Koenigsegg looked to the Swedish word for “to reign” for its latest hyper-confection, as the company expects the Regera to dominate the market for what it calls “megacars”.
Where Koenigseggs have traditionally been track-focused cars, the Regera aims to expand that remit by adding such creature comforts as sound deadening.
Interestingly, the Regera saves weight by dispensing with the traditional multi-gear transmission. Instead, the 1,100-horsepower 5-litre gasoline V8 connects to the rear wheels using a direct drive that benefits from the assistance of another 400 horsepower worth of electric motors.
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