FIRST LOOK: Koenigsegg CC850 - 1385hp, $3.65m Reimagined Hypercar

FIRST LOOK: Koenigsegg CC850 - 1385hp, $3.65m Reimagined Hypercar | Top Gear

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Koenigsegg has built a new car that looks like its oldest one. Welcome to the CC850: a 1,385hp hypercar with a very complicated manual/automatic gearbox, all clothed in the timeless design of Koenigsegg’s first ever production car. That’s the CC8S, providing ample proof of its ageless design concept because it looks just as fresh today as it did back in 2002. This new car celebrates 20 years since it first took flight, as well as the boss' 50th birthday.
The CC850 achieves a 1:1 power to weight ratio with 1385hp (on E85) and a 1385 kg kerb weight. Oh, and did we forget to mention the perfect 1385 Nm @ 4800rpm for a full house?
Join Top Gear magazine's Jack Rix and Christian von Koenigsegg for a guided tour around number 1 of 70 under the roof of the company's new factory.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Start Up and Revs (FLAMES)
00:38 New Koenigsegg Factory
01:21 CC850 Vision
02:09 Name
03:44 Design
04:29 Aerodynamics
05:47 Engine
07:00 Suspension
08:29 Gearbox
08:50 Automatic Doors and Bonnet
09:17 Targa Top
09:59 Gearbox
17:37 New Koenigsegg Factory Continued
20:00 Celebrating 20 Years of Koenigsegg
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@sparky4878 Жыл бұрын

Christian is a proper engineer. Such pride in the details. He obviously has a team of clever people working with him but he knows his stuff. I’m not one to be a fan of a car company boss but he’s in a league of his own.

@geoffwatches Жыл бұрын

You're not a fan of pappa musk? 😂 Wonder if he even knows what a flywheel is. I mean, he doesn't need to, but still.

@sparky4878 Жыл бұрын

@@geoffwatches can’t stand the man!

@brendanheavey4143 Жыл бұрын

Him and Gordan Murray

@diltd3989 Жыл бұрын

@@brendanheavey4143 amen! two legends producing some astonishing vehicles

@soundparco2630 Жыл бұрын

@@brendanheavey4143 horacio pagani also,the holy trinity

@wildcat Жыл бұрын

Never really had a singular car that was like clear in my head was my dream car. Now I do. I need this. 😍

@cartersparks7580 Жыл бұрын

Fancy seeing you here 😂

@marlonvanegas7598 Жыл бұрын

no way

@XxFlashNinjaxX Жыл бұрын

get vanoss to sign some big bucks for alpha betas 😂

@alejandromaso6563 Жыл бұрын

Literally the same

@SomethingSeemsOff Жыл бұрын

Today I learned Wildcat has incredible taste in cars.

@0WhyNot3 Жыл бұрын

Christian is that humble friend that wants to learn and tell you what he learned. Sharing his thoughts and sees you as a clever human being

@brodsterm3 Жыл бұрын

100% you can only keep what you have by giving it away. He understands that sharing his ideas and creations is what allows him and the Koenigsegg team to progress and move forward to the next stage. He's the type of man that would be happy if something they built inspired other minds to create.

@tobytoxd Жыл бұрын

True!

@valer1u Жыл бұрын

Never thought I would see an automatic and manual gearbox, all in the same car. What a time to be alive.

@geoffwatches Жыл бұрын

Yep. I'm a staunch manual only guy but I'll let this slip. No pun intended. Sounds like the perfect gearbox. This guy makes porsche engineers seem lazy.

@yollyej Жыл бұрын

And done like a bicycle, a totally different concept. Clever!

@igamer0233 Жыл бұрын

@@geoffwatches I have to agree

@TheCTM124 Жыл бұрын

Dude seriously what time to be alive

@kadmow Жыл бұрын

- well there have been Automated Single clutch manual, Automated Dual clutch manual - now the hexaclutch (where the synchronisers are the clutches) automated manual. - taking the splines out of play (but there should still be s a positive lock for each gear to reduce ltotal full power wear on the clutches) Whether you are "simulating" a manual or shifting for peak performance/ or economy - the tech is strong in this one. (manual gates are just for entertainment here, though the clutch pedal gives the driver the choice of timing - or the illusion thereof - much better than just a paddle shifter.)

@TwoMorbid Жыл бұрын

The CC8S is such an iconic car, and the fact that Koenigsegg are revisiting it and updating it to the latest tech is testament to just how iconic it is. The CC850 is and will be a work of art in motion.

@ohedd Жыл бұрын

CC8S are so rare they're basically never on sale (there's only 5 in existence) but I bet the demand for the CC8S exploded since CC850 came on the scene. Like if I had way too much money, I would easily bid on a CC8S, and match the spec on my CC850 to it. How cool would it be to have a matching pair in a car collection.

@Rotakor Жыл бұрын

I love this man. He and his company have truly taken the romance of car making to an entirely new level. I hope he is around making cars for another 50 years!

@zachanator2011 Жыл бұрын

sadly they will all be electric :(

@hugo-pg5tv Жыл бұрын

In 50 years man will be 100 years old

@m4z805 Жыл бұрын

@@hugo-pg5tv It would be epic to see that happen.

@dhanu_4539 Жыл бұрын

Horacio Pagani, Christian von Koenigsegg and Mate Rimac. I'm so happy that these 3 people exist.

@aaronwalker1549 Жыл бұрын

Christian is the epitome of what we all dream of accomplishing as a kid, but then he keeps on delivering what no one could ever expect. He’s easily the best to ever do it. Ferruccio, Enzo, Etorro, and Horacio would all agree; he’s in a league of his own.

@raghavsundar8253 Жыл бұрын

ooooohh lemme get that package daddy also isnt it Etore bugatti?

@mgz282 Жыл бұрын

Old man Lamborghini: tractors toot toot

@dasbrootal420 Жыл бұрын

He's also adorable in a hard hat

@Sleepy_spartan717 Жыл бұрын

I think Horacio Pagani is on Christian’s level. Just in a different way. Christian an engineer. Horacio is an artist. Pagani is quite literally rolling art. Especially those interiors. Konigsegg is an engineering masterpiece.

@cedmo7857 11 ай бұрын

who tf is etorro

@violinmiata Жыл бұрын

Christian could talk for hours and always sound warm and excited about his projects. You can hear the knowledge and honesty in his tone.

@patrickdgarez86 Жыл бұрын

Beyond the incredible humility, passion, spectacular knowledge and joy that Christian exudes through every pore, I absolutely love when he uses the term "we". Yes, there is a stunningly competent and exquisite team behind him, he is ultimately the boss and could say things like "I invested in this factory because". Not only are his cars stunning achievements, he is likely an amazing boss to work for. I imagine that no one his team would ever even think about leaving or being disloyal. A true leader. Very much the Swedish way. Hats off!

@briantucker4255 Жыл бұрын

This car is a work of art. Pure perfection

@mattyice2099 9 ай бұрын

It truly shows how much vision christian has as a car designer and founder- the CC series was perhaps the most raw and aesthetic rendition of a v8 supercar- now a hypercar.

@davidhyslop115 Жыл бұрын

Imagine being top gear with 8.51M subs where they are showing off beautiful engineering and not offering a 4K option.

@benchaggaresmusic Жыл бұрын

The way Christian describes the engine reminds me of the Carrera GT. What an accomplishment by him and his team

@lusalalouis6675 Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that Christian always notes the other great cars from other companies in his talks. He really does appreciate great engineering and so it's not a surprise that Koenigseggs are some of the best engineered vehicles out there. Wish him and his team all the best.

@Cloxxki Жыл бұрын

I'm glad they were convinced to make another 20 of these. They're such rare cars, and I guess it's good for their business to produce these 20 examples more. Gemera is the apple of my eye, that car is such a motivation to get serious about my business. All the performance I need and them some, great electric-only performance and great highway range, with a bunch of people and bags on board. With just 2 people, space for loads more bags. Basically the fastest roadtripper. If not so flashy, a perfect cannonball runner :-D

@reubenjacobson4543 Жыл бұрын

A simple ohv big block V8 can race full speed for hours and hours but can this engine and box revv out all day and night literally.

@Ghost_moto_WPN Жыл бұрын

Christian’s passion doesn’t surprise me, but what does it is how he has done countless interviews describing this gearbox over and over again and every time he has the same passion and excitement and detail while explaining it as he had the first time he was asked.

@lesflynn4455 Жыл бұрын

Christian is a genius level engineer. He knows everything about the car, top to bottom, and the CC850 is the most exciting car he's made since the first or second Egg. Those wealthy and privileged folk who get to own one of the 70 are incredibly fortunate. I can't imagine a more desirable car. Christian is a truly inspirational character.

@monkfishy6348 Жыл бұрын

Incredible piece of engineering.

@vinuyajohn719 Жыл бұрын

Everytime Koenigsegg launch a a new production car is literally out the world and far different from others...the upgrade and innovation they made is s mind-blowing. Just damn genius

@wizl4035 Жыл бұрын

You can't possibly say anything bad about Christian, what a man and engineer. Proud to be a swede.

@camwilliamson4940 Жыл бұрын

its sooo soooo pretty. Honestly one of the most beautiful cars ive ever seen. Whoever's idea it was to revisit the car as a homage hats off to you I want one on a poster on my wall.

@charlesshamseldin9555 Жыл бұрын

He is my favorite person in the car business for a reason. Likeable, a maverick, an enginneer, well spoken, and talented.

@rizwantagari6954 Жыл бұрын

The company , the owner , the car CLASS ACT 🏅🏆👌

@jays9211 Жыл бұрын

I never loved the looks of the koenigsegg cars but Ive always marveled at the level of engineering and creativity of Christian and his crew for such a low volume company. Truly astonishing.

@rashadvsyou Жыл бұрын

I love hearing him talk about everything so much, when he was on Jay Lenos Garage i was pretty moved by his passion tbh

@lesedimodupi184 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car. It’s very rare seeing 100s of years old companies that can keep their original shapes and mix it up with futuristic features and Koenigsegg which is younger than 30 years old, pulls up and designs one of the best looking and nostalgic car. I’d personally rate this car a 11 out of 10. Can’t wait to see how the performance is 🔥

@stealthhtm23 Жыл бұрын

CVK’s passion & knowledge of his products, is unlike any other. I can listen to him all day, talk about this masterpiece. couldn’t even imagine driving this engineering marvel. can’t wait for this car to be thrashed around!!

@gavinj01 Жыл бұрын

Christian is an amazing engineer and seems like an awesome guy. I had the good fortune of seeing a Regera at Road America this summer and it drew a huge crowd. Everything they do is an engineering marvel and a work of art.

@theworldoftrading4592 Жыл бұрын

I lived down the road from Koenigsegg for almost a year. Had a brief factory tour but the joy was to see these things on the road during their "proving" drives.

@yardblah5161 Жыл бұрын

Lots of newer car companies come and go but I remember one of his 1st interviews from back in the day I was like "wow he's no salesman this is a proper craftsman with attention to detail"

@buffering7612 Жыл бұрын

This is the one supercar manufacturer I wish would make an affordable sports car.. very cool stuff.

@ThatSwedishGuy Жыл бұрын

I read somewhere they will

@Sa_tycker_jag Жыл бұрын

Not sure what price tag you mean with affordable. But it's unlikely. Then they would need to manufactured in volume. And I think they don't have the staff or spec for that. It a small company. They sell quality not quantity

@buffering7612 Жыл бұрын

@@Sa_tycker_jag It’s too soon anyways.. say they made something just like a new corvette.. nobody in the market for a corvette in my area is buying it because they can’t drive it every weekend.. there is NOBODY interested in working on a koenigsegg around here you would have too pass it off too a euro sports car mechanic and say figure it out idc how long it takes💸💸💸💸💸

@hugo-pg5tv Жыл бұрын

The cc8 was 300k when it dropped i think

@buffering7612 Жыл бұрын

@@hugo-pg5tv my SL was $130k… depreciation can be a friend.

@JoakimPekkari Жыл бұрын

I love hearing Christian talk about his cars and inventions, his ability to explain things very plainly is a proper proof of how well he knows the details in and out!

@richardomontobahn4327 Жыл бұрын

He is my favorite human alive. So humble and likeable. First person ever I’d rather meet than have their car. I’d love an egg but to meet him would be better. A legend.

@tobytoxd Жыл бұрын

Two great guys in a lovely conversation on an absolute dream car and an unseen pack of innovation! Great episode, thank you! I'm a big fan since the CC8S 💘

@apoorvtripathi1873 Жыл бұрын

Christian explaining the tech and car sounds like poetry to my ears❤ 🔥

@lloydbellis7360 Жыл бұрын

Christian is a gentleman whom you can listen to for hrs. Hearing and learning his vision of what an amazing car should be. Wow , I am enamoured by this man and the product he produces. Thank you 👍👍👍👍. Wishing this man all the success he deserves.

@ninthundertow Жыл бұрын

Midtown Madness introduced me to Koenigsegg with the CC way back in my childhood. I have been following their progress ever since and have been seriously impressed with the company and cars. There isn't much better than a modern Koenigsegg. Props to them...

@MakerViking Жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic! Been a Koenigsegg fan for a long time.

@bongodrumzz Жыл бұрын

CK is one of those guys who truly is living the dream, and building it, love it!

@isheanesumalunga1168 Жыл бұрын

Amazing how Christian is so into this yet didn't study for it conventionally. Such an inspiration and humble personality.

@adamb2619 Жыл бұрын

If Stig was a car.

@benlecluyse Жыл бұрын

LMAO 🤣

@Erafune Жыл бұрын

"They say that he produces one horsepower for every pound on his body, but only when he wants to" he is the Stig

@akshaymurukate7163 Жыл бұрын

future of manual transmission, thank you for keeping that one

@damionatherton7312 Жыл бұрын

This guy is an engineer extraordinary man. I could listen to him all day and never get bored. I love all of your work and I would love to own one of your cars one day. The thing is don't know when that day will arrived.

@ChubiPanda Жыл бұрын

I've loved Koenigsegg since the CC8S and this new iteration feels like a culmination of all the lessons learned through the all the legacy models. The clean shape will age really well too.

@beergold Жыл бұрын

From certain angles this car looks killer, i dare say easily one of the best looking cars ever made!!!

@johnnytampocao7671 Жыл бұрын

To be honest I really don't understand what Christian is saying about this unique and complicated gearbox but I'm totally impressed by this innovation. Amazing stuff.

@xevan_knight_official Жыл бұрын

Christian is in a league of his own! Koneigsegg is my favourite super/hypercar manufacturer of all of them because they proved that they can outmatch all the giants (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti) with their engineering and technology. I love this new CC850 because not only does it look like the original CC8/CCX's of "old" but it just looks and sounds beautiful. It is my dream to own this car and an Agera RS one day

@parsonator529 Жыл бұрын

Every industry needs a company whose mission statement includes "doing things that nobody else ever imagined could be done." I may never even sit in a Koenigsegg, but I'm so glad they exist.

@dylanaguilar6545 Жыл бұрын

this car is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, beautiful lines, perfecto

@gumpy4960 Жыл бұрын

I don’t normally like the look of koenisseggs but this looks great, lovely overall shape with great details but not over done.

@LRPMQLRPC Жыл бұрын

CVK is so proud of his (incredible) creations and at the same time so humble. You don't find geniuses like him very often.

@MrKarmapolice97 Жыл бұрын

Christian is the BEST automaker we have today!

@RunningWild32 Жыл бұрын

Sheer beauty. IMO, it is hard to top the engineering and beauty that is Koenigsegg

@costafilh0 Жыл бұрын

Christian is always a treat!

@SMITESHSURESH Жыл бұрын

20:08 That's the best bit right there, shows what it really takes to build something exceptional.

@t1995roger10 Жыл бұрын

A person I look up to! One day, I hope to take a tour of his facility and meet the man himself

@geoffoakland Жыл бұрын

the best looking super car by far on the market. Pure, nothing over the top, no crazy vents, wings, unnecessary lines or creases on the body. Just stunning.

@zovslavsforever Жыл бұрын

For gt mark 2?

@hugo-pg5tv Жыл бұрын

It is a hypercar bro

@zxzmist_-_8165 Жыл бұрын

Christian is truly a mastermind, this car sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard, and too have a auto and manual in the same car ultimate flexxxxx

@kevintownsend3840 Күн бұрын

I was introduced to the Koenigsegg car in 2006 while serving in Iraq, one of my Sargents came into my room and saw a picture of a jaguar car I like and said I need to check out a car made by Koenigsegg and I've been a fan of these super/ hyper cars ever since.

@shortround889 Жыл бұрын

The simplicity of the transmission, and mind boggling technology all in one?!! 🤯 So exciting to see such advancements. Listened to the break down of the creation and ingenuity of creating such a transmission. Almost like the old Chrysler hydromatics-ish, but to me a manual and an automatic 😱😱🤯!!!

@AMdrew Жыл бұрын

The car looks out of this world. I don't know how to explain it. I love it beyond words. Those wheels are magnificent.

@SimoJekov Жыл бұрын

Great cars built by an amazing team! They manage to amaze me with every single new model.

@Necro-s Жыл бұрын

Truly a legend reborn

@OTechnology Жыл бұрын

Its 2022 and Topgear is still uploading in 1080p

@justinmaccreery2490 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, the transmission is glorious! Great job Koenigsegg and best of luck in winning auto-engineering prizes for your great work

@paulsalmon4771 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations with the new building Christian I wish you ABSOLUTE success into the future

@dm9103 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite one he's done so far

@lovelehstuff Жыл бұрын

I love these walk arounds you guys do and it's especially special when lex luthor joins in

@cryptoronindude Жыл бұрын

Christian is such a cool person. Inspiring and that manual concept is just lovely. I love the fact that eventhough those cars are out of the reach of most for those that can afford them they can still get that purist experience. 👍

@2kanchoo Жыл бұрын

Look at the SIZE of those brakes holy crap haha. I'll watch any video with christian. His massive breadth of knowledge is always entertaining to watch.

@essenel Жыл бұрын

I respect koenigsegg and the team behind that brand so much, incredible, they're basically artists

@STAG162 Жыл бұрын

I've always been a big fan of Koenigsegg, even since old Top Gear (and finding out the hard way that the rear end needed downforce), and I wish Koenigsegg well in their new premises, but I'm astounded at how Christian got his massive head into that hardhat! Also you can see why the roof needed to come off so they could sit in the cabin - Christian is not a small bloke.

@AbbStar1989 Жыл бұрын

Christian von Koenigsegg is so freaking awesome. There will be ballads and poems written about him in the future.

@callsaul8835 Жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful and breathtaking!

@peterad1529 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible mind and incredible engineering team . What an asset to the automotive world, thanks Christian and team 😎

@MisterGasMan Жыл бұрын

very good interview! Love Christian's dynamic

@just.a.simplejoe Жыл бұрын

Insane, just a marvel and with the man himself Von K. Loved this collaboration!

@lllcinematography Жыл бұрын

Koenigseggs are truly engineering fans cars. All about the engineering and design. Unlike the ferraris and lambos which are mostly about the external flashiness. This guy is a living legend.

@MrEazyE357 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I'd definitely take a Koenigsegg over any of the Italian super/hyper cars. They're just so damned good!

@DedCorp Жыл бұрын

This video is what I call happiness

@classclown4527 Жыл бұрын

Such a great looking super/hyper car. My favourite 👍🏼

@r0bertfrank Ай бұрын

every couple months i come back here just to hear the revs. goosebumps every time.

@docmccoy9813 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to hear Mr. K.

@ChristopherOvrebo Жыл бұрын

Always love how Christian explains every detail

@TheCarKrazeOfficial Жыл бұрын

I really hope that more car companies will use a transmission like this

@kjellandrebakken6775 Жыл бұрын

Probably not for a Long, Long time. Remember that this car is over 3,5 million Who pioneers this

@sagarsarker6929 Жыл бұрын

Koenigsegg nailed it again 😍

@kj007a Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love these guys for their innovative approach to vehicles. Pleasure to watch. Thank you TopGear for sharing! Imagine if they manufacture a motorcycle!

@kevinho8582 Жыл бұрын

it's so clean and sharp and that sound, we all need one

@costafilh0 Жыл бұрын

I love the vintage trend from Koenigsegg and Pagani!

@Satori-Automotive Ай бұрын

my favorite Koenigsegg by far! I loved the CC8 and CCR.. but this is the pinnacle of them all!

@johnal-kel9063 6 ай бұрын

Without a doubt Christian Von Koenigsegg Is the greatest and most prolific car builder of our generation. Amazing Cars from a amazing builder!

@R19Robbin Жыл бұрын

Gotta love Koenigsegg for building cars like this 🔥🔥

@emriboss Жыл бұрын

Absolutely outstanding! I've never been a big Fan of the Cars but this one gets me. And oh my god is Christian Van Koenigsegg a nice Guy.

@Sergei-King 2 ай бұрын

It's amazing to see Koenigsegg make a replica of their first ''production'' car excluding the CC. Such an amazing car that truly put them on the map. I first heard of them 21 years ago when I was 8, playing Midtown Madness 3.