Koenigsegg CC8S
Key specifications
Generations and variants
Koenigsegg CC8S
Koenigsegg CC8S
2002-2003- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 4.7 l · Supercharged · V8
- Power
- 488.43 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Manual· 6 speeds
Facts
The CC8S has a stated dry weight of 1,175 kg.
The CC8S uses a specially developed six-speed Cima manual gearbox with a limited-slip differential.
The CC8S produces a maximum torque of 750 Nm at 5,000 rpm.
The CC8S engine produces 655 bhp at 6,800 rpm.
The CC8S uses a 4.7-litre aluminium V8 with a supercharger and dry-sump lubrication.
The CC8S received a Guinness World Record for the most powerful engine in a production car of its era.
Koenigsegg quoted a top speed of 390 km/h for the CC8S.
Koenigsegg built just six CC8S cars in 2002-2003.
The CC8S was Koenigsegg’s first production model, reaching production after years of development begun in the 1990s.
The CC8S introduced signature Koenigsegg features: a removable carbon roof that can be stored in the car and dihedral doors.