Performance Review: Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Koenigsegg CCX Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Koenigsegg CCX has a 4800cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The CCX 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 CCX'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 1280 kgs (2821 lbs) this makes the Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S in the same weight category as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Koenigsegg CCX shares the same bhp with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp)

In terms of power the 4800cc 32V V8 engine produces 1004 bhp (748 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp) or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 796 lb-ft (1079.2 Nm) @ 5600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (811 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (811 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (800.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Koenigsegg CCX.

The Koenigsegg CCX has a Power to weight ratio of 784.3 bhp per ton and 621.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 CCX competing with the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (800.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (798.4 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 CCX generating around 621.8 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 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (633.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (633.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CCX and the 1998 Aston-Martin Vantage 600

When talking about the performance of the Koenigsegg CCX on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.88 secs @ 154.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Aston-Martin Vantage 600 (8.84 secs), the 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 Roadster (8.84 secs), and the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 3.8 991 (8.86 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S has a maximum speed of 254mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 CCX equals the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (273 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Koenigsegg CCX R Special Edition 4.8 V8 S then how about the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (273 mph), the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo (273 mph), or the 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R 5.0 V8 (273 mph).

Related Links:

2008 CCX Rivals List.

A Brief History of Koenigsegg

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