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  2004 Koenigsegg CCR
The CCR has an acceleration that takes it up to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, with the CC8S not far behind in less than 3.5.
Koenigsegg creates each car specifically for each costumer; they are individual pieces of art.
The CCR is decorated with a ghost symbol.
www.seriouswheels.com /cars/top-2004-Koenigsegg-CCR.htm   (406 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR on fastest cars database
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".
Koenigsegg, a small Swedish supercar maker, was founded by Christian von Koenigsegg in 1994.
The Koenigsegg CC interior seems merged with the exterior; the dynamic flow of lines and surfaces continue into the cabin and naturally bind them together.
www.fastestcar.net /koenigseggccr.php   (671 words)

  
 Koenigsegg Official Website
Its enhanced performance has been achieved mainly through the development of the CCR engine, which is boosted by a Bi-compressor Centrifugal Supercharging System, with twin parallel mounted Rotrex compressors, which cooperate in generating the 1.4 bar boost pressure needed to create the colossal output.
Other CCR technological specifics include the cutting edge brakes, new racing shock absorbers, a monocoque carbonfibre intake plenum, the CCR advanced throttle and an increase of size to 19" for the front wheels.
The Koenigsegg crew feels they have taken over the legacy of the squadron, and shows this by marking their latest creation with it.
www.koenigsegg.com /thecars/index.asp?submenu=3   (256 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR - Supercars.net
CCR is the extreme version of the CC, a supercar made by the Swedish manfacturer, Koenigsegg.
The Koenigsegg CCR engine is equipped with a Lysholm Screw Compressor, which has several advantages to the common centrifugal compressor.
Koenigsegg test driver Loris Biccochi, world-renowned for his expertise in motoring, has personally participated in the development of the CCR shocks.
www.supercars.net /cars/2923.html   (1485 words)

  
 Koenigsegg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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. In the year 2000 Koenigsegg started the series-production of the CC 8S model.
While the build-up of the assembly line at the Koenigsegg plant was still under way, the team nonetheless managed to build five stunning cars during the year.
The newly assembled Koenigsegg team makes an extraordinary effort; in only one and a half years a fully operational prototype was finished, ready for media promotion and evaluation.
myautoworld.com /autos/koenigsegg/koenigsegg.html   (1087 words)

  
 Koenigsegg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Koenigsegg was established in Asia later that year with a premier at the Seoul Auto Show.
The Koenigsegg badge was designed in 1993 by Jacob Låftman, based on the shield of the Koenigsegg family.
The phantom insignia of Koenigsegg is a tribute to the air force squadron that had operated from the F10 base, which used a ghost as its emblem.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Koenigsegg   (726 words)

  
 gizmag Article: Koenigsegg CCR Breaks World Speed Record for Production Cars
On top of this the CCR broke the official McLaren F1 record of 386.7 km/h, which was set on the 9 km straight line VW Ehra facility in Wolfsburg Germany.
The Koenigsegg CCR is already the most powerful production car in the world and now adds the speed crown, beating out the McLaren F1 (372 kmh), the Ferrari Enzo (355 kmh), Porsche Carrera GT (334 kmh), McLaren Mercedes SLR (334 kmh) and Lamborghini Murcielago (330 kmh).
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.
www.gizmag.com /go/3786   (688 words)

  
 koenigsegg-CCR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
A panel bearing the CCR logo forms a bridge between the intake and the wheel, and an arched line shoots from the intake and past the wheels, joining it with the rear.
The CCR is made to travel at speeds approaching 400 km/h, which has made it desirable to enhance the aerdynamics of the front end of the car.
The Koenigsegg chassis is built on a semi-monocoque cockpit module that encloses the driver, protecting him from impacts from all sides.
myautoworld.com /autos/koenigsegg/koenigsegg-CCR/koenigsegg-ccr.html   (2317 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   (1186 words)

  
 gizmag Article: Koenigsegg to release CCX for American market
February 11, 2006 Less than twelve months ago, the Koenigsegg CCR was the most powerful and fastest production car in the world, having just achieved a top speed of 388 km/h (Caution: large WMV movie), raising McLaren's mark of 372 kmh set in 1993 by a whopping margin.
When Koenigsegg sent us this image and a quaint invitation to the launch of a new car at the 76th Salon International de l´Auto in Geneva we were kinda hopeful that they'd found another 200 horses and 20 km/h and were aiming to reclaim their place at the top of the speed charts.
Koenigsegg plans to deliver a limited number of cars during the first year, and orders are being taken on a first come, first served basis.
www.gizmag.com.au /go/5174   (537 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Koenigsegg CCR is an automobile and supercar made by Koenigsegg.
The manufacturers claim the CCR is the fastest road car in the world, with a theoretical top speed of more than 385 km/h (240 mph).
During its review of the CCR's successor, the CCX, BBC television program Top Gear reported that the Koenigsegg CCR holds the record for fastest speeding ticket ever issued, at 242 mph (389 km/h).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Koenigsegg_CCR   (793 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR information and pictures... (Under construction) - Automotive Forums .com Car Chat
Koenigsegg is a Swedish company that has been around since the early turn of the Century.
With 150 Koenigsegg CCR's being sent all around the world in the first year alone, Koenigsegg is destined to turn into a large exotic company, knocking heads with the big timers.
Koenigsegg CC cars are two-door, two-seater bodies with a removable hardtop stowable under the front boot lid.
www.automotiveforums.com /vbulletin/t331512.html   (1685 words)

  
 Koenigsegg Page
Koenigsegg follows the footprints of Pagani to be another new supercar maker succeeded to survive, at least for the near future.
Koenigsegg partially solved this by introducing an innovative boost control unit, whose vacuum-driven extra throttle feeds pressurized air to the engine even before the turbine get working.
Outside, the CCR is distinguished from CC8S by reshaped headlamps and a large air splitter at the nose.
www.autozine.org /html/Koenigsegg/CC8.html   (1981 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CC8S and CCR exotic cars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The shape of the CC8S and CCR is so simple, without all those big air intakes that lots of supercars need, that you wonder whether it works.
Well, it does: the CCR, which is highly supercharged, has been timed at 241.9 mph at Nardo, which at the time made it the fastest production car in the world.
The engine is completely reworked by Koenigsegg, and is supercharged by an unusual system involving two centrifugal blowers; one is not adequate because it would only give good boost at high engine speeds.
www.fast-autos.com /exotic-cars/Koenigsegg_ccr.html   (1416 words)

  
 Inside Line: Koenigsegg CCR breaks Production Road Car Speed Record -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
A stock CCR was used for the run, driven by legendary supercar test-driver Loris Bicocchi.
The CCR is powered by a self-developed 4.7-liter V8 eangine capable of 806 hp and this record run was aimed at proving the car is capable of a top speed of over 240 mph.
Koenigsegg made this announcement at the Geneva motor show, where a Swiss sports car called the Orca was also exhibited with a claimed but not verified top speed of 255 mph.
www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=104878   (260 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR - RSportsCars.com
The Koenigsegg CCR has all the features of the CC8S model but a refined design of the side air intakes, different headlight arrangement, a revised rear design, larger brakes, a more powerful engine and small performance enhancing modifications as well as new front splitters for optimized downforce.
The extremely favourable power figures are made possible thanks to use of a specially developed Swedish Lysholm twin-screw compressor and a new exhaust system made of titanium.
This is to honor the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1 which had their fighter jets in the same facility as Koenigsegg now occupies.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/koenigsegg_ccr.asp   (172 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR Notebook Computer at Sybarites
The Swedish super car maker Koenigsegg now have their own notebook computer just like Ferrari (whose computers are manufactured by Acer) and Lamborghini (whose computers are manufactured by Asus).
The Koenigsegg notebook is orange and features a large Koenigsegg logo on the front.
Pictured is the CCR version, a CC8S version is also made which is not as powerful (1.7 ghz Intel Centrino processor as oppose to 2.13 ghz Intel Pentium M processor in the CCR version), the CC8S version is fl.
www.sybarites.org /2006/09/05/koenigsegg-ccr-notebook-computer   (207 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR sets a new world speed record   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
On February 28, 2005, the world's most powerful production car, Koenigsegg CCR, broke the world's speed record for production cars.
A circular track exerts more friction to the tires than a straight track, meaning it's not possible to go as fast on a circular track as it is on a straight track.
Koenigsegg is confident that the CCR could reach its projected speeds of 395 km/h (245 mph) or higher if tested on a straight track.
www.uberrides.com /us/archives/2005/03/koenigsegg_ccr_1.php   (292 words)

  
 Dream Car Garage on Speed TV | Car of the Week   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Its enhanced performance has been achieved mainly through the development of the CCR engine, which is boosted by a new Lysholm supercharger and adorned by the masterpiece CCR Titanium Exhaust.
Other CCR technological specifics include the cutting edge brakes, new racing shock absorbers, a monocoque carbonfibre intake plenum, the CCR advanced throttle and the larger 19 inch front wheels.
The Koenigsegg crew feels they have taken over the legacy of the squadron, and shows this by marking their latest creation with the same symbol.
www.dreamcargarage.com /car_of_the_week/car_of_the_week_20040514.htm   (1695 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR 2004 vs. Bugatti Veyron 2006 - Fast-Autos.net Forum
The Koenigsegg CCR was the fastest production car in the world before the Bugatti Veyron screwed it all up.
The Bugatti Veyron isnt even out yet so you cant say that it has screwed every thing up, the Koenigsegg CCR is still the fastest road car in the world.
but the koenigsegg CCR is a nice car and really fast but i still perfer the veyron, 2004 or 2006.
www.fast-autos.net /forum/showthread.php?p=105   (992 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR | First Drives | Car Reviews | Auto Express   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Koenigsegg CCR could just be the fastest car you've never heard of.
Built in the south of Sweden by a wealthy young entrepreneur called Christian von Koenigsegg, the newcomer is an absolutely awesome machine.
Koenigsegg claims a 3.2-second 0-60mph sprint time, and the force with which it surges ahead makes this entirely believable.
www.autoexpress.co.uk /carreviews/firstdrives/50738/koenigsegg_ccr.html   (556 words)

  
 Quartermile launches the new Koenigsegg CCR | Quartermile
The Koenigsegg CCR was Quartermile's star attraction at this month's GT Race where it was put through its paces around the Dubai Autodrome and displayed in all its supercharged glory where one could get up close and personal with this truly amazing Supercar.
Created by Christian Von Koenigsegg with the support of his dedicated team of designers, engineers and craftsmen, the evolution of the 2003 CC8S, the new Koenigsegg CCR offers the ultimate driving experience, seamlessly uniting aesthetic design and unequalled performance.
The CCR accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3.3 seconds and a top speed in excess of 395km/h, making it the most powerful street legal car in the world.
www.ameinfo.com /48263.html   (701 words)

  
 A Revolution in Swede Speed
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 Ängelholm, in southern Sweden, in a facility that was once home to a unit of the Swedish Air Force.
www.businessweek.com /autos/content/mar2006/bw20060324_835422.htm   (1154 words)

  
 Koenigsegg- Top Speed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Koenigsegg CCR is the commercial computer while Ghost is the computer only the owners of a Koenigsegg car will have access to.
The CCX is the latest iteration of the Koenigsegg CC family.
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.
www.topspeed.com /cars/koenigsegg/index52.html   (635 words)

  
 2004 Koenigsegg CCR- Top Speed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Koenigsegg CCR raised McLaren’s previously unofficial mark of 231 mph set at Nardo/Prototipo in 1993.
On top of this the CCR broke the official McLaren F1 record of 240 mph, which was set on the 6 miles straight line VW Ehra facility in Wolfsburg Germany.
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 /cars/koenigsegg/koenigsegg-ccr-ar3250.html   (323 words)

  
 Koenigsegg CCR on the Ring - Ultimatecarpage.com forums
Koenigsegg had an outing at the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring for the first time the other week.
Without any prior setup or adjustment the Koenigsegg CCR managed to lap the ring in 7.39 Seconds.
-Last weeks laps around the Ring show that the Koenigsegg CCR is not only a world beater in a straight line, but also around the most challenging circuit in the world.
www.ultimatecarpage.com /forum/showthread.php?t=15977   (870 words)

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