Koenigsegg Gemera
The Koenigsegg Gemera is a limited production four-seat plug-in hybrid grand tourer 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.[4][5]
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Koenigsegg |
Production | 2020 (expected; 300 units planned)[1] |
Designer |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | PHEV Grand tourer (S) |
Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupé |
Layout | Longitudinal, rear mid-engine, all-wheel-drive |
Doors | Dihedral |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L Koenigsegg TFG twin-turbocharged Freevalve Inline-3[3] |
Electric motor | 3 electric motors placed both rear wheels and one on crankshaft[3] |
Battery | 15 kWh (54 MJ)[3] |
Electric range | 31 mi (50 km)[3] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in)[3] |
Length | 4,975 mm (195.9 in)[3] |
Width | 1,988 mm (78.3 in)[3] |
Height | 1,295 mm (51.0 in)[3] |
Kerb weight | 1,850 kg (4,079 lb)[3] |
Specifications
The Gemera is the first four-seater car built by Koenigsegg and the first to be powered by a compact engine. Power comes from a 2.0 litre Koenigsegg Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) three-cylinder twin-turbocharged camless piston engine driving the front wheels, rated at 608 PS (447 kW; 600 hp) and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) of torque, as well as three electric motors (two at the rear and one at the front), with a combined peak output of 1,700 PS (1,250 kW; 1,677 hp) and 3,500 N⋅m (2,581.46 lb⋅ft) of torque.[6] The given combined peak output is produced when the engine runs on E85 fuel. The engine uses a system of solenoids to activate the intake and exhaust valves instead of conventional camshafts. The engine also features cylinder deactivation with which it is claimed to be 20 percent more fuel efficient than a typical four-cylinder engine of the same displacement. According to Koenigsegg, the combustion engine weighs only 70 kg (150 lb).[7]
The range on the 16 kWh battery pack is claimed to be 50 km (31 mi) while in hybrid mode, the range extends to 950 km (590 mi). The engine can run on both E85 bio fuel and gasoline and has a titanium exhaust system manufactured by Akrapovič.
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.
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.[8][9]
Performance
The Gemera has a claimed top speed of 400 km/h (249 mph) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.9 seconds. In electric mode, the car can attain a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).[4][5][9]
References
- "Gemera". Koenigsegg. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- "Sasha Selipanov - Head of Design". Koenigsegg. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- "Technical specifications". Koenigsegg. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- Wilkinson, Luke (3 March 2020). "New 1,700bhp Koenigsegg Gemera launched". Auto Express. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- Pattni, Vijay (3 March 2020). "The Koenigsegg Gemera is a 1,700bhp four-seat 'Mega GT'". Top Gear. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- "Gemera - Technical Specifications".
- "Koenigsegg Gemera debuts as a 1,700 hp family hypercar". www.autodevot.com. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- Hoffman, Connor (3 March 2020). "1677-HP Koenigsegg Gemera Has 3 Electric Motors, 4 Seats, 8 Cupholders". Car & Driver. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- Karr, Anthony (3 March 2020). "Koenigsegg Gemera Debuts As Brand's First 4-Seat, 3-Cylinder Model". Motor1. Retrieved 6 March 2020.