Koenigsegg CCX Supercar Headed for America
Compared to the CCR, the CCX is slightly different in the way that it looks. Its bumpers feature repositioned fog lights, and larger air dams for different but improved aerodynamic properties, and a glass engine cover allows passers by to admire the engine. Other changes include a 50-mm (2.0-in) rise to the twin bulges on the roof, which gives the CCX more headroom than any other supercar currently on the market, making the cabin comfortable for drivers taller than six feet in height. Another significant interior-related improvement are the new carbon fibre frame seats that have a greater range of adjustment, and are available with Swedish Tempur-pedic memory foam padding. Overall, the car is 88 mm longer than before, mainly to meet the front and rear bumper regulations, not to mention the revised but longer exhaust system.
Other noteworthy changes for the CCX include the industry’s first carbon-fibre wheels that save some 3 kilos (6.6 lbs) at each corner compared to the standard-equipment magnesium wheels, as well as optional 382-mm (15.0-in) front and 362-mm (14.2-in) rear carbon-ceramic disc brakes which save a further 2 kg (4.4 lbs) at each wheel. Overall, when these two options are installed, the Koenigsegg snags the title of the supercar with the world’s lowest unsprung weight (mass not directly attached to the chassis). Koenigsegg’s engineers also took advantage of the bigger roof bulges to improve the CCR’s ram-air intake system, located in the central ridge between the bulges. The taller roof height gives the system more suction power, enhancing the unit’s effectiveness at supplying the engine with greater amounts of cold, dense air at high speeds.
At the time of launch, Koenigsegg did not reveal when the CCX would arrive in America, nor did it release a price tag, but in true supercar style every aspect of the car will be built to order, and is sure to cost upwards of $400,000 USD (equal to $463,000 CAD). And will it be available in Canada? Due to our even stricter regulations, and the need to crash test one just for our rather diminutive market, it’s not likely.
