Koenigsegg "Quark" a tiny but powerful electric motor

TiMSport · 02-01-2022, 02:18 PM

As always, Koenigsegg introduces another intriguing product. This one being a very small and potent electric motor which they put into their Gemera model. At just 63 pounds thanks to advanced materials and engineering, it puts out 335hp and 443lb-ft of torque.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...0Non%20Openers

Equilibrandt · 02-03-2022, 02:46 PM

The thing that excites me the most is that when stuff like this becomes more prominent and common, we'll start to see old cars converted to electric builds.

I might be ready for a Quark-swapped E30.

I'm reminded of Bisi's electric-converted Porsche 935.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2020/02/...ding-bisimoto/

Sedoy · 02-03-2022, 02:56 PM

This is a good indication of what's coming... pretty much in the future every vehicle will be like a 4 motor instant and silent torque monster appliance - like it or not... Just like you buy a refrigerator now - same shit from different companies.

TiMSport · 02-03-2022, 05:00 PM

Haha, yeah possibly. I can't help but think a company like Koenigsegg will always be a step ahead when it comes to innovation though. They design some cool stuff to be sure. If cars start coming out equipped with a few of these "Quarks", I may just jump on to the EV bandwagon.

dgoldenz · 02-03-2022, 06:01 PM

I think it's incredible that such a small manufacturer keeps coming up with these first-to-market technologies.

StradaRedlands · 02-04-2022, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Equilibrandt

The thing that excites me the most is that when stuff like this becomes more prominent and common, we'll start to see old cars converted to electric builds.

I might be ready for a Quark-swapped E30.

I'm reminded of Bisi's electric-converted Porsche 935.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2020/02/...ding-bisimoto/

Agreed, an E30 or even better, a 2002 would be amazing with one of these!

TiMSport · 02-04-2022, 10:39 AM

You guys go ahead and start a project and report to us afterwards.

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