The 1,600-HP Koenigsegg CCGT1 Still Makes You Work the Clutch Yourself

Most modern hypercars have long since erased the clutch pedal from the driving experience. Koenigsegg kept one anyway in the CCGT1, unveiled during Monterey Car Week—just enough for that first moment off the line.

Built on the CC850 chassis, this street-legal racer pays tribute to Koenigsegg's GT1 racing program, a project that stalled in the mid-2000s. That original prototype ran a lightweight chassis paired with a naturally aspirated V8, but never made it to competition after FIA rule changes killed the effort. Rather than recreate that car, the CCGT1 channels that unfinished performance lineage into a fully sold-out, 70-unit run.

Power comes from a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 1,280 horsepower on pump gas—or 1,600 horsepower when running on E85 biofuel. A dedicated roof-mounted intake and upgraded cooling system keep things in check during extended track sessions. What really turns heads, though, is the new Koenigsegg Sequential Shift system: a nine-speed Light Speed Transmission paired with a manual clutch pedal for launch, after which gear changes are handled through a racing-style shift lever mounted beside the steering wheel, using ignition-cut technology for clutchless shifts. Buyers who'd rather skip the clutch altogether can opt for the Engage Shift System instead, which swaps in a six-speed gated manual with an automatic mode.

Nearly every exterior body panel was tooled from scratch to push cooling and downforce to their limits. An active rear wing that adjusts up to 30 degrees toggles between low-drag, aero-brake, and high-downforce modes, and together with a redesigned front splitter and a bespoke rear diffuser, generates 1,764 pounds of downforce at 155 mph. The body also marks the first use of Koenigsegg's proprietary Ghost Fibre—a white aramid-carbon composite that's lighter than traditional carbon fiber, offers better sound damping, and includes ballistic protection.

Buyers can also add the brand's first-ever factory Track Package, which includes a carbon-fiber roll cage, HANS-compatible racing seats, a fire suppression system, an aggressive exhaust, plus track-tuned suspension, pneumatic jacks, and a dedicated set of track wheels and tires. The whole package can be installed or removed by authorized dealers, letting owners switch the car between street and track configurations. The standard cabin comes with carbon-fiber bucket seats, six-point harnesses, and a toggle switch to pre-prime the fuel pump—all set against an otherwise luxurious interior.

Pricing and delivery timing have not been disclosed.