How the koenigsegg regera hypercar drives without a gearbox. This is why when a koenigsegg ccx comes up for sale, its kind of a big deal. The engine is lubricated with a dry sump system with a separate oil pump and the. As a matter of fact this is why manuals get better mileage, the converter is just robbing power from that engine making it work harder for less movement. We purchased this car directly from the factory and it is entirely us spec. Black on black 2008 koenigsegg ccx for sale at exotic motors south. The prototype, in development since koenigseggs start, had a space frame, a composite body and an engine based on the audi 4. All koenigsegg ccxccxr versions offered for the year 2008 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. This time i have filmed a full carbon koenigsegg ccxr edition. With a fuel consumption of 17 litres100km 17 mpg uk 14 mpg us average, 0 to 100 kmh 62mph in 3. All body and chassis tooling was designed in 3d cad and cut by cnc machines, instead of being hand modelled and built, like the previous models. He was very young, just 22 years old then, but he succeeded to raise the required money to develop and polish the supercar in the following 8 years until the first cc8s delivered to client in march 2002.
The koenigsegg ccx may not be as popular as a ferrari enzo or a bugatti veyron, but it cannot be denied that this exotic car can hang with those supercars on the race track. With 806 horsepower, the ultralight koenigsegg ccx is an. The koenigsegg ccx is a midengine sports car manufactured by swedish automotive. The ccxr edition was only produced in four examples and featured a number of unique specifications, including a 4.
In fact all manual koenigsegg cars can now be altered to paddleshift at a later stage, if so desired by the customer. It was the first koenigsegg that was truly designed with the latest and greatest tools available. Basically it is as fast as a dual clutch transmission, but reduced in size and weight two important. The ccx was the third generation car from koenigsegg. The vehicle we present today offer the absolute peak of collectability amongst koenigsegg cars, a very rare and collectable us certified ccx with delivery mileage.
Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top. The koenigsegg edition comes in two limited versions, the ccx and ccxr models. Not because theres no such thing as a gearless transmission, but simply because the koenigsegg direct drive isnt a transmission. It was named hypercar of the year in 2010 by top gear magazine. Koenigsegg is partaking in the festivities at the 2018 geneva motor show by showcasing two new regera hybrid hypercars and a rare 2006. The agera also gets a new active differential, which unusually. Like the cc8s it features dihedral synchrohelix actuation doors. It is a derivative of the ccx, with a highly modified engine that can run on e85 and e100 biofuel as well as normal 98 octane petrol.
Almost making it as efficient as the manual transmission. The koenigsegg agera is a midengine sports car produced by swedish car manufacturer koenigsegg. Theres little that can prepare you for monterey car week in general terms the quality. Find a classic koenigsegg ccx for sale classics on. When the koenigsegg regera made its debut a little over two years ago, news that the hypercar would arrive without a transmission was a shock to many. The car is more track biased compared to the standard models, as it has stiffer springs. The koenigsegg ccxr made its first appearance in 2007. All koenigsegg ccxccxr versions offered for the year 2008 with complete specs. Due to request from certain koenigsegg clients and customers, koenigsegg has created a limited edition version of its sought after cars. They are powered by a ninekwh, 620volt, watercooled battery pack, which koenigsegg says is the most power dense. How to change manual transmission fluid why and when to. The name comes from the swedish verb agera which means to act or in imperative form you act. Your stick shift works better when its got fresh oil.
Rwd rear wheel drive, manual 6speed gearbox paddleshift optional. Monterey car week is an assault on the automotive senses. Even though the very low and exclusive production volume of koenigsegg can hardly be considered to have a measurable impact on the co2 problem that global society is facing, it is. Still, it was faster than all other modern super and hypercars out there, even beating the ones with more power and hybrid systems. Built on the 4th august 2008 this is a unique ccxr edition being the only one in rhd. Transversally mounted race style gearbox with limited slip differential. Yt9xd33b28a007041 1,018 bhp, 4,700 cc dohc aluminum v8 with.
Christian koenigsegg has also done a great job of turning a relatively small company into one of the most promising automakers today. Named to commemorate 10 years since the first prototype saw the light of day, the ccx now meets the strict california emissions limits as. Power is fed to the wheels through a torquesensitive limited slip differential. Supervettura are pleased to offer what we consider to be one of the most collectable koenigsegg in existence today. But for oildrenched saudis, collectors who have already lost count of the exotic cars in their. Finding a modern supercar with a manual transmission is about as easy as trying to find a needle in a haystack. Why doesnt the koenigsegg regera have a transmission. Virtually unknown worldwide, koenigsegg produced the ccx to seriously compete in the world market with a sleek and powerful sports car. To bring you up to speed, heres a koenigsegg primer. My ride the swedish car ferrari owners envy when a supercar isnt good enough and money is no object, the most diehard autolovers go for a hypercar like the 2008 koenigsegg ccx. Continue reading to learn more about the koenigsegg ccx. The koenigsegg ccx is a midengine sports car manufactured by swedish automotive manufacturer koenigsegg automotive ab.
Debuting at the march 2004 geneva auto show, the ccr was the most powerful version of the koenigsegg cc range cars at the time. At the 2008 geneva motor show, koenigsegg presented two special edition models, the ccx edition and the ccxr edition, both fitted with a remapped. The ccx has 806 hp and is in koenigsegg terms a base model and not nearly as fast as the agera range of koenigsegg cars. Both the pedals and the gear shifter were inspired from the world of motorsports. I say that from the point of view of a koenigsegg employee whos accustomed to seeing koenigsegg cars everyday and familiar with the reactions they draw from a crowd. Having covered minimal mileage and with all updates and a recent service complete this technical and hand crafted hyper car is ready for a new owner to enjoy. Moreover, the ccxr was the first green supercar worldwide.
How and why to change your manual transmission fluid. Not only that, but this car comes with a 2 year factory warranty. The engine connects to a fluid coupling device, which connects directly to an axle differential. The project began with the aim of making a global car, designed and engineered to comply with global safety and environment regulations, particularly to enter the united states car market. Specs, photos, engines and other data about koenigsegg ccx 2006 2010. A transmission, by definition, varies input speed to. Sixspeed manual koenigsegg ccx supercar for sale in florida. Here is what is most likely australias most expensive used car, the 2008 koenigsegg. Koenigsegg is a swedish automobile brand founded in 1994 and is a producer of supercars, or hypercars, as koenigsegg classify their vehicles. One owner from new and the absolute most talked about hyper car in australia and is now available for sale through the only official koenigsegg. For the first time we can offer paddleshift as an option for the edition cars. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of koenigsegg ccxr in 2007 the model with 2door fastback targa coupe body and v8 4700 cm3 cui engine size, 748.
A larger front splitter for optimized downforce and tweaked headlight arrangement came standard with a rear wing. The secret to a high end speed on a track like this is to carry as much speed as possible out. Koenigsegg bringing two new regeras and rare 2006 ccx to. The koenigsegg ccxr is the more environmentally friendly version of the koenigsegg ccx. Koenigsegg will sell you a car without a transmission for. Be one of the few people in the world lucky enough to own a one of these extremely rare koenigsegg ccxs. Heres how to change the gear oil in a 2008 kia rio. When the ccxr hit the market, the other supercar manufacturers didnt even consider to build a car which had an environmental approach.
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