The 1500bhp+ Production-Spec Koenigsegg Regera Is Just As Bonkers As The Concept

Not to be outdone by Bugatti, Koenigsegg has ripped the covers off its innovative hybrid hypercar in full production specification
The 1500bhp+ Production-Spec Koenigsegg Regera Is Just As Bonkers As The Concept

At last year’s Geneva motor show, Koenigsegg stole the show with its gearbox-less hybrid hypercar called ‘Regera’. This year it’s all about the Bugatti Chiron, but the Swedes aren’t going to let the Germans steal the limelight without a fight.

It’s revealed the production-ready version of the Regera, which is the culmination of 12 months of testing and worldwide homologation to bring the concept to reality. Koenigsegg says 3000 changes have been made since the first reveal, and the car’s kerb weight has dropped to 1590kg.

The 1500bhp+ Production-Spec Koenigsegg Regera Is Just As Bonkers As The Concept

Headline figures are mighty impressive, with a claimed output in excess of 1500bhp and more than 1475lb ft of torque. Power comes from a combination of sources, and although Koenigsegg is remaining coy on exact numbers, Autocar is claiming the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 makes 1085bhp, while the three adjoining electric motors - one on each rear wheel and one on the crankshaft - produce an extra 704bhp. The battery pack is an 800 volt, 4.5kWh battery pack, the first time an 800v battery has made it to a production car.

The 1500bhp+ Production-Spec Koenigsegg Regera Is Just As Bonkers As The Concept

The really exciting bit is Koenigsegg’s new Direct Drive system, which does away with a traditional gearbox. Getting rid of the old technology helps to save “weight, complexity, and mechanical losses”, and allows the Regera to offer insane pace at any engine speed. If you’re worried that a linear power delivery will take away the excitement that comes from blasting through the gears, fear not:

Koenigsegg has developed a clutch-slip mechanism that uses the hydraulic coupling to convert torque at medium/high speeds during fast acceleration. This allows the combustion engine to gain revs and power, thereby giving the sensation of a traditional downshift with the associated aural enjoyment, even without the traditional gearbox.

The 1500bhp+ Production-Spec Koenigsegg Regera Is Just As Bonkers As The Concept

The Regera still gets paddles either side of the steering wheel, however their functions are slightly different from what you’d expect. The right paddle activates the ‘downshift’ effect built in to the Direct Drive system, while the left paddle enhances the regenerative braking effect. It’ll be interesting to see the practical applications of the latter, and how intuitive the system is.

All of this results in blistering pace. 0-62mph takes 2.8 seconds, 0-186mph takes just over 10 seconds, and Koenigsegg believes it could hit 250mph in about 20 seconds. Despite this frankly bananas performance, active engine mounts supposedly ensure that the cabin is free from vibration at lower speeds, but will firm up when you’re pushing on.

The 1500bhp+ Production-Spec Koenigsegg Regera Is Just As Bonkers As The Concept

The Koenigsegg Regera will be built in limited numbers, and each one will cost around £1.2 million.

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Comments

Ali Mahfooz

That colour reminds me of the Lava red colour in GTA online! One of my favorite colours in that game! :D

03/01/2016 - 13:17 |
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ramses rizal

Bugatti : Here’s a new Chiron
Koegnigsegg : Oh no you don’t!

03/01/2016 - 13:49 |
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Anonymous

Awesome.. Would take this over the chiron or centenario any day.. Sadly can’t afford either of those beasts!
P.S One:1 is still the fav

03/01/2016 - 13:54 |
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Anonymous

Can anyone lend me 1.2mill

03/01/2016 - 14:01 |
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NotThatTypeOfTranny

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Sure!

03/01/2016 - 17:01 |
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Matt Ignacek

I thought Bugatti was French not German?

03/01/2016 - 14:03 |
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It’s owned by Germans now. Kinda like how Rolls-Royce is owned by BMW and Dodge-Chrysler is now Fiat’s property.

03/01/2016 - 14:15 |
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Bugatti is volkswagen with big engine and luxury interior

03/01/2016 - 23:01 |
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Anonymous

When you think of perfection,koenigsegg thinks on something better than that

03/01/2016 - 14:12 |
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Ricardo Mercio

Hey, anybody want to buy a kidney and a spleen? I’m also selling my hair, skin and my soul if you’re interested.
*If a bundle of all of the above is desired, It will cost a meager 1.2 million pounds

03/01/2016 - 14:17 |
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Anonymous

nice looking mx5

03/01/2016 - 14:42 |
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cromania2009

Removes the gearbox. Engineers an entire new system that simulates the feel of a gearbox. #JustKoenigseggThings

03/01/2016 - 14:43 |
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H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)

It’s me or they copied the front of the gta spano?

03/01/2016 - 14:48 |
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