Coys Auction - True Greats
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Registration Number: KN05 EGG Chassis Number: YT9MIGOV8L4007018
The Koenigsegg project was launched in 1994 in Sweden with the concept to produce the ultimate supercar. Leading the company is Christian Von Koenigsegg supported by his dedicated team of designers, engineers and craftsmen. The first offerings from the newly formed company was the Koenigsegg CC 8S, presented to the public at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. The car created a storm with its restrained good looks and supercharged 4.7 litre, 8-cylinder engine delivering an astonishing 655bhp at 6,800rpm and 750Nm at 5000rpm. Modifications and improvements were made to the CC 8S with the aid of Loris Biccochi, world renowned test driver with experience from Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti.
For many manufacturers the kind of performance offered by the CC 8S would be more than adequate; 0-62mph in under 3.5 se