# Lightweight Swedish Supercars The Koenigsegg Regera Can Hit 250 MPH in Just 20 Seconds By Michael Hines | Published 2015-03-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-regera References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2015/3/3/Official-Koenigsegg-Regera-Blends-Scandinavian-Luxury-and-Performance-7725743/) & [koenigsegg](http://koenigsegg.com/) It's not hyperbole to say that the [Koenigsegg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemera) [Regera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros) may be one of the most amazing cars ever built. The Swedish automaker is known for creating ultra-light and incredibly fast cars, but the Regera (Swedish for "to reign") takes things to a whole new level. The [hybrid hypercar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno) has 1500 horsepower with 700 of that coming from its three electric motors. Two of those motors are used to power the rear wheel while the third works the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, thus eliminating the need for a gearbox. The Koenigsegg Regera is said to rocket from 0 to 250 mph in under 20 seconds and can also run for a short distance on pure electric power, a crazy juxtaposition. The Swedish company doesn't make many cars, but expect whatever Regera's it does build to sell before they even come off the assembly line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Hypercars:** Increased demand for high-performance cars with sustainable and efficient energy sources opens up new possibilities for hybrid technology in luxury car manufacturing. - **Gearbox Elimination:** The elimination of gearboxes in car manufacturing is expected to revolutionize the automotive industry by offering simplified mechanics and reduced costs to consumers. - **Electric Supercars:** The rise of electric-powered supercars represents disruptive innovation in the automotive industry as it challenges existing norms and pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved with sustainable energy sources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** As the demand for high-performance cars continues to grow, luxury car manufacturers have an opportunity to lead the innovation of hybrid and electric-powered vehicles for the future. - **Automotive Engineering:** The elimination of gearboxes in the manufacturing of hybrid hypercars is expected to transform the way cars are built, creating new opportunities for automotive engineers to work on simplified mechanics and more efficient energy systems. - **Sustainable Energy:** Electrically-powered hypercars present a unique opportunity to accelerate developments in sustainable energy and reshape the future of energy consumption in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Seat Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemera.md) - [Modern Swedish Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cc850.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear.md) - [Teardrop-Shaped Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-1.md) - [Lightweight Electric Hypercar Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-quark.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md)