The Koenigsegg CC8S is a mid-engine sports car produced by Koenigsegg in Sweden. Koenigsegg has since made the Koenigsegg CCR, and Koenigsegg CCX.

When introduced, it was the fastest street-legal car in production, with a claimed top speed of 389 km/h (242 mph), and an acceleration that takes it up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 3.6 seconds.^{[citation needed]} In 2006, however, it was beaten by the Bugatti Veyron. The CC8S's body and chassis are made of carbon fiber, reinforced with kevlar and aluminium honeycomb. These facts combined with the engine give it a power to weigh ratio of 2.4 kg/kW (4 lb/hp), an impressive figure equal to the McLaren F1 and greater than the 2.6 kg/kW (4.3 lb/hp) of the Bugatti Veyron.

The Koenigsegg-developed double wishbone suspension system and can be fully adjusted to optimize the vehicle for the track.

There are dihedral actuation doors and hardtop roof-panel, which can be removed and stored under the front hood, covers the luxurious interior. The leather and aluminum fitted cabin incorporates all the top equipment for comfort and security.The car won Several awards, for example, The Guinness record for the most powerful production engine in the world with 655 hp (488 kW). Excellent Design award, from Red Dot in Germany and Utmärkt

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