CCXR Flower Power When thinking about supercars, one of the last things that spring to mind are their environmental friendliness.

Even though the very low and exclusive production volume of Koenigsegg can hardly be considered to have a measurable impact on the Co2 problem that global society is facing, it is an impressive statement that even a small and extreme company like Koenigsegg can afford to develop environmentally focussed solutions.

By following conscientious and forward thinking strategies, Koenigsegg has managed to create the Bio Fuel Powered CCXR - environmentally friendly 1200 with even more spectacular performance than the standard CCX.

These two almost conflicting results are made possible due to the simple fact that the ethanol in biofuel has the positive side effect of cooling the combustion chambers, as well as a higher octane value, well over 100 RON, which gives the high power. Due to the fact that the biofuel has higher octane and cooling characteristics, the power has gone up to 1018 hp at 7200 rpm and the torque to 1060 nm at 6100 rpm.

It is natural to expect a substantial gain in power when optimizing the engine for E85(biofuel) instead of Petrol. Still the actual gain obtained even surprised the enthusiastic engineers at Koenigsegg.

Following the long term strategy of Koenigsegg, all previous CCXs will have the possibility to be converted by the factory to accept the biofuel option and reap the performance and environmental benefi ts of this wonderful and eco friendly fuel.

The CCXR Biofuel upgrade has been developed in-house on the factory's engine dyno by the skilled technicians at Koenigsegg, led by Christian Koenigsegg, Marco Garver and Anders Hoglund from the Koenigsegg partner company Cargine Engineering.

Curiously enough the CCXR is the first homologated car currently in production to reach over 1000 BHP.

GENEVA — Koenigsegg, the Swedish ultracar maker, appears to be frosting its own cake with the new Edition, an even more limited version of its CCX and CCXR.

Without irony, the company refers to its latest offering as "the ultimate supercar — a Koenigsegg at its most extreme," adding that "only a very few models will be produced in order to ensure exclusive status amongst supercar owners."

If the Edition's outrageous performance didn't place it in the automotive ionosphere, the price tag might: $2,000,500 for the CCX Edition and a stunning $2,256,300 for the CCXR Edition.

The Edition features a clear black carbon-fiber body with a large front splitter, side strakes and a new rear wing. It also boasts a lower ride height, as well as stiffer shocks, springs and stabilizer bars. The Edition rides on new forged, machined and polished aluminum wheels and offers customers the option of Michelin Cup tires.

Under the sensational skin, the CCX has a 4.8-liter V8 rated at 888 horsepower. The CCXR's supercharged V8 can run on regular gasoline or a variety of ethanol mixtures; on E85, it makes a staggering 1,018 hp.

The Edition's red leather cockpit trimmed in anodized aluminum. Paddle shifters can be ordered as an extra-cost option.

What this means to you: Did we mention the five-year factory warranty? — Paul Lienert, Correspondent