The CCX began with the aim of making a global car that could be sold in the U.S. It ended up becoming a platform for many years to come. The CCX was the third generation car from Koenigsegg.
Koenigsegg CCX
2006 - 2010
The Koenigsegg CCX looked like its predecessor, the CCR, but it was no mere evolution as the CCX was a completely new car. It was slightly larger, designed from the ground up with worldwide homologation in mind, the goal to sell to the U.S market.
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Overview
The Koenigsegg CCX looked like its predecessor, the CCR, but it was no mere evolution as the CCX was a completely new car. It was slightly larger, designed from the ground up with worldwide homologation in mind, the goal to sell to the U.S market. It was an astonishing car, and the CCXR was even more impressive. The CCXR took Koenigsegg’s potent twin-supercharged V8 to a whole new level thanks to a flex-fuel sensor and hardware allowing the car to run on either regular gasoline, E85 (85% ethanol) or any mix in between.
The higher octane rating of E85 fuel lifted the total output of the CCXR to 1,018hp. 2007 saw the Koenigsegg CCGT race car launched, basically a side project for the team that never went anywhere thanks to rule changes. Next up was the Koenigsegg CCX ‘Edition’ and CCXR ‘Edition’ models at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2008. The Edition models were shod with a beautiful clear-carbon body, Edition 11-spoke wheels, bespoke aerodynamics and specially tuned suspension, with some extra horsepower thrown in for good measure. There were 4 CCXR Editions made, and just 2 CCX Editions.
Koenigsegg announced a limited edition called the CCXR ‘Trevita’. The Trevita featured a special proprietary white carbonfibre weave, developed by Koenigsegg especially for this model. Trevita means ‘three whites’ in Swedish and the original intention was to build an edition of three cars (only two were built). The CCXR Special Edition was specifically commissioned to see off the CCX-range in style before the arrival of the Agera. The Special Edition featured a special double F1 wing, all-clear-carbon body work, Agera-style rear wheel venting, revised aerodynamics, Koenigsegg’s first ever paddle-shift transmission.
Koenigsegg CCX Basics
Manufacturer: Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Production: 2006–2010
Production: 49 units
Model years: 2006–2010
Assembly: Ängelholm, Sweden
Designer: Christian von Koenigsegg, David Crafoord, Sven-Harry Åkesson
Body style: 2-door targa top
Layout: Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform: Koenigsegg CC
Doors: Dihedral Synchro-Helix
Engine: 4.7 L Koenigsegg twin supercharged V8
Power output: 806 hp (817 PS; 601 kW)
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed sequential
Wheelbase: 2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length: 4,293 mm (169.0 in)
Width: 1,996 mm (78.6 in)
Height: 1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Curb weight: 1,456 kg (3,210 lb)
Did You Know?
Parts of the interior were designed to mimic the control elements you'd find in the Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet.
In 2006, the standard CCX was briefly recognized as the world's fastest production car, hitting a top speed of 245 mph.
"The CCX is quite civilized for a car that can run about as fast as an Indy racer..." -
Car and Driver
Koenigsegg CCX Models & Variants
Koeningsegg developed the CCX, with several variants created over the course of its production run.
Koenigsegg CCX (2006–2010) (29 units)
Koenigsegg CCGT (2007) (1 unit)
Koenigsegg CCXR (2007–2009) (9 units)
Koenigsegg CCX Edition (2008) (2 units)
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition (2008) (4 units)
Koenigsegg CCXR Special (2008–2009) (2 units)
Koenigsegg Trevita (2008–2009) (2 units)
"[The CCXR] is ferocious in every respect, from its styling to its straight-line speed..."
Top Gear
Our Favorite Koenigsegg CCX Images
