Koenigsegg CCXR Mid-Engined Performance Car

One of the greatest mid engine roadster you will want to purchase from a Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg who are responsible for the CCX and CCR. Which is also known as the Competition Coupé X that was at the Geneva Motor Show where the CCXR has a engine that runs on biofuel.

Koenigsegg ccxr Road Tests and Performance

Interestingly the engine can accelerate to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds all the way up to 124 mph in 9.8 seconds so the top speed of 259 mph. These fast speeds are in competition with the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 Edition, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640, the Porsche 997 GT2, the Alpina B6 S and the Corvette Z06. Koenigsegg have re-engineered the Ford Modular V8 engines.

Koenigsegg CCXR Car Specs

You will be happy to know that the engine is a 4.7 liter 288 cu in V8, with dual overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder so that the engine block of 356 Aluminium that has a T7 heat treatment making the alloy stronger, thinner and lighter with an engine block that will withstand higher cylinder pressures. It has been reported that the company is aiming for 900bhp and a top speed greater than 248.5 mph. Since the Bugatti Veyron has been clocked around 252.9 mph, it has some stiff competition.

By the Ford Modular engine being replaced by a Koenigsegg engine that is designed to run on 91 octane fuel, is available in the U.S. that meets the Californian emission standards. To comply with rear impact regulations the front bumper is designed to be safer in low speed collisions. As you are probably aware the carbon fiber reinforced plastic sports seats allow for extra headroom that can accommodate someone with heights of 6 to 7 feet tall.

Swedish Car Manufacturer

The great thing about the transmission is that the six speed manual gearbox is made with a twin plate clutch for the power of the wheels and brakes with magnesium-alloy rear wheels. The option to upgrade to carbon/magnesium wheels which each weigh less than the standard wheels and are attached by a center locking wheel nut is also available. The size of the front wheels are 19 inches with the rear at 20 inches. It has been reported that the car has Michelin Pilot Sport 2 unidirectional tires with asymmetric tread. The brakes can be upgraded to SystemST carbon ceramic brakes.

Awards and Recognition

One can see why the Koenigsegg ccxr has won the best performing green exotic DuPont Registry award in 2009 and was chosen as the 10 Most Beautiful Cars by Forbes Magazine

Aftermarket Performance Replacement Parts and Accessories

Finding the right part for your exotic automobile can be a challenge when the cars are so rare and expensive, if you need to find Koenigsegg CCR Parts you can find dealers online that specialize in hard to find auto parts for fast cars. See if you can order the part from the manufacturer, it that does not work out you can also try a used rebuilt auto parts dealer in your surrounding area. Also the re-manufacturing of exotic car parts is popular as well. So for many of the CCX and CCXR limited edition both feature carbon wheels, amplifiers, Satnav or Bluetooth, a rearview camera, along with the carbon fiber body with the wide wing design and lowered chassis.