Geneva Preview: Koenigsegg teases The Quant, new infotainment system

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Koenigsegg Quant
We're just about fed-up with Geneva Motor Show previews, but this is something to get excited about. Koenigsegg has announced plans to introduce a "new creation for the future" in Switzerland, and sent along a teaser of The Quant to whet our supercar appetites. Unfortunately, Koenigsegg's release about the concept is limited to a singular sentence, so we have no details on powertrain or production plans. But the head-on rendering looks promising and we'll have more from the floor in just over a week.
K-egg also released details on its new infotainment system for the current CCX, which incorporates all of the supercar's systems into one intuitive touchscreen. The satellite navigation, climate control and stereo system are all accessed through the new UI, which also allows drivers to monitor performance metrics with a G-force sensor, lap timer and torque meter, along with manipulating the chassis, traction control and new paddle-shifter system. The ATM Paddleshift setup controls an all-new gearbox that's 30 cm shorter than the manual transmission it replaces, improving weight distribution and delivering shifts of around 30 milliseconds. The gearbox is more compact than a dual-clutch unit, is able to handle up to 811 lb-ft of torque and features a new E-diff to improve cornering performance. You can check out the new infotainment system and get a high-res eyeful of The Quant in the gallery below.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
paul 12:05PM (2/19/2009)
koenigsegg doesn't have a manual anymore? *weep*
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Eddie 12:23PM (2/19/2009)
I think you can choose between a standard manual or automated on the options list. You can also option TCS and the Top Gear wing among other things.
DCragtop 12:05PM (2/19/2009)
LOL...I'm sorry but could someone please pronounce the car name to me and depending; use it in a sentence? LOL
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nissanfreak87 12:38PM (2/19/2009)
cone-ig-zegg
andre lavoie 1:21PM (2/19/2009)
no actually its Ker-nig-segg
James 1:37PM (2/19/2009)
It's actually Kun-ig-segg
DCragtop 1:43PM (2/19/2009)
ok..nevermind!!! I was asking about the name of the CAR, not the manufacturer.
MixiM 2:38PM (2/19/2009)
Spelled Koenigsegg Qant, pronounced:
Koenigsegg Cunt
or
Koenigsegg Can't
Mr.Oak 12:13PM (2/19/2009)
That switch gear has a Mattel look to it.
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DarinD 2:43PM (2/19/2009)
Looks speed racer-ish.
Shipey 12:24PM (2/19/2009)
Quant is possibly the worst name I've ever heard for a car.
Sounds like a dirty word...
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Patrick 12:44PM (2/19/2009)
haha, maybe it is Swedish for queef.
CarbonBlack 12:26PM (2/19/2009)
I am psyched about the new car, but it is going to be hard to top the current CCX!
(IMHO)
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mcampasini 12:46PM (2/19/2009)
cant wait to see the whole thing and find out what the specs and perfomance figures are!!!
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Patrick 12:44PM (2/19/2009)
That looks pretty sexy.
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andre lavoie 1:22PM (2/19/2009)
love these cars... just hate their steering wheels, they just look cheap and out of place in a car of this stature.
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Mobius_1 1:39PM (2/19/2009)
Some say The Stig just shuddered a little.
So what is it this time? 300mph? Should be spectacular.
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mcampasini 4:40PM (2/19/2009)
the stig shuddered. lmfao!
youcouldntfindme 1:59PM (2/19/2009)
Is it the Koenigsegg (Can't) or (****)? How do you pronounce it? Or is it more realistically pronounced like the beginning of Quantum?
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369EkO 2:58PM (2/19/2009)
I got to see the side, other than that... pretty sexy. But what the hell is up with the name? Quant... WTF?
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