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Koenigsegg CCGT FIA GT 2006

GT1 (2000s)FIA GT
600 hp
Horsepower
1100 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2007
Year

Koenigsegg CCGT (GT1 / FIA GT)

The Koenigsegg CCGT is a rare, Swedish-built GT1 race car created to meet FIA GT regulations in the mid-2000s, blending Koenigsegg's extreme engineering with endurance-racing practicality. Built from the road car platform and stripped for competition, it was intended to take on the era's hardest-charging GT machinery with huge atmosphere and an unmistakably exotic presence.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 5.0L Koenigsegg/V8-based naturally aspirated V8, mid-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~600 hp (447 kW)

  • Redline: ~8,000–8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,100 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: GT1-spec widebody proportions, approximately 4,500 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,150 mm tall

  • Tires: FIA GT slicks on forged racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The CCGT is a raw, high-downforce GT1 monster that feels exotic, loud, and mechanical in all the right ways. It has the kind of immediate response and aggressive attitude you expect from a homologation-era race car, with a chassis that wants to rotate hard on entry and surge forward once you get it pointed straight. Compared with modern GT3 cars, it feels more alive and less forgiving, but that is exactly what makes it so entertaining.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers a deep, metallic roar that hardens into a sharp race-car wail near redline. There is no turbo cushioning the delivery — throttle response is instant, and every input feels connected. The sound is one of the car's biggest highlights in sim, with a booming midrange and a brutally satisfying top-end scream.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong turn-in with lots of front bite, but the car can become edgy if you attack curbs or lift abruptly mid-corner.

  • Traction: Good mechanical grip, though the rear end will step out if you overwhelm it with throttle on corner exit.

  • Braking: Powerful and confidence-inspiring, with classic race-car weight transfer and excellent modulation once up to temp.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive for the era, especially on long straights where the V8 and low drag combination work well together.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and commit to the rotation early. The CCGT rewards decisive inputs, clean trail braking, and a disciplined right foot. It shines on fast, flowing circuits where its aero and power can be used together without constant correction.

Livery & Aesthetics: The CCGT looks every bit like a boutique GT1 special — low, wide, and unmistakably Koenigsegg with dramatic bodywork, huge vents, and a purposeful race stance. It carries the brand's supercar drama into the paddock, making it one of the most striking historic GT machines in the sim.

For drivers who want a rare and charismatic GT1 experience, the Koenigsegg CCGT delivers old-school racing intensity with supercar flair — a brilliant blend of Swedish ambition and FIA GT brutality.