what’s so special about the Koenigsegg?
March 2nd, 2006The company’s obsessive—and worthwhile—attempts at reducing the weight of wheels, tires and brakes…
The optional ceramic 382 mm front discs are coupled to 8 – piston callipers and in the rear the 362 mm size is retained with 6 piston callipers. The optional industry first carbon fibre wheels save another 3 kg per wheel compared to the already lightweight magnesium wheels that come as standard. The ceramic discs save another 2 kg per wheel, giving the Koenigsegg CCX lower unsprung weight than any other super car. – Koenigsegg Official Website
I can’t see ever being able to afford such a car (or even wanting to) but the sooner wheels, tires and brakes stop getting heavier the better…