MAGAZINE 2020 GEMERA | JESKO ABSOLUT | REGERA WORLD RECORD 2 3 4 5 Christian von Koenigsegg A NEW DECADE OF ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE “We are entering a new decade at full throttle!” The amazing Regeras are driving out of our factory at a pace of one every week and we are soon halfway through its entire production run. We have just presented the unbelievable Absolut version of the Jesko, as well as my long-time dream car and pet project – the world’s first Mega-GT – the four-seater Gemera. The megacar that “gives more” Performance to the Absolut extreme Ever since Halldora and I had kids, I have been The launch of the Jesko in 2019 was a remarkable thinking about how to expand the megacar success. This year we continue the Jesko story by experience to more than just two persons at a time, launching the extreme-speed capable Jesko Absolut. without sacrificing the essence of what a megacar is. The Absolut version of the Jesko will complement the Already back in 2006, we made our first scale more track-oriented launch version. models, sketches and even a full-size seating buck of the Gemera. However, given the magnitude of the Both versions are truly masters in their own right. The undertaking we were not ready to pull the trigger launch version of the Jesko features extreme active and move the project to production – until now. So downforce combined with active chassis, a super exciting! This has meant that the concept, details, responsive race-like engine with lightning-fast gear the technology and the design utilized really had a shifts. All in all, features that make the launch version chance to fully mature. Allowing the Gemera to be of the Jesko the ultimate track weapon. truly amazing and one of a kind. The Absolut version with its shockingly low drag The Gemera is in a category of its own. Apart from coefficient of 0.278 Cd, combined with its high-speed being a megacar, the Gemera also brings new, clever stability optimized aero features, daily drive friendly and environmentally conscious technologies to the characteristics and luggage space, make the Absolut market – primarily the Freevalve C02-neutral capable a land-based rocket-ship determined to reach combustion technology along with next-generation unheard-of speed. 800V electric propulsion, in combination with the now proven Koenigsegg Direct Drive technology. The Absolut is the fastest Koenigsegg ever made and we do not plan to make a faster car – ever... That is an Absolut statement! 6 7 MAGAZINE 2020 CONTENTS 007 Foreword by Christian von Koenigsegg Christian and Jesko von Koenigsegg at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show after the Jesko was unveiled 010 The new Gemera Given the extreme nature of the Jesko – it is amazing keep surprising them. We will see a lot more of the that both versions will come with world-wide Regera in the years to come. 048 homologation for safety and emissions. The Regera The Regera still has much up its sleeve. Again it will As always, we don’t engineer our cars to just pass stun the performance car world – I am sure. regulations – we engineer for ultimate safety and 062 ultimate environmental consciousness. The first 25 years were really exciting for Koenigsegg. The Jesko and the new Jesko Absolut 2020 – the 26th year of the company’s history, has World record more excitement in store. I cannot wait to share it in 084 After presenting the Regera, it quickly became a true Koenigsegg spirit with our customers, dealers, landmark in automotive history, due to its ground- staff and fans. Koenigsegg dealers around the world breaking technology and performance. It really took the world by storm and slightly shocked the After 25 years of megacar development, one thing is 086 automotive community, as it is so different. sure - we have just gotten started! An interview with Halldora von Koenigsegg, COO The Regera has proven itself through customer I hope you enjoy our 2020 magazine satisfaction and by setting a 0-400-0 km/h world record in 2019. All the best, At the time of writing – of the total 80 limited edition cars – more than half are out on the roads. For me, it’s a true joy to hear customers describe the exhilarating driving experience and how they appreciate the many inventions of the Regera that Christian von Koenigsegg 8 9 THE KOENIGSEGG GEMERA: THE WORLD’S FIRST MEGA-GT AND KOENIGSEGG’S FIRST FOR FOUR The Koenigsegg Gemera made its world debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. The Gemera is the world’s first Mega-GT and Koenigsegg’s first four-seater. Extreme megacar meets spacious interior and ultimate environmental consciousness. 10 11 EXTREME MEGACAR MEETS SPACIOUS AND PRACTICAL INTERIOR Ultimate performance has belonged to the world of two-seaters with very limited luggage space – until now. To give more Ultimate performance The Gemera seats four large adults comfortably with Since the birth of the company more than 25 years space catering to their carry-on luggage, meaning the ago, Koenigsegg has been driven to create the Koenigsegg megacar experience can be shared with ultimate performance car. family and friends. Despite being a four-seater, the Gemera easily The notion behind Gemera’s name – a combination outperforms most two-seat megacars, both combustion of the two Swedish words – “ge” (give) and “mera” and electric. Still, the focus of the Gemera is taking (more) signifies “to give more”. A suitable name for a on long-range public roads – family trips, in comfort, car that adds features and functions without taking style and safety with never-before-experienced away anything that makes it a true megacar. performance. It is not often one can say a new category of car has With its 1.27 megawatts of power and 3500 Nm of been created. But in the case of the Gemera it has to torque, the Gemera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.9 be believed – the Mega-GT. seconds and to 400 km/h in under 20 seconds. The Gemera is limited to an edition of 300 cars. The Gemera comes with the most amazing sound from a 3-cylinder engine ever. The Tiny Friendly Giant The Gemera yields a combined power output of 1700 bhp or 1.27 MW. Power output from the three motors – one for each rear wheel producing 500 bhp and 1000 Nm, and one E-motor on the crankshaft that produces an extra 400 bhp and 500 Nm to power the front wheels – add up to 1400 bhp as individuals and 1100 bhp when combined. The Gemera’s 2-liter 3-cylinder dry sump twin turbo Freevalve engine, named the Tiny Friendly Giant (or TFG for short) adds another 450 kW or 600 bhp. 12 13 The TFG is a progressive outlook on the powertrains Plugged in to go further of tomorrow. The TFG offers a lighter, more efficient Equipped with three electric motors, the Gemera can cradle-to-grave solution compared to any combustion drive completely silent up to 300 km/h, and the powerful engine before it. Combined with electrification, the 800V battery offers in itself a range of up to 50 km. Gemera can be argued to be cleaner than a long- range EV, by using next-generation combustion The silence in EV mode disguises the true battle cry of technology designed for next-generation renewable the Gemera. When the TFG is activated and the gas liquid fuels, together with a small battery plug-in pedal hits the floor the Gemera comes alive with electrification. a riotous roar as it disappears into the horizon. The Gemera, if plugged in and filled with Gen 2.0 All-wheel steering and torque vectoring ethanol or CO2 neutral methanol like Vulcanol or any The 3000 mm wheelbase gives unprecedented mix thereof, becomes at least as CO2 neutral as a comfort and straight-line stability. The rear-wheel pure electric car. Before these second-generation steering makes sure the Gemera corners with agility renewable fuel sources are more accessible, the and can achieve a turning radius only seen in smaller Gemera can also be driven on E85 and in worst cars. At high speed, the rear-wheel steering also gives case normal petrol. even better directional control. The mix of all-wheel steering and all-wheel torque vectoring gives limitless tunability and adaptability of steering and driving feel, making it possible for the Gemera to be one of the most fun and safe cars on the planet. Giant full-length doors for easy access into the front and rear seats 14 15 Safety in focus The Gemera is one of the safest megacars out there and it is designed for world-wide homologation. The Gemera has a very strong carbon fiber monocoque, six smart airbags, stability control, TC, ABS and ADAS 2.5. It lacks nothing in ultimate safety. The all-wheel steering and all-wheel drive and all- wheel torque vectoring give the Gemera maximum opportunity to offer a safe, stable and exhilarating drive. ISOFIX is available for both rear seats. 100% four-seater, 100% Koenigsegg The Gemera is the first of its kind in a completely new vehicle category. Still, it has clear ties to all previous Koenigsegg cars and their Swedish and understated design roots. The Gemera maintains many recognizable Koenigsegg traits like its wrap-around jet fighter inspired windshield, the hidden A-pillars, the simple shapes, the short overhangs and the large side air intakes. The front design is inspired by the first-ever Koenigsegg prototype – the Koenigsegg CC from 1996.