The concept for this supercar set from the start, a two-seat mid engine construction with a hardtop, all based on state of the art Formula 1 technology. Koenigsegg CC prototype is shown during the Cannes film festival and its success was immediately.
Koenigsegg - The Early Models
1994 - 2006
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Overview
The Koenigsegg CC prototype was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994 and thanks to great media coverage and impressive initial driving demos, it, enabled Koenigsegg to build a production version. The Koenigsegg CC8S production prototype had a 655hp Koenigsegg engine and was used for homologation. The first CC8S was built in 2002 and delivered at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2003. Six examples of the CC8S were produced.
In 2002, the engine in the Koenigsegg CC8S was certified by Guinness World Records as being the most powerful engine in a series produced car at 655hp. The Koenigsegg CCR was an evolution of the CC8S, produced between 2004 and 2006 with a total of 14 cars built.
The CCR featured an upgraded body design with a larger front splitter, a rear wing, larger brakes, larger wheels and tires plus an upgraded chassis and suspension setup. The CCR also had a more powerful, with 806 hp. Koenigsegg took the new CCR to Nardo, Italy, in February 2005 and set a new top speed record of 387.86 km/h.
Did You Know?
Christian von Koenigsegg founded the company with an audacious goal – to create the world's best supercar – despite having no previous experience building cars at this level.
Koenigsegg creates many crucial components in-house, unlike many supercar companies. This includes engines, transmissions, and even innovative technologies like their camless Freevalve engine.
"This car is so blindingly rapid, it makes your brain try to escape through your ears." - Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear
Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear (on the Koenigsegg CC8S)
Koenigsegg Early Models & Variants
Koeningsegg developed several variants early in the company's life.
Koenigsegg CC Prototype (1994) (1 Unit)
Koenigsegg CC8S (2002–2003) (6 units)
Koenigsegg CCR (2004–2006) (14 units)
"Acceleration is absolutely brutal...the CC8S pulls with the force of a jet fighter."
EVO Magazine
Our Favorite Early Koenigsegg Model Images
