The Koenigsegg CCX is a high-performance mid-engine sports car crafted by Swedish automaker Koenigsegg Automotive AB. This project aimed at creating a globally compliant vehicle, tailored to meet safety and environmental standards to penetrate the competitive US automotive market. To meet US regulations, significant modifications were made to the original CCR design. The Ford Modular engine was replaced with an in-house Koenigsegg engine engineered to run on 91-octane fuel commonly found in the US and to adhere to stringent Californian emission regulations.
The moniker 'CCX' stands for Competition Coupé X, with the 'X' symbolizing the 10th anniversary of the maiden CC prototype's development and testing in 199
