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	Koenigsegg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Koenigsegg CC prototype was unveiled in 1997 after undergoing intense road and wind tunnel testing.
		Koenigsegg was established in Asia later that year with a premier at the Seoul Auto Show.
		The phantom insignia on the Koenigsegg is a tribute to the Swedish squadron that operated from the F10 base, which had a ghost as its emblem.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Koenigsegg (501 words)

	Christian von Koenigsegg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Christian von Koenigsegg (born 1973) is the founder of the Swedish high-performance automobile manufacturer Koenigsegg Automotive Ltd..
		A tight-knit group of competent people was gathered and a prototype was assembled, the success of which enabled the foundation of Koenigsegg Automotive Ltd. Koenigsegg receives major backing from Volvo, which kindly provided access to a wind tunnel as well as providing financial aid.
		Christian von Koenigsegg suffers from Alopecia totalis, and therefore has tatooed eyebrows.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christian_von_Koenigsegg (197 words)

	Koenigsegg CCR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		To honour the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1, (Johan röd) which had occupied the current facility of Koenigsegg, the CCR is adorned with a symbol of a ghost, the symbol of the squadron.
		With this verification of speed, Christian von Koenigsegg is even more confident that the Koenigsegg CCR is capable of reaching its projected top speed of 395 km/h, or more, in a straight line.
		Koenigsegg CCR top speed is 387.87 km/h at Italy’s Nardo Prototipo proving ground(15 km/h more than McLaren F1) = 387.87 + 15 = 402.87 km/h on the 9 km straight line VW Ehra facility in Wolfsburg Germany.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Koenigsegg_CCR (949 words)

	Koenigsegg: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Koenigsegg is a Swedish[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject] manufacturer of high-performance cars automobile quick summary:
		Christian von koenigsegg grew up with the dream of creating the perfect sportscar....
		The Koenigsegg CC prototype[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link] was unveiled in 1997 after undergoing severe road and windtunnel testing.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ko/koenigsegg.htm (810 words)

	Koenigsegg Official Website
		Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of Koenigsegg Automotive - can trace his lineage back to the late 12th century when his ancestors became Knights of the German / Roman Empire.
		When the logotype of Koenigsegg was created, it was quite clearly a derivation of the original family coat of arms.
		Jacob was a close friend of Christian von Koenigsegg’s; the two grew up in the same neighbourhood and went to school together.
	www.koenigsegg.com /thecars/design.asp?design=6 (159 words)

	Koenigsegg Page
		Koenigsegg, a small Swedish supercar maker, was founded by Christian von Koenigsegg in 1994.
		Koenigsegg follows the footprints of Pagani to be another new supercar maker succeeded to survive, at least for the near future.
		Koenigsegg claims a dry weight of 1175kg, which translates to 1275kg when fluid and fuel are loaded, i.e., what we usually refer to "kerb weight".
	www.autozine.org /html/Koenigsegg/CC8.html (1981 words)

	The Fast Show - Koenigsegg CCR & CC8S (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Koenigsegg has clearly dispelled the myth that driving one of the world’s fastest cars means living with an interior that’s all minimalist carbonfibre and aluminium, overlaid with the sweaty, fireproof whiff of full-race testosterone.
		Koenigsegg says that the CCR is the fastest car in the world with a top speed in excess of 400-plus kph and the Guinness Book of World Records has certified this.
		Christian von Koenigsegg and his partners have invested more than 30 million US dollars into this project and it is now payback time as the products are being much sought after.
	www.autoemirates.com /SpecialReports/2005/0213Koenigsegg.asp (2041 words)

	THE Koenigsegg, the fastest car in the world \| Quartermile
		The Koenigsegg CCR was created by Christian Von Koenigsegg with the support of his dedicated team of designers, engineers and craftsmen.
		Prabhakar Chadha states that 'it is my great pleasure to have brought the Koenigsegg to the Middle East, I am sure that it is being appreciated in the GCC and I am positive that we will have some fun with this supercar'.
		Koenigsegg who knows his own cars best was amazed by how much power HH was getting out of the CCR due to his brilliant driving skills 'I do have quite a heart beat now' added Christian von Koenigsegg.
	www.ameinfo.com /54635.html (1142 words)

	Koenigsegg, The Car - Encyclopedia FunTrivia
		Christian von Koenigsegg is the man with the dream for a racing car.
		While delighted with the news, company owner Christian von Koenigsegg was quick to point out that Nardo Prototipo is a circular test track; he reckons the CCR would top out at 397 km/h or 247 mph in a straight line.
		The wheels for the Koenigsegg are from an advanced magnesium alloy to achieve their strength and lightweight characteristics.
	www.funtrivia.com /en/subtopics/Koenigsegg-The-Car-208769.html (652 words)

	Koenigsegg CC V-8: The Swedish Super Egg - Car and Driver Magazine - November 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Koenigsegg suffers from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder in which the body turns against its own hair follicles, a condition often brought on by prolonged stress.
		Koenigsegg claims 655 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 553 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm, divided by a curb weight of just 2800 pounds, for a weight-to-power ratio of 4.3 pounds per horsepower.
		Christian von Koenigsegg was born in Stockholm in 1972, the son of a wealthy entrepreneur.
	www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=3256 (696 words)

	Koenigsegg Official Website
		Christian von Koenigsegg receives yet another distinguished award - Entrepreneur of the year 2004.
		Koenigsegg rented the 12km long track exclusively with a medical team for a few ours in order to set the car up for future speed records.
		Koenigsegg now feels more confident than ever that the car will be able to reach the acclaimed top speed.
	www.koenigsegg.com /news/articles.asp?news=32&page=5&type=news (357 words)

	TurnTo10 - Money - A Revolution In Swede Speed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Koenigsegg and his team of engineers are celebrating a decade in the high-performance auto business with a new model -- the Koenigsegg CCX -- engineered to comply with U.S. specifications.
		The new 2006 Koenigsegg CCX is an evolution of the previous record-breaking design, tweaked to meet U.S. standards.
		Koenigsegg is located near the city of Angelholm, in southern Sweden, in a facility that was once home to a unit of the Swedish Air Force.
	www.turnto10.com /money/8288970/detail.html (954 words)

	Koenigsegg
		Koenigsegg is a new, almost in production super sports automobile from Sweden.
		It was created by Christian von Koenigsegg and its first appearance was at the 2000 Paris auto show.
		The car is aimed at the very top segment of sports cars in terms of price and performance, superseding the current top Porsche (the GT2) in both top speed and price.
	www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/k/ko/koenigsegg.html (112 words)

	Koenigsegg CC8S Open 4.7 V8 2dr - Road Test Summary - Autocar Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The man behind this car is Christian von Koenigsegg and it is his family coat of arms on the badge.
		Neither we nor Koenigsegg were happy with the figures we extracted from the CC8S.
		Correctly, the Koenigsegg is an inherent understeerer, though it's more neutral at higher speeds but you'll never start the back wandering without an aggressive right foot.
	www.autocarmagazine.co.uk /RoadTest_Summary.asp?RT=204167 (1152 words)

	SKF Evolution Online - A super car is born (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		During the next two years, von Koenigsegg developed a prototype powered by a 4.2-litre Audi engine, which at a race track in Anderstorp, Sweden, clocked in a second faster than the Lamborghini Diabolo.
		When von Koenigsegg started out, he test-drove every super car he could and pored over car magazines to try to find a feature that was missing.
		According to von Koenigsegg, 120 of the car’s 160 suppliers are Swedish.
	evolution.skf.com /zino.aspx?articleID=422 (1083 words)

	M5Board.com
		Christian and his father on the Geneva Auto Salon 2005 where they broke the news that McLaren F1´s record was beaten and the Koengisegg CC-R managed to do 388 km/h (388,46 km/h to be exact) at Prototipo circular track at Nardo, Southern Italy.
		The story of Koenigsegg is the story of the goals of the founder of Christian von Koenigsegg.
		Christian von Koenigsegg tested the rigidity of the windscreen frame by standing on it and jumping.
	www.m5board.com /articles.php?id=34&page=5 (2549 words)

	5 Nubile Notables - Car and Driver Magazine - July 2003
		Christian von Koenigsegg of Stockholm might have found it easier to build the world’s fastest road car in Britain or Italy.
		Koenigsegg’s facility was damaged by a fire this year, and as if to emphasize Sweden’s background in speed and technology, he quickly set up shop in a building at a local airport designed to house a squadron of Saab Grippen fighter jets.
		Koenigsegg is working on U.S. certification for the car, which already has airbags and has performed well in European Union crash tests.
	www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=6738&page_number=2 (344 words)

	Koenigsegg Breaks World Speed Record for Production Cars - RSportsCars.com
		The Koenigsegg CCR raised McLaren's previously unofficial mark of 231 mph (372 km/h) set at Nardo/Prototipo in 1993 for 10 mph.
		The maximum speed was reached at around 6790 rpm, which is not equivalent to the maximum hp level, which is at a higher rpm.
		With this verification of speed, Christian von Koenigsegg is even more confident that the Koenigsegg CCR is capable of reaching its projected top speed of 245 mph (395 km/h), or more, in a straight line.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/articles/koenigsegg_record.asp (594 words)

	Welcome to The Car Experience - Koenigsegg CC8S Bassel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		It proved to the world that it was indeed possible for a small and dedicated group of enthusiasts to rival the old established supercar brands.
		Production was halted due to a fire accident, which forced Koenigsegg to move into new premices at the F10 Air Force Base at the outskirts of Ängelholm.
		Koenigsegg now holds the Guiness World Record for the most powerful streetcar.
	www.thecarexperience.com /ASS/31/Koenigsegg.htm (321 words)

	Galleria Veloce
		Christian Von Koenigsegg’s dream has been realised and the new CCR automobile from quality conscious Sweden is now coming to Australia.
		The doors are a spectacular Koenigsegg construction which enables the door to swing outwards/upwards in a single movement with minimal effort, to fully open at a 90 degree angle allowing minimal space above and around the vehicle.
		Galleria Veloce specialises in domestic retailing and importing of the world’s finest automobiles and was chosen by Koenigsegg due to their success in the prestigious automotive market.
	www.galleriaveloce.com /news1.htm (432 words)

	IGN Boards - News story/information on Christian von Koenigsegg
		On a bleak winter day, his fire-red 806 horsepower CCR is hard to see as it powers through the driving rain at over 124 mph, racing along the former runway the firm uses for tests in southern Sweden.
		Koenigsegg reckons it drinks about 3.1 gallons per 60 miles at normal road speeds against about 2.6 for a standard Volvo.
		Koenigsegg drives a test model, but there are no other Swedish owners.
	boards.ign.com /board/b6153/105101712/p1?4 (1125 words)

	NBCSanDiego.com - Money - A Revolution In Swede Speed
		As a youngster, he was captivated by a cartoon series in which a repairman souped up his bicycle into an ultimate racing machine capable of competing with cars.
		At 22, von Koenigsegg financed his dream company with proceeds from selling a lucrative trading firm he started as an economics student in Brussels.
		Koenigsegg will have to battle it out with offerings from Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, among others.
	www.nbcsandiego.com /money/8288970/detail.html (977 words)

	2004 Koenigsegg CCR- Top Speed
		On February the 28th 2005, at 12.08 local time, the Koenigsegg CCR broke the production road car speed record, achieving a new official top speed of 242 mph at Italy’s Nardo Prototipo proving ground.
		The Koenigsegg CCR raised McLaren’s previously unofficial mark of 231 mph set at Nardo/Prototipo in 1993.
		With this verification of speed, Christian von Koenigsegg is even more confident that the Koenigsegg CCR is capable of reaching its projected top speed of 245 mph, or more, in a straight line.
	www.topspeed.com /fast_cars/koenigsegg/koenigsegg_ccr-ar3250.html (288 words)

	Ultimatecarpage.com forums - View Single Post - World Speed Record To B Broken (again) by CCR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		A team of 5 Koenigsegg engineers and mechanics together with founder Christian von Koenigsegg ran a technically standard Koenigsegg CCR to take the record.
		The Koenigsegg CCR broke the official McLaren F1 record of 386.7 km/h set at VW's Ehra facility in Wolfsburg, Germany.
		Speaking Exclusively to Wheels, Christian von Koenigsegg said: "The next big milestone is 400 km/h and if we could find the right location in Dubai and secure the correct permits we'd love to take a shot at this target over there".
	www.ultimatecarpage.com /forum/showpost.php?p=271958&postcount=1 (191 words)

	:: sportscartesting.com ::
		Koenigsegg founder and —owner, Christian von Koenigsegg, says, the car is a design study, but we believe it is more than just a sketch.
		Ford V8-engine powers the present road going Koenigsegg CC, but the coming LMP engine is a boxer 12 — even with supercharger.
		For years von Koenigsegg has planned to build a limited edition of the road car with a — yes, a flat 12.
	www.sportscartesting.com /news/none/id99/pg321 (220 words)

	Auto Emirates: It’s Out There The Fastest Car in the World Was Sold in the Middle East (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Andreas Petre, General Manager of Quartermile was "pleased to announce on the 24th of January 2005 that the first production Koenigsegg CCR was delivered to a VIP customer in the UAE.
		Incredible to drive and beautiful to behold, the Koenigsegg CCR is truly the ultimate Supercar.
		The CCR bears a ghost symbol that was taken from the Swedish air force squadron, whose fighter jets once used the same facilities that Koenigsegg is using now.
	www.autoemirates.com /MiddleEast/2005/0127KoenigseggCCRME.asp (412 words)

	Rennteam.com: Poetry in motion at 388km/h
		It was on the 28th of February 2005 that I drove the Koenigsegg CCR that broke the McLaren F1 world record.
		Mikael Edstrand at BSR was assisting with data acquisition and analysing of the engine electronics during the record attempt.
		Koenigsegg is present at the 75th Salon International de l´Auto in Geneva.
	www.rennteam.com /showflat.php?Number=103180 (1226 words)

	VWvortex Forums: Koenigsegg fans have something to celebrate....
		It's only fitting that I be the first to report the Koenigsegg CCR finally capturing the production car top speed record from the McLaren nearly 7 years after it set the 386.7kmh/240mph mark.
		Yes, I am quite pleased that Koenigsegg upped the ante with the CCR and beat the Veyron to the mark.
		Koenigsegg is a collection of stockholders, so not exactly the underdog, and they didn't out-engineer the Veyron, since that hasn't recorded any attempts yet.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=1859991 (2240 words)

	Koenigsegg Breaks Breaks World Record For Production Cars - GMInsideNews Forums
		Koenigsegg CCR and CC8s (same engine) is a tuner kit car from a small kitchen factory in Sweden -no production levels there to be any different to a tuner.
		The Koenigsegg is constructed from the ground up by Koenigsegg, apart from the engine as I understand it.
		Koenigsegg like to talk up their sales because of perception of failure and company viability problems due to lack of sales...
	www.gminsidenews.com /forums/showthread.php?p=191519 (3055 words)

	www.bkbonlinemagazine.com - Hot Cars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		On February the 28th 2005, at 12.08 local time, the Koenigsegg CCR broke the production road car speed record, achieving a new official top speed of 387.87 km/h (242.14 mph) at Italyâs Nardo Prototipo proving ground.
		Priced at $430,000, The Sallen S7 is Americaâs first true supercar that has captured the imagination of the automotive world since its introduction in August 2000.
		But even if you could, you still might have trouble catching it with the naked eye -- the top speed of this baby is just over 190 miles per hour.
	www.bkbonlinemagazine.com /4.htm (419 words)

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