Koenigsegg is celebrating 20 years since the original CC8S with its 1365bhp CC850, a modern interpretation with a unique twist -
that kicked the company off 20 years ago. Limited to 50 units, the CC850 might draw upon its past in some aspects such as design, but also offers an insight into Koenigsegg’s future in others, including the key deliverable of driver engagement, rather than breaking records.
Koenigsegg is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering, and arguably the CC850’s most interesting new development is its ‘Engage Shift System’ transmission; one that’s effectively able to function as both a traditional h-pattern six-speed manual and a nine-speed automatic.
Connected to the transmission is an engine that’s slightly easier to get your head around – Koenigsegg’s own flat-plane crank 5-litre all-alloy V8 with twin ceramic ball bearing turbochargers. It’s based on the unit found in the Jesko, so shares its 92mm bore and 95.25mm stroke, double overhead camshafts, dry-sump lubrication, but comes with its own carbonfibre intake manifold and a 3D-printed titanium exhaust system.
Koenigsegg is quoting a kerb weight of 1385kg, giving it a one-to-one metric horsepower to kg figure, so it won’t exactly be tardy, but unlike the Jesko or One:1, this Koenigsegg isn’t about outright speed, but rather creating a more involving driving experience. As such, Koenigsegg hasn’t released any official performance figures, and unlike models like the
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