This car shown here is a ‘Storm Black’ over a black leather/Alcantara interior 2008 Koenigsegg CCX (chassis 048). With only approximately 30 examples built for the entire world, the CCX (Competition Coupé X) is effortlessly exclusive and unique. The ‘X’ is Roman numeral for ten, celebrating the test drive and completion of the company’s first CC prototype back in 1996. Some nostalgic early memories of the CCX model in particular spring from the 2007 American racing action-thriller, ‘Redline’. While this might not have been the most popular film, or the highest rated, at the final scene of the movie, American actress, singer, and model, Nadia Bjorlin is seen driving a yellow CCX, a car which is certainly not often used in movies or television shows. The CCX was revealed at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, featuring body modifications differing from the previous generation cars (the CCR), mostly in order to meet standards and regulations in order to be sold into United States. The CCX production numbers break down to: 30 CCXs, 9 CCXRs, 6 CCX/CCXR Editions, 2 CCXR Special Editions and 2 CCXR Trevitas.In 2005 the CCX achieved the unimaginable by surpassing the iconic McLaren F1’s 231 mph top speed record with a speed of 241 mph at the seven-mile Nardo test track in Italy. It’s safe to say the CCX is quite the impressive automobile, and this particular example, chassis number 048 is a very rare six-speed manual transmission. Founder of Koenigsegg, automotive engineer and entrepreneur, Christian Von Koenigsegg’s CCX model was designed with the help of both David Crafoord and Sven-Harry Åkesson, and one common theme which can be found in the car is carbon fiber. The entire body of the CCX is made using carbon fiber materials, as well as the wheels, dashboard inserts, seats, steering wheel, and a wide variety of other elements as well.
How many made? Around 30
Engine: 4.7 L Koenigsegg twin supercharged V8
Debut: 2006 Geneva Motor Show
Top Speed: approximately 245mph
0-60mph: approximately 3.2 seconds
Photo Credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly