The CCGT engine is based on the Koenigsegg CCX production engine with the superchargers removed but enlarged to 5.0 litre.
The reliability of the race engine is expected be exceptional as it is based on the proven strength and durability of the signifi cantly more powerful road car engine.
The minimum weight allowed for a GTI race car is 1,100 kg and most manufacturers struggle to meet this target, having to undergo massive weight saving programs.
Due to the fact the Koenigsegg CC cars are very light and stiff in road configuration, the racing CCGT weighs in at just under an astounding 1,000 kg. This gives the possibility to place 100 kg of ballast freely within the car structure, still following the set rules. This should give Koenigsegg an interesting advantage over the competition.
The CCGT has very short overhangs, which could be seen as an issue when it comes to generating enough downforce. However, by further developing the clever and “slippery” design concept of the CC range, Koenigsegg believes they have created a unique package incorporating a surprising amount of down-force combined with a very compact package and optimal weight distribution. Since the CCGT has a short overall length and low overall height, whilst still maintaining adequate track width and length, it is thereby gifted with superior agility compared to most of the competition, which should be evident in future heated racing combats.
The Koenigsegg CCGT development team, headed by Dag Bölenius, has done a superb job by refining the CC into the CCGT.
The race engine is being developed in-house in parallel with the production units by Koenigsegg engineers, supported by Anders Hoglund from Cargine engineering and JP Motorsport.
The Koenigsegg CCGT was created for the sole purpose of racing in FIA GT1 World Championship. But when the car was finished, the regulations in FIA GT1 were changed. According to the new regulations, a minimum of 350 cars must be produced per year of the actual model that is going to compete. Since the production volumes of the Swedish manufacturer of supercars are much less than this, the company wouldn’t been able to enter the car in GT1 racing.
The CCGT engine is based on the 4.7 liter 806hp Koenigsegg CCX production engine. But to meet the FIA GT1 regulations, the CCGT engine had to be down tuned by removing the superchargers. But it’s also been bored out to 5.0 liters. This normally aspirated engine produces 640 horsepower. There is a sequential six-speed racing gearbox that can be paddle operated.
It would have been interesting to see this car participating in the FIA GT1 series, but too bad it never came so far. The result is that only one Koenigsegg CCGT has been made, making it unintentionally the most exclusive and rare Koenigsegg built so far.