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10 Things You Didn't Know About The Koenigsegg CCR

The Koenigsegg CCR debuted in European Motor Shows in 2004 and was deemed the fastest production car in the world. The super charged sports car was the dream of Swedish car designer Christian von Koenigsegg. The model was an advanced version of the company's original Koenigsegg CC8S automobile and would continue to evolve over the last 2 decades with models with even more powerful technology, sleeker bodies, and even am eco-friendly "Green" model. Today, the Koenigsegg CCR remains one of the most unique and powerful sports cars in the world.

Here are 10 things you didn't know about the Koenigsegg CCR.

1. It debuted at the Paris Motor Show

The Koenigsegg CCR was designed as the successor of the Koenigsegg CC8S, a sleek and fast vehicle. The CCR was designed by company founder Christian von Koenigsegg, Sven-Harry Å Kesson and David Crafoord. The prototype for this new design made its debut at the Paris Motor Show and would be produced in 2004 to include 14 vehicles.

2. It's fast

The Koenigsegg CCR was designed with the latest technology and innovation to make it a Guinness World record for Most Powerful Engine in a Production Car. The Koenigsegg CCR debuted in 2004 with 14 cars produced. With 806 hp, the CCR super ceded the Koenigsegg CC8S which had a 655 hp engine. In 2005 the CCR was awarded the Fastest Car at the Nardo Ring in Italy Motor Event with a top speed of 245 mph and was shown later that year at the Geneva Motor Show.

3. It is an evolution of the Koenigsegg CC8S

The Koenigsegg CCR began with the idea to upgrade the already powerful and sleek CC8S. CC8S stands for the sports car's powerful V8 engine and the fact that it's "Supercharged". The CCR featured an upgraded body design with a large front splitter, a rear wing, larger tires, upgraded chassis suspension and a more powerful engine with twin compressors. The Koenigsegg CCR debuted in 2004.

4. It is the dream of Christian von Koenigsegg

From an early age, Christian von Koenigsegg was interested in machinery. By his teenage years he was already coming up with technological and innovative ideas. At 18 years old, von Koenigsegg began to develop ideas for a sleek, powerful. and technologically advanced sports car which would prove a success. He put his heart and ideas into this new vehicle and was well on his way to developing it by the age of just 22 years old.

5. Christian von Koenigsegg's inventions and ideas

Even before he began designing and creating his company and line of sports cars, Christian von Koenigsegg had many ideas he hoped to patent. As a teenager he came up with the idea to store CD data in a chip player. This would be patented by someone else years later. He also developed a plan to join floor planks without the use of adhesive or glue. Unfortunately this idea became a success for someone else.

6. Patents

Christian von Koenigsegg would eventually patent some of his most innovative ideas. He created an integrated fuel tank with a pressurized tank with dry sump. He would create the Super Charge Response System for vehicles. He created a Rocket Catalytic Convertor with a smaller muffler to make vehicles lighter and faster. Von Koenigsegg would also create the first Dihedral Synchrohelix Car Door System which helps when parallel parking the sports car.

7. Specs

The Koenigsegg CCR was produced between 2004 and 2006 in Angelholm, Sweden. It is 2 doors and a Targa Top. It has a rear mid engine and is rear wheel drive. The powerful engine is a 4.7 liter twin supercharged V8. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds. It reaches top speed of 241 mph.

8. Koenigsegg would develop the first green sports car

Following the success of the Koenigsegg CCR, Koenigsegg Company would continue to use technology and innovation to create even more sleek and powerful sports cars and eventually an eco-friendly "Green" version that would create less emissions into the environment and create a smaller carbon footprint. The successor to the CCR was the CCX. This version of the notable sports car made records at the Top Gears Test Track in 2006. The following year, Koenigsegg Company produced a prototype for an eco-friendly version of the CCXR which was became the first "Green" sports car.

9. Special Edition Models

Although the Koenigsegg Company retired its classic CCR model, there have been alterations to existing models that are considered Special Editions. The German based EDO company created a competition car called the CCR Evolution. In 2012 a Koenigsegg CCR owner had his sports car receive factory upgrades and a unique look. This CCR REVO has an engine upgrade and it has red accents added to its sky blue exterior and red and black accents added to its blue interior creating an impressive look to this already powerful car.

10. History of the Koenigsegg Company

While the Koenigsegg CCR stands out as one of the most prominent sports cars of the Koenigsegg Company, it is one piece of the Koenigsegg legacy. Christian von Koenigsegg founded his company 1994 and produced the Koenigsegg CC in 1996. The prototype debuted with an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1998 Koenigsegg moved its shop to a unique thatched roof building in Margretetorp, Sweden where the CC8S was built. It wasn't long before the CCR made its debut leading the company to become world renowned for its innovative designs and powerful cars.

Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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