Swedish hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has unveiled the CCGT1, a track-focused variant of the CC850 limited to 70 units globally.
The Bottom Line
- Production Cap: Exactly 70 units of the CCGT1 have been manufactured, with all allocations fully spoken for prior to the vehicle’s formal public reveal.
- Powertrain Metrics: The 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivers 1,280 horsepower on standard gasoline and up to 1,600 horsepower when running on E85 fuel.
- Engineering Heritage: The model directly honors the abortive 2007 CCGT GT1 racing project, integrating a specialized Track Package and an advanced Light Speed Transmission (LST).
From Aborted Race Program to Boutique Production
In 2007, Koenigsegg completed its first dedicated race car, the CCGT GT1, engineered to compete in GT1 motorsport classes. Before the vehicle could take a single competitive grid start, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) altered technical regulations, effectively legislating the machine out of its targeted category.
The sole prototype built for that project was auctioned off three years ago, subsequently finding a second life competing in vintage racing series tailored for the exact class it missed out on.
The newly announced CCGT1 revives the white crystal aramid-carbon matrix body technology initially developed for the 2007 race car. By offering a dedicated Track Package—which includes a carbon-fiber roll cage, HANS-compatible racing seats, an integrated pneumatic jack, and bespoke suspension tuning—the company bridges the gap between historical track ambitions and road-legal hypercar delivery.
Drivetrain Engineering and Downforce Economics
Underneath the redesigned exterior panels lies the core mechanical architecture derived from the CC850. The car utilizes the Light Speed Transmission (LST), managed via a Koenigsegg Sequential Shift (KSS) interface. Drivers can operate the vehicle using an automated mode, a sequential stick, or a traditional gated manual layout utilizing six of the available nine physical gear ratios.
Aerodynamic efficiency dictates the vehicle’s high-speed stability profile. A roof-mounted scoop forces ambient air directly into the oil circuit and damper cooling systems. Furthermore, the underbody functions as an inverted wing profile, generating a massive downforce figure of 800 kilograms at 250 kilometers per hour.
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine Architecture | 5.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 |
| Horsepower (Gasoline) | 1,280 hp |
| Horsepower (E85) | 1,600 hp |
| Total Production Run | 70 Units (Fully Allocated) |
| Downforce at 250 km/h | 800 kg |
