Friday, December 11, 2009
Koenigsegg's not going to buy Saab!
Koenigsegg AB has ended talks with General Motors about aquiring Saab. (click here to see full article)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Koenigsegg's New Baby
Geneva Auto Salon Press Release The NLV Quant – By KoenigseggSwedish supercar marque Koenigsegg and NLV Solar AG, a pioneer in photovoltaics and accumulator technology, have joined forces to create the Quant. The brainchild of this marriage of power and energy is a four-seater solar electric car. A full-scale model is to be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Salon, with the two companies currently working on running prototypes to scale up for series production.
(Click here to see full article)
(Click here to see full article)
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Koenigsegg's Engine
The Koenigsegg CCX is powered by a hand built, Koenigsegg designed, twin supercharged, all aluminum and carbon fiber, eight cylinder engine.
Its pure racing performance power and torque have been achieved whilst maintaining the low weight and superb drivability of the car. The CCXR version is the most powerful production engine in the world and only weighs 198 kg.
It is a state-of-the-art DOHC semi-stressed V8 construction with a 4.7 litre displacement and 32 valves, with drysump lubrication. The CCX is boosted to its extreme power output by a unique Bi-compressor Supercharging system, which employs twin centrifugal compressors to enable a 1.6 bar maximum boost pressure at 7000 RPM. This system significantly increases power and torque across a broad rev band, and it also includes the revolutionary Koenigsegg RBC-System (Response Boost Control) (patented), which takes out on-off throttling lag time.
Koenigsegg also has developed its own proprietary Catalytic converter systems, which enables the cars to met even the stringent California emission regulations. The Catalytic converter sits very close to engine, for early light of and has a special blend of precious metals and cell structure that reduces back pressure while maintaining full catalytic effect over a long period of time. This technological feat cannot be overstated; no competitor has come close of creating an engine configuration with a power output of as much as 1018 Hp, yet still keep exhaust gas emissions below certifiable levels.
(from www.koenigsegg.com/components)
Its pure racing performance power and torque have been achieved whilst maintaining the low weight and superb drivability of the car. The CCXR version is the most powerful production engine in the world and only weighs 198 kg.
It is a state-of-the-art DOHC semi-stressed V8 construction with a 4.7 litre displacement and 32 valves, with drysump lubrication. The CCX is boosted to its extreme power output by a unique Bi-compressor Supercharging system, which employs twin centrifugal compressors to enable a 1.6 bar maximum boost pressure at 7000 RPM. This system significantly increases power and torque across a broad rev band, and it also includes the revolutionary Koenigsegg RBC-System (Response Boost Control) (patented), which takes out on-off throttling lag time.
Koenigsegg also has developed its own proprietary Catalytic converter systems, which enables the cars to met even the stringent California emission regulations. The Catalytic converter sits very close to engine, for early light of and has a special blend of precious metals and cell structure that reduces back pressure while maintaining full catalytic effect over a long period of time. This technological feat cannot be overstated; no competitor has come close of creating an engine configuration with a power output of as much as 1018 Hp, yet still keep exhaust gas emissions below certifiable levels.
(from www.koenigsegg.com/components)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Car Talk
"My favorite car is the Bugatti Veyron, but while most high performance cars are big and long. The koenigsegg company packs everything exotic car buyers want into something that can fit in a normal garage, while keeping a sporty and sleek look. "~Todd Deose~
Sports Car Enthusiast
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
The First Impression
Click here to visit Koenigsegg's Website!The first impression of the Koenigsegg CC is its dynamic stance and futuristic, aggressive attitude. It appears amazingly low and broad, with the cockpit-like semicircular windscreen and organically shaped rear hood as key features. The smooth and polished body is gently curved, almost simplistic; a fully integrated design. Lines and surfaces appear thoroughbred and slippery, projecting an image of velocity onto the machine. This design shouts in a clear and universal language: “I travel at extreme speeds!” (from koenigsegg.com)
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