Koenigsegg Reinvents The Manual! How The CC850 Transmission Works

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Koenigsegg has yet again raised the bar in the hypercar arena. Their latest vehicle, the CC850, pays homage to the first Koenigsegg, the CC8S, and has an incredible transmission that allows for both automatic, as well as true manual operation. Yes, there's a clutch pedal, gear shifter, and all!

In this video we'll break down how Koenigsegg's Engaged Shifter System (ESS) works. How does it differ from a traditional manual transmission? How do the gears work? How does the clutch work? How does the shifter work? How do you switch between automatic and manual modes? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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