Koenigsegg Gemera V8 Walkaround Video Takes apart the Four Seater Supercar

More than three years have passed since Koenigsegg unveiled the Gemera as a four-seater concept car. It wasn’t until last month that the Swedish platform debuted a production version, and this new video starring Christian Von Koenigsegg himself takes us on a tour of the production-minded prototype. Not just any car, but the one with the new V8 option. The “base” model will stick to three cylinders, all with a hybrid configuration.

Mr. Koenigsegg describes the work that began to push the turbo 5.0-liter V8 into an engine bay originally designed to accommodate a smaller three-cylinder twin-turbo unit. To do this, engineers had to create a new intake, exhaust, and other parts to make room for the V8. Some extra millimeters were gained by making the rear fenders from carbon fiber, which also paid off in terms of safety.

After moving things around to fit the V8, Koenigsegg also improved performance in the back as the trunk can now carry four passengers instead of just three. By the way, these can be in carbon fiber and painted to match the car, complete with wheels with the same design as the Gemera carbon wheels. Speaking of practicality, owners will be able to connect a roof rack with a luggage box. Fun fact – there is a sensor that prevents drivers from going over 186 mph (300 km/h) when the gearbox is engaged.

Compared to the 2020 concept car, the production version has slightly larger cup holders as well as three seats with ISOFIX to attach a child seat. The Gemera is packed with amenities, ranging from Apple CarPlay and wireless smartphone charging to a web browser and big screen. Mr. Koenigsegg admits further modifications to the car have increased development time but claims it was worth the extra effort as the classic family car is now “the best version of what it can be.”

Despite having four seats, a V8, an electric motor, all-wheel drive, and lots of goodies inside, it’s relatively light. It tips the scales at over 4,200 pounds (1,900 kg) with all the necessary fluids added to the fuel tank by 70 percent. For reference, the recently launched second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe weighs in at 4,343 lbs (1,970 kg). The Gemera also happens to have a large fuel tank (30.3 gallons or 150 liters), which with a fully charged battery, enables a driving range of approximately 621 miles (1,000 km).

Christian Von Koenigsegg says the cars to be produced will be assembled over a period of 6-8 months before starting work on customer cars around the end of 2024.