# Lightweight Electric Hypercar Engines Koenigsegg's 'Quark' Electric Motor Is Only One Square Foot By Colin Smith | Published 2022-02-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-quark References: [jalopnik](https://jalopnik.com/koenigseggs-tiny-electric-motor-is-an-absolute-monster-1848459505) & [koenigsegg](https://www.koenigsegg.com/?a)  The 'Koenigsegg Quark' is an ultra-lightweight, compact electric motor that is roughly one square foot in size. The Quark weighs only 63 pounds, which is a mere fraction of what most high-performance motors weigh. Despite its small size and low weight, the Quark delivers a maximum of 335 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, while being capable of sustaining 134 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Swedish hypercar-maker developed this motor for use in its future vehicles, but also for scientific uses beyond this. The Quark is only a few inches deep, meaning it is easy to fit two or three in a vehicle, delivering reliable performance without weighing down the vehicle. Koenigsegg has also stated that this motor will be used in aerospace and deep-sea transportation devices. Essentially, the Quark is a futuristic motor, today. Image Credit: Koenigsegg ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Electric Motors:** The development of small, yet powerful electric motors opens potential for their use in a variety of industries. - **Compact Electric Motors:** As electric motor technology advances, the potential to fit multiple motors in a single device or vehicle increases. - **Electric Motor Advancements:** Innovations in electric motor design and manufacturing lead to more efficient and powerful motors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The use of lightweight and compact electric motors presents opportunities for automakers to develop more energy-efficient and high-performance vehicles. - **Aerospace Industry:** Compact electric motors can be used in aerospace technology to provide reliable, yet lightweight propulsion systems. - **Marine Industry:** The development of small and powerful electric motors offers potential for use in marine transportation devices to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monstrously Powerful Megacars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megacar.md) - [Four-Seat Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemera.md) - [Lightweight Electric Bike Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tq-hpr40.md) - [Featherweight Sports EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear.md) - [Ultra-Premium Electric Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphi-a.md) - [Lightweight Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-motorbike.md) - [High-Performance Electric Hypercar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype.md)