2025 Koenigsegg Gemera

When the Koenigsegg Gemera was first unveiled in March 2020, Christian von Koenigsegg introduced the car at the start of a global shutdown from the halls of the canceled Geneva International Motor Show. And when Koenigsegg does something seemingly outrageous, the automaker certainly goes big; or, in the case of the new Koenigsegg Gemera, it goes 'mega.' While Koenigsegg has previously only developed two-seater hypercars, the Gemera is the first of a new breed: the first Koenigsegg built to be enjoyed by four occupants. And with earth-shattering outputs, it's going to break more records and tick off more "firsts" than just the number of people it can carry while doing illegal speeds. The Gemera is not a hypercar; it's a megacar, and it's changing the high-performance game.

Not only will the Gemera seat four (the name is derived from the Swedish term 'to offer more'), but it'll do so while providing unrivaled performance to the tune of over 2,200 horsepower and as much as 2,028 lb-ft of torque. At the recent inauguration of its dedicated development facility, the Gripen Atelier, Koenigsegg revealed that what we thought we knew about the Gemera wasn't quite right - and the reality is much better.

Though it was announced in 2020, a release date for the Koenigsegg Gemera has been up in the air for some time. The client-specification model was revealed in July 2023, and Koenigsegg stated that production of the Gemera at its Gripen Atelier will commence at the end of 2024. How many of the limited-run models will be bound for the USA once deliveries kick off in the first half of 2025 remains to be seen.

How do you compare a car like the 2025 Koenigsegg Gemera to anything else in existence? You simply don't. A Bugatti Chiron might have the performance and comfort, but it lacks the four-seater capacity of the Gemera, and a Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid might offer seating for four, but it's nowhere near as powerful. There aren't any direct rivals to this masterpiece.

So how much does a car in a class of its own cost? Well, you'll need to pay a starting MSRP of $1.7 million, which technically makes this the cheapest Koenigsegg money can buy. Just 300 units will be produced, though, so even if you could afford the price of the 2025 Koenigsegg Gemera, you'd have to be one of the lucky ones who signed up after it was revealed. And if you want the ludicrous Hot V8 version of the Gemera, you'll have to add around $400,000 to the bill just to tick that box.

While many manufacturers recruit the talents of famous design houses for their vehicles - resulting in a cookie-cutter approach to hypercar design - Koenigsegg ensures that every vehicle it designs has a unique signature that makes the car immediately identifiable. We're not talking about the Ghost Squadron insignia on cars built at the brand's Angelholm development center and factory, but a design language that dates back to the very first prototypes Christian von Koenigsegg himself built.

To that end, the Gemera features a broad front fascia with gaping intake ducts and slim LED headlights. The side profile is dominated by large carbon fiber wheels and side ducts that channel air through to the mid-mounted engine as well as various cooling mechanisms needed to keep a powerful hybrid engine at perfect operating temperatures.

At the rear, an integrated spoiler and pronounced diffuser aid the slippery aerodynamics needed to travel at 248 mph, while a pair of Akrapovic top-exit exhausts deliver a unique sound. Prototypes showed off cameras in place of exterior wing mirrors, but the client-specification models dutifully come with physical mirrors as per US regulations.

The Gemera can be fitted with a rear wing, extended front splitter, an S-duct, and custom aerodynamic kit, courtesy of the optional Ghost Package, which will do away with the frunk space.

The crown jewel of the Gemera has to be the KATSAD door design. Short for Koenigsegg Automated Twisted Synchrohelix Actuation Doors, the now-signature mechanism on Koenigsegg models has been adapted for use on a four-seater. The massive doors open up the entire side profile of the car to allow ingress and egress for both front and rear passengers without needing to adjust the seats at all. The carbon fiber-bodied mega GT is typical Koenigsegg ingenuity, but with space for four.

The automaker recently teased a potentially public configurator for the Gemera, which gave us some insight into how buyers will be able to specify their Koenigsegg. There are several exterior colors for the Koenigsegg Gemera, as well as two-tone liveries and the option to change the Ghost Squadron badge to a different color. We also know various wheel designs are available, including black, polished, carbon fiber, or gold rims. None of these are likely to come cheap, though. 21-inch wheels will fill the front arches, while the rear gets 22-inch items. The 2025 Gemera will wear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires as standard.

Dimensions for the Koenigsegg Gemera include a total length of 195.86 inches, a width of 78.26 inches, and a height of 50.98 inches. The wheelbase is 118.11 inches long.

By simplifying its powertrain to use only one electric motor instead of three, Koenigsegg has reduced the weight of the Gemera. While Christian von Koenigsegg says it will tip the scales at under 4,409 lbs, it would seem this is only the case with the three-cylinder engine, as with the V8 engine, this figure is closer to 4,500 lbs.

Nicknamed the Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG), the engine at the heart of the Koenigsegg Gemera is a 2.0-liter twin-turbo three-cylinder. The engine is longitudinally mounted in the middle of the carbon fiber chassis and produces 592 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque - these specs on their own are astounding from such a small displacement motor, but what makes it even more incredible is that it has no camshafts. Instead, controlling the valves is the Koenigsegg-developed Freevalve technology, which uses electronic actuators to control the valves incrementally for increased performance and efficiency.

In production spec, Koenigsegg is replacing the direct drive system with a new version of the Light Speed Transmission from the Jesko specially packaged to fit in the Gemera instead. The addition of the Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT) isn't the only change, however.

Originally, three electric motors were paired to the engine for a combined 1,100 hp, but instead of the three motors, the TFG mill will now be supplemented by one all-new Dark Matter electric motor which produces 789 hp and 922 lb-ft of torque, designed to be lighter and smaller, specifically for the Gemera. The LSTT four-wheel-drive system is paired with four-wheel torque vectoring and can be powered by just the motor, just the TFG, or a combination of the two. Combined, outputs from this setup total 1,381 hp and 1,364 lb-ft of torque.

But that's not all there is to it.

Koenigsegg has gone one step further, providing customers with the option of switching out the TFG engine for the V8 found in the Jesko. Making the eight-cylinder fit, however, meant positioning the turbos between the cylinder banks with the exhaust exits situated at the top in a hot-vee configuration. The Hot V8 (HV8) engine makes 1,479 hp on its own. Add that to the power from the new e-motor, and there's an astounding 2,269 hp and 2,028 lb-ft on tap.

Those are record-breaking numbers. Our previous thought processes on the Gemera included 0-62 mph times of under two seconds, so what is achievable with the new HV8 setup is almost incomprehensible. Top speed for the Gemera has been pegged at 248 mph until now, but it's likely to be as high as the 278 mph on the Jesko when equipped with the HV8.

A special car like this doesn't come with an EPA rating right off the bat, and with the amount of power on tap here, it's likely to be unimpressive - but owners aren't likely to worry about mpg figures anyway.

The Gemera has thus far claimed an all-electric range of 31 miles and a combined driving range of 621 miles, but those were before the new powertrain details were revealed. One of the new tidbits is that Koenigsegg has fitted a 30.4-gallon gas tank, which can be fueled with second-generation ethanol or CO₂-neutral methanol, making the 2025 Gemera entirely carbon-neutral.

The new powertrain configurations are said to be lighter and optimized for acceleration and performance, but to what extent this will be detrimental to range remains to be seen.

The interior of the Gemera is an entirely new experience for Koenigsegg, as it's the first time the company has offered seating for more than two occupants. But unlike other GT cars that provide 2+2 seating where the rear seats are reserved only for double-leg amputees, Koenigsegg states that four occupants of 6'5" can easily fit, without the need to adjust the position of the front seats. It's an incredible feat, and what makes it more impressive is that even ingress and egress are easily achievable with unique doors that open up the entire side of the car.

Once inside, typical Koenigsegg luxury and attention to detail awaits, with the finest materials in a custom-tailored interior; carbon fiber is the material of choice, though. Eight cupholders (four heated, four cooled) are spread throughout the cabin, tri-zone automatic climate control keeps occupants comfortable, wireless phone chargers are equipped front and rear, and there are entertainment screens for both the front and rear of the cabin.

The seats are made from memory foam with heated functionality and power adjustability, and the infotainment suite boasts full Apple CarPlay integration, on-board Wi-Fi, and an 11-speaker sound system.

It's true luxury, a true four-seater, and truly bespoke, but without compromising on the Koenigsegg DNA we've become accustomed to. Further attention to detail comes in the form of two trunks, one at the rear capable of housing three carry-on suitcases, while a frunk will house one, ensuring all four occupants are capable of bringing luggage with them for the ride. Total cargo space comes in at a smidge over seven cubic feet, although adding the Ghost Package will do away with the frunk.

Standard features that Koenigsegg has shared include a birds-eye view monitor, dead angle detection, self-parking capability, and even ISOFIX mounts for children's car seats, in case you thought the automaker was joking about this megacar being family-friendly.