Image Credit: Kimera Automobili.Kimera Automobili has taken a major step beyond its rally-inspired roots with the debut of the all-new K39 at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Unlike the company's previous creations, the K39 is its first completely original supercar rather than a modern reinterpretation of a historic Lancia.Prototype 01 made its public dynamic debut on the famous Goodwood Hillclimb, giving spectators their first opportunity to see the car in motion. The appearance also marked an important milestone in the development program ahead of customer production.The K39 combines lightweight carbon-fiber construction with a twin-turbocharged V8 supplied by Swedish hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg. Kimera says the prototype is already running an engine specification that closely matches what buyers will receive in the production model.AdvertisementAdvertisementProduction is scheduled to begin in early 2027, while the company is also preparing the K39 for competition at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The project represents Kimera's biggest engineering effort since the company was founded.Kimera's First Clean-Sheet SupercarImage Credit: Kimera Automobili.Kimera earned international attention with the EVO37 and later the EVO38, two limited-production sports cars inspired by the iconic Lancia Delta rally machines. The K39, however, starts with an entirely clean sheet of paper.Rather than modernizing an existing classic, the company has developed its own platform, design language, and engineering package. Kimera says the project reflects its long-term ambition to become an Italian performance manufacturer capable of creating original supercars alongside its heritage-inspired models.The result is a lightweight machine built around a carbon-fiber monocoque with body panels constructed from a blend of carbon fiber and carbon Kevlar. The focus remains on minimizing weight while maximizing chassis rigidity and aerodynamic efficiency.Koenigsegg Supplies The Twin-Turbo V8Image Credit: Kimera Automobili.One of the K39's biggest highlights is its powertrain. Kimera partnered with Koenigsegg to source the car's twin-turbocharged V8, giving the boutique Italian manufacturer access to technology developed by one of the world's most respected hypercar builders.AdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Kimera, the engine installed in Prototype 01 has already been calibrated to a specification that is very close to the final production version. Engineers from Koenigsegg have also worked alongside Kimera throughout the development process, including early preparation for the car's future Pikes Peak program.While final performance figures have not yet been released, the collaboration signals that the K39 is targeting genuine hypercar-level performance rather than simply offering exotic styling.Built For The Road And The MountainsAlthough the K39 will be road legal, Kimera has made it clear that motorsport remains central to the project. The company has identified the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as one of the vehicle's primary development goals.Goodwood served as the K39's first public demonstration, allowing the development team to gather additional data while showcasing the prototype to enthusiasts. Kimera says customer production is expected to begin during the first half of 2027 following continued testing and refinement.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe lightweight construction, carbon-fiber chassis, and high-output V8 are all intended to deliver the balance of agility and performance needed for one of the world's most demanding hill climb events.Goodwood Marks A New Chapter For KimeraImage Credit: Kimera Automobili.This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed also marks the completion of another important milestone for the company. Kimera is delivering the final examples of the EVO37, bringing production of the limited 37-car run to a close five years after the model first debuted at Goodwood.The company also gave the EVO38 Collezione Martini its first dynamic public appearance during the festival. Together with the K39, the three vehicles demonstrate how Kimera is expanding from limited-production reinterpretations of rally legends into a manufacturer developing its own generation of high-performance Italian supercars.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.