Koenigsegg CCX
Koenigsegg CCX, World’s Fastest Production Car Unveiled at Exotic Cars at Caesars Palace, Its First and Sole Exclusive Dealer in the U.S. 
Koenigsegg, the world’s fastest production car was unveiled as led by the Pretorian guard of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas last night.
In May, earlier this year, in front of a worldwide audience of 250 million, the Koenigsegg CCX broke the world’s record and became the Guiness Book of World Records world’s fastest production car ever. This Super Car accelerates 0-60 mph in a light blazing 3.1 seconds at an estimated top speed of almost 260 mph. The 806 HP, 2,200 pound carbon fibre Super Car runs the standing quarter mile in just 9 seconds at 146 mph.
A dream of Christian von Koenigsegg, whose modified family coat of arms adorns as emblem each Super Car, is produced by Koenigsegg Automotive AB of Sweden. Although of Swedish origin, its many parts are international in nature and assembled to their specifications, as are many.
The Koenigsegg, a race car designed for a select elite of enthusiasts, is available in two models currently, the CC8S and the 80g hp CCR, which still holds the Guiness World Record for the fastest and most powerful street car. It’s available in 10 colors an options such as Chromemolubdenium race uprights, Titanium Brake Disc Bells and rearview cameras.
Guests arrived from various parts of the United States, many which ventured specifically to view the unveiling after seeing the Koenigsegg CCS on the Speed Channel. VIP guests and media enjoyed the ambiance of other exotics such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys available at Exotic Cars at Caesar’s Palace, as they neared the secluded showing area.
Richard Weisman, innovator, founder and CEO of Exotic Cars at Caesar’s Palace, was proud to announce they were chosen as the sole dealership in the United States. Weisman urged guests to place their order soon so they may obtain delivery earlier in the year than later as only 15-20 cars would be delivered in the U.S. in 2007.
Justin Bell, 2nd generation world champion race car driver, sees the Koenigsegg as “owning something realloy unique that very few people get a chance to own”. After all, what wealthy person “doesn’t want to see someone else coming down the street driving his(her) car.” Bell will be giving qualified guests and media a one lap demo and then a test drive today and tomorrow at the Las Vegas Speedway.
The Koenigsegg, was escorted behind a closed door by the Pretorian Guard to lights down and spot lights as it arrived on the red carpet. The flicker of flash bulbs caught its image just before the lights were raised and the guests began examining every detail of the newest Super Car. The only thing missing was a magnifying glass.
Will the Koenigsegg, become just another collector’s item kept within spotless garages or on display at museums and shows or will it become the next must have Super Car for the elite? Time will tell, or is the next DeLorean or Vector?
Written by Joyce Chow, Pictures by William Hoehne (C) MBN 2006
