Kimera Automobili, the Italian company behind the Lancia 037-inspired EVO37, has built its first car from a clean sheet. The K-39 has a carbon monocoque, a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 from Koenigsegg with around 1,000 PS, a 7-speed manual gearbox and a target weight of about 1,100 kg. It comes as a road-going Stradale and as a wild Pikes Peak version, and the first cars reach customers in early 2027.
Kimera K-39 Price and Production
Kimera has not published an official price. Estimates put the K-39 at well over €2 million (auto motor und sport), around £2 million with options (Top Gear) and more than $2 million (Motor1). Treat all of these as estimates.
Production will be small. Top Gear says the run is likely more than 50 but fewer than 100 cars, and auto motor und sport also reports fewer than 100. More than 20 cars were already sold before the public reveal. Only the first 10 buyers can order the Pikes Peak specification. Customer production starts in 2027.
A Koenigsegg Jesko V8, Built for Someone Else
The engine is a detuned version of the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 from the Koenigsegg Jesko, with smaller, lighter turbos, its own software and a revised intake. Kimera markets it as a “1,000 hp” car. Published figures vary slightly: 986 PS (726 kW) according to auto motor und sport, 972 hp according to Motor1, both at 7,350 rpm. Torque is 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, and the engine revs to 8,250 rpm on normal 95 RON fuel.
It is the first time Koenigsegg has supplied its engine to another car maker. “To give out our heart like this to another product is a very emotional journey and it’s the first time we’ve done it,” Christian von Koenigsegg told Top Gear. The engine also connects to the Koenigsegg Cloud for over-the-air updates and market-specific calibration.
Manual Gearbox, Rear-Wheel Drive and About 1,100 kg
Instead of Koenigsegg’s own transmission, the K-39 uses a 7-speed Cima manual that drives the rear wheels. A sequential paddle-shift gearbox is still being evaluated. The car sits on a carbon monocoque from an outside supplier, with an all-carbon body and Dallara consulting on the aerodynamics.
Suspension is by inboard pushrods front and rear. Steel brakes are fitted for now, with carbon-ceramics in development. The wheels are 20 inches at the front and 21 at the rear, on Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres. At the target weight of about 1,100 kg, the K-39 has close to 1 PS per kilogram. Kimera has not yet published 0–100 km/h, top speed or downforce figures.
Pikes Peak Version vs K-39 Stradale
The K-39 started life in 2024 as a Pikes Peak hill-climb project. The race version adds a surfboard-style front splitter, a roof-mounted ram-air intake and a very large rear wing, and it wears Martini-style colours that recall the Lancia works cars. According to Magneto, the aero is removable and the car stays street legal.
The K-39 has not raced at Pikes Peak yet. There was no Kimera entry in the official 2026 Pikes Peak results, although Quattroruote reports that the team has already done reconnaissance runs on the mountain. A 2027 attempt has been reported, but the year and driver are not confirmed.
From Villa d’Este to Goodwood and Monterey
The K-39 was shown to the public at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como in May 2026, where it won the prize for concept cars and prototypes. In July, Prototype 01 made its first dynamic run up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. On August 15, 2026, Kimera was the featured marque at the Monterey Motorsports Festival, where founder Luca Betti presented the Stradale and the race car together (The Shop).
The design looks back to the 1981 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Group 5 and the 1983 Lancia LC2, and Kimera calls it a new version of the Martini Racing “Silhouette” cars. It is another sign of how strong the market for analogue, low-volume hypercars has become — see also the Koenigsegg CCGT1 and the Lanzante 95-59.
Kimera K-39 Specifications
| Specification | Kimera K-39 Stradale |
|---|---|
| Engine | Koenigsegg 5.0L twin-turbo V8 (detuned Jesko), mid-mounted |
| Power | ~1,000 PS (986 PS / 726 kW per AMS) at 7,350 rpm |
| Torque | 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| Redline | 8,250 rpm, 95 RON fuel |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Cima manual, rear-wheel drive |
| Chassis | Carbon monocoque, carbon body, Dallara aero consulting |
| Suspension | Inboard pushrod, front and rear |
| Wheels / tyres | 20 in front, 21 in rear, Pirelli Trofeo RS |
| Target weight | ~1,100 kg (about 1 PS per kg) |
| 0–100 km/h / top speed | Not published |
| Versions | K-39 Stradale, K-39 Pikes Peak (first 10 buyers) |
| Production | Fewer than 100 (reported), deliveries from early 2027 |
| Price | Over €2M (~£2M / $2M+), estimates |
Kimera K-39 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kimera K-39?
The K-39 is the first clean-sheet car from Kimera Automobili, the Italian maker of the EVO37. It is a carbon-monocoque hypercar with a Koenigsegg V8, a manual gearbox and a design inspired by 1980s Lancia race cars.
What engine does the Kimera K-39 use?
A detuned version of the Koenigsegg Jesko 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8. It makes around 1,000 PS (986 PS or 726 kW according to auto motor und sport) and 1,200 Nm, and revs to 8,250 rpm.
How much does the Kimera K-39 cost?
Kimera has not published a price. Estimates are well over €2 million, around £2 million with options, or more than $2 million.
Does the Kimera K-39 have a manual gearbox?
Yes. It uses a 7-speed Cima manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive. A sequential paddle-shift gearbox is being evaluated.
How many Kimera K-39 will be built?
Fewer than 100 cars, according to reports. More than 20 were sold before the reveal, and only the first 10 buyers can order the Pikes Peak version.
Has the Kimera K-39 raced at Pikes Peak?
Not yet. There was no Kimera entry in the 2026 race. The team has done reconnaissance runs, and a 2027 attempt has been reported but not confirmed.
Sources & Verification
Engine, gearbox, chassis, weight, price estimate, production range and the Christian von Koenigsegg quote from Top Gear. Power, torque and redline cross-checked with Motor1, auto motor und sport and the official Kimera Automobili site. Pikes Peak specification and sales status from Magneto. Goodwood run and production timing from Quattroruote. Monterey reveal from The Shop. Pikes Peak participation checked against the official 2026 Pikes Peak results. Prices are estimates; Kimera has not published official performance figures.
