Twenty years after the introduction of the Koenigsegg’s first production car, the CC8S, defined the new “megacar” category. In celebration of the CC8S’s 20th anniversary, the Koenigsegg CC850 was unveiled at 2022 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to an audience of media, customers, and industry luminaries.









Performance is staggering-the CC850‘s 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 delivers 1,185 hp on gasoline or 1,385 hp on E85, as well as 1,385 nm (1,020 lb-ft) of torque.


2023 Koenigsegg CC850 First Look Review: Instant Icon

by Karl Furlong

To celebrate two decades of engineering ingenuity since the CC8S arrived, Koenigsegg revealed the spectacular new CC850 – another hypercar that introduces technologies that have never been seen before. In this case, the magic lies in the Engage Shift System (ESS) gearbox that is effectively a gated manual and automatic in one. Being a Koenigsegg, the CC850 has many other talents beyond its outrageous gearbox. It makes 1,353 horsepower from a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 borrowed from the Jesko, and its sensational design was inspired by the CC8S that started it all. The CC850 is another groundbreaking hypercar from possibly the most audacious automaker on the planet and an instant icon before the first one has even been delivered.

Koenigsegg CC850 Interior And Cargo

As with the exterior, the Koenigsegg CC850’s interior draws inspiration from the CC8S with its symmetrical, minimalistic design. This symmetrical layout isn’t merely a design choice but makes it possible for both left- and right-hand-drive versions to be built without great difficulty. Like the physical shift lever, the analog chrono cluster is a wonderfully retro touch before digital gauge clusters replaced them.
The open-gate shifter is a work of art on its own, with the mechanical components below it exposed in all their glory. Leather and Alcantara with custom contrast stitching endows the cabin with a high-quality look, and besides adjusting the Koenigsegg CC850’s seats to find your favored driving position, the steering column and pedals are also adjustable.
Apple CarPlay and inductive phone charging are among the more typical features inside the cabin, but the CC850 also has electro-hydraulic operation of the doors and hood. A bird’s-eye view camera system and front/rear parking sensors will help you avoid any expensive dings.
There is no word on what the Koenigsegg CC850’s cargo space specs are, but we don’t expect much.