Where Is Koenigsegg? Who Is Koenigsegg? Why Is Koenigsegg?

Novel megacar maker, Koenigsegg, has released its first featurette where the Regera is the star of the show.

Koenigsegg’s first featurette, Time to Reign, is scripted, casted, and produced by Koenigsegg staff members, mostly in their spare time. The production of the film became a fun and meaningful way of further showcasing the company’s in-house creative potential. It is also a promotion of sorts for the Regera and Koenigsegg as a company and workplace.

The Regera

The Koenigsegg Regera combines a powerful 5.0 litre twin-turbo V8 combustion engine with three electric motors. It produces a combined 1500hp and applies cutting edge battery power via new powertrain technology called Koenigsegg Direct Drive. This revolutionary technology removes the traditional gearbox, making the car lighter and more efficient. Further, the smaller, faster-spooling turbos in the Regera enhances the car’s driveability and response.

Koenigsegg had developed a completely new rear sub frame that allows the engine and transmission to rest on active soft mounts. When driving in normal conditions, the mounts stay soft and isolate engine noise and vibrations. During spirited driving, the mounts firm up to solidify the car and give greater response. The shock absorbers are active in both height and stiffness, adjusting instantly to the driver’s input.

Another unique feature of the Regera is the ‘Autoskin’ system. This is the first car in the world that operates all body closures completely automatically, at the touch of a button. Koenigsegg had managed to robotise the entire Regera with almost no weight penalty, thanks to the latest advances in compact lightweight hydraulic technology.

The Regera features functions such as active front and rear wings, chassis control and lifting system as standard, so the hydraulic pumps and accumulators were already in place to implement automation of our doors and front/rear hoods. The Autoskin hydraulics replace gas struts of similar weight, resulting in minimal weight impact.

The Autoskin features soft-closing mechanisms, giving the Regera a sophisticated feel. The fully robotised body system adds only 5kg to the total weight of the car, making full robotisation a very desirable option.

All the openings and wing mirrors are fitted with proximity sensors to safeguard against the doors striking nearby objects (curb, low roof, etc) while opening or closing.

The Ghost Company

Koenigsegg Automotive AB was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg. The company is a world leader in engineering and manufacturing of sophisticated megacars. It is based in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden and has around 400 employees.

On some of its cars, it uses a ghost symbol as a tribute to the “Johan Röd” squadron of the Swedish Air Force. The badge is seen on models built in the factory that used to be the squadron’s hangar.