Overview

Revolutionary

The Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST) represents a scale of evolution not seen since the development of modern dual-clutch technology at the turn of the century.

LST consists of nine forward gears and seven wet, multi-disc clutches in one compact, ultra-light package. The LST is capable of upward and downward gear changes at near light speed thanks to the simultaneous opening and closing of clutches that allows for totally seamless acceleration and deceleration.

That LST gear changes can occur in virtually zero time between adjacent gears is impressive.

What takes LST from impressive to evolutionary, however, is that these shift-time benefits apply when changing between any forward gears.

Analogue G-force Meter

A hand-made, high-precision analogue G-force meter is housed inside a beautiful chronograph-inspired bezel that sits atop the dashboard on either the driver or passenger side. The gradient scale is calibrated to account for the angle of both the car and the bezel. The pendulum and needle have been designed to provide a fascinating visual representation of the car’s behaviour. It’s modern performance displayed in a beautiful, old-school setting.

Specifications

PROPULSION

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE (ICE)

• Koenigsegg twin turbo aluminum 5.0 L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, flat-plane crankshaft, double overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
• Compression: 9.0:1
• Bore: 92 mm, stroke: 95.25 mm

• Sequential, multipoint fuel injection with individual cylinder pressure and back pressure sensors
• Closed loop individual combustion and lambda control, twin ceramic ball bearing turbochargers with Koenigsegg response system
• 1.7 bar boost pressure (2.2 bar with E85)
• Carbon fiber intake manifold with optimized intake tracts
• Tig-welded ceramic coated 0.8 mm wall thickness Inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector
• Total engine weight: 189 kg

ENGINE MANAGEMENT

• Koenigsegg Engine Control Module
• Flex fuel capability (optional)
• High power coil-on-plug ignition system

OUTPUT

• Gasoline: 1280 hp at 7800 rpm, redline at 8500 rpm
• E85: 1600 hp
• Torque: 1000 Nm from 2700 to 6170 rpm

• Max torque: 1500 Nm at 5100 rpm

DIMENSIONS

• Total length: 4760 mm
• Total width: 2030 mm
• Total height: 1210 mm
• Wheelbase: 2700 mm
• Fuel capacity: 72 L
• Dry weight: 1320 kg
• Curb weight: 1420 kg
• Ride Height: 70-100 mm front, 75-100 mm rear
• Front lifting system activated: +50 mm
• Total trunk volume (rear and front): 100 L

AERODYNAMICS

• Dynamic, active and top-mounted twin profile rear wing
• Enlarged front splitter with active and independent front underbody aero flaps
• Large wheel area diffusors
• Front hood air dam
• Side front winglets and side skirt winglets
• Total downforce: at 250 km/h – 700 kg, at 290 km/h – 1000 kg, Maximum – 1400 kg

CHASSIS

• Carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks
• Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/degree
• Koenigsegg safety cell with integrated crumple zones

BODY

• Pre-impregnated carbon fiber/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements
• Two-door, two-seater with detachable hardtop roof (no roof storage)
• Carbon sport bucket seats with memory foam

HANDLING

STEERING

• Rack and pinion power-assisted steering
• 2.9 turns lock-to-lock

•Turning circle: 11 m

SUSPENSION

• Double wishbones, carbon fiber rear upper wishbones
• Electronically adjustable, pushrod operated, gas-hydraulic shock absorbers

• Electronically adjustable ride height

• Triplex dampers front and rear

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

• Koenigsegg Electronic Stability Control (KES)

TRACTION CONTROL

• Koenigsegg Electronic Stability Control (KES)

• 4 settings: Comfort – Wet/Snow – Sport – Track

Performance

Revolutionary Technology

UPOD – ULTIMATE POWER ON DEMAND

The key to LST’s functionality is found in both the transmission’s unique design and Koenigsegg’s intelligent ‘UPOD’ technology – Ultimate Power On Demand. UPOD is the brain that instantly selects and engages optimum gearing for maximum acceleration.

While modern dual-clutch transmissions (DCT) enjoy millisecond shift times, they can only pre-select for a fast shift in one direction. DCT’s are designed to predict and pre-select the next gear based on inputs from the driver. If that prediction is wrong – e.g the driver wants to shift from 5th gear to 4th, instead of the presumed and pre-selected 6th gear – the driver will experience G-force losses and a slow shift response.

In addition, DCT’s only work in single-gear intervals. From 7th gear to 6th, to 5th, to 4th, for example. If the driver is in 7th gear and wants 4th for maximum power, the DCT cannot pre-select 4th gear directly. The driver has to pass through 6th and 5th gears, wasting time and power.

The Koenigsegg LST overcomes this via its unique multi-clutch design and UPOD technology, which selects the optimum gear for maximum power with a light speed gear change, regardless of whether that gear is 1, 2 or even 5 gears away.

UPOD uses vehicle speed and engine speed to determine the correct gear for maximum power and directs the LST to engage that gear, no matter its relationship to the current gear. If you are in 7th gear and 4th is the optimal gear for maximum acceleration, UPOD can bypass downshifts to 6th and 5th gear and put the car directly from 7th to 4th – in light speed.

The effect is instant, prolific power that’s always optimised and always available, allowing maximum acceleration for overtaking, corner exits, and more.

Ahead of the curve
Koenigsegg has a long history of developing innovative, in-house solutions aimed at optimizing vehicle performance. Near-enough is never good-enough. This no-compromise philosophy inspired the development of Aircore carbon fiber wheels, Koenigsegg Direct Drive, Triplex suspension geometry, the RocketCat catalytic converter, Autoskin technology, and much more. LST is the latest in a long line of Koenigsegg innovations.

Design

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