Koenigsegg CCGT

Koenigsegg CCGT
Car information
Year	2008
Make	Koenigsegg
Origin	Sweden
Type	Race
Engine	5.0 L Naturally Aspirated V8
Power	610 hp (455 kW)
Torque	443 ft⋅lb (600 N·m)
Weight	2,425 lb (1,100 kg)
Layout	Mid-Engine, RWD
Front Distr.	50%
Transmission	6-speed Racing Transmission
Related	Koenigsegg CC8S Koenigsegg CCX Koenigsegg CCX-R Edition

“The CCGT is a specially modified Le Mans racing model of the CCX configured to ACO/FIA GT-1 regulations. The changes included de-fanging this supercar by removing the twin-Rotrex superchargers, altering the tuning strategy, and upping displacement from 4.7 liters to 5.0 liters. This lowers output from 806 horsepower to 610, which is further restricted to 600 for competition use by way of restrictor plates. Unlike past models, the CCX and CCGT engines are not reworked Ford V8s, rather they are built from the ground-up at Koenigsegg's Angelholm assembly plant. The CCGT features a cutting-edge carbon fiber monocoque chassis and carbon fiber body panels. Consequently, unlike most race car conversions, Koenigsegg had to add weight to its vehicle because it comes in at around 300 lbs. lighter than minimum restrictions. Light and nimble, the CCGT delivers an engaging, edge-of-your-seat drive.”
 – Official description

The Koenigsegg CCGT is a GT1 race car created by Koenigsegg to comply with the ACO and FIA GT1 class regulations, introduced at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.

Overview

History

The CCGT was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and developed as a side project with the goal of racing in the Le Mans GT1 class. Like with the CCX, the CCGT's engine was built from the ground-up at Koenigsegg's Angelholm assembly plant, producing 610 hp (618 PS; 455 kW) and 600 N·m (443 ft·lb), down 185 hp (188 PS; 138 kW) and 320 N·m (236 ft·lb) from the CCX due to the removal of superchargers. With restrictor plates, power was further brought down to 600 hp (608 PS; 447 kW).

Due to the CCGT's base model already being lightweight, its weight was easily reduced under the minimum 2,425 lb (1,100 kg), allowing for the Ballast to be placed optimally to further meet the mandatory weight rating.

Unfortunately, near the completion of the CCGT's production and development cycle, FIA suddenly changed the GT1 regulations, requiring at least 350 road cars produced per year of the model that was to compete, effectively blocking Koenigsegg from using the CCGT in motorsport due to their inability to produce more than 350, let alone 200 examples of a road car.

Design

The CCGT is a mid-engined race car, taking the design of the CCX. It features an aggressive carbon fiber rear wing and carbon fiber wheels with five-spoke rims. Although it does not feature bumper canards, it is still capable of superior grip over most other cars. In addition, it uses conventional doors as opposed to the trademark "raptor" doors that Koenigsegg road models use.

Gameplay

Forza Motorsport 3

The CCGT is available as a reward for reaching Driver Level 40.

Forza Motorsport 4

The CCGT is available as a reward for reaching Driver Level 47. It was also gifted to VIP players on January 2012 and is required for the Spec series event.

Forza Horizon 4

The CCGT was added in Series 15, first available as the Horizon Spring Season 50% completion reward, available from November 14, 2019 14:30:00 GMT to November 21, 2019 14:29:59 GMT. It was later made available as a free car in the Forzathon Shop from December 20, 2019 00:00:00 GMT to December 21, 2019 23:59:59 GMT, as part of the PG Advent Calendar.

Different from the Xbox 360 era, the CCGT's specifications have been altered:

• Power: 610 hp (455 kW) instead of 630 hp (470 kW) (-3.17%)
• Torque: 600 N·m (443 ft·lb) instead of 750 N·m (553 ft·lb) (-20%)
• Front Weight Distribution: 50% instead of 43% (+7%)

The CCGT is capable of decent all-round performance with speed being somewhat of a drawback unless the car is upgraded to Class X and has its gearing widened. With its two engine swaps available, it is capable of competing well with the "kings" of Class X like the Mosler MT900S, Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, and Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione, capable of having very high speeds and strong grip around corners, let alone great all-round performance. Although it still has a very slightly wider turning radius than the MT900S, Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa, and Apollo Intensa Emozione, the latter two also strong contenders in Classes S2 and X, it is still dominant in both racing and PR Stunt leaderboard domination, making it extremely effective in completing Seasonal PR Stunts, particularly of the Speed Trap and Speed Zone varieties. As with the MT900S and 599XX Evo, the CCGT also works on Danger Signs, but not all of them.

In comparison with the Bugatti Divo, the CCGT is superior all around except for top speed if both are upgraded to the top of Class S2.

Conversions

Conversions
Engine Swap	Racing V12 (Ferrari F50 GT) 5.1L V8TT (Koenigsegg One:1)
Drivetrain	AWD

Trivia

• The CCGT's rarity in Forza Horizon 4 was changed from Epic to a more correct Legendary in the Series 16 update.

Mistakes

• In Forza Horizon 4, the CCGT has an unrealistically low and wrong credit value of 250,000 CR despite having had a much higher and more accurate value of 1,500,000 CR in Forza Motorsport 4.

Gallery

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  Front view of the CCGT

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  Side view of the CCGT

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  Rear quarter view of the CCGT

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  Rear view of the CCGT

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  Interior view of the CCGT

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  Dashboard view of the CCGT

Appearances

• Forza Motorsport 2 (first appearance)
• Forza Motorsport 3
• Forza Motorsport 4
• Forza Horizon 4