Ghost in the shell

Big step. Diving into the world of Swedish-built supercars and hypercars represented by a single manufacturer may seem rather uncomplicated, but we aren’t here to judge by the first impression. Thanks to Koenigsegg developing their own in-house technological solutions that regard almost every aspect of their cars, they move forward quickly and with large steps. One of these steps was creating their second production car – the CCR. While the engine was technologically similar to its predecessor’s, the power output was significantly increased from 665 to 806 horsepower, delivered by a twin-supercharged 4.7-liter V8. CCR was the last model to borrow and use Ford modular engine architecture, although it was still heavily modified by Koenigsegg. Continuing the streak of improvements, this model received a larger front splitter and multiple versions of factory rear wings to improve the downforce. Suspension, brakes and tire setup also received upgrades. Thanks to Koenigsegg’s efforts, the CCR ended up having only 1180 kilograms of dry weight.
This combination of improvements gave Koenigsegg enough confidence in its performance to claim that the CCR was the world’s new fastest production car. When it was time to put this claim to test at Nardò Ring in Italy, CCR did not disappoint. Reaching a top speed of 388 km/h, it claimed the rightfully deserved title. Right after that the car was packed and shipped to Geneva Motor Show 2005 that same afternoon.

Ghost in the shell. Koenigsegg CCR was the manufacturer’s first model to receive the iconic ghost symbol of the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1, and interestingly enough, more than a decade after its manufacturing, this particular car ended up in the collection of the very person who decided to honor the squadron. But we will start this story from the beginning.
The car was finished in the first half of 2005, originally painted in Pearl Yellow with an interior finished in black leather and alcantara with yellow stitching. The first owner was Norwegian entrepreneur Idar Vollvik. In 2010 it was included in the Koenigsegg Selected Certified Car program which focused on restoring and upgrading older models. The car received numerous upgrades including a new ECU, an 8-channel traction control system, a CCX style rear wing, front splitter, side skirts, rear air vents and a rear diffusor. The factory 5-spoke wheels were also replaced by Dymag 9-spoke forged wheels. The car was then sold to Vegard Joa – a Norwegian rally driver and car enthusiast. Allegedly the car gained an additional 15,000 kilometers of mileage during the next 5 years. Unfortunately, in 2013 the car suffered a crash in Poznań, Poland during the Gran Turismo Polonia event. It was shipped to the factory for repairs and further cosmetic changes such as being repainted Silver, and had many exterior elements finished in clear coated carbon fiber: air vents, front splitter, the rear center part and headlight framing. The CCR lettering was also redone in silver and the rear wing was replaced with a new twin-deck F1 wing. In 2017 the car was sold to a different Norway-based car collector, a transaction with very little public information available. In 2019 it was offered for sale by a UK-based restoration service and dealership DK Engineering. In 2020 it was purchased by its current owner and none other than Christian von Koenigsegg himself. After that the car could be seen at various events on a somewhat frequent basis. As of July 2025, its last big event was Rétromobile 2025 in Paris.

Long lasting impact. This particular vehicle gives car enthusiasts important opportunities to witness one of the greatest and most significant hypercars ever made. We are mentioning this exact chassis in this context because most other CCRs, much like most other Koenigsegg cars, usually sit tucked away in their owners’ private garages. While having a garage queen like that can obviously feel good, cars like that are made to be driven, which may sound very cliché, but in my opinion is true nevertheless. To sum everything up, the CCR is an important member of the CC family and a borderline revolutionary step in its development, being prominent enough to put Koenigsegg in the same league as the other supercar and hypercar manufacturers and giving a significant head start to the later models.