2,300 Horsepower - How Koenigsegg Gemera's Insane Powertrain Works!

August 6, 2023

The Koenigsegg Gemera Pairs A Hot V8 Jesko Engine With A Dark Matter Electric Motor!
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From the Koenigsegg Gemera Press Release:
“As the world’s first 4-seater Megacar, defined by its awe-inspiring power of over 1 megawatt, the Gemera was already a striking feat of engineering. However, the Client Specification version takes it even further with pioneering advancements.

However, during the development process, the Light Speed Transmission (LST) was introduced in the acclaimed Jesko, which delivers unparalleled excitement and performance. “We could not resist exploring the possibility of incorporating these remarkable features and benefits into the Gemera production model, leading us down an exciting new development path — the Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT),” explains Christian.

To complement the engine and the LSTT, the R&D team has also developed the “Dark Matter” E-motor – an 800 hp, 1250 Nm patent-pending Raxial Flux E-motor that is an evolutionary leap in electric propulsion, representing the world’s most powerful automotive-grade E-motor with 6-phase technology. One Dark Matter is now paired with the LSTT, instead of 3 Quarks E-motors with the Direct Drive system. This makes the drivetrain lighter, smaller, and even more engaging. The LSTT four-wheel drive system with four-wheel torque vectoring can be powered by either the 800 hp Dark Matter E-motor or the twin-turbo TFG, or a combination of the two, resulting in a maximum output of 1400 hp and 1850 Nm.

The Client Specification Gemera not only retains its inherent qualities but also adds the lightness and responsiveness LST in the form of the LSTT. “We added ‘Tourbillon’ to the name of the LST, as this mechanism represents the automotive equivalent of a high-end Swiss watch and is simply beautiful,” explains Christian von Koenigsegg.

Even so, we have yet another thrilling announcement—the Koenigsegg Gemera HV8 (Hot V8) version. The HV8 elevates the Gemera beyond any Hypercar or Megacar and takes everything to the next level. Before we came up with the LSTT, it was impossible to believe we could fit a mid-engined V8 configuration in the Gemera, given the large occupant space in comparison to the compact size of the Gemera.

However, the layout of the LSTT allowed us to do it. To make it happen, we had to convert the Jesko V8 into a so-called Hot V8 where the exhaust exits at the top center, but otherwise, it is very similar to the Jesko engine. With this new engine configuration, the Gemera boasts an astounding 1500 hp from the HV8 in addition to the 800 hp provided by the Dark Matter E-motor, resulting in a total of 2,300 hp and 2,750 Nm of torque – a new world record for a production car.

“The Gemera HV8 is not only the most powerful and extreme production car on the planet Earth, with an astonishing 1,11 hp per kg, but it is also the most practical and user-friendly sports car ever created. Its incredible response, handling, engine sound, crisp transmission, spacious interior, and four-wheel-drive systems combine to create an unprecedented and unparalleled driving experience, ready to set numerous records of performance around tracks and in straight lines. We are extremely proud to have brought the Gemera HV8 to life and very much look forward to delivering this new level of performance and technology to our esteemed clients and fans,” says Christian.”

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34 thoughts on “2,300 Horsepower – How Koenigsegg Gemera’s Insane Powertrain Works!”

If you're wondering about the V8, 3-cylinder, or LST, I have videos covering all three in detail! The engineering of each is fascinating!
How TFG Engine Works – https://youtu.be/WwlNqaz9q_0
How Koenisgsegg's 5.0L V8 Engine Works – https://youtu.be/9u6iW07ixKw
How LST Transmission Works – https://youtu.be/MSxQtHOfljE

I hope to cover the Dark Matter motor and how it works; still trying to get more information on it!

Thank god Koeniggsegg has 15 minutes of warranty!

So if I buy one will they fly a mechanic team in at no charge if it breaks down?

Ok,…… But can it do a burnout?

They have the 0-400-0 record thats around 30 seconds. So we can safely say 84 seconds of full power is more than enough.

This is wicked!!

its 2023 and this is the powertrain the developed ? with hundreds of engineers working togather? I have a better powertrain design that I made years ago when I was 20 years old….now I'm 25 BTW

It still burns gas???? WTH? no thanks.

The TFG is Likely still there for tax reasons in places like china which as a big tax on engines over 2 liters. Even a few percent on millions of dollars is still a ton.

Very informative! Thanks!

How do you calculate engine capacity, any size other than a manul or a car model, because most old cars don't have manul?
Is there a other method

boooring…

Clutch Pack

you should do a video on what speed you would need to be traveling before the car stopped spinning the tires at full throttle.

I like is his car's

12:25 yeah I mean the fastest cars can reach their top speed within around 20-30 seconds so 84 seconds of 2300hp is amazing

Amazing what engineering feats can be achieved when costs of components are not a limiting factor…

Where might the cooling come from, not only for the extra power and lower thermal efficiency of the V8, but also the higher average revs thanks to teh 9-speed over the direct drive?

I think the three cylinder will fit in my Fiat….

why have few clutch when many clutch do trick

To bad you only see Koenigseggs powerboats excelling on drag strips when it initially gets grip

Yesko**

I unsubscribed years ago. But came back today for the pointless math

One question ❓❓❓❓ why do you have to do this?

I would love koenigsegg to make a hot hatch with the tfg. never going to happen

looks unnecessrily complicated ? why not just two emotors in the front ( no differential no drivshaft and driveshat tunnel, use the space for the battery), one emotor in the back for full regen power and eAWD. It's also weird (suspect) that the TFG was the first time koeigsegg waas using freevalve technology and now they are offering a V8 engine that is almost 3x as powerful…2x if you include the electric motor. I does look like they are trying to cover the fact that it is not working as well as they hoped….If freevalve was fully functionnal why not use it on a V8 and make absurd power ? (if 2300hp was not absurd enough)

No real-world scenario? I got one word for you: Autobahn! 😀

Christian Koenigsegg is seriously underated in my opinion. If you look at what he has done and the manufacturing and processing his company has developed it makes Telsa and most 9ther car companies look pretty mid.

If you drive 14 minutes at full throttle, you will be 100 miles / 150 km away. So you still got about 3 to 4 mpg@450km/h.

Koenigsegg does some really amazing things. Way more interesting than anyone else, but also crazy expensive. They are the supercar of supercars. By the way, the Swedish pronunciation is "Yemehra" – it means give more (Ge mera).