistance of the CC8S.
Engine
CC8S is equipped with a 4.7 liter DOHC V8 engine made of cast aluminum with 4 valves per cylinder and carbon fiber with an engine weight of 210 kg and with a compression ratio of 8.6: 1 produces 655 hp. at 6500 rpm and 750 N · m at 6500 rpm, in the forced "red" mode 7300 rpm is possible; rear-wheel drive and 6-speed manual gearbox.
Wheels
The CC8S uses magnesium alloy wheels with a central mounting nut and mounted Michelin Pilot Sport 225 / 40ZR18 front and 335 / 40ZR20 rear. Disc brakes on the front wheels 340 mm with 6-piston calipers and 315 mm with 4-piston calipers on the rear with an auxiliary proprietary brake booster system.
Features
As stated by the manufacturer:
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km in 3.5 seconds
- maximum speed 390 km / h
- quarter mile mileage: in 10 seconds at a speed of 217 km / h
Result on the track [4]
| A place | Track | Time | Not caught up | Overtook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48/116 | Top gear track | 1: 23.9 | Pagani Zonda C12 S | Ariel Atom 1 |
Notes
- ↑ CC8S Page at Koenigsegg website . Date of treatment November 1, 2011. Archived on June 7, 2012.
- ↑ Koenigsegg About page: A dream come true (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment November 1, 2011. Archived June 4, 2011.
- ↑ CC8S review by Autozine Neopr . Date of treatment November 1, 2011. Archived on June 7, 2012.
- ↑ Koenigsegg CC 8S / 2002 .
Links
- Wikimedia Commons has media related to Koenigsegg CC8S
- Official Website (English) (Retrieved February 14, 2012)
- Page on the website of modern racing cars (Eng.) (Retrieved February 14, 2012)