Koenigsegg is one of the few supercar manufacturers in the world that knows how to win our hearts. Its life began two decades ago with the CC8, which was a turning point not only for the brand, but also for the automobile sector. Now, when he has shown what he is capable of, he announces to the world a new model that will be a resounding success. Its about Koenigsegg CC850 that you can see in these images and that looks amazing.
As is evident from the photos, its aesthetic is inspired by that of the first CC8. Rather it is an evolution but do not let your eyes deceive you because under a body of simple and aerodynamic lines there is technology that its long list of rivals dream of it. The most interesting Do you know what it is? Well, among many other gadgets, it includes a manual gearbox (with clutch) operating a 6- or 9-speed transmission. Isn't he crazy?
The power of the Koenigsegg CC850 has a trick as it ranges between 884 kW and 1.033 kW... depending on the gasoline used...
However, before you go crazy looking for an explanation, we will tell you what engine powers the CC850. According to Koenigsegg it is the block 5.0 V8 with twin turbocharger that already nests in the vain of the Jesko. Hence, their figures vary depending on the type of gasoline we use. If it is "normal" its power reaches 884 kW (1.202 CV) and if it is gasoline E85 grows up to 1.033 kW (1.404,88 hp). For its part, the torque is 1.385 Nm in both cases...
As to final weight on the scale, Koenigsegg CC850 stays in the 1.385 kilos, same figure as the motor torque. And now that you know its main power data, we will try to tell you how its transmission is. In the brand they call her «The Worlds Most Powerful And Fastest Manual Production Car – TWMPAFMPC» or what is the same: "The most powerful and fastest manual production car in the world". Let's see if we don't mess too much...
In manual mode, the CC850 drives like a normal manual vehicle. For this it is necessary to activate the clutch if we want to change gear. Here, only six of the nine speeds are available, although if the driving mode changes the other three speeds will be available. If we want to go in one hundred percent automatic mode, we move the lever to the right and the electronic management of the system will take care of everything...
And so far we can read, because for now Koenigsegg has not wanted to share more data. You know the CC850 won't hit any horsepower records, but it will. it is much more radical than its original brother CC8. At the moment we know that production will be limited to 50 units, the same years as the founder of this firm. Its price and possibility of orders are not yet official, although it will surely be expensive and it will be out of stock...
A shame ...
Source - Koenigsegg - Specification Koenigsegg CC850
