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Auto Blog
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Why Koenigsegg's Quark Is the Best E-Motor to Get Left Behind
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Koenigsegg's Quark e-motor and its unique performance approach Koenigsegg turned the heads of engineering and automotive enthusiast circles by unveiling its Quark e-motor in 2022, but this innovative technology has faded into the background after it was cut from one of the manufacturer's hypercars. Quark was initially scheduled to appear in Koenigsegg's Gemera, a hybrid which the automaker began delivering early this year. Koenigsegg designed the Quark to be used in multiples, specifically a trio in the Gemera, with a single motor delivering an impressive 335 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Despite its robust power, a Quark motor weighs just 63 lbs when most hybrid motors in mainstream models weigh between 40 and 70 lbs, but deliver far less power. Traditional e-motors also had adopted either axial flux solutions with more torque and less power, or radial flux solutions emphasizing power over torque. Koenigsegg broke new ground by engineering Quark with a raxial flux solution, resulting in the industry's best torque-to-power-to-weight ratio, a lead it still maintains. The Quark is made of 300M steel, a high-strength material common in motorsports and the aerospace industry. Its incredible light and compact design stemmed from design choices like direct cooling and a rotor using Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology, which you'll find in the manufacturer's rims, seats, and more. Koenigsegg Quark — Source: Koenigsegg Another innovative facet of the Quark motor is its ability to operate in direct-drive instead of needing a step-down transmission to get the desired output RPM and torque, which most small, high-revving motors require. This direct-drive configuration allows Quark to extend beyond the automotive industry into the marine and aircraft industries. Koenigsegg's electric-motor design led Dragos-Mihai Postariu to say: 'The Quark is designed to bolster the low-speed range of the Gemera, where you need it, for brutal acceleration. The ICE [internal combustion engine] then focuses on the high-speed range,' Road & Track reports. Koenigsegg expressed openness toward licensing Quark's technology to other automakers, but these deals never materialized, and the company instead opted to use its new Dark Matter motor in the four-seater Gemera. What is the Dark Matter motor? Are you curious to know what makes Dark Matter special enough to take the place of Quark motors in Koenigsegg's Gemera? Space constraints were a primary factor, as this hypercar only had enough room for one motor. A single Dark Matter motor produces 800 horsepower and 922 lb-ft alongside the Gemera's twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine to deliver a combined 2,300 horsepower and 2,028 lb-ft of torque. Koenigsegg's Dark Matter motor also maintains a low weight of 86 lbs and retains the Quark's raxial flux design. The Gemera's production was limited to 300 units, with each example spoken for. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Koenigsegg Quark torque specs — Source: Koenigsegg Final thoughts While Quark was ultimately sidelined at Koenigsegg for the automaker's more compact and powerful Dark Matter motor, it set a new benchmark for torque-to-power ratio, which influenced Dark Matter's design. Additionally, its direct-drive capability extends its usage to many applications for simpler packaging and more efficiency. Koenigsegg was so confident in the Quark that it remained open to licensing the technology, and the motor's engineering lessons helped its four-seat Gemera hypercar come to fruition. About the Author Cody Carlson View Profile
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Why Koenigsegg's Quark Is the Best E-Motor to Get Left Behind
Koenigsegg turned the heads of engineering and automotive enthusiast circles by unveiling its Quark e-motor in 2022, but this innovative technology has faded into the background after it was cut from one of the manufacturer's hypercars. Quark was initially scheduled to appear in Koenigsegg's Gemera, a hybrid which the automaker began delivering early this year. Koenigsegg designed the Quark to be used in multiples, specifically a trio in the Gemera, with a single motor delivering an impressive 335 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Despite its robust power, a Quark motor weighs just 63 lbs when most hybrid motors in mainstream models weigh between 40 and 70 lbs, but deliver far less power. Traditional e-motors also had adopted either axial flux solutions with more torque and less power, or radial flux solutions emphasizing power over torque. Koenigsegg broke new ground by engineering Quark with a raxial flux solution, resulting in the industry's best torque-to-power-to-weight ratio, a lead it still maintains. The Quark is made of 300M steel, a high-strength material common in motorsports and the aerospace industry. Its incredible light and compact design stemmed from design choices like direct cooling and a rotor using Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology, which you'll find in the manufacturer's rims, seats, and more. Another innovative facet of the Quark motor is its ability to operate in direct-drive instead of needing a step-down transmission to get the desired output RPM and torque, which most small, high-revving motors require. This direct-drive configuration allows Quark to extend beyond the automotive industry into the marine and aircraft industries. Koenigsegg's electric-motor design led Dragos-Mihai Postariu to say: "The Quark is designed to bolster the low-speed range of the Gemera, where you need it, for brutal acceleration. The ICE [internal combustion engine] then focuses on the high-speed range," Road & Track reports. Koenigsegg expressed openness toward licensing Quark's technology to other automakers, but these deals never materialized, and the company instead opted to use its new Dark Matter motor in the four-seater Gemera. Are you curious to know what makes Dark Matter special enough to take the place of Quark motors in Koenigsegg's Gemera? Space constraints were a primary factor, as this hypercar only had enough room for one motor. A single Dark Matter motor produces 800 horsepower and 922 lb-ft alongside the Gemera's twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine to deliver a combined 2,300 horsepower and 2,028 lb-ft of torque. Koenigsegg's Dark Matter motor also maintains a low weight of 86 lbs and retains the Quark's raxial flux design. The Gemera's production was limited to 300 units, with each example spoken for. While Quark was ultimately sidelined at Koenigsegg for the automaker's more compact and powerful Dark Matter motor, it set a new benchmark for torque-to-power ratio, which influenced Dark Matter's design. Additionally, its direct-drive capability extends its usage to many applications for simpler packaging and more efficiency. Koenigsegg was so confident in the Quark that it remained open to licensing the technology, and the motor's engineering lessons helped its four-seat Gemera hypercar come to fruition. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Koenigsegg Has Run Out Of Cars To Sell
When the Jesko twins were offered to customers, Koenigsegg made an already exclusive hypercar even more special by forcing buyers to choose between the Attack and the Absolut. You couldn't order both. So when Christian decided to celebrate and effectively send off the Jesko with one last hurrah in the Sadair's Spear, it was no surprise to learn that all 30 units were sold out long before the general public even knew of its existence. But according to company founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg, who spoke with Top Gear, absolutely everything you've ever seen with a Koenigsegg badge is sold out: "All our models are presently sold out, we have nothing to sell, which is kind of good, but also annoying because it's fun to interact and supply enthusiasts with their dreams come true." So what's next? "We would love to have more, but we will introduce something new in one, one and a half years, then we'll open up the order books again," Christian continued. "The something new we are working on - and we have several projects - are very limited runs, which means they all need to be different, and they all need to have meaning." As a company always on the cutting edge of innovation, it makes sense for Koenigsegg to keep volumes low and technologies new, but even then, one's fingers can be burned. The Gemera was announced in 2020, just as the world went into lockdown, and at the time, it was meant to feature an innovative hybrid system that would see a 2.0-liter three-cylinder engine with camless Freevalve technology paired with two turbos, a dry sump, and a trio of electric motors. All of this was because a V8 couldn't fit. But by the time 2023 arrived, Koenigsegg had found a way to cram a V8 engine in the Gemera anyway, and in 2024, the three-cylinder option was canceled due to a low take rate. Finally, in November last year, it was reported that the Gemera was sold out. That arc suggests that Koenigsegg couldn't sell a small hybrid, even one as impressive as that. The Gemera needed a big V8. Related: Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Gallery: The Craziest Koenigsegg In Pictures As Christian von Koenigsegg has indicated on numerous occasions, there simply isn't much "appetite" for hyper EVs. Thus, it's entirely possible that Koenigsegg might use its Dark Matter e-motor to give a combustion-powered Jesko replacement even more power and traction, but electricity will never be the sole source of propulsion. Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac has even suggested that the Nevera's successor might not be all-electric, and that's arguably the most incredible EV on the planet. "After a while, you want to feel something, you want to talk to the beast, you want to have a dialog," von Koenigsegg told TG. "You want the throbbing, the pumping, the heat, the sounds, the shifts, all of these aspects that just make a car come alive." With the CC850 showing that a hypercar can be both relaxing and engaging in the transmission department, and the Sadair's Spear once again highlighting that tire technology is holding the world's hypercar manufacturers back to some degree, guessing what comes next is all but impossible. But we know it'll be good. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Koenigsegg's Entire Lineup Sold Out for Years Amid Surging Demand
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector If scarcity breeds desire, then Koenigsegg has become the ultimate object of automotive obsession. The Swedish hypercar manufacturer, led by founder Christian von Koenigsegg, has officially sold out every one of its current and upcoming production models—years in advance, according to From the extreme Jesko to the futuristic four-seat Gemera, and even the freshly unveiled track-focused Sadair's Spear, every car Koenigsegg builds is now fully spoken for. 'We're sold out of everything. It's a good problem to have,' Koenigsegg said in a recent interview, reflecting on the brand's unprecedented demand. The Jesko, offered in two variants—the downforce-heavy Attack and the slippery Absolut—was capped at 125 units. All were claimed shortly after the model's debut. The retro-styled CC850, initially limited to 50 units, was expanded to 70 following overwhelming interest—and those too have been long gone. Even the 2,300-horsepower Gemera, Koenigsegg's most versatile model and its first four-seater, is considered a 'mass production' effort by the company's standards with 300 units. But every single one is now reserved. The most recent model to sell out is the Sadair's Spear, an ultra-limited, track-focused machine revealed just days ago. Only 30 units will be built, and not a single one remains available. In true Koenigsegg fashion, customers committed before even seeing the car. The company's production strategy has always emphasized exclusivity, innovation, and craftsmanship—values that clearly continue to resonate. With delivery slots stretching years into the future, Koenigsegg remains a dream pursued by many but attained by few. As von Koenigsegg puts it, 'We never build cars just to fill quotas. We build them to push boundaries—and apparently, people want to come along for the ride.' Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Top Gear
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Every single new Koenigsegg is sold out – even Bezos couldn't buy one
Supercars Fancy a Jesko? CC850? Gemera? Sadair's Spear? Koenigsegg can't take your money Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading It's a position every CEO of a car company would love to be in: sold out, everything, for several years. And it's where Christian von Koenigsegg finds himself because every model he makes, or will make, is already spoken for. Koenigsegg deals exclusively in limited run cars. The Jesko was limited to a total of 125 (the mix of high-downforce Jesko Attacks vs the more streamlined Jesko Absoluts was determined by customer preference), while the retro-styled CC850 is limited to just 70 (originally this was 50, but following overwhelming demand that was upped by 20). Advertisement - Page continues below The 2,300bhp, four-seater Gemera will be positively common in comparison – limited to 300 cars – and the new, more track-focused Sadair's Spear is capped at just 30… all sold before we even saw it earlier this week. 'All our models are presently sold out, we have nothing to sell, which is kind of good, but also annoying because it's fun to interact and supply enthusiasts with their dreams come true,' Christian von Koenigsegg told You might like 'We would love to have more, but we will introduce something new in one, one and a half years, then we'll open up the order books again. The something new we are working on - and we have several projects - are very limited runs, which means they all need to be different, and they all need to have meaning.' Among those new projects is the Jesko replacement. Where the wild genius of Koenigsegg will go next, and how he'll top a 1,600bhp speed machine remains to be seen, but we have every confidence he will. We're also expected faster and more focused spin-offs from the Gemera's hybrid platform. What is for certain though is he's not cooking up a pure-EV hypercar. Advertisement - Page continues below 'The appetite in the market for this level of fully electric car is extremely low. I've experienced electric cars myself for many years and love the responsiveness, the smoothness and how easy it's to live with it. "But after a while you want to feel something, you want to talk to the beast, you want to have a dialogue. You want the throbbing, the pumping, the heat, the sounds, the shifts, all of these aspects that just make a car come alive,' Koenigsegg told us. 'I would say an electric car is a bit more of a robot. Something like the Sadair's Spear is a bit of more of an animal and it brings more performance around a track than any EV because it's lighter. We're fusing in electrical drive here and there, and then maybe one day who knows, there might be something. "But at the moment we're happy as it is.' Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
