How much better can a brand new Koenigsegg CC850 look? The answer, according to Larry Kosilla of Ammo NYC, is that the supercar can shine even brighter.
This CC850 is the same one that was on display at Monterey Car Week. It’s now on its way to New York for a presentation, followed by a showcase for the wealthy residents of the Hamptons. But first, Ammo NYC gets to inspect the machine.
Kosilla gets to ride shotgun in the CC850 before it enters the wash bay. Christer is the man behind the wheel. He travels with the supercar on its various stops around the world. When the engine revs, the machine clearly sounds like nothing else on the road and blows flames out of the exhaust.
Kosilla is impressed with the CC850’s paint quality because it exceeds the thickness gauge he uses. To achieve this condition, Koenigsegg goes through a 25-step painting process.
Expect a cleaning that isn’t as transformative as one of Ammo NYC’s barn finds, but the outcome is still impressive. The procedure begins with a general cleaning. Following that, the CC850 receives a layer of Reflex Pro enamel coating. When the substance cures, it becomes more difficult for dirt to adhere to the paint.
The presence of the CC850 in his shop is so significant that the local mayor pays a visit to inspect the Koenigsegg.
Koenigsegg is producing 70 units of the CC850, an increase from the original plan of 50. It has a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 1,385 horsepower (1,033 kilowatts) on pump gas and 1,385 hp (1,033 kW) on E85.
The transmission is what distinguishes the CC850. A driver can choose between a traditional six-speed manual transmission with a clutch and an automatic transmission with nine gears. Furthermore, depending on the driving mode, the gear ratios for the manual setting can change.
