Comments on: 2007 Koenigsegg CCX revealed http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marcel Montville http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-87399 Marcel Montville Mon, 05 Jun 2006 01:31:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-87399 After the Pebble Beach incident I can understand why the VAG bosses would decline any event where they cannot be in complete control. Their humiliation did however prompt the entire overhall of the Veyron which ultimatly produced this much improved version. The question begs, why would Bugatti want to chance a head to head with Pagani or Koenigsegg when all of the car magazines are singing its praises? They have everything to lose and nothing to gain seeing that they are percieved as being the hands down best.This is perhaps the reason that McClaren would not supply an F1 to Bugatti when they wanted to move into to "Fastest car in the world" spotlight. I believe that these cars were targeted toward different demographic and/or philosophical groups. The Bugatti towards men with only average high speed driving abilities and with extreme luxury as a top priority.The Koenisegg towards men with great driving skills and spartan tastes. I would like to close by saying that; saying that something is so doesn't mean that it is so and that Bugatti will run into many more problems chasing after that 274mph goal. After the Pebble Beach incident I can understand why the VAG bosses would decline any event where they cannot be in complete control. Their humiliation did however prompt the entire overhall of the Veyron which ultimatly produced this much improved version. The question begs, why would Bugatti want to chance a head to head with Pagani or Koenigsegg when all of the car magazines are singing its praises? They have everything to lose and nothing to gain seeing that they are percieved as being the hands down best.This is perhaps the reason that McClaren would not supply an F1 to Bugatti when they wanted to move into to “Fastest car in the world” spotlight.
I believe that these cars were targeted toward different demographic and/or philosophical groups. The Bugatti towards men with only average high speed driving abilities and with extreme luxury as a top priority.The Koenisegg towards men with great driving skills and spartan tastes.
I would like to close by saying that; saying that something is so doesn’t mean that it is so and that Bugatti will run into many more problems chasing after that 274mph goal.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-83398 Kevin Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:03:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-83398 Marcel, Yes, I've read in a reliable car mag that Bugatti is intending to produce a clubsport version of the Veyron with over 200 BHP more. I note with interest that Bugatti decline to supply a car to compete against the Koenigsegg CCX or Pagani Zonda Clubsport etc. on a track, and a lap time for the Nurburgring is also very obviously missing. They may change their mind when the more focussed clubsport version is produced, when they feel confident of making a more emphatic statement. They are also looking for approval from VAG bosses to produce a saloon using the engine, transmission and four wheel drive underpinnings from the Veyron. Although VAG are very cautious following the huge development costs of the Veyron, it seems likely to go ahead as it will involve relatively little re-engineering, and is likely to sell, as the Veyron is now apparently selling healthily. I consider the 'fastest car in the world' title to be shared between Koenigsegg and Bugatti, as the Bugatti cannot be driven over 231? mph in normal driving mode. Any use of the brakes will move it out of unrestricted mode and limit it to 231 mph again. Marcel,
Yes, I’ve read in a reliable car mag that Bugatti is intending to produce a clubsport version of the Veyron with over 200 BHP more.
I note with interest that Bugatti decline to supply a car to compete against the Koenigsegg CCX or Pagani Zonda Clubsport etc. on a track, and a lap time for the Nurburgring is also very obviously missing. They may change their mind when the more focussed clubsport version is produced, when they feel confident of making a more emphatic statement.
They are also looking for approval from VAG bosses to produce a saloon using the engine, transmission and four wheel drive underpinnings from the Veyron. Although VAG are very cautious following the huge development costs of the Veyron, it seems likely to go ahead as it will involve relatively little re-engineering, and is likely to sell, as the Veyron is now apparently selling healthily.
I consider the ‘fastest car in the world’ title to be shared between Koenigsegg and Bugatti, as the Bugatti cannot be driven over 231? mph in normal driving mode. Any use of the brakes will move it out of unrestricted mode and limit it to 231 mph again.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-83397 Kevin Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:03:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-83397 Marcel, Yes, I've read in a reliable car mag that Bugatti is intending to produce a clubsport version of the Veyron with over 200 BHP more. I note with interest that Bugatti decline to supply a car to compete against the Koenigsegg CCX or Pagani Zonda Clubsport etc. on a track, and a lap time for the Nurburgring is also very obviously missing. They may change their mind when the more focussed clubsport version is produced, when they feel confident of making a more emphatic statement. They are also looking for approval from VAG bosses to produce a saloon using the engine, transmission and four wheel drive underpinnings from the Veyron. Although VAG are very cautious following the huge development costs of the Veyron, it seems likely to go ahead as it will involve relatively little re-engineering, and is likely to sell, as the Veyron is now apparently selling healthily. I consider the 'fastest car in the world' title to be shared between Koenigsegg and Bugatti, as the Bugatti cannot be driven over 231? mph in normal driving mode. Any use of the brakes will move it out of unrestricted mode and limit it to 231 mph again. Marcel,
Yes, I’ve read in a reliable car mag that Bugatti is intending to produce a clubsport version of the Veyron with over 200 BHP more.
I note with interest that Bugatti decline to supply a car to compete against the Koenigsegg CCX or Pagani Zonda Clubsport etc. on a track, and a lap time for the Nurburgring is also very obviously missing. They may change their mind when the more focussed clubsport version is produced, when they feel confident of making a more emphatic statement.
They are also looking for approval from VAG bosses to produce a saloon using the engine, transmission and four wheel drive underpinnings from the Veyron. Although VAG are very cautious following the huge development costs of the Veyron, it seems likely to go ahead as it will involve relatively little re-engineering, and is likely to sell, as the Veyron is now apparently selling healthily.
I consider the ‘fastest car in the world’ title to be shared between Koenigsegg and Bugatti, as the Bugatti cannot be driven over 231? mph in normal driving mode. Any use of the brakes will move it out of unrestricted mode and limit it to 231 mph again.

]]> By: Marcel Montville http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-47747 Marcel Montville Mon, 22 May 2006 17:43:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-47747 Harry, where did you get your information about the 2007 Veyron and its 250 new ponies? On which track did the testing occur and who did the verification of the terminal speed? Your not just blowing smoke---are you? Harry, where did you get your information about the 2007 Veyron and its 250 new ponies? On which track did the testing occur and who did the verification of the terminal speed? Your not just blowing smoke—are you?

]]> By: Harry http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-47542 Harry Mon, 22 May 2006 14:57:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-47542 Yes the Veyron is far more complcated.... BUT, The Veyron acually handles, it has a rear wing, it is faster off the mark, it is quieter and it IS still for sale. The CCX comapred the the CCR is a huge difference, not just 150hp, it is longer and wider with a different shape, therefore it is LESS aerodynamic, so yes the 141mph is only now up to 150mph... not 147. There is also a new Veyron for 2007... it does 274mph due to 250 new ponies and improved aerodynamics... and as i said before, the veyron stays on the track when it goes around a corner at 100mph, its got proper downforce. All in all.. I'd take the Veyron. Yes the Veyron is far more complcated…. BUT, The Veyron acually handles, it has a rear wing, it is faster off the mark, it is quieter and it IS still for sale.
The CCX comapred the the CCR is a huge difference, not just 150hp, it is longer and wider with a different shape, therefore it is LESS aerodynamic, so yes the 141mph is only now up to 150mph… not 147.
There is also a new Veyron for 2007… it does 274mph due to 250 new ponies and improved aerodynamics… and as i said before, the veyron stays on the track when it goes around a corner at 100mph, its got proper downforce.

All in all.. I’d take the Veyron.

]]> By: way2wide http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-38883 way2wide Fri, 19 May 2006 07:00:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-38883 Yeah the veyron has a bit of appeal shearly due to the hype and anticipation. However bugatti doesnt hold an impressive record in the car world. Furthermore with twice as many cylinders than the Koenigsegg and 4 turbos giving the vehicle nearly 200 more brake horsepower than the CCX,s single supercharger its a bit pathetic that the car can only muster up a top speed of 253 mph. And lets not forget that when the top speed run was held at Nardo Mr. Bicocchi didnt top the car out. Im guessing the Koenigsegg is well capable of hitting 260 mph. Finally factoring in the price variances and styling cues of each car, the flashy Koenigsegg (translated means "knife's edge") makes the over the hill Bugatti take a step into the shadows. The CCX is plain and simply the BEST Yeah the veyron has a bit of appeal shearly due to the hype and anticipation. However bugatti doesnt hold an impressive record in the car world. Furthermore with twice as many cylinders than the Koenigsegg and 4 turbos giving the vehicle nearly 200 more brake horsepower than the CCX,s single supercharger its a bit pathetic that the car can only muster up a top speed of 253 mph. And lets not forget that when the top speed run was held at Nardo Mr. Bicocchi didnt top the car out. Im guessing the Koenigsegg is well capable of hitting 260 mph. Finally factoring in the price variances and styling cues of each car, the flashy Koenigsegg (translated means “knife’s edge”) makes the over the hill Bugatti take a step into the shadows. The CCX is plain and simply the BEST

]]> By: Marcel Montville http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-27279 Marcel Montville Wed, 10 May 2006 15:50:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-27279 The Bugatti Veyron is a much more technologically sophisticated machine than the Koenisegg CCX. The Veyron has a "W" 16 cylinder engine with 4 turbochargers, 997bhp, all wheel drive, three suspension modes and 1.7 miles of cable to power the onboard electronics. The entire car is lowered and the front diffuser flaps, rear spoiler and tail wing are deployed above 233 Mph to create the necessary aerodynamics to reach its terminal speed of 253 Mph. It also has a 7 speed direct-shift gearbox, dual clutch system and a paddleshift. All this performance is transferred to the pavement via state of the art Michelin run flat tires and a PAX system for constant tire pressure monitoring, just like formula 1 cars have. I must admit that I just don't get the styling of the Veyron. I would much prefer the styling of the Koenisegg. The Bugatti Veyron is a much more technologically sophisticated machine than the Koenisegg CCX. The Veyron has a “W” 16 cylinder engine with 4 turbochargers, 997bhp, all wheel drive, three suspension modes and 1.7 miles of cable to power the onboard electronics. The entire car is lowered and the front diffuser flaps, rear spoiler and tail wing are deployed above 233 Mph to create the necessary aerodynamics to reach its terminal speed of 253 Mph. It also has a 7 speed direct-shift gearbox, dual clutch system and a paddleshift. All this performance is transferred to the pavement via state of the art Michelin run flat tires and a PAX system for constant tire pressure monitoring, just like formula 1 cars have. I must admit that I just don’t get the styling of the Veyron. I would much prefer the styling of the Koenisegg.

]]> By: ross http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-25535 ross Mon, 08 May 2006 20:08:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-25535 Koenisegg CCX The ultimate car might not be as fast as the bugatti veyron but for the ultimate package and of course look and style wins it! Koenisegg CCX
The ultimate car might not be as fast as the bugatti veyron but for the ultimate package and of course look and style wins it!

]]> By: cookie http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-25118 cookie Mon, 08 May 2006 12:41:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-25118 i love this car but i wont be able ta afford it wen im older!!!!!! it costs loads!!!!!! would someone loan me half a million for dis car????????? i love this car but i wont be able ta afford it wen im older!!!!!!
it costs loads!!!!!!
would someone loan me half a million for dis car?????????

]]> By: Marcel Montville http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-13811 Marcel Montville Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:31:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-13811 These are the results of some of the top production cars tested on the Nardo Prototipo track. Keep in mind that this is a cricular track and that this feat was accomplished by a CCR with 806 bhp not a CC8S with 655 bhp.The CCR test was performed on 2/28/05. 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. Comparison chart results at Nardo/Prototipo for Production cars: 1. Koenigsegg CCR 388 km/h 2. McLaren F1 372 km/h 3. Ferrari Enzo 355 km/h 4. Porsche Carrera GT 334 km/h 4. McLaren Mercedes SLR 334 km/h 5. Lamborghini Murcielago 330 km/h These are the results of some of the top production cars tested on the Nardo Prototipo track. Keep in mind that this is a cricular track and that this feat was accomplished by a CCR with 806 bhp not a CC8S with 655 bhp.The CCR test was performed on 2/28/05.
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.

Comparison chart results at Nardo/Prototipo for Production cars:

1. Koenigsegg CCR 388 km/h
2. McLaren F1 372 km/h
3. Ferrari Enzo 355 km/h
4. Porsche Carrera GT 334 km/h
4. McLaren Mercedes SLR 334 km/h
5. Lamborghini Murcielago 330 km/h

]]> By: bob http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-13435 bob Thu, 13 Apr 2006 03:37:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-13435 also the cc8s with only 655 bhp does 240mph how can a 150 bhp jump onyl bring up the top speed to 247mph only 7 more? it can do much more i think at around 260mph also the cc8s with only 655 bhp does 240mph
how can a 150 bhp jump onyl bring up the top speed to 247mph
only 7 more?
it can do much more i think at around 260mph

]]> By: bob http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-13428 bob Thu, 13 Apr 2006 03:04:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-13428 the koenisegg has got to do more then 247mph, with a power to weight ratio of under 3 pounds per hp i think i will go faster then the bugatti the koenisegg has got to do more then 247mph, with a power to weight ratio of under 3 pounds per hp
i think i will go faster then the bugatti

]]> By: Marcel Montville http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-11568 Marcel Montville Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:36:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-11568 I say that the CCR and the CCX are the fastest limited production cars on the planet. Remember folks that the Veyron is not for sale to anyone and neither is the McClaren. The CCX does not have a ford engine. The people at Koenigsegg have cast their own "in house" block in order to meet anti pollution standards here in the US while still maintaining its 806 Bhp. I would like to see skid pad tests and an objective drive test on the CCX.I would also like to see it on a one on one with the latest and greatest street legal Porsche Lamborghini and Ferrari. I say that the CCR and the CCX are the fastest limited production cars on the planet. Remember folks that the Veyron is not for sale to anyone and neither is the McClaren. The CCX does not have a ford engine. The people at Koenigsegg have cast their own “in house” block in order to meet anti pollution standards here in the US while still maintaining its 806 Bhp. I would like to see skid pad tests and an objective drive test on the CCX.I would also like to see it on a one on one with the latest and greatest street legal Porsche Lamborghini and Ferrari.

]]> By: Tom Stahl http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4951 Tom Stahl Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:45:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4951 "Contrary to inaccurate leaked specs", Uhh huh........... “Contrary to inaccurate leaked specs”, Uhh huh………..

]]> By: Ben http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4641 Ben Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:27:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4641 THE REAL SPECS: THE CAR GOT A FORD ENGINE WITH 806 BHP http://www.auto.co.il/Content/Articles/ArticlesPics/CCX-specs.jpg THE REAL SPECS:
THE CAR GOT A FORD ENGINE WITH 806 BHP

http://www.auto.co.il/Content/Articles/ArticlesPics/CCX-specs.jpg

]]> By: Jerry Mahoney http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4566 Jerry Mahoney Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:25:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4566 This care really is bonkers. Love it. They Veyron is still in a class of its own though. This care really is bonkers. Love it. They Veyron is still in a class of its own though.

]]> By: KissMyX http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4552 KissMyX Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:28:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4552 Well, I'm pretty sure the Veyron is the nicer one to drive, and even more exclusive. The Veyron is a status, not a statussymbol. The Koenigsegg is just insane, less refined, less stylish, more brutal. Well, I’m pretty sure the Veyron is the nicer one to drive, and even more exclusive. The Veyron is a status, not a statussymbol.

The Koenigsegg is just insane, less refined, less stylish, more brutal.

]]> By: Sotrain http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4543 Sotrain Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:33:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4543 Aw man. I wonder how this will affect Bugatti's Veyron sales. If it no longer holds the world's fastest car title, will people be as willing to pay the million plus price tag? Aw man. I wonder how this will affect Bugatti’s Veyron sales. If it no longer holds the world’s fastest car title, will people be as willing to pay the million plus price tag?

]]> By: jim sanders http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4312 jim sanders Wed, 22 Feb 2006 04:26:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4312 This car is beautiful! I'll buy it for $30,000! This car is beautiful! I’ll buy it for $30,000!

]]> By: Harry http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4197 Harry Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4197 Any idea that Porsche doesn't care about straight line performance as an overall benchmark? For $650,000 and more than 800 hp it should EMBARRASS even the Enzo. Any idea that Porsche doesn’t care about straight line performance as an overall benchmark? For $650,000 and more than 800 hp it should EMBARRASS even the Enzo.

]]> By: Chris G http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4189 Chris G Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:07:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4189 $650,000! That would be a veritable bargain compared to the Bugatti Veyron! $650,000! That would be a veritable bargain compared to the Bugatti Veyron!

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4171 Kendall Richardson Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:32:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4171 MORE POWER than the CCR???? You have ANY idea how that would EMBARRASS the Porsche 997turbo AND (to-be-released)997GT2 in a strait line?????????? Koenigsegg ROCKS!! MORE POWER than the CCR???? You have ANY idea how that would EMBARRASS the Porsche 997turbo AND (to-be-released)997GT2 in a strait line?????????? Koenigsegg ROCKS!!

]]> By: captain america http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4170 captain america Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:21:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4170 LOVE KOENIGSEGG! LOVE KOENIGSEGG!

]]> By: the final verdict http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4154 the final verdict Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:35:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4154 Mercedes V-12 shared with pagani zonda, KICK ASS! Mercedes V-12 shared with pagani zonda, KICK ASS!

]]> By: KissMyX http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx.html#comment-4140 KissMyX Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:21:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/20/first-images-of-the-koenigsegg-ccx/#comment-4140 CCR was my favorite supercar... now lets see how this one matches up. I'll check my savings account just in case :) CCR was my favorite supercar… now lets see how this one matches up.

I’ll check my savings account just in case :)

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