The Koenigsegg CCR is an automobile made by Koenigsegg. Built in Italy, but produced in Sweden, it debuted at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. The manufacturers claim that their car is the fastest road car in the world with a theoretical top speed of more than 240 mph (385 km/h). The car recently reached a top speed of 388km/h and has broken the world speed record for a production car (the previous record holder was the McLaren F1).
Based on the Koenigsegg CC8S, the CCR is the top-end car produced by Koenigsegg. It retains all the features of the CC8S, and has a new side air intake design, a tweaked headlight arrangement, a revised rear, bigger-sized brakes, more power and new front splitters for optimized downforce.
The improved power engine was made possible by the use of a unique Swedish Lysholm twin-screw compressor and a new titanium exhaust system. This takes the power output to a maximum of 806 hp (601 kW) at 6,900 rpm. Torque is also distributed evenly, and peaks at 920 Nm (678 ft.lbf) at 5,700 rpm.
To honor the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1, which had occupied the current facility of Koenigsegg, the CCR is adorned with a symbol of a ghost. The ghost was the squadron's symbol.
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