Kimera Reveals the 1,000 HP K-39, Its First Fully Original Hypercar

Kimera Automobili has officially unveiled the all-new Kimera K-39, marking the company’s first completely original hypercar project.

And honestly, this thing looks more like a modern-day Le Mans race car than a traditional hypercar.

The K-39 made its world debut at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como.

Inspired by 1980s Endurance Race Cars

Unlike many futuristic hypercars today, Kimera has gone in a very different direction with the K-39.

The design takes heavy inspiration from:

• Late 1970s and 1980s endurance racing cars

The result is an aggressive shape featuring:

• Wide rear arches
• Long rear deck
• Massive aerodynamic elements
• Group C-style race car proportions

Honestly, it feels much more mechanical and emotional than most modern hypercars.

Powered by a Koenigsegg-Developed V8

One of the biggest highlights is Kimera’s partnership with Koenigsegg. The K-39 uses a bespoke twin-turbocharged V8 engine developed specifically for the project.

Output figures are massive:

• 1,000 hp
• 885 lb-ft torque
• Around 1,200 Nm torque

The engine also revs all the way to 8,250 rpm.

Built for Feel, Not Just Numbers

Kimera says outright power was not the only goal.

The company worked with Koenigsegg to:

• Resize turbochargers
• Improve throttle response
• Deliver smoother power delivery

The idea was to make the car feel:

• More engaging
• More responsive
• More emotional to drive

instead of simply chasing top-speed records.

Fully New from the Ground Up

The K-39 is especially important for Kimera because it is not based on an older platform or restomod project.

Unlike the:

• EVO37
• EVO38

The K-39 is a fully independent hypercar developed entirely in-house.

That includes:

• Chassis
• Aerodynamics
• Engineering
• Bodywork

Pikes Peak Version Already Planned

Kimera has also confirmed plans for a dedicated Pikes Peak-spec K-39.

The special version will reportedly feature:

• More aggressive aerodynamics
• Additional track-focused upgrades

built specifically for the famous hill climb event.

Already Mostly Sold Out

Even before the official public debut, Kimera says more than 20 units have already been reserved.

That shows there is still strong demand for:

• Small-production
• Driver-focused
• Emotion-heavy hypercars

Despite the industry moving toward digital and software-heavy performance cars.

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Final Take

The Kimera K-39 feels refreshingly different in today’s hypercar world. Instead of focusing purely on screens, autonomous tech or futuristic minimalism, Kimera has built something that celebrates sound, mechanical drama, and old-school motorsport emotion,  and honestly, that might be exactly why enthusiasts are already falling in love with it.