This 12 months, Koenigsegg is celebrating considered one of its most formidable race automobile tasks at Monterey Automotive Week. The carmaker has unveiled the limited-edition CCGT1 as a tribute to the one CCGT prototype constructed.
Koenigsegg had plans to enter the top-tier GT1 class at Le Mans again within the 2000s. However by the point a prototype referred to as the CCGT GT1 Competitors Coupe was prepared, the venture was cancelled resulting from modifications within the homologation necessities.
The brand new Koenigsegg CCGT1 is predicated on the CC850, which pays homage to the model’s first homologated manufacturing automobile – CC8S. Aside from the doorways and detachable roof, all different panels have been redesigned. It additionally will get an unlimited adjustable wing on the again. The automobile is able to producing 800 kg of downforce at 250 km/h.
Powering the CCGT1 is a twin-turbo V8 that delivers 1280 hp on commonplace pump gasoline and 1600 hp on E85. The monstrous engine is paired with the Gentle Velocity Transmission (LST) and a brand-new Koenigsegg Sequential Shift (KSS) system.
Inside, the CCGT1 comes with ultra-light carbon fibre seats with six-point harnesses for the driving force. The non-compulsory monitor package deal provides racing seats and six-point harnesses for each occupants, along with a race-grade fire-suppression system.
With the CCGT1, Koenigsegg has additionally reintroduced the “white carbon fibre” that was showcased on the Trevita in 2009.
Solely 70 examples of the CCGT1 can be produced, all of which have already been allotted.
