By: IOL Motoring Staff
Geneva Motor Show - Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg has come to Palexpo with a production-ready version of the Regera hybrid.
In the 12 months since the Regera concept was revealed at the 2015 Geneva show the design has undergone more than 3000 detail changes as it was developed and homologated for the road - and its kerb weight is down to just 1590kg.
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The direct drive system, which does away with the traditional gearbox, uses the hydraulic coupling to convert mid-range and top-end torque during fast acceleration, giving the same effect as a traditional downshift.
It still has paddle shifts on either side of the steering wheel - but the left paddle enhances the regenerative braking effect on the overrun while the right paddle activates the hydraulic coupling's 'downshift' function.
The Regera is also claimed to be the world's first 800 volt production car, with a 4.5kWh battery pack using Formula One-grade cells that weighs only 90kg - 25kg lighter than the battery pack in the concept. It delivers a whopping 525kW on demand - for about 30 seconds - and can recharge at 200kW under hard braking.
MORE THAN 1100KW
With an 820kW, five-litre, 32-valve petrol V8 fed by dual ceramic ball-bearing turbochargers and variable turbo geometry running a 1.3 bar of boost, a 160kW electric motor on the crankshaft and a 180kW electric motor on each rear wheel, the Regera boasts a total of more than 1100kW and 2000Nm.
That's enough to take it from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds, 0-200 in 6.6 seconds, 0-300 in 10.9 seconds and 0-400 in an estimated 20 seconds, as well as accelerating from 150-250km/h in less than four seconds.
The Regara's doors, boot lid and engine cover are opened remotely using a lightweight hydraulic system, controlled by either the driver's key fob or by buttons on the centre console. As the doors open the mirrors fold automatically and sensors in the doors prevent them from striking kerbs, low roofs or too-near cars while opening.
First deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2016; if you need to ask the price, you can't afford one.