Koenigsegg Quant: 512 bhp 275 km/h, solar-electric 4-seater

The NLV Quant is a rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel regenerative braking (no details yet on how the front captures energy), ABS and ESP. It is powered by two AC induction electric motors with variable frequency drive and in-line planetary step down drive, one for each rear wheel. The twin-motor design eliminates the need for bevel gears or a differential, simplifying the lay-out and giving constant and controlled power proportioning to the rear wheels, in both drive and coast mode.

A projected curb weight of 1780 kg is achieved by a combination of the two-motor installation which weighs in at 140 kg and a carbon-fiber monotube backbone chassis, construction, which houses the FAES system. The FAES weighs around 450 kg and Koenigsegg advises that it contains no hazardous material or heavy metals.

Preliminary Specs

• Power: 512 bhp
• Torque: 715 nm
• 0–100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
• Top speed: 275 km/h
• Curb weight: 1780 kg
• Wheelbase 3102 mm
• Track – Front: 1730 mm Rear: 1729 mm
• Wheels/Tires – Front: 245/35 - 22” , Rear: 265/35 - 22” - low friction tires by Michelin
• Width: 2016 mm incl rear-view mirrors, Length: 4879 mm, Height: 1335 mm
• Rear-wheel drive
• Four-wheel brake regeneration
• Minimum 6 smart airbags, ABS and ESP
• 3 infotainment panels(one in front, two for the rear)
• Adjustable rear seats
• 3 zone Climate Control system
• Large leg room in the rear
• LED front and rear lights
• Body covered in NLV photovoltaic thin flm solar coating
• NLV mobile redox Flow Accumulator Energy Storage system - FAES
• Space for 4 full grown individuals
• Price: TBD

New Technologies to be introduced by Koenigsegg at the Geneva Auto Salon

In addition to the Quant, Koenigsegg will introduce a new touch screen infotainment system, a fast ATM paddle gear shift system and an electronic differential at the Geneva Auto Salon this year.

The touch screen Infotainment system features are:

• Global Sat Nav
• Bluetooth telephone
• Performance mode - G-force meter, lap timer, power Torque meter
• Climate control
• Music system, with radio and I-pod control
• Outdoor temp
• Warning and Hazard displays
• Setup control for: Chassis, Traction control, Paddelshift etc.
• GPS controlled interior lighting and music volume

The Infotainment system is modular and can be upgraded over time. For example, it will be possible for drivers to record lap times, power levels and G-forces. On the CCXR model it will be possible to read ethanol mixture and how much this effects the power level.

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