Bonhams is set to auction a 2006 Koenigsegg CCXR coupé on December 12, with estimates reaching up to $2.3 million. This prototype vehicle, used extensively by Koenigsegg for testing, has remained under the original ownership since new, making it a highly desirable collector’s item.
Koenigsegg, the Swedish supercar manufacturer, achieved global recognition within a decade of its founding in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg. Aiming to create the ultimate performance car, the company quickly developed from a small team into a world-class operation, debuting its first production model, the CC8S, in 2002. This car earned the Guinness World Record as the most powerful production car, solidifying Koenigsegg’s place among elite automakers.
The CCR followed, setting a new benchmark in 2005 with a top speed of 388 km/h, dethroning the McLaren F1 as the world’s fastest production car. Koenigsegg continued pushing boundaries with the CCX and CCXR. The CCXR featured a groundbreaking engine designed in-house, capable of running on E85 ethanol, making it the first “green” supercar. This innovative engine produced 806 bhp on petrol and an astounding 1,018 bhp on ethanol, combining extraordinary power with reduced environmental impact.
Performance-wise, the CCXR was a marvel, achieving 0–100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and 0–200–0 km/h in a mere 13.7 seconds. Koenigsegg’s signature design features include Dihedral Synchrohelix doors, which improve usability in tight spaces, and a removable roof that transforms the car into a high-speed convertible. The carbon fiber monocoque’s rigidity ensures the roof can be stored in the car’s nose, allowing for practical flexibility.
Chassis ‘7031,’ the car up for auction, debuted on June 18, 2006, near the factory, without model badges and with protective tape—a sign of its first outing. It served as the first production vehicle after prototype ‘7030’ and was acquired by Koenigsegg’s largest shareholder, Bård Eker. Used for European certification testing in Barcelona, its odometer reading was adjusted to meet test criteria.
After nearly six years of absence, ‘7031’ reappeared in 2012 at the Gran Turismo Nürburgring event, now sporting CCXR badges, a Top Gear-style rear wing, and “STREETFIGHTER 7031” decals. Subsequent appearances included events in Norway and the Rudskogen festival, before being stored.
Finished in Satin Black with unique design elements, ‘7031’ underwent a major rebuild in 2014 to “R” specification, now producing 1,018 bhp. Complete with its original user manual, tools, and accessories, this one-of-a-kind test car offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of Koenigsegg’s groundbreaking legacy.
Source: Bonhams
