Koenigsegg Regera

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Koenigsegg Regera
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Car information
Year 2016
Make Koenigsegg
Origin Sweden
Type Limited Production
Engine 5.0 L Twin-Turbocharged Hybrid V8
Electric Motor(s) 3x YASA electric motor
Power 1,479 hp (1,103 kW)
Torque 1,475 ft⋅lb (2,000 N·m)
Weight 3,506 lb (1,590 kg)
Layout Mid-Engine, RWD
Front Distr. 45%
Transmission 1-speed Fixed Gear
The cars created by Christian Von Koenigsegg have always been unique, powerful, and above all, innovative. The Regera, which means “to reign,” in Swedish, tops all of the carmaker’s previous accomplishments in all three categories. The body, while undeniably Koenigsegg, is understated, and the interior luxurious. In terms of power, the Regera puts even the formidable One:1 to shame with more than 1,500 combined horsepower from its hybrid system. Lastly, topping the scale of new ideas is the powertrain that lacks any gears. Engine power is transferred directly to the wheels via a hydraulic coupling. You might think you will miss tearing through the gears but, once you experience this single-speed direct drive we think you will quickly get on board to the Koenigsegg way of going unbelievably fast.[1]

The Koenigsegg Regera (Regera '16,[2] KoenigseggRegera,[3] and Regera[4]) is a limited-production targa-top hybrid hypercar produced by Koenigsegg since March 2016.[5] It debuted in Forza Horizon 3 as a VIP Membership-exclusive car.[1]

The Regera (Swedish, lit. to reign or to rule) differs from Koenigsegg's Agera hypercar family in that it is a more practical, luxurious, grand touring alternative, subsequently being more focused on smooth and instant power delivery thanks to its new and overhauled powertrain. Koenigsegg states that the Regera will be the most powerful production and fastest accelerating production car ever, and its introduction resulted in the first time Koenigsegg produces two models simultaneously.[6]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Regera is a two-door targa top whose targa top can be stored in the boot.[7] It is Koenigsegg's first hybrid production model, as well as the first use of their Direct Drive System for power delivery.

Design / Chassis[edit | edit source]

The Regera features daytime running lights designed to resemble a constellation, with the carbon fiber background resembling the night sky. Also, the headlights can actively vent out condensation through a pair of small fans, each one installed in each headlight.[8] Koenigsegg, in addition, claims the Regera to be the world's first fully robotized car.[9] The Regera comes with hydraulic pumps and accumulators that control the active front and rear wings, along with active chassis control and lifting. Hydraulic lifters were added to the already existing pumps and accumulators to allow for all body panels on the vehicle to be remotely operated.[6]

The Regera is also equipped with active aerodynamics for optimized downforce, including a foldable hydraulic wing at the rear and active flaps at the front that can modify air flow under the car.[6]

The Regera's suspension layout is similar to those of the previous Agera models, with double wishbone suspension at both front and rear axles.[10] The wishbones are manufactured from chrome-molybdenum steel tubes, which was chosen over carbon fiber due to the latter's significant cost and complexity.[11] he suspension incorporates special Z-shaped anti-roll bars that connect to the body at only one point, as opposed to two for traditional U-shaped bars. Also returning from the Ageras is Koenigsegg's Triplex damper system, which consists of three custom Öhlins shock absorbers on the rear suspension subsystem.[11]

The Regera features carbon fiber wheels, with 19 inch (295/35R19, 48 cm) front rims and 20 inch (355/30R20, 51 cm) rear rims.[12] The brakes are ventilated carbon ceramic discs, with a diameter of 15.6 in (397 mm) and six-piston calipers at the front along with a diameter of 380 mm (15 in) and quad-piston calipers at the rear.[13]

The Regera is featured with a maximum curb weight of 3,589 lb (1,628 kg) in each Forza title, although this weight rating is too high compared to real life, therefore making it incorrect.[2][3][4]

Engine / Drivetrain[edit | edit source]

The Regera is powered by a 5,000 cc (5 L; 305.1 in3) twin-turbocharged V8 engine with four valves per cylinder, each with a bore and stroke of 92×95.25 mm (3.62×3.75 in) and a 9.3:1 compression ratio.[14] The V8 uses dry sump lubrication and dual overhead camshafts and is banked 90°.[15] The engine produces 1,100 hp (820 KW) at 7,800 rpm and 944 ft·lb (1,280 N·m) of torque at 4,100 rpm and has a rev limiter set to 8,250 rpm.[16]

The V8 is supplemented by three YASA electric motors with a total power capacity of 697 hp (707 PS; 520 kW) and 900 N·m (664 ft·lb) of torque. The first electric motor is a YASA 400 Motor Generator Unit, mounted on the crankshaft. It acts as starter and generator and supplies torque fill, and it has a power rating of 215 hp (218 PS; 160 kW). The other two electric motors are YASA 750 wheel-shaft mounted electric motors that each produce 241 hp (244 PS; 180 kW), drive each rear wheel, provide torque vectoring, and manage traction.[17] A Rimac-developed 4.5 kWh, 800 V, 75 kg (165 lb) liquid cooled battery pack powers the electric motors, making the Regera the world's first 800 V production car.[18][19] Koenigsegg also claims that the battery pack in the Regera is the most power-dense one ever created for a production car.[6]

The Regera is claimed to have a maximum total output of 1,822 PS (1,797 hp; 1,340 kW) and 2,180 N·m (1,608 ft·lb) of torque, although as in general, the Regera's internal combustion engine (ICE) produces its greatest power only at high RPMs; however, due to the fixed gear, this corresponds to very high speeds. Power at low speeds is filled in by the electric motors, giving a peak combined mechanical output of 1,500 PS (1,479 hp; 1,103 kW) and 2,000 N·m (1,475 ft·lb) of torque.

Under braking, the kinetic energy recovery system in the Regera can regenerate up to 204 PS (201 hp; 150 kW) of power to recharge the battery during operation.[18]

Christian Von Koenigsegg invented the Koenigsegg Direct Drive System (KDD), which was developed for the Regera by the Koenigsegg Advanced Engineering Team.[20] Allowing for pure electric mode, the KDD supplements the Regera with a single-speed fixed gear transmission, often called a direct drive, with a reduction ratio of 2.73:1, although Forza Horizon 4 features the Regera with a standard final drive ratio of 2.85:1.[4] At speeds below , the wheel shaft electric motors mostly propel the car through the use of a hydraulic coupling that lets the ICE and the crankshaft mounted electric motor slip. In reverse, only the wheel shaft electric motors propel the car.[13][21] Above 30 mph (48 km/h), the RPMs of the crankshaft mounted electric motor and internal combustion engine are proportional to wheel speed through locking of the hydraulic coupling.[13] Koenigsegg reported that removing the gearbox and adding the electric motors and battery only added 194 lb (88 kg) compared to what the Regera's weight rating would have been with the same V8 engine but a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and no hybrid system of any type.[6]

Performance[edit | edit source]

  • Top speed (electronically limited, claimed): 410 km/h (255 mph)[5]
  • 0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h): 2.8 seconds[2][3][4]
  • 0 - 100 mph (0 - 161 km/h): 5.1 seconds[2][3][4]
  • 0 - 186 mph (0 - 300 km/h): 10.9 seconds
  • 0 - 249 mph (0 - 400 km/h): 20 seconds
  • 93 - 155 mph (150 - 250 km/h): 3.9 seconds[5]

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

In the Forza Horizon series, the Regera's final drive ratio is adjustable, allowing for higher top speeds without changing the overall driving dynamics of the car. However, as a whole, the Regera is a car recommended for advanced drivers.

In Forza Motorsport 7, the Regera was an exclusive car.

Advantages[edit | edit source]

The Regera's main performance paramount is its rocket-like acceleration to 240 mph (386 km/h). It is the second-fastest accelerating stock car to 248 mph (400 km/h), behind the Koenigsegg Agera RS. Despite being more luxury-focused than its track/speed-focused siblings, the Regera still can handle corners with ease and has a high top speed of 405 km/h (252 mph), which can be further increased to 440 km/h (273 mph) by widening the final drive ratio and setting the car's front and rear downforce values to their lowest.

In Forza Horizon 3, despite not having any drivetrain conversions, the Regera is capable of dominating in speed-focused S2 Class races as it can exceed 261 mph (420 km/h) and still have better handling than many S2 Class cars. For these reasons, it is the fastest S2 Class car around the Goliath Circuit, where speed is the top priority.

Disadvantages[edit | edit source]

The Regera's main shortcoming is the extreme amount of wheelspin it has to deal with under full throttle, thus making proper throttle management even more important than before. This is due to the car having only one gear, and because of this, the Regera's power maxes out at high revs, and so much power is sent to the rear wheels that the Regera loses stability very easily, making it very difficult to control. Also, its top speed is lower than its real-life claimed top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph); this is only made worse in Forza Horizon 4, where its stock top speed is only 396 km/h (246 mph), although this can be fixed by widening the final drive ratio.

In Forza Horizon 4, the Regera's stock Performance Index is moved closer to the top of S2 Class, thus eliminating any competitive potential for the car in that class, as if the player tries to tune and upgrade the Regera they would in Forza Horizon 3, the Regera is then placed in X Class, where it is strongly inferior to the Apollo Intensa Emozione, Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione, Mosler MT900S, McLaren Senna, Maserati MC12 Forza Edition, and Porsche 911 GT3 RS PreOrder Car.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

  • The Regera received 16 new manufacturer colors in Forza Horizon 4.
  • The Regera was capable of reaching speeds exceeding 419 km/h (260 mph) in reverse. This effect was later nerfed in Forza Horizon 4.

Mistakes / glitches[edit | edit source]

  • The gear indicator in the car's dashboard displays "1" instead of "D" (Drive).
  • In Forza Horizon 4, the Regera's doors lacked an ambient occlusion map, thus appearing brighter in color than the rest of the car. This has since been fixed.
  • In Forza Horizon 4, the Regera's exhaust backfire exited from the central cooling pipe instead of the actual twin exhausts flanking it. This has also since been fixed.
  • In Forza Horizon 4, the Regera's stock top speed is wrongly 396 km/h (246 mph). This can be fixed by tuning the car’s final drive.
  • In Forza Horizon 4, when the player applies slight throttle to the Regera,the speedometer needle vibrates.
  • In Forza Motorsport 7, the Regera is featured with a higher power output of 1,757 hp (1,310 kW) and a higher torque output of 2,140 N·m (1,578 ft·lb), which actually is closer to the car's real life total power output. While not technically wrong, these specs are less realistic. In addition, the car lacks adjustable downforce.
    • These figures are lower than the real-life car's actual total figures of 1,797 hp (1,340 kW) and 2,180 N·m (1,608 ft·lb), respectively.
  • In the Forza Horizon series, the Regera's power output is wrong at 1,500 hp (1,118 kW), as 1,500 is the car's power output in metric horsepower (PS).
  • The Regera is also heavier in the games than in real life, as in real life, it has a curb weight of only 3,506 lb (1,590 kg).[5]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Forza Motorsport - Forza Horizon 3 - Cars (Koenigsegg)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Forza Horizon 3
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Forza Motorsport 7
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Forza Horizon 4
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Koenigsegg - Koenigsegg Presents Production Spec Regera, ‘Agera Final’ and Agera RS at Geneva 2016
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Koenigsegg - Regera
  7. Top Gear - We drive Sweden's utterly bonkers 1479bhp, 1465lb ft, 250mph hybrid hypercar, Author: Ollie Marriage
  8. Jalopnik, Koenigsegg Regera - The Amazing Tech That Makes The Koenigsegg Regera A Hyperfast Hybrid Spaceship On Wheels, Author: David Tracy
  9. Road and Track - Check Out the Koenigsegg Regera's Transformers-Style Robotic Body Panels, Author: Collin Woodard
  10. TheSupercarBlog.com - Jay Leno Drives the Koenigsegg Regera, Comes Out Mighty Impressed, Author: Zaid Siddiqui
  11. 11.0 11.1 Koenigsegg - Build 7128 – Subframe and Suspension
  12. automobile catalog - 2017 Koenigsegg Regera tire and wheel sizes
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 Car and Driver - 2016 Koenigsegg Regera: 1500 Horsepower, Single-Speed Gearbox, Author: Mike Duff
  14. carfolio.com - 2015 Koenigsegg Regera specifications, carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, performance, photos 402996
  15. THE-LOWDOWN - A Closer Look at the Koenigsegg Regera
  16. Motor Authority - Christian von Koenigsegg brings the Regera to Jay Leno's Garage, Author: Viknesh Vijayenthiran
  17. YASA - YASA and the 1500 bhp Koenigsegg Regera
  18. 18.0 18.1 Rimac Automobili - Rimac Helps Bring World’s Most Powerful Production Car to Reality
  19. The Drive - Koenigsegg’s Regera Is the World’s Most Endearing Instrument of Chaos, Author: Will Sabel Courtney
  20. New Atlas - Koenigsegg creates a new breed of hyper-hybrid with 1,500-hp, transmission-less Regera, Author: C.C. Weiss
  21. YouTube - First Look: Koenigsegg Regera with Christian von Koenigsegg, Channel: Koenigsegg