The Gemera is an entirely new category in the automotive world. It is a four seater hypercar that could, in a way, even be used as a family car. Not only its concept, but also its technology, is completely absurd.
Over the past few years, many car manufacturers seem to have become somewhat less adventurous when it comes to bringing innovations to the market. Only a handful of brands still introduce truly groundbreaking cars that leave even the most dedicated car enthusiast speechless. Koenigsegg is one of those manufacturers where something truly extraordinary happens every time they bring a new model to the market. The Gemera took somewhat longer than expected to enter production, and there is a good reason for that. It was unveiled at the beginning of 2020, and it has now taken six years for the first examples to be delivered.
The Gemera is virtually without direct competition. It was the first hypercar with four seats, meaning it could even be considered suitable for family use. Despite having four seats, the Koenigsegg only has one driver’s door and one passenger door. These doors are exceptionally long, however, allowing the rear passengers to get in and out comfortably. The Dihedral Synchro-Helix Doors, invented by Koenigsegg and used exclusively by the company in production cars, are regarded as some of the largest, longest and most substantial doors in automotive history. If you are in a low underground car park, you have to be extremely careful not to hit the ceiling with them.
The hypercar was originally supposed to be powered by a 600 hp 2.0 litre three cylinder engine weighing just 70 kilograms. What made this engine particularly special was that, instead of using a conventional camshaft, its valves were controlled electronically and pneumatically. However, the engine ultimately never made it into a single production car.
The reason was rather unusual. During development, Koenigsegg offered customers the V8 engine from the Jesko as an option for an additional $400,000. Around 90% of customers chose this option. Koenigsegg then convinced the remaining 30 customers to opt for the V8 as well, as it simply did not make economic sense to produce the three-cylinder engine for such a small number of cars. According to Christian von Koenigsegg, however, the camshaft-less engine technology has not been abandoned. The technology is expected to return in a future project.
And now, the wait is finally over. After so many years, we can finally welcome the very first Koenigsegg Gemera to Dubai. What a spot! The car has been fitted with a large rear wing and finished in a stunning colour that suits Dubai perfectly. The windscreen has also been tinted black, giving the entire car an even more distinctive appearance.
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