Mental four-seat hypercar can be had in either three-cylinder or V8 forms
The production version of the ground-breaking Koenigsegg Gemera four-seat hypercar has been revealed in Sweden with not one but two ballistic hybrid powertrains, including the previously shown twin-turbo three-cylinder and a ‘hot V’ version of the Jesko’s twin-turbo 5.0-litre V8.
Many of the Gemera’s key details have been altered since it made its global debut at the 2020 Geneva motor show, including a complete rethink of its electrification measures and the adoption of Koenigsegg’s innovative ‘Light Speed’ transmission.
Instead of the previously detailed tri-motor set-up, the production Gemera instead features a singular new six-phase ‘Dark Matter’ motor good for 597kW/1250Nm all on its own.
The new motor is fed by an in-house developed and produced 14kWh battery pack and combines with the turbo-triple combustion engine to output a combined 1044kW/1850Nm – some 226kW/1650Nm less than the original show car.
However, engineers say the powertrain’s performance is lineball thanks to the fitment of an adapted version of the nine-speed Light Speed transmission as seen in the Jesko.
The ballistic Jesko hypercar has also ended up donating its formidable V8 engine to the project to create what’s known as the Gemera HV8 – the flagship of what’s now a two-pronged Gemera line-up.
Sporting all the same electrical hardware as the lesser Gemera TFG, the HV8’s nameplate is derived from its ‘hot V8’ powertrain in which the exhausts exit straight out the top.
Said V8 roars out 1119kW/1500Nm all by itself and pairs with the electric motor for combined outputs of no less than 1715kW/2750Nm – figures that Koenigsegg has been quick to point out make the Gemera HV8 the world’s most powerful production car.
Both drive systems are kept in check by all-wheel drive and a four-wheel torque vectoring system, however, official performance claims for either powertrain are yet to be published – but we’re sure the results will be brutal.
Standard equipment highlights for both variants include four full-size bucket seats, Apple CarPlay via a cloud-based infotainment system, power-adjustable heated seats, autonomous parking, over-the-air updates, bird’s-eye view camera, heated and cooled cup holders, 200-litre boot, Isofix child-seat anchors, dead angle detection, roof rack mounts and a 115-litre fuel tank.
Customers will be able to specify what sort of upholstery colour their car comes with, as well as the colour and finish of the exterior paintwork.
Koenigsegg founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg described the Gemera HV8 as both the “most powerful and extreme production car on the planet” and “the most practical and user-friendly sports car ever created”.
“Its incredible response, handling, engine sound, crisp transmission, spacious interior, and four-wheel-drive systems combine to create an unprecedented and unparalleled driving experience, ready to set numerous records of performance around tracks and in straight lines,” he said.
“We are extremely proud to have brought the Gemera HV8 to life and very much look forward to delivering this new level of performance and technology to our esteemed clients and fans.”
Pricing for the heavily rethought and expanded Gemera line-up is yet to be formally announced, but know only 300 units will be produced in total – and that as many of 15 of them could be headed to Australia.
Previous communications from the brand indicated the Geneva show-spec vehicle would be priced from €1.6 million ($A2.6m) plus on-road costs.
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