Koenigsegg, the Swedish company known for its small-volume production of supercars has come out with the 2016 Koenigsegg Regera. The latest offering from the Swedish luxury brand is their most ambitious yet, being that they have managed to create the most powerful plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market today and shooting ahead of Buggati in the process. The first hybrid “megacar” secured a rightful name in “Regera”, which translates to English as “rule; govern, or reign. So, the name alone gives you a good idea of what’s to come.
The new Regera strongly resembles its obvious predecessor Agera, however Koenigsegg has managed to add plenty of features and stylistic modifications for the vehicle to be able to stand on its own and secure a new moniker. Similarities between the Regera and Agera stop with the new air intakes, headlights and a deeper front splitter that will create more downforce and less drag. Also in the front, new air ducts on the hood, that take some cues from NACA rather than the Agera.
The head and the heart of this megacar is certainly the engine, or in the new Regera’s case three electric motors capable of delivering a staggering 700 hp and 664 pound feet of torque. Alongside the motors comes a 9 kWh liquid cooled battery pack. This combination allows for a system outlet is of arguably excessive 1,500 hp and 1,475 pound feet of torque (in the least). All the power is sent to the rear wheels thanks to brand-new Direct Drive technology, which replaces the traditional gearbox with an electric motor. This mega-engine incorporates variable-vane turbochargers that give the vehicle more low-end torque and an improved throttle response at lower revs, and economical cruise. The new Regera is expected to spirnt from 0 to 60mph in just 2.5 seconds, while the top speed will be, by our estimation, limited to 250 mph.
The 2016 Koenigsegg Regera has made its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motors Show on March 3 and is now available for purchase. Unfortunately, there will only be 80 Regera’s produced worldwide, but for the pricetag of about $2,000,000, the limited release seems justified.
The new Regera strongly resembles its obvious predecessor Agera, however Koenigsegg has managed to add plenty of features and stylistic modifications for the vehicle to be able to stand on its own and secure a new moniker. Similarities between the Regera and Agera stop with the new air intakes, headlights and a deeper front splitter that will create more downforce and less drag. Also in the front, new air ducts on the hood, that take some cues from NACA rather than the Agera.
The head and the heart of this megacar is certainly the engine, or in the new Regera’s case three electric motors capable of delivering a staggering 700 hp and 664 pound feet of torque. Alongside the motors comes a 9 kWh liquid cooled battery pack. This combination allows for a system outlet is of arguably excessive 1,500 hp and 1,475 pound feet of torque (in the least). All the power is sent to the rear wheels thanks to brand-new Direct Drive technology, which replaces the traditional gearbox with an electric motor. This mega-engine incorporates variable-vane turbochargers that give the vehicle more low-end torque and an improved throttle response at lower revs, and economical cruise. The new Regera is expected to spirnt from 0 to 60mph in just 2.5 seconds, while the top speed will be, by our estimation, limited to 250 mph.
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