BREAKING: Koenigsegg Gemera Drops 3-Cylinder For 2,300-HP V8

Jul. 07, 2023 11:07 AM ET bySebastian Cenizo Supercars /15 Comments

And A LOT of torque to boot.

Thanks to the Swedish megacar fanatics at Koenigsegg Registry, exciting new details about the production version of theKoenigsegg Gemera已经在occasi光吗on of the niche automaker's new factory opening. The details were shared on Facebook and show Christian von Koenigsegg hosting a presentation against the backdrop of a gorgeously green Gemera with gold wheels.

Besides the fact that this would be the manufacturer's first four-seater, it was also set to introduce a highly innovative 600-horsepower three-cylinder engine called theTiny Friendly Giant, which makes use of the automaker'sFreevalve camshaft-free valve actuation system.

But in a shocking turn of events, it's now been revealed that the Gemera will feature a V8. Disappointed? Don't be. Instead of 1,700 horsepower, the Gemera is now poised to offer up to 2,300 rampaging ponies. Or would that be elk?

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Even if the output is measured in metric horsepower, it translates to a scandalous 2,269 bhp. Torque? Instead of 2,583 lb-ft of twist, the production-spec "Mega-GT" is now rated at 2,028 lb-ft. That's less insane, but only in the world of Koenigsegg could 2,000 lb-ft be considered 'less than manic.' The power-to-weight ratio is 0.77 hp per kilogram, which equates to a curb weight of 2,946 kg, or almost 6,500 pounds.

Obviously, this means the figure refers to the power-to-weight ratio of the power unit. What that consists of is unclear, but we can see that the car features a nine-speed transmission. This appears to be based on the Light Speed Transmission (LST)found in the Jesko, but as was the case with the CC850 special edition, thesystem has been further enhancedas it is now denoted as LSTT. What that second T stands for remains to be seen.

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Since this was announced at the opening of a new Koenigsegg facility, it will be just a matter of time before Mr. von Koenigsegg appears on video to explain to us why the car's direction has changed, what improvements have been made to the transmission, and when to expect the car. Whatever the case, a lot has changed sincehis last updatea little more than a year ago.

Buyers will still get seating and luggage space for four, otherworldly doors, and a level of technical brilliance that simply cannot be found anywhere else. We hope this car is done soon, though, as we imagine there may be a new top-speed record in the making for four-seater cars - perfect to go along with the 330-mph effort Koenigsegg istargeting with the Jesko Absolut.