Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut: The new record-breaking king of the production hypercars
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is an absolute record chaser!
The Swedish super sports car brand Koenigsegg has done it again: the Jesko Absolut has broken another world record for a production vehicle - and has finally established itself as the king of speed.
The Jesko Absolut broke through the magic barrier of 359.8 km/h at the company's own test track - and that over half a mile (approx. 804 meters). This result is a clear signal to the competition: Koenigsegg remains the benchmark in the battle for the top of the Hypercar.
The king of acceleration
In addition to the new top speed half-mile mark, the Jesko Absolut delivers spectacular acceleration data:
0-200 km/h: 2.74 seconds
200-300 km/h: 3.96 seconds
0-400-0 km/h: 27.83 seconds (record!)
For comparison: the previous record holder was none other than the Koenigsegg Regera, which took 28.81 seconds for the same discipline in 2023. The Jesko Absolut now undercuts this by almost a whole second - a milestone in the history of production vehicles.
The technology behind it: Precision at the highest level
The Jesko Absolut is the most aerodynamically efficient model in Koenigsegg's history. In contrast to the track-oriented Jesko version, the Absolut dispenses with excessive downforce in favor of maximum top speed.
Technical highlights:
Engine: 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8
Power: 1,600 hp
Torque: 1,500 Nm
Transmission: 9-speed Light Speed Transmission (LST)
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Max. Top speed (theoretical): > 500 km/h (as yet unconfirmed)
Koenigsegg itself describes the Absolut as the fastest model the brand will ever build - and this new record underlines precisely this claim.
Christian von Koenigsegg announces success in person
Source: Koenigsegg Youtube
The record was not announced by a PR department, but by the CEO himself: Christian von Koenigsegg shared the success of the Jesko Absolut directly via social media - further proof of the transparency and passion with which the brand develops and tests its vehicles.
Conclusion: The Jesko Absolut is more than just fast - it's an icon
With the latest world record, Koenigsegg underpins its position as innovation leader in the super sports segment. The Jesko Absolut combines incredible raw power with technical sophistication and proves that rear-wheel drive and 1,600 hp need not be a contradiction in terms - but the recipe for a driving dynamics miracle.
Anyone who thought that the Bugatti Chiron or the Rimac Nevera had decided the speed war in the production car sector will be proven wrong here. The hunt for the ultimate record is on - and Koenigsegg is once again ahead.
