Koenigsegg Gemera | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Koenigsegg |
Production | 2024 (expected; 300 units planned) [1] [2] |
Designer |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Grand tourer (S) |
Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupé |
Layout | Longitudinal, rear mid-engine, all-wheel-drive |
Doors | Dihedral Synchro-Helix |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | 1 Dark Matter electric motor placed on front axle [6] |
Power output |
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Transmission | 9-speed Koenigsegg LST multi-clutch |
Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
Battery | 850V 14 kWh [7] |
Range | 1,000 km (621 mi) [4] |
Electric range | 50 km (31 mi) [4] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) [4] |
Length | 4,975 mm (195.9 in) [4] |
Width | 1,988 mm (78.3 in) [4] |
Height | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) [4] |
Kerb weight |
The Koenigsegg Gemera is a limited production four-seat plug-in hybrid grand tourer (or 2-door sports saloon) to be manufactured by the Swedish automobile manufacturer Koenigsegg. It was unveiled on 3 March 2020 at an online broadcast by Koenigsegg at the cancelled Geneva Motor Show. [10] [11]
The Gemera is the first four-seater car built by Koenigsegg. Its also powered by a compact engine weighing only 70 kg (150 lb). The engine is so small because it is a camless piston engine, the first such engine announced for a production car. Called the Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG), the three-cylinder engine [lower-alpha 1] displaces 1988.25 cc, has two turbos and drives the front wheels while also charging the batteries. It is rated at 440 kW (598 PS; 590 hp) at 7500 rpm, with a redline at 8500 rpm, and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) of torque from 2000 to 7000 rpm. There are also three electric motors, one for each rear wheel with 373 kW (507 PS; 500 hp) and 1000 Nm each and one on the crankshaft with 298 kW (406 PS; 400 hp) and 500 Nm to power the front wheels; these combine to give 820 kW (1,100 PS; 1,100 hp) of electric power; together with the engine this gives a combined peak output of 1,268 kW (1,700 hp; 1,724 PS) and 3,500 N⋅m (2,581 lb⋅ft) of torque (maximum torque 11,000 N⋅m (8,113 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm). [12] These outputs are produced when the engine runs on E85 fuel, but it can run on any major fuel from E100 to standard gasoline. [13] The engine also features cylinder deactivation and claims to be 20 percent more fuel efficient than a typical four-cylinder engine of the same displacement. [14]
The range on the 850V 14 kWh battery pack is claimed to be 50 km (31 mi) and while in hybrid mode the range extends to 1,000 km (621 mi).
On 7 July 2023 at the inauguration of the expanded factory in Ängelholm, Sweden, company founder Christian von Koenigsegg announced details for the production Gemera. A new single electric motor known as Dark Matter replaces the previous triple electric motor setup, and produces 597 kW (811 PS; 800 hp) and 1250 Nm. The three-cylinder powertrain has a combined power output of 1,044 kW (1,400 hp; 1,419 PS) and 1,850 N⋅m (1,364 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 5.0-litre twin-turbo HV8 from the Jesko will also be offered as a $400,000 option. The HV8 powertrain has a combined power output of 1,700 kW (2,300 hp; 2,300 PS) and 2,750 N⋅m (2,028 lb⋅ft) of torque [15] when the engine runs on E85 fuel. Both engines are mated to the 9-speed Light Speed Transmission found in the Jesko.
The Gemera features standard forged aluminium centre lock wheels, with a size of 21" x 10.5" up front and 22" x 11.5" at the back. However, optional Aircore carbon fibre wheels are available.
The standard tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, while the car can be had with extra-grippy Michelin Cup 2R (still street legal), with both coming in a 295/30 ZR21 size for the front axle and in a 315/30 ZR22 size for the rear axle.
The front brakes use 410 mm (16.1 inches) ventilated ceramic rotors with 6-piston calipers, while the rear brakes feature 395 mm (15.6 inches) ventilated ceramic discs with 4-piston calipers, while the car features electric brake boosting. [12]
Being the first all-wheel-drive model, the Gemera has all-wheel steering and torque vectoring. In line with other Koenigsegg models, the chassis has a carbon fibre monocoque with aluminium sub-structures. The car features electronically adjustable ride height and a titanium exhaust system manufactured by Akrapovič.
The main design feature of the Gemera is the lack of a B-pillar and two large dihedral doors which open forward to allow easier access to the leather upholstered four-seater cabin. Creature comforts include four heated and four cooled cup-holders, driver assistance systems, four touchscreens (two 13-inch central touchscreens along with two additional screens for the side and rear view cameras), infotainment system for the front and rear passengers, front and rear wireless phone chargers, Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi connection, a three-zone climate system, electrically adjustable seats and a premium audio system with 11 speakers. Koenigsegg announced that production will be limited to 300 cars. [16] [17]
In addition, the said presentation introduced the optional Ghost package for the Gemera, consisting of an extended front splitter, S-duct, rear wing and other aerodynamic features.
In 2022, Koenigsegg announced plans to expand its operations with the construction of a new state-of-the-art factory in which the Gemera will be built. The new addition will contain a high-tech production & assembly line, a customer lounge, offices, spaces for events, as well as additional warehousing and pre-production spaces. [18] When complete, the Koenigsegg factory will total over 30,000 m2 (320,000 sq ft).
The Gemera has a claimed top speed of 400 km/h (249 mph), accelerating from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.9 seconds, with a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) in electric mode. [10] [11] [17]
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