KOENIGSEGG CC850, A REIMAGINED HOMAGE TO THE RECORD-SHATTERING CC8S, UNVEILED IN MONTEREY
• To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first production Koenigsegg CC8S, the CC850 is unveiled at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering
• In celebration Christian von Koenigsegg’s 50th birthday, only 50 cars will be produced
• Featuring a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 capable of producing 1382 hp
• Revolutionary Engage Shift System (ESS) functions as both a gated sixspeed manual with a clutch pedal and as a nine-speed automatic depending on the driver’s preference
Twenty years ago the introduction of the Koenigsegg’s first production car, the CC8S, defined the new “megacar” category. Today, in celebration of the CC8S’s 20th anniversary, the Koenigsegg CC850 was unveiled at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to an audience of media, customers, and industry luminaries.
The CC850 is a contemporary reimagination of the Koenigsegg CC8S. It is also a dual tribute for Koenigsegg, celebrating 20 years of vehicle production, as well as the 50th birthday of the company’s founder and namesake, Christian Von Koenigsegg. As such, CC850 production will be limited to just 50 cars worldwide.
“The CC850 is an homage to the single most meaningful car in Koenigsegg history,” said Christian von Koenigsegg. “The CC8S put us on the map and made us successful – and celebrating 20 years of production, alongside my 50th birthday, felt like the right time to reveal the CC850 to appreciate our roots.”
The Ultimate Driver’s Megacar
The CC850’s mission is to deliver the purest, most fundamentally joyful driving experience of any Koenigsegg so far. While visually the CC8S inspiration is apparent, the drivetrain, engine, and capabilities of the CC850 are anything but vintage.
The CC850’s 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 was engineered and constructed entirely in-house. As seen in the Jesko, this V8 does not feature a flywheel and is therefore the most responsive, fast- revving engine possible. The visceral experience and accompanying aural signature are otherworldly and incomparable.
Performance is staggering—the CC850’s 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 delivers 1,185 hp on gasoline or 1,385 hp on E85, as well as 1,385 nm (1,020 lb-ft) of torque.