The concept car Koenigsegg Regera was presented in the Geneva Motor Show 2015 and the supercar returned to the same Motor Show in 2016 with its production-ready version. Laced with the most breath-taking engine features and an extraordinary design, the supercar dazzled everyone around at the event. Koenigsegg Regera elevated the level of competition at the GIMS 2016 with its 1500hp engine resembling that of Bugatti Chiron also revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The Koenigsegg Regera has the distinguishing hybrid nature helping it take an edge over the other hypercars.
Road to the Production Ready Version
The Swedish Car maker claims to make 3000 changes in the production ready Koenigsegg Regera from its concept version revealed last year. The most significant of those changes is the weight-cut as the production-ready version of the supercar weighs just 1590 kg. The rigorous phase of development of the Koenigsegg Regera from its concept to reality has certainly made the car an astounding masterpiece.
Technical Attributes of Koenigsegg Regera
Koenigsegg Regera is loaded with the most astonishing supercar features. From thrilling engine specifications to tantalizing speed and capacity, this car has all the essentials of a top notch modern day hypercar.
Robust Engine
Koenigsegg Regera comes with a V8 5.0-liter twin turbo engine with 7800 rpm and 1085bhp. The engine is real dynamite and has three extra electric motors. Two of these electric motors are attached to each of the rear wheels and one is connected to the crankshaft which helps in producing extra 704bhp. The overall power count of 1500hp for the engine of Koenigsegg Regera is mind-blowing. The torque produced by the engine is 1475lb ft.
Electric Motors and their Power
Koenigsegg claims to have installed a battery of 800 volts inside this supercar. The technical attributes as reported by the company are at par with the standards maintained by “Formula One Cars”. The battery produces the most needed cooling when needed by being packed inside a sealed unit optimized for cooling. The weight of the whole battery pack of the concept version has been decreased from 115kg to 90kg in the production ready version which is another exquisite change.
Exhilarating Speed of Koenigsegg Regera
As clear from the engine characteristics, Koenigsegg Regera runs at an unimaginable speed. It’s a supercar and expectedly possesses a super speed.
The company claims some aggressive speeds for Koenigsegg Regera as given below:
- 62mph in 2.8 seconds
- 124mph in 6.6 seconds
- 186mph in 10.9 seconds
It means that the 0-250mph speed gap can easily be covered by Koenigsegg Regera in mere 20 seconds. These are unbelievable speeds and a real delight for the speed lovers.
Special Features and Design of the Car
With the fabulous technical supremacy, Koenigsegg Regera also maintains aesthetic class. The car has a strong construct supporting a delightfully crafted design of the car. The feature of comfort depicted by the design and structuring of the car is another plus point that catches the attention of everyone.
Direct Drive System and Apple Car Play
Koenigsegg Regera has a direct drive system which is another element of innovation introduced by the company in this car. This direct drive system enables the car to be driven without the support of the traditional gear box. In this direct drive technology, the clutch clip mechanism is utilized with the support of hydraulic coupling that further converts the torque at all speeds. This is an excellent feature to have with the hybrid characteristics of Koenigsegg Regera. Apple CarPlay is installed inside the car for better communication, easy navigation and blasting entertainment.
Price and Market Launch
The information about the price is not confirmed but it is expected that the price of this car will be around $1.9 million. The market arrival of Koenigsegg Regera is also not far away after the launch of the production-ready version of the car.
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