Kimera Kimera Automobili K-39

[asrapid1]

This is how engine from Koenigsegg Jesko looks.

 

[Jonathan19]

Koenigsegg Technology Division - KTD - creates and delivers challenging and meaningful technical solutions to other manufacturers.

Today we are excited to announce KTD’s supply of control systems, a bespoke 1000 hp V8 engine, and licensed exhaust system patents - engineered to meet global emissions requirements - for the Kimera K39 program, built to match the soul of an Italian icon. Making its debut tomorrow at Villa d’Este.

https://www.kimera-automobili.com/k39-more-than-a-dream-1

 

[asrapid1]

I was hoping it would be some new crazy small displacement v8 with 10 000 rpm redline. But this will do as well.

 

[asrapid1]

And the car is crazy looking

 

[asrapid1]

Is it me or there is no pictures of interior?

 

[Jonathan19]

Is it me or there is no pictures of interior?

No pic of interior yet or press details.

 

[SNB]

Koenigsegg Technology Division - KTD - creates and delivers challenging and meaningful technical solutions to other manufacturers.

Today we are excited to announce KTD’s supply of control systems, a bespoke 1000 hp V8 engine, and licensed exhaust system patents - engineered to meet global emissions requirements - for the Kimera K39 program, built to match the soul of an Italian icon. Making its debut tomorrow at Villa d’Este.

https://www.kimera-automobili.com/k39-more-than-a-dream-1

This is so unexpected but brilliantly cool! Two super passionate icons!

 

[asrapid1]

Same pictures on Koenigsegg Facebook page

 

[Revvd]

KTD - creates and delivers challenging and meaningful technical solutions to other manufacturers

Very interesting!
Let's wait and see if any other micro manufacturer will jump on this offering. I can think of couple of existing cars that would benefit from swapping to this motor today. SCG 004S and Delage D12.
The fact that it's emission compliant globally is huge.

 

[Revvd]

Any word on the chassis? Is it still technically a Lancia Beta Montecarlo?

 

[Jonathan19]

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[sif]

Any word on the chassis? Is it still technically a Lancia Beta Montecarlo?

According to the Top Gear video, it’s a bespoke carbon tub, manufacturer still to be defined.

 

[Revvd]

According to the Top Gear video, it’s a bespoke carbon tub, manufacturer still to be defined.

It's L.M. Gianetti, who handle engineering, development and production of all Kimera cars.

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[Jonathan19]

This car is absolutely brilliant! It’s a bit like a modern-day F40.

Overall Positioning

• Kimera Automobili's first fully original hypercar (not a restomod like the EVO37/EVO38).
• Inspired by 1970s-80s Group 5 "Silhouette" endurance racers, particularly the Lancia Beta Montecarlo with Martini Racing livery.
• Available as a road-legal version and a dedicated Pikes Peak competition version (Limited to 10 Cars)

Powertrain

• Engine: Bespoke 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 developed in collaboration with Koenigsegg (adapted from Jesko architecture).
• Power: 1,000 hp (986 bhp) and 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque for the road car and "More" for the Track Only Version.
• Redline: 8,250 rpm.
• Runs on regular 95 octane pump fuel (smaller, more responsive turbos from the Agera era + custom intake/exhaust/software for better drivability).
• Transmission: 7-speed CIMA manual gearbox as standard (very rare in modern hypercars), with optional sequential/paddle-shift.

Chassis & Technology

• Carbon-fibre monocoque chassis developed from scratch.
• Target weight: 1,100 kg for the Road Car and under 1,000 kg for the Track Only Variant.
• Rear-wheel drive (RWD) only.
• Pushrod suspension front and rear.
• Highly developed aerodynamics (designed in tandem with styling for high-speed efficiency and downforce).

Production & Availability

• Extremely limited production 39 Road version and 10 Track Only.
• First deliveries for the road version expected Q3 2027.
• Price: €1.7M without options for the Road Version and €2.2M for the Track Only Version.

 

[Esp5]

This car is absolutely brilliant! It’s a bit like a modern-day F40.

Overall Positioning

• Kimera Automobili's first fully original hypercar (not a restomod like the EVO37/EVO38).
• Inspired by 1970s-80s Group 5 "Silhouette" endurance racers, particularly the Lancia Beta Montecarlo with Martini Racing livery.
• Available as a road-legal version and a dedicated Pikes Peak competition version (Limited to 10 Cars)

Powertrain

• Engine: Bespoke 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 developed in collaboration with Koenigsegg (adapted from Jesko architecture).
• Power: 1,000 hp (986 bhp) and 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque for the road car and "More" for the Track Only Version.
• Redline: 8,250 rpm.
• Runs on regular 95 octane pump fuel (smaller, more responsive turbos from the Agera era + custom intake/exhaust/software for better drivability).
• Transmission: 7-speed CIMA manual gearbox as standard (very rare in modern hypercars), with optional sequential/paddle-shift.

Chassis & Technology

• Carbon-fibre monocoque chassis developed from scratch.
• Target weight: 1,100 kg for the Road Car and under 1,000 kg for the Track Only Variant.
• Rear-wheel drive (RWD) only.
• Pushrod suspension front and rear.
• Highly developed aerodynamics (designed in tandem with styling for high-speed efficiency and downforce).

Production & Availability

• Extremely limited production 39 Road version and 10 Track Only.
• First deliveries for the road version expected Q3 2027.
• Price: €1.7M without options for the Road Version and €2.2M for the Track Only Version.

Absolutely, almost 1 hp per kg is a monster. The racing version is aesthetically otherworldly, a no-holds-barred racing experience. I don't much like the tacky details copied from the F40 in the red; I think it detracts from its originality.

Doesn't Lancia have anything to say about this? Like Porsche with Singer?
In any case, these are definitive performance machines, and the move with Koenigsegg elevates them even further. If they win Pikes Peak, they'll start being taken more seriously. It's a great showcase, a lot of courage put into that risk, but they have to win first.

 

[Jonathan19]

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[KiwiRob]

Absolutely, almost 1 hp per kg is a monster. The racing version is aesthetically otherworldly, a no-holds-barred racing experience. I don't much like the tacky details copied from the F40 in the red; I think it detracts from its originality.

Doesn't Lancia have anything to say about this? Like Porsche with Singer?
In any case, these are definitive performance machines, and the move with Koenigsegg elevates them even further. If they win Pikes Peak, they'll start being taken more seriously. It's a great showcase, a lot of courage put into that risk, but they have to win first.

The only details I see copied from teh F40 are the air vents behind the rer wheels the rest is Group 5 Lancia beta Turbo.

They're going to need a lot more then 1000hp at Pikes peak, the altitude suck power at the top.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

F*** me running. Wow!

 

[Esp5]

The only details I see copied from teh F40 are the air vents behind the rer wheels

Yes, and they're unnecessary.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

i feel conflicted about the Koenigsegg engine. initially, I was excited, and i still am.....


But....
Part of me wishes this engine was Italian-sourced. Irrational, yes.