Motors add 700bhp to high-performance hybrid

12th March 2015

YASA Motors

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YASA Motors’ high power and torque density electric motors have been exploited to optimal effect in the latest sensational thoroughbred to emerge from the Koenigsegg stable. Unveiled last week at the Geneva Motor Show, the stunning Regera uses three YASA motors and, according to Koenigsegg, delivers the fastest accelerating, most powerful production car ever.

The Regera uses two direct drive YASA 750 motors delivering 1600Nm/360kW on the rear axle for traction, and a single engine speed YASA 400 Motor Generator Unit delivering 350Nm/160kW of electrical power generation, torque gap filling and starter motor functionality.

The use of three YASA motors in the Regera represent the most powerful hybrid electric design seen in a production car, providing up to an additional 700bhp alone, adding to the 1100bhp provided by Koenigsegg's 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8, whilst significantly reducing vehicle weight.

Chris Harris, CEO, YASA Motors, commented: “This is another great example of how YASA motors enable stronger hybrid capability in space and weight constrained powertrains. We see this vital end user benefit not just in passenger and performance vehicles but also in industrial and commercial vehicles. YASA is proud to be working with Koenigsegg on this exciting vehicle.”

Christian van Koenigsegg, CEO, Koenigsegg, added: “YASA's motors are extremely power dense, making them the key-ingredient for the direct drive system. The torque capability of the YASA motors combined with our world-leading engineering expertise has given the Regera an acceleration capability that is second to none”.

With only 80 units planned - four of which have sold prior to release - the Regera is a snap at $1,890,000.