It’s been 20 years since the first Koenigsegg was delivered to its owner, and to celebrate, the Swedish supercar maker has released a new car – the CC850. In 2022, the company’s founder Christian von Koenigsegg turns 50, so only 50 examples of the CC850 will be made.
From the side, it is clear that the CC850 has taken a lot of design influence from the CC8S. We can see typical Koenigsegg features such as the Teledial wheels, the wraparound windscreen, the huge side air intakes and, of course, the “synchro coil” doors.
The interior is also a bit of a throwback, as the CC850 gets open-gate gearshifts (with an automatic mode, but more on that later) and an analogue instrument cluster. The CC8S’ signature rotary paddles on the dash were apparently deemed too retro for the CC850, as we get a portrait touchscreen instead. There’s also plenty of exposed carbon fibre and a pair of very thin bucket seats.
Despite the hints of the CC8S, the CC850 is much more similar to the firm’s latest Gemera, Jesko and Regera supercars (or “megacars,” according to Koenigsegg).
The twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 produces 1,366 horsepower, more than double the output of the CC8S. There’s also 1,385 pound-feet of torque available. The flat-plane crank engine can run on synthetic fuels and eliminates the flywheel for improved response. Redline is at 8,500 rpm.
This engine is paired with a new gearbox that offers both manual and automatic shifting. The open gate is more than just a show, as we can see three pedals in the driver’s footwell. The “engageable shift system,” as Koenigsegg calls it, can change the ratios of the six-speed gearbox to provide different performance depending on what driving mode you’re in. The automatic gearbox has nine gears for a more relaxed drive.
Koenigsegg achieved a kerb weight of 1,385kg for the CC850 thanks to extensive use of carbon fibre and Kevlar body panels in the monocoque. Performance figures are yet to be released, but expect a 0-62mph time of under 3 seconds and a top speed well in excess of 200mph, making it a real competitor to another manual supercar, the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50.
Despite an expected price tag in the millions, the combination of rarity and some rather exquisite details means the CC850 is already sold out.
