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Performance Review: Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged - [2005]

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Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged - [2005]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Year: 2005 | Type: Coupe
  • Engine: 4700 cc (286.8 ci) 32 Valve
  • Engine Formation: V8
  • Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed / Manual
  • Top Speed: 242 mph (389.4 kph)
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 3.80 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 3.9 secs
  • 0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 5.20 secs
  • Power: 806 bhp (601 kW) @ 6900 rpm
  • Kerbweight: 1230 kgs (2711 lbs)
  • Torque: 678 lb-ft (919.2 Nm) @ 5700 rpm
  • Drive: RWD | Engine Location: Mid
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 9.44 secs @ 145.0 mph
  • BHP Per Ton: 655.2 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 551.2 lb-ft
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Koenigsegg CCR Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Koenigsegg CCR has a 4700cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image

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

The CCR 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 CCR's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1230 kgs (2711 lbs) this makes the Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo - [2023] image

The Koenigsegg CCR shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp)

In terms of power the 4700cc 32V V8 engine produces 806 bhp (601 kW) @ 6900 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 678 lb-ft (919.2 Nm) @ 5700 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary - [2017] image

The 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (680.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Koenigsegg CCR.

The Koenigsegg CCR has a Power to weight ratio of 655.2 bhp per ton and 551.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 CCR competing with the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (680.1 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (675.6 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 CCR generating around 551.2 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 2009 Porsche 9FF GT9R (575.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (574.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

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Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CCR and the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray 427 425hp

When talking about the performance of the Koenigsegg CCR on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.44 secs @ 145.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray 427 425hp (9.39 secs), the 2013 Mercedes E Class 63 AMG (9.39 secs), and the 2017 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet (9.39 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 242mph.

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Top Speed of the 2005 CCR equals the 2008 Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S (254 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged then how about the 2008 Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S (254 mph), the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (255 mph), or the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (255 mph).

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