Koenigsegg Regera- 1,520hp Hybrid Megacar! Production version revealed

[andrea]

Looks like an uninspired mock up car you'd find in your high school science textbook.

 

[Panoz]

The Regera has a this P1 feel in the design but I'm more interested in the witchcraft that Koenigsegg done with the electric motors.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

So it has something like a high stall torque converter? Is that what they mean by "hydraulic clutch?"

 

[Vic Reign93]

http://jalopnik.com/how-the-1-500-hp-koenigsegg-regera-hits-248-mph-without-1689181377

Here's a guide to how it works.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

http://jalopnik.com/how-the-1-500-hp-koenigsegg-regera-hits-248-mph-without-1689181377

Here's a guide to how it works.

At speeds above 30 MPH, the internal combustion engine comes into play thanks to a hydraulic coupling that acts like a clutch, but only slips a tiny bit. Most of the time it is locked. This sounds similar in concept to a torque converter.

Sooo I might be right? I don't really see a detailed description of how the hydraulic coupling works. I won't be surprised if it's simply a normal torque converter.

 

[Bram Turismo]

Koenigsegg - If you have time and money you can easily make Bugatti , Mclaren and other super/hypercars look 'cute'

Koenigsegg has already done that for many years. Koenigsegg is the only manufacturer out there that creates just purely outrageous and ridiculous cars. They're just in a league of their own, there's nothing else quite like it.

Bugatti makes a boat that goes 250mph, and people call it "the best piece of automotive engineering ever", and yet these people are so quick to write off a Koenigsegg because it does the same. Only louder.

 

[R5]

Bugatti makes a boat that goes 250mph, and people call it "the best piece of automotive engineering ever",

To be fair to the Veyron, it is the best automotive engineering. Not for speed either.

Still hate it.

yet these people are so quick to write off a Koenigsegg because it does the same. Only louder.

I've never seen anyone write them off. At least of people who have actually... y'know... driven them.

 

[Bram Turismo]

I've never seen anyone write them off. At least of people who have actually... y'know... driven them.

Not those who drive them. But I've seen a number of people on, for example, this forum where they seem to be of the opinion that a Koenigsegg is nowhere near as impressive a car as the Veyron is.

Which is ridiculous.

 

[R5]

Not those who drive them. But I've seen a number of people on, for example, this forum where they seem to be of the opinion that a Koenigsegg is nowhere near as impressive a car as the Veyron is.

Which is ridiculous.

A drive would probably change that.

 

[lancia delta hf]

Koenigsegg has already done that for many years. Koenigsegg is the only manufacturer out there that creates just purely outrageous and ridiculous cars. They're just in a league of their own, there's nothing else quite like it.

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Perhaps becasue the other cars brands simply dont need to do that to stand out or get attention. The other cars brands could easily show who the boss is if they desired to


EDIT: The back reminds me of the jag xj220

 

[C-ZETA]

Not those who drive them. But I've seen a number of people on, for example, this forum where they seem to be of the opinion that a Koenigsegg is nowhere near as impressive a car as the Veyron is.

Which is ridiculous.

The Veyron became the rest of the world (i.e. everyone not on this forum)'s dream car because it was the fastest car in the world first. Which might have something to do with it.

Anyway, 0-250 in sub 20 seconds for this thing, apparently. Video please, Koenigsegg...and if I still had to choose a hypercar (I probably wouldn't) the LaFerrari is still my favourite.

 

[Yui-san]

Just came back from the show... here's the car in detail:

More Pictures

Spoiler

 

[Connoissuer]

Looks a little bit like a Porsche Carerra GT

 

[Minty]

Oh wow. It's...gorgeous. Cool, but not over done, and every curve, even with how many there are, looks functional and thought-out. Not at all what I expected stylistically from a company that most recent made the 1-one. I captures what I loved about the design of the original CC8; simple, curvy, and yet at the same time you know it'll tear your face off when you take it from 0-250mph in the time it takes to pour a glass of water.

Looks a little bit like a Porsche Carerra GT

It kinda does, yeah. Which is nice for me, because that's been one of my long time favorite supercars.


I just hope this thing sounds as good as the Carrera GT does.

 

[guywithanAE86]

Take those rims off. They look horrible.

I dunno, I was never a big fan of Koenigseggs, if I really had the money to buy a really expensive car, I could get a couple pretty nice cars or a Koenigsegg. Quantity over a little less quality I guess lol.
To me that's just a 918 Spyder with a body kit and an even more ridiculous engine. It's nice and all, but there's nothing telling me that I want it in my life. I've never felt that way with any Koenigsegg.

But then again I prefer Japanese and American cars so what do I know in that respect?

 

[20832]

Shmee had the opportunity to get a tour around the car with Christian van Koenigsegg. Top stuff!

 

[Robin]

Aesthetics wise it just looks like a CCX facelift with a questionable after market body kit IMO.

 

[Legro]

Aesthetics wise it just looks like a CCX facelift with a questionable after market body kit IMO.

To be fair, that can be said about every Koenigsegg since the CCX.

 

[GTP_Versatile]

The back reminds me of the XJ220 for some reason

 

[eran0004]

Wonder how wide the tires are to give enough grip for that kind of acceleration?

Wider tyres doesn't really help. You'd get a bigger surface area, but the pressure from the tyres against the road would reduce by the exact equal amount, becuase pressure equals force divided by area (p = F / A). So for a given amount of fource, a doubled area gives half the pressure: if p = F / A, then F / (A*2) = p/2. For that reason, friction is independent of area, because an increased (or decreased) area would cancel out itself:

Fmax = μ * p * A

then Fmax = μ * (N / A) * A

The areas cancel out themselves: (N * A / A = X * 1 = N)

What we end up is the equation for Coulomb friction: Fmax = μ * N

Where Fmax is the maximum value of friction (exceed this and the tyre would slip), μ is the friction coefficient (basically how grippy the tyre compound is), and N is the normal force (the force pushing the tyre against the road, usually gravity, but it varies with weight shift and downforce).

A wider tyre would divide the heat over a bigger surface and it would last longer than a skinny tyre. And because the pressure is also divided over a bigger surface area it would deform less than the skinny tyre. But that's really all there is to it.

 

[MXH]

Looks like an uninspired mock up car you'd find in your high school science textbook.

I'd want that science textbook.

 

[McLaren]

Koenigsegg has already done that for many years. Koenigsegg is the only manufacturer out there that creates just purely outrageous and ridiculous cars. They're just in a league of their own, there's nothing else quite like it.

Before the Regera, what exactly has Koenigsegg built so wildly different from the F1, Venom, Huayra, etc? It's a super car with a ton of power & wild looks that haven't changed since 2000. Pretty standard super car stuff.

Bugatti makes a boat that goes 250mph, and people call it "the best piece of automotive engineering ever", and yet these people are so quick to write off a Koenigsegg because it does the same. Only louder.

The fact you have to call it a boat says it all. Koenigsegg has developed amazing tech for their cars, but the Veyron is on a whole other level of sophistication.

Koenigsegg hasn't even attempted to reclaim the speed record since Bugatti snatched it away in 2005.

 

[Omnis]

So it has something like a high stall torque converter? Is that what they mean by "hydraulic clutch?"

Nope.

It's not a CVT, it's the Honda Accord Hybrid transmission with added Sport Hybrid SH-AWD.

See how those systems work for more info.

 

[Keef]

The Regera has a this P1 feel in the design but I'm more interested in the witchcraft that Koenigsegg done with the electric motors.

Has nobody noticed the insane exhaust tips? What an interesting design. Kinda confusing though give that the car has a "fake" exhaust port in the center which apparently doesn't do anything besides look normal.

 

[Nessy]

I don't like the front (too much walrus flippers, going on) but everything behind it looks awesome. Back reminds me of a blend of Bugatti EB110, Jaguar XJ220 and Spyker. Really got to admire the whole Koenigsegg story, and the guys vision.

 

[GTP_Ingram]

Has nobody noticed the insane exhaust tips? What an interesting design. Kinda confusing though give that the car has a "fake" exhaust port in the center which apparently doesn't do anything besides look normal.

I believe the more regular looking central exit still has a functional purpose, venting hot air away from the hybrid system. The exhausts themselves look stunning though.

The back reminds me of the XJ220 for some reason

I thought exactly the same, it's the way the bodywork curves down gently at each edge. Personally I think this is the best looking car that Koenigsegg have produced yet - as with Pagani's creations, it's the details which make it look so special.

 

[Panoz]

Has nobody noticed the insane exhaust tips? What an interesting design. Kinda confusing though give that the car has a "fake" exhaust port in the center which apparently doesn't do anything besides look normal.

I believe the more regular looking central exit still has a functional purpose, venting hot air away from the hybrid system. The exhausts themselves look stunning though.

I haven't paid any attention to the exhaust system until now.

The area where the exhaust usually goes out now houses a pair of fans for the hybrid unit, as been pointed out. The actual exhaust exits is now blended in with the rear diffuser.

 

[JohnBM01]

Seeing the Regera in the flesh with these pictures, I like it. Looks aren't everything, but I think it looks truly lovely. The rear of the car isn't all that pleasing, and I'd probably get rid of (or better design) the two vents at the back end of the rear quarter panels. Me likey.

 

[Minty]

Shmee had the opportunity to get a tour around the car with Christian van Koenigsegg. Top stuff!

I love that he admitted the license plate being the charge port cover could be used to hide the plate. Fitting, for a car that can accelerate like nothing else out there.

The engineering that went into making this car so fast, and yet still a nice thing to sit inside of is amazing. Sounds like they took a lot of inspiration from Tesla, too.

 

[Keef]

I haven't paid any attention to the exhaust system until now.

The area where the exhaust usually goes out now houses a pair of fans for the hybrid unit, as been pointed out. The actual exhaust exits is now blended in with the rear diffuser.

Very cool. Also, it seems like they've given the car a heavy aerodynamic overhaul in general. I love that. This thing is going to be fast.

EDIT: Oh, btw McLaren, this is what a long tail looks like.

Shmee had the opportunity to get a tour around the car with Christian van Koenigsegg. Top stuff!

Honestly, I haven't been following Koenigsegg much over the years besides knowing that they can build some serious engines and surprisingly well-performing cars. But on the technology front, from electric drive to carbon fiber components and even the light hydraulic door system, Koenigsegg has just become a technological powerhouse in the exotic car industry. Damn. If they can remain profitable and expand they'll be competing with Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche in no time. The engineering in this car seems ridiculous for such a small company.