motors on the fast lane
Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition features:
- engine: V8, 4,700 cc, E85 fuel;
- carbon fiber body;
- two Rotrex compressors;
- power: 1,017 hp at 7,200 rpm
- removable hardtop;
- maximum torque: 1,060 Nm at 6,100 rpm;
- 0-100 km/h in 2.9 sec;
- maximum speed: 400+ km/h;
- price: €1,575,000
The SSC Ultimate Aero TT has a 1,183 hp engine and seems to beat Bugatti Veyron, which was declared the fastest car in the world.
Chuck Bigelow was driven SSC Ultimate Aero TT two times: once at 257 mph and another at 254 mph. The average is of 255 mph.
The official records were of 242 mph registered by Koenigsegg CCX and 253.4 mph registered by Bugatti Veyron.
Now seems that the American car is the official champ at speed record.
Read more on SSC Ultimate Aero TT the Fastest Car in the World…