Koenigsegg CC8S/CCR vs. CGT on the Street?
Autoweek article:
http://autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102363
http://www.koenigsegg.com/thecars/index.asp?submenu=4
Safety:
ABS, Traction Control On/Off, USA-Legal, Fuel Cell Tank, Fire Suppression System?
NO, Yes, Yes, No, No (CC8S/R)
Yes, Yes, Yes, No, No (CGT)
Reliability/Practicality/ Spare Parts/ Dealer Service:
? Koenigsegg limited by no ABS, maybe clearance, lack of dealers, unproven reliability
? CGT limited by clearance, unproven reliability, 1st generation PCCB
Build Quality:
? (CC8S/R)
Better than most supercars (CGT)
Overheating in Traffic?
? (CC8S/R)
No (CGT)
Ground Clearance:
100 mm (CC8S/R) Electronically adjustable
86 mm (CGT); Optional non-adjustable 96 mm
Center of Gravity:
N/A
N/A
Trunk Space:
120 liters/4.2 cu.ft. (CC8S/R)
63 liters/2.2 cu.ft. (USA CGT); 76 liters/2.7 (ROW CGT)
Price:
$600,000 estimated (CCR)
$416 - 448,000 (CGT)
Manual/SMG choice:
Yes (CC8S/CCR)
No (CGT)
The doors:
(CC8S/R)
(CGT)
Detachable Roof w/ On-board storage:
Yes (CC8S/R)
Yes (CGT)
Engine/Exhaust note:
Subjective
Gearshift quality:
Subjective
Exclusivity and Depreciation? (for Nick)
? (CC8S/R)
Not enough (CGT)
Options on CC8S/CCR unavailable on CGT:
Parking Sensors, Rearview Camera in addition to interior rear-view mirror
Curb Weight:
2921 lbs. (CCR)
3152 lbs. (CGT)
Top Speed:
240+ mph (CC8S/CCR)
205 mph (CGT)
What do you think? Is the lack of ABS acceptable on a modern supercar? What is the weight penalty for ABS?
Anyone know what warranty is supplied with the Koenigsegg?
http://autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102363
http://www.koenigsegg.com/thecars/index.asp?submenu=4
Safety:
ABS, Traction Control On/Off, USA-Legal, Fuel Cell Tank, Fire Suppression System?
NO, Yes, Yes, No, No (CC8S/R)
Yes, Yes, Yes, No, No (CGT)
Reliability/Practicality/ Spare Parts/ Dealer Service:
? Koenigsegg limited by no ABS, maybe clearance, lack of dealers, unproven reliability
? CGT limited by clearance, unproven reliability, 1st generation PCCB
Build Quality:
? (CC8S/R)
Better than most supercars (CGT)
Overheating in Traffic?
? (CC8S/R)
No (CGT)
Ground Clearance:
100 mm (CC8S/R) Electronically adjustable
86 mm (CGT); Optional non-adjustable 96 mm
Center of Gravity:
N/A
N/A
Trunk Space:
120 liters/4.2 cu.ft. (CC8S/R)
63 liters/2.2 cu.ft. (USA CGT); 76 liters/2.7 (ROW CGT)
Price:
$600,000 estimated (CCR)
$416 - 448,000 (CGT)
Manual/SMG choice:
Yes (CC8S/CCR)
No (CGT)
The doors:
(CC8S/R)
(CGT)
Detachable Roof w/ On-board storage:
Yes (CC8S/R)
Yes (CGT)
Engine/Exhaust note:
Subjective
Gearshift quality:
Subjective
Exclusivity and Depreciation? (for Nick)
? (CC8S/R)
Not enough (CGT)
Options on CC8S/CCR unavailable on CGT:
Parking Sensors, Rearview Camera in addition to interior rear-view mirror
Curb Weight:
2921 lbs. (CCR)
3152 lbs. (CGT)
Top Speed:
240+ mph (CC8S/CCR)
205 mph (CGT)
What do you think? Is the lack of ABS acceptable on a modern supercar? What is the weight penalty for ABS?
Anyone know what warranty is supplied with the Koenigsegg?