The lawns of Monterey California, Koenigsegg has revealed the latest version of its CC each-New CC850 hypercar, an homage to the CC8S that launched the company 20 years ago. Now limited to 70 units produced (an increase of 20 units due to demand), the CC850 may draw on its past in some aspects such as design, but it also offers insight into Koenigsegg's future in other aspects, including the key result of driver engagement, rather than driver performance. breaking record.
Koenigsegg is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering, and an exciting new development fading from the CC850 is the 'Engage Shift System' transmission; one that can effectively function as a traditional h-pattern six-speed primary and a nine-speed automatic. It's based on Koenigsegg's nine-speed multi-clutch 'Light Speed Transmission' that debuted on the Jesko, and although the absolute mechanism hasn't been quite explained, the upshot is that it functions just like any other six-speed. homemade with a gear stick and clutch pedal, with an additional gate marked 'D' which then converts it to a nine-speed automatic.
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Connected to the transmission is an engine that's a little easier to understand – Koenigsegg's all-amalgamation 5-liter V8 flat-plane crank with twin ceramic ball-bearing turbochargers. It's based on the unit found in the Jesko, so it shares the 92 mm drag and 95.25 mm stroke, dual outflow camshaft, and dry-sump lubrication, but features a carbon fiber input manifold and 3D-printed titanium exhaust system. As with all Koenigsegg, it will run well with E85 fuel (petrol blended with an 85 percent ethanol blend) producing up to 1365bhp at 7800rpm. On the standard high-octane ULP, this figure is reduced to 1,168 bhp at 7,500 rpm, but peak torque remains at 1,020 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. The engine will redline at 8500rpm and the peak numbers it produces show that this is a powerful and powerful motor of the best kind.
Another package is usually Koenigsegg, which pairs a carbon fiber monocoque chassis with an all-round double-wishbone suspension. The ride height is hydraulically adjustable, with 30 mm of adjustment at the front axle and 20 mm at the rear. The dampers are also electronically adjustable, with a triplex unit mounted at the rear. There's a 20/21 inch wheel and tire package with 265/35 front and 325/30 Michelin Cup 2R rubber at the rear, behind which is a set of 410 mm front and 395 mm rear carbon ceramic brake discs with six and four pistons. calipers. Koenigsegg quotes a curb weight of 1,385 kg, giving it a metric figure of one-to-one power per kg, so it won't be too slow, but unlike the Jesko or One1, this Koenigsegg isn't about outright speed, but rather creating a more involving riding experience. Therefore, Koenigsegg has not released any official performance figures, and unlike models like the Jesko Absolut, it does not have a specific performance focus, be it lap records, acceleration times, or top speed.
This can be seen in the design of the CC850, which reflects the simplicity and efficiency of the original model. It includes signature styling cues like a wraparound windshield, compact three-element lighting unit, and clean surfaces, but it's all more evolved and sophisticated. The single-sided input opening is referenced directly from the original, and along with the front splitter, skirt, and large rear diffuser work with the mechanical rear wing to keep it stable at speed without the need for a static wing. Peak downforce at 155mph is estimated at 207kg, enough to keep the car stable at speed or, ahem, around an airfield.
Inside, the same idea of keeping Koenigsegg's design with an ultramodern twist continues, with a combination of digital and physical interfaces integrated into a familiar layout. The intricate dial set takes inspiration from high-end watches and appears to float in a backless case that you can see through to the other side.
Upon its launch, Christian von Koenigsegg said 'The response to the CC850 has been overwhelming. Producing an additional 20 units on top of the planned 50 CC850s still won't meet demand, but it does allow us to consider brand loyalists more broadly, while also welcoming a small number of new owners. Clearly, we attract the attention of connoisseurs and fans by combining our roots with new thinking and timeless designs that are unlike any other. We are humbled and grateful for the response and will do our best to exceed expectations.'
No specific price has been set, but we're estimating a price point of over £2 million per unit for the lucky few if given the chance to buy one. It's difficult to try and create a hypercar brand out of nowhere in the 21st century, and while some contemporaries, such as Pagani, managed to make it happen based on the experience and provenance of its founder's work as the father of carbon fiber, Christian von Koenigsegg was against it. his chance not only to survive but to create his own dynasty which now 20 years later is worth celebrating. Not a bad 50th birthday for Mr. CvK.
