Koenigsegg Gemera. Presentation image; the car photographed is not the one damaged in Copenhagen
The first customer Koenigsegg Gemera has been vandalised in Copenhagen
The first Koenigsegg Gemera built for a customer has been vandalised in central Copenhagen, about two months after its public presentation. Images circulated online show the windscreen and a side window smashed, as well as the right-hand mirror damaged.
The red car was parked near Hotel d’Angleterre, one of the best-known hotels in Denmark’s capital. Motor1 reports that the car was later covered and lifted from the scene.
By the time the information was published, Koenigsegg had not issued an official estimate of the damage. There is also no confirmed explanation of the reason for the vandalism or the identity of the perpetrator.
What can be seen in the images that appeared online
Photographs and recordings shared on social networks capture the Gemera in its distinctive configuration, with a red body and carbon-fibre wheels. The windscreen shows a large area of broken glass, the right-hand side window is destroyed, and the mirror housing on the same side appears damaged.
These are the elements that can be observed directly. Claims that appeared in comments about an alleged social protest, a conflict related to the owner or the use of registration numbers are not supported by a statement from the police or the manufacturer. For that reason, they cannot be presented as the cause of the incident.
The repair cost has not been announced either. For a model produced in only 300 examples, components such as the windscreen, curved glass and the mirror are specific parts, but any sum circulated without a Koenigsegg or insurer quote remains an estimate.
Why this example matters
The damaged Gemera is the first customer-specification car to leave the Swedish company’s new production line. The car was presented at the end of June 2026 at The Aurora concours d’elegance, held in Båstad, Sweden.
The example is painted in Johan Röd and has an interior named Engel Svart, with leather, Alcantara and red stitching. The specification includes Trofast Aircore carbon-fibre wheels and the Crystal Clear audio system.
Koenigsegg had then announced that the car was to go through internal testing and handover procedures. Its appearance on Copenhagen streets drew attention precisely because Gemera deliveries are at the beginning, after a development programme that lasted about six years.
The Gemera has four seats and 2,300 hp
Koenigsegg describes the Gemera as a “Mega-GT”, because it combines hypercar performance with four usable seats and space for four cabin bags. The model was first presented in 2020, but the production technical specification was substantially changed before manufacturing began.
The final version uses a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 mounted in the middle and the Dark Matter electric motor developed by Koenigsegg. The combination delivers 2,300 hp and 2,750 Nm, according to the manufacturer’s official data.
Power reaches all four wheels through the nine-speed Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission. The system can distribute torque individually to the wheels, and the high-voltage battery has a capacity of 14 kWh and operates at 850 V.
Koenigsegg intends to produce 300 Gemera examples. The manufacturer does not display a list price, and the exact value of the first car depends on the specification ordered. Unofficial sums associated with the model should not be confused with a public offer from the producer.
An unusual repair even for a hypercar
The visible damage does not appear to affect the main structure or the propulsion system, but the work is not comparable to replacing the glass of a high-volume production car. The Gemera has a body and cabin produced in very small volumes, and replacing components requires parts supplied or approved by Koenigsegg.
After the glass was smashed, the interior must also be checked. Glass fragments, exposure to rain and possible impacts can affect the upholstery, screens or controls. A complete assessment can be made only after the car is transported to an authorised centre.
The manufacturer has not said where the car will be repaired, nor whether it will return to the factory in Ängelholm. There is also no public information about the duration of the work or about the compensation offered by the insurer.
What remains to be clarified
The incident is documented visually, but the most important details of the investigation are not yet public. It has not been confirmed whether there is CCTV footage, whether a person has been identified or whether the owner has filed a complaint.
There is also no public evidence that the car was targeted because of its value, its hybrid technology or the owner’s identity. Linking the vandalism to one of those explanations would, at this point, be speculation.
What is certain is that the first Gemera destined for a customer will need work very soon after entering circulation. For Koenigsegg, the case appears just as production of the brand’s most complex model begins to deliver the first cars.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the first customer Koenigsegg Gemera?
The car was found vandalised in Copenhagen. The images show the windscreen and the right-hand side window smashed, as well as the right mirror damaged.
Has the perpetrator been caught?
There is, at the time of publication, no public confirmation of a person being identified or detained.
How much does the repair cost?
Koenigsegg and the insurer have not published a quote. Any sum circulated outside an official assessment is speculative.
How much power does the Koenigsegg Gemera have?
The specification with the twin-turbo V8 and Dark Matter electric motor develops 2,300 hp and 2,750 Nm.
How many Gemera examples will be produced?
Koenigsegg announces a limited series of 300 cars.
