Koenigsegg CC8S

Koenigsegg CC8S
Koenigsegg CC8S
Overview
Manufacturer	Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Production	2002–2003; (6 built) LHD 4 made Curb weight
Chronology
Successor	Koenigsegg CCR, Koenigsegg CC850 (spiritual)

The Koenigsegg CC8S is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Swedish automobile manufacturer Koenigsegg. It was the company's first production automobile and the first production car to use the company's trademark dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors. At its introduction, it won several awards, including the Guinness World Record for the Most Powerful Production Engine and design awards from both Red Dot in Germany and Utmärkt Svensk Form in Sweden.^[3]

Development

The CC8S was developed from the

dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors and a central patented free-flowing exhaust system based on the 'Rocket Cat Principle'. These unique features and design received great praise from the spectators, despite large orders, only 6 cars were produced due to high production costs out of which, 2 were right-hand drive. The CC8S was replaced by the more powerful CCR model in 2004.^[4]

Overview

Body

The body is a two-door, two-seat

carbon fibre

. The kevlar-reinforced carbon fibre semi-monocoque is attached to a steel subframe at the front of the chassis, and an aluminium subframe at the rear.

The engine, transmission, and rear suspension are mounted to the aluminium subframe. All body panels are made from carbon fibre, and venturi tunnels and diffusers occupy the bottom of the car. These components increase downforce in conjunction with a rear-mounted spoiler. The frontal area of the car is just CdA=1.825 square metres (19.64 sq ft), which, in conjunction with the car's low drag coefficient of drag coefficient of Cd=0.30, affords the car very low overall aerodynamic drag.

Engine and Transmission

The CC8S is powered by a

DOHC V8 engine made of cast aluminium with 4 valves per cylinder and carbon fibre covers weighing 210 kg (463 lb), with a compression ratio of 8.6:1. It produces 664 PS (488 kW; 655 hp) at 6,800 rpm and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm. The redline is set to 7,250 rpm. The engine powers the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission specially developed for the car by CIMA.^[4]

Wheels

The CC8S uses magnesium alloy wheels with center-locking hubs, to which 225/40ZR 18" front and 335/40ZR 20" rear Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres are mounted. The brake discs are cross-drilled for increased ventilation, and measure 340 mm (13.4 in) at the front and 315 mm (12.4 in) at the rear. The brake calipers contain 6 pistons in front and 4 pistons at the rear. The brakes are power-assisted by the Koenigsegg Advanced Control System.

Performance

Manufacturer estimates

Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) under 3.5 seconds
Top speed: 390 km/h (240 mph)^[4]
Standing 1⁄4 mile (402 m): 10 seconds, trap speed 217 km/h (135 mph)^[4]
Braking distance: 32 m (105 ft) 100–0 km/h (62–0 mph)

References

^ "CC8S". koenigsegg.com.
^ "The Italian Junkyard: 20.1 Sweden Ain't That Cold: Christian Von Koenigsegg gives us a quick interview on how he made his dream come true". theitalianjunkyard.blogspot.se.
^ "CC8S Page at Koenigsegg website". Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Koenigsegg CC8S". Koenigsegg.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.

External links

CC8S at official Koenigsegg website
Koenigsegg technical data
Modern Racer

[1] "CC8S". koenigsegg.com.

[2] "The Italian Junkyard: 20.1 Sweden Ain't That Cold: Christian Von Koenigsegg gives us a quick interview on how he made his dream come true". theitalianjunkyard.blogspot.se.

[Koenigsegg_CC8S_History_section-3] "CC8S Page at Koenigsegg website". Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2011-11-01.

[CC8S-4] "Koenigsegg CC8S". Koenigsegg.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.

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