Koenigsegg CCGT

Koenigsegg CCGT.

 

Going racing:~

The CCGT came about as side project for Christian and the engineers at Koenigsegg. When Christian started to build and design the first CC prototype, racing was always part if the larger pictures. Hence Christian studied the ACO Le Mans regulation and made sure that his car would fit the regulation for one for the most interesting racing categories at the time – the GT1 Class. 

The regulations stated that the car is not allowed to be wider than 2 meters and that the cockpit has to have at least 70% of the width of the car. So Christian designed the car to these exact measurements so that the road car would be a perfect basis for a GT1 car.

The CCGT was a side project that was worked upon when time was available from the engineering and building of the production cars. Hence it took several years to finish the first prototype. It was based on a Koenigsegg CCR, but with some elements from the CCX model, like the front lamps and some other small items. 

The end result was staggering, the car was super stiff, weighed under 1000 kg without ballast, had over 600 kg downforce and over 600 hp normally aspirated, racing restricted hp.
The few people that have driven the CCGT state it handles like a dream and that it would have been very competitive.

The reason why it never went racing? Two months after Koenigsegg started the first shake down runs of the first CCGT, the ACO and FIA changed regulations for the GT1 class. Carbon monocoques were no longer allowed and minimum production numbers went from a total of 20 cars over several years to 350 cars per year! Good night! 

The CCGT is truly one of the rarest most exiting Koenigsegg cars ever made and the sound is just fantastic.

Specification:~

Engine

• Koenigsegg developed 5.0L, normally aspirated, drysumped 32 valve V8 with roller throttles and individual intake trumpets. Nira engine control.

Transmission

• Koenigsegg/Cima sequential magnesium transaxle, straight cut gear, dog ring engagement, interchangable gear ratios. 215 mm AP-Racing carbon or sintered twin disc clutch.

Suspension

• Double wishbones, adjustable Racing gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated.
• Anti-roll bar.
• Pneumatic pits stop lifting system. 

Brakes

• Front: Ventilated Surface Transforms ceramic discs O 362 mm, 37 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy monobloc calipers. Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.
• Rear: Ventilated Surface Transforms ceramic discs O 362 mm, 37 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy monobloc calipers. Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.

Wheels

• Koenigsegg – Dymag magnesium alloy wheels with centre locking.

Body

• Two-door, two-seater body made of pre-impregnated carbonibre/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements.
• Carbon/Kevlar/alu honeycomb racing seats.
• Full homologated roll cage by Koenigsegg-ME-racing.

Dimensions

• Total length: 4293 mm (169”)
• Total width: 1996 mm (78.6”)
• Total height: 1030 mm (40,6”)
• Ground clearance: 50 mm (2”)
• Fuel capacity: 100 litres
• Dry weight: 1100 kg (100 kg ballast in order to reach 1100 kg of minimum weight)

Steering

• Rack and pinion, power assisted.

Chassis

• Semi monocoque made of pre-impregnated carbonfibre and honeycomb.

Instruments

• AIM. Full telemetrical system.

Gallery:~

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Koenigsegg CCGT at Koenigsegg headquarter:

Koenigsegg CCGT at Oschersleben

Koenigsegg CCGT

Koeingsegg CCR

Koeingsegg CCR.

Taking it to the extreme:~

The CCR was an evolution of the CC8S, produced between 2004 and 2006. The CCR was produced in 14 examples in total. 

Compared to the CC8S, The CCR featured an upgraded body design, a larger front splitter, a rear wing, larger brakes, new enlarged tires and wheels plus upgraded chassis and suspension. The CCR also had a more powerful engine with twin compressors, producing an astonishing 806 hp. All in all, the CCR had a more racing car-like stance and appearance compared to the more elegant CC8S.

The CCR managed to take the Guinness record for the world’s fastest production car at the Nardo test track in Italy, in February 2005. The CCR reached 388 km/h, beating the 8 year old record set by the inspirational Mclaren F1. The CCR went on to set records at the Nürburgring and at various other tracks.

The CCR still has performance that can match or beat many of the latest hypercars. It truly was a car before its time.

Specification:~

Performance

• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 seconds.
• Top speed: 395+ km/h (242+ mph).
• Standing quartermile: 9 seconds, end speed 235 km/h (146 mph).
• Braking distance: 31 m (100–0 km/h)
• Lateral G-force: 1.3 G
• Fuel consumption:
• Highway travel: 13 l/100 km
• Combined: 17 l/100 km

Dimensions

• Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 inch)
• Fuel capacity: 80 litres (17.6 gallons)
• Luggage compartment: 120 litres (26.4 gallons)
• Dry weight: 1180 kg

Chassis

• Semi monocoque made of preimpregnated carbonfibre and with honey- comb reinforcements for added stiffness.
• Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, adjustable Öhlins Racing gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated. Anti-roll bar. Electronically adjustable ride height.

Brakes

• Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 362 mm, 32 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy calipers. Power assisted. Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.
• Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ø 362 mm, 32 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy calipers. Power assisted. Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.

Steering

• Rack and pinion power assisted steering. 2.7 turns lock to lock.
• Turning circle: 11 metres.

Body

• Two-door, two-seater with fixed roof.
• Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fibre/ kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements.

Aerodynamics

• Cd. 0.297. Frontal area 1.825 m2. Completely flat underside of chassis.
• Venturi tunnels at the rear of chassis/body.

Transmission

• Specially developed 6-speed gearbox by Cima.
• Incorporated internal oil pump and oil cooler.
• Torque sensitive, limited slip differential.
• Clutch: Dual Plate, organic or cintered Ø 215 mm (8.46 inch). Oil-cooled and electronically operated.

Engine

• Type: V8 cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts. Cam cover of carbonfibre.
• Displacement: 4.700 cm3.
• Compression: 8.6:1
• Weight: 215 kg
• Lubrication system: Dry sump with unique oil spray piston cooling.
• Oil cooler.
• Oil: SAE 5 W/30 fully synthetic racing.
• Oil tank capacity: 12 litres (2.64 gallons)
• Induction system: Sequential, multipoint fuel injection. Two Rotrex superchargers with 1.2 bar boost pressure. Intercooler.
• Fuel: 98 RON unleaded.
• Ignition system: Direct coil on plug. Transistorised.
• Power output: 806 bhp at 6.900 rpm.
• Maximum torque: 920 Nm (678 ftlb) at 5.700 rpm.
• Maximum rpm: 7.250 rpm.

Wheels

• Koenigsegg magnesium alloy wheels with centre locking.
• Front: 19” x 9.5”
• Rear: 20” x 12.5”

Tires

• Michelin Pilot Sport 2.
• Unidirectional with asymmetric tread pattern.
• Front: 255/35–19” (Y)
• Rear: 335/30–20” (Y)

Records:~

Nardo – Speed record

2005

Speed: 388 km/h
Driver: L. Bicocchi
Location: Nardo, Italy

NÜRBURGRING – SLALOM RECORD

2005

36 m – 138 km/h
110 m – 158 km/h
Driver: Horst von Saurma (Sport Auto)
Location: Nürburg, Germany

Gallery:~

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Koenigsegg CCR – world record at Nardo:~

Christian von Koenigsegg

Christian von Koenigsegg.

A man and his dream.

Like many young men, Christian von Koenigsegg was fascinated by machinery as a boy. He even went so far as to dream about creating his perfect sports car. In stark contrast to the rest of us, 

however, Christian actually went ahead and turned that dream into reality – at just 22 years of age.

With extraordinary determination and vision, Christian explored the limits of both technology and innovation to create the Supercar of his dreams – the Koenigsegg CC. The Koenigsegg CC was the manifestation of a dream and its successful completion gave Christian the courage to continue, and to share his quest for perfection with others. Thus, the car company that bears his name was born.

The story of Koenigsegg is as fascinating and unique as the cars themselves. Christian was only 5 years old when he first saw a stop-motion film from Norway about a bicycle repairman who builds his own racing car. The film must have made an impression, as a young Christian grew up dreaming of creating the perfect sports car. Some 17 years later, and against all odds, he did just that.

Christian showed an early interest in design and enjoyed the challenges posed by discovering new technical solutions. As a young boy, he dismantled video recorders and toasters, just to see how they worked and whether they could be improved. As a teenager, he was known as the best moped tuner in town and in the early 1990’s, around his 18th birthday, Christian began to work more seriously with technical innovation and came up with some interesting ideas. One of the innovations was called the Chip Player. He believed that one day, computer memory chips would be able to store an entire CD’s worth of data and that it would probably be a cheaper way to buy and store music. He conducted some patent searches for a musical device that would play chips instead of discs. In the end, however, no one seemed interested in the idea, so Christian moved on, not realizing that a few years later his idea would become the norm.

In 1991, he invented a new solution for joining floor planks together without adhesive or nails. He called it Click, as the profile enabled the planks to simply click together. Christian presented this technology to his father-in-law in Belgium, who ran a flooring factory. He rejected the idea, saying that if it was viable, someone would have come up with it a long time ago. Christian then showed the concept to a few other floor manufacturers who also dismissed it. In 1995, a Belgian and a Swedish company patented the exact same solution as Christian’s Click floor – they even called it Click! This innovation has now turned into a multi-billion dollar industry…

Innovations:~

Ever since Christian started building cars, most of his innovations has been in the Automotive field. The first innovation Christian came up with was the Dihedral Synchrohelix Door Actuation System, that drastically improves egress and ingress in a parallel parked wide car. Previous versions of similar door systems, required a two-step motion that most persons found counterintuitive to operate. What Christian managed to come up with was a solution that enabled the complex motion to be made in one smooth step, instead of two, thereby getting an intuitive and highly practical solution. In the latest Regera model, the door system is also fully automated with soft close function, making it truly spectacular.

Christian has a keen interest for combustion engines and therefore has created several innovations and patents within this field. The first innovation for Koenigsegg was the patented rocket catalytic converter. Compared to existing technology the Rocket Catalytic Converter had the following advantages: smaller, lighter, faster light off, substantially less back pressure, built in muffling effect, enabling smaller and lighter muffler. The Rocket Catalytic Converter worked according to a dynamic overflow principle that Christian figured out. It was a key enabler to the CC8S to becoming the most powerful homologated production car in the world, according to Guinness Book of Records.

The second innovation was the supercharger response system, that replaced the blow-off valve in a centrifugal supercharger installation. Instead of blowing out pressurized air at off throttle situations, Christian’s solution was to close the inlet, more or less with a throttle body before the supercharger. This was an improvement compared to previous technologies in the following ways: Less parasitic loss at part cruise. Better engine response at fast throttle movements. Less audible supercharger whine. Less risk for leaks. No blow off sounds/puffs. This system was standard on all CCR, CCX and CCXR´s.

Christians third innovation was the under pressure drysump tank, that enabled Koenigsegg to have the most efficient closed circuit evaporative system. This system was needed as Koenigsegg already with the CC8S had the highest cylinder pressure of any production car and therefore also the largest amount of piston blow by that needed to be controlled.

Christian has kept on innovating over the years and below are just a few of Christians solutions that enable Koenigsegg´s cars to perform the way they do:

Fully, in carbon chassis, integrated fuel tank:~

Benefits: superior safety, chassis balance, weight distribution and packaging.

Memory foam car seats:~

Benefits: Seats are self-molding to different body shapes. Also shore value goes up at bumps and sudden impacts, increasing chassis feedback and passive safety.

Triplex suspension

Benefits: Counteract squat during heavy acceleration without disturbing suspension geometry. Weakens anti roll bar harshness during straight line driving on bumpy road. Increases bump shock absorbers stiffness during cornering. Decreases shock absorber stiffness during bumps on straight line driving when one wheel hits a bump.

Simplified variable turbo geometry:~

Benefits: Has higher heat tolerances and less complexity compared to traditional variable geometry turbos

WG prekat system:~

Benefits: Reduces back pressure in homologated catalytic converter exhaust systems, thereby giving the effect of more power and cleaner exhausts as denser cat elements can be used compared to otherwise

Z shaped, one pivot point anti roll:~

Benefits: less weight, less friction and progressive motion.

Reactive passive rear wing for the Agera R:~

Benefits: Active wing motion without heavy hydraulics and electronics. To have the wing wind speed sensitive versus road speed sensitive benefits aero.

Hollow Aircore carbon wheels:~

Benefits: lowers rotational unsprung mass of the car. Christian came up with the solution to make the wheels hollow and a novel production method to simplify and enhance the hollow core procedure.

Patents for Freevalve:~

For the last 13 years, Christian has worked with the development of Freevalves, that removes the camshafts from the combustion engine and gives total freedom to valve operation. Christian has been involved in the internal development of the valve actuator, the control strategies and actuator layout and packaging on top of developing the business end.

Koenigsegg – The Company.

From passion to power:~

Sweden is a country blessed, and built, with world-class engineering. The country’s fighter jets have always been at the forefront of technological development. Sweden’s transport industry has long been synonymous with exceptional quality and safety, whether it be trucks, busses, passenger vehicles or even the many small, specialist engineering companies working with the tuning and building of world-class rally cars.

It was against this backdrop that a young Christian von Koenigsegg followed a dream and launched his own car company in 1994. His sole mission: to create the perfect Supercar.

Of course, this was at a time where the Supercar was considered to be somewhat of a dinosaur, a temperamental relic from a bygone era. The world was at the end of a recession that had hit the sports car industry hard.

To Christian, however, it was a calling. He cared little about the state of the global economy or the obstacle that it might represent in the minds of others. He was busy fulfilling a dream.

The start-up:~

After the Chip Player and Click disappointments, and amidst the general boredom of running his import/export company,

Christian decided that instead of chasing after the perfect business idea, he would follow his heart. He would build his dream car. Christian understood that it was virtually impossible and that many had failed before him. But to him, it was a mission – to create the perfect car with no compromises, no limits, and no fear of failure.

In 1994, at the age of just 22, Christian launched the Koenigsegg car company and set about creating what he believed to be the ultimate car, one for which no technical solution was deemed too difficult.

Today, Koenigsegg has a full R&D department with state-of-the-art equipment to call upon. In those early days, however, Christian had to make do with self-belief, imagination and determination in order to create the first working prototype. Christian sketched the initial technical layout of the car himself and together with a small team working for meager wages, hand-modeled all components for the vehicle. The prototype was completed in 1996 – just two years after the project began.

The Koenigsegg CC prototype boasted a unique carbon body with a detachable roof. Despite very limited resources, the chassis, suspension, brakes, wishbones uprights and many other items were all custom designed for the car by Christian and his small team. The car was completely original and received a lot of attention as a result. Today, 18 years after it was first built, the car still drives perfectly!

 

Stealing the show:~

Christian took the Koenigsegg CC prototype to the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 in order to assess interest in the vehicle concept. The reaction to the car was overwhelming and the first international contacts were established. Christian felt reassured as he pushed towards commercial production.

From then to now:~

Thanks to Christian’s unique drive and vision, both his cars and company continue to move at record speed. In a relatively short period of time, Christian and his team have become experts in their field, challenging a decades-old supercar establishment.

Rather like his cars, Christian’s company moved at a record pace. In 2002, Koenigsegg began series production of the CC8S model, a car that was fully homologated and crash tested for the European market. Amazingly for a startup company, Guinness gave the CC8S the title – The world’s most powerful production car ever, and Jeremy Clarkson – Mr. Top Gear – named the CC8S his favorite supercar in fierce competition. It proved to the world, that, indeed, it is possible for a passionate, dedicated young man to rival the old, established supercar brands.

In 2005, the Koenigsegg CCR became the fastest production car in the world, beating the nine-year-old Guinness World Record set by the McLaren F1. In 2006, the Koenigsegg CCX took the Top Gear lap record with a time that wasn’t beaten for over two years.

The Koenigsegg CCXR was the first ‘green’ Hypercar in the world, designed and calibrated to run on E85 and E100 biofuel, as well as normal gasoline. This was truly ground breaking at the time as the sportscar industry did not at all focus on the “green” aspect.

Today, Koenigsegg keeps on setting new records – see records – and employs around 70 full-time staff, plus consultants. Everyone works under Christian’s direct guidance. Each and every Koenigsegg is created and meticulously assembled by a tight-knit group of automotive artisans to the highest possible standards, under Christian’s watchful eye.

Philosophy:~

The philosophy at Koenigsegg is one focused solely on performance.
Every single detail of a Koenigsegg car is measured against our continuing goal: to enhance vehicle performance. This is reflected in everything we do. Nothing is insignificant. The way we choose our raw materials, our staff, the setup of our facilities, our software, tools, systems and maintenance. Everything. Every aspect of the development process is focused on performance, not only in terms of power and speed, but in every deliverable. From powertrain to safety – every part must enable the car to deliver the best possible performance.

EVERY DETAIL HAS A PURPOSE:~

Our six-layer paint procedure makes the car’s finish more durable in the harsh conditions that cars are subject to at 400 km/h. Even the beautiful form of a Koenigsegg has a purpose. Our cars are wind tunnel tested during development and whilst a Koenigsegg is beautiful to the eye, the exterior design also serves a higher purpose, being the most streamlined design available that will accommodate the powertrain, comfort and performance requirements that customers demand of a Koenigsegg car.

We like to think that a Koenigsegg is sculpted by aerodynamic efficiency.

 

Safety is paramount:~

When you build a car as powerful as a Koenigsegg, you must remain mindful of the safety of your customers and their surroundings. Given this, we take every measure possible to ensure that customers feel confident in their vehicle whenever they take the wheel. A Koenigsegg is lightweight and balanced, making it both agile and predictable.

Of course, the cars are also equipped with all the modern passive and active safety features that one would expect. Furthermore, we subject all Koenigsegg models to rigorous crash testing to ensure they meet or exceed world standards. In fact, our cars have been subjected to 18 different crash tests during their development and still counting. Yes, it hurts us to crash test our cars, but as per our philosophy at Koenigsegg, there are no shortcuts.

Hand crafted:~

Everything from the careful lay up of pre-preg carbon fiber to the interior of a Koenigsegg is meticulously hand crafted. Given our customers’ ability to influence the creative process during the specification of their car, every car eventually becomes a unique work of art built to the highest standards and to our customers wishes.

Only the finest materials are selected and hand-finished by skilled artisans. Our highly trained staff scrutinize every detail to ensure that we continue to meet the most extreme quality standards, again keeping the Koenigsegg philosophy intact.

The spirit of performance:~

The fruit of this philosophy, this painstaking attention to detail, is a meticulously crafted and prepared car with extreme performance. At Koenigsegg, we always strive for the best performance and the highest standards in the world. We strive for this because we know our customers expect only the best from a Koenigsegg and we truly stand by our product.

This is our tradition and commitment, that has made the company we are today. The Koenigsegg way.

The home of Koenigsegg:~

Koenigsegg moved to its present location and headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden, in 2003. The building had previously been home to the Swedish Air Force and once housed JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets.

Now refurbished to suit Koenigsegg’s requirements, these facilities provide the perfect infrastructure for building high-tech Hypercars. There is ample room for the composite workshop, engine development and testing, a pre- and final assembly hall, a paint shop, research and development facilities, as well as vehicle and parts storage.

It is here, in this state-of-the-art facility in southern Sweden, that Koenigsegg creates a handful of bespoken Hypercars every year.

Fighter jet spirit:~

Koenigsegg relocated to its present location and headquarters after a fire in the company’s original premises in 2003. The 4000sqm facility was once home to the Swedish Air Force’s Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1 before the squadron was retired from service. The squadron’s insignia, a flying ghost, now adorns the engine bay of all Koenigsegg cars built here as a tribute to the Squadron.
Along with the buildings came a 1.7km runway, which has turned out to be perfect for high-speed testing of the cars. As the runway is 50 meters wide it can also easily be converted into a “race track” formation. Many Koenigsegg customers have enjoyed the possibility of landing their private jet on the runway just outside the doors of the factory. There is also a helipad in front of the main entrance for those who wish to travel by helicopter.

One of a kind

Each and every Koenigsegg has a premium price, but then each and every Koenigsegg has been painstakingly built by a select group of automotive artisans to the highest possible standards.
At Koenigsegg, we are able to fabricate intricate, hand-made metal and carbon fiber components in our own hi-tech production facilities. We also source specialist components from a network of dedicated suppliers and partners – most of which are based in Sweden.

Many of these suppliers are small companies and craftsmen that produce low volumes of incredibly high quality components. The manufacture and assembly of components used in a Koenigsegg are both incredibly labor intensive processes – there are more than 300 hand-formed carbonfibre parts alone in each car, for example – and the materials are extremely costly, without exception.

Innovating the future:~

Christian and Koenigsegg Automotive AB have introduced and patented several new technologies over the years. Among them are the ”rocket” catalytic converter, the supercharger response system and a variable geometry turbo system, to name but a few. Furthermore, several unique ways of using carbon fiber have been developed in-house, methods that make the car lighter, stronger and safer.

The Koenigsegg philosophy does not tolerate compromise. Rather, we work with innovation in order to avoid compromise completely. Nothing is impossible. This open-mindedness and dedication are what define Koenigsegg and its cars.