Performance Review: Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Koenigsegg CC850 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo is the 9 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Koenigsegg CC850 has a 4919cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The CC850 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the CC850's Rear Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1385 kgs (3053 lbs) this makes the Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 McLaren 675 LT Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Koenigsegg CC850 shares the same bhp with the 2018 Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged (1177 bhp)

In terms of power the 4919cc 32V V8 engine produces 1169 bhp (871 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2018 Zenvo TSR S 5.8 V8 Twin Supercharged (1177 bhp) or the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (1163 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 1022 lb-ft (1385.6 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo (1011 lb-ft) or the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo (1042 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Koenigsegg CC850 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 (863.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Koenigsegg CC850.

The Koenigsegg CC850 has a Power to weight ratio of 844.0 bhp per ton and 737.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 CC850 competing with the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 (863.6 bhp per ton) or the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 (844.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Koenigsegg CC850 generating around 737.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Lotus Evija Electric 1972hp (746.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo (743.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.7 secs, this made the Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (2.60 secs) the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo (2.60 secs). This Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (2.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CC850 and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Koenigsegg CC850 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.76 secs @ 156.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (8.72 secs), the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 992 (8.73 secs), and the 2005 Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus (8.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 280mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 CC850 equals the 2019 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut 5.1 V8 BiTurbo (300 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo then how about the 2019 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut 5.1 V8 BiTurbo (300 mph), the 2019 Koenigsegg Jesko 5.1 V8 BiTurbo (300 mph), or the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (311 mph).

Related Links:

2022 CC850 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Koenigsegg

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