Koenigsegg camless engine could improve fuel efficiency by 30%: Rendering to be revelaed at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

There have been several reports about Koenigsegg’s camless engine based on the V8 twin turbo that has been making rounds on automobile magazines and social media. According to Car & Driver pneumatically controlled valves in this engine enable individual regulation of each cylinder.

Although it’s a known fact that camless design integrations are not new, variable applications of pneumatic valve control used in production cars is a rarity. It has been reported that the camless engine designed by Koenigsegg is capable of improving fuel efficiency by 30%.

Car and Driver, the popular American Automotive magazine also mentions that Koenigsegg is trying to make fast headway by seeking exemption on a smart airbag design that would allow the Agera 8 to be sold in the US. Koenigsegg is also expected to unveil a rendering at the Geneva Auto Show this week.