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Hypercar builder Koenigsegg now has an official presence in South Africa By Motoring Staff Share JOHANNESBURG - Swedish hypercar specialist Koenigsegg now has an official presence in South Africa following the appointment of Daytona as its official representative in the country. Daytona, which is also the sole importer of Pagani, McLaren, Rolls Royce, Lotus and Aston Martin, will sell the Koenigsegg products at a dealership in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The facility boasts client lounges, a co...

Koenigsegg Freevalve, Meet Backyard Mechanic It was only a matter of time until home engineers rigged a camless engine of their own. Dec 10, 2020 Earlier this year, Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg introduced the Tiny Friendly Giant, an in-house name for its new “freevalve” engine. The 2.0-liter, three-cylinder engine makes a whopping 600 hp for the front end of the four-seat, all-wheel drive Gemera hypercar. From our intro story: Instead of a camshaft, each valve is controlled by an...