Koenigsegg CC8S

The Koenigsegg CC8S is a mid-engine sports car produced by Koenigsegg in Sweden. Koenigsegg has since made the Koenigsegg CCR, and Koenigsegg CCX.

When introduced, it was the fastest street-legal car in production, with a claimed top speed of convert|390|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on, and an acceleration that takes it up to convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on in less than 3.5 seconds.Fact|date=May 2008 In 2006, however, it was beaten by the Bugatti Veyron. The CC8S's body and chassis are made of carbon fiber, reinforced with kevlar and aluminium honeycomb. These facts combined with the engine give it a power to weigh ratio of 2.4 kg/kW (4 lb/hp), an impressive figure equal to the McLaren F1 and greater than the 2.6 kg/kW (4.3 lb/hp) of the Bugatti Veyron.

The Koenigsegg-developed double wishbone suspension system and can be fully adjusted to optimize the vehicle for the track.

A hardtop roof-panel, which can be removed and stored under the front hood, covers the luxurious interior. The leather and aluminum fitted cabin incorporates all the top equipment for comfort and security.

pecifications

Performance

*Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds

*Acceleration: 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds

*Top speed: 240 mph

*Standing quartermile (~400 m): 10.0 seconds at 138mph

*Braking distance: m to ft|31 (100–0 km/h)

Body

*Two-door, two-seater with removable hardtop stowable under the bonnet.
*The body is made of carbon fiber.
*The chassis is made from carbon fiber/kevlar with lightweight, hard-foam sandwich reinforcements.

Dimensions

*Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 in)
*Luggage compartment: 120 litres (4.24 cubic ft)

Aerodynamics

*"C"_d 0.297.
* Frontal area 1.825 m².
* Underbody venturis and diffusers
* rear mounted spoiler for increased downforce

Chassis

*Double wishbone, front and rear.
*Öhlins Racing adjustable, gas hydraulic shock absorbers.
*Electronically adjustable ride height.
*KACS (Koenigsegg Advanced Control System) which allows the driver to adjust the car's road holding, suspension, aerodynamics and brakes.

Brakes

*Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ø Auto mm|340, Auto mm|32 mm wide.
*6 piston light alloy calipers.
*Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ø Auto mm|315, Auto mm|28.
*4 piston light alloy calipers.
*All brakes power assisted and feature Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.

Wheels

*Koenigsegg magnesium alloy wheels with centre locking.
*Front: 18” x 9.0”
*Rear: 20” x 12.5”

Tires

*Michelin Pilot Sport 2
*One-directional with asymmetric pattern
*Front: 255/40 ZR 18
*Rear: 335/30 ZR 20

teering

*Rack and pinion, power steering
*2.7 turns, lock to lock
*Turning circle: m to ft in|11|abbr=yes

Engine

* Supercharged 4.7 L Ford Modular engine V8 made of cast aluminium with 4 valves per cylinder
*Double overhead camshafts with carbon fiber covers
*Compression rate: 8.6:1
*Weight: Auto kg|210
*Dry sump with oil spray piston cooler
*Oil tank: 12 L (2.6 Imp. gallons), (3.17 U.S. gal)

*655 bhp at 6800 rpm
*Max torque: 555 lb-ft at 5000 rpm
*Max rpm: 7300

Transmission

*6 speed Cima manual, with oil pump and cooler
*Torque sensitive, limited slip differential
*Dual plate clutch
*Sequential shift optional

References

* [http://www.koenigsegg.com/thecars/index.asp?submenu=4 Koenigsegg technical data]
* [http://www.modernracer.com/features/worldsfastestcars3.html Modern Racer]

External links

* [http://www.koenigsegg.com Official Koenigsegg website]