Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut shatters the 0 to 400 to 0 kmph record
Koenigsegg Automotive revealed that the Jesko Absolut broke the 0 to 400 to 0 kmph record in 27.83 seconds. The time smashes the previous best, held by the Koenigsegg Regera, which did the same in 28.81 seconds. The world record was broken on June 27, 2024, at an airfield in Örebro, Sweden.
According to the Swedish hypercar manufacturer, the Jesko Absolut smashed the record for the fastest speed from 0 to 250 to 0 mph in just 28.27 seconds, which is 1.33 seconds faster than the Regera's record. In addition, it achieved the fastest production vehicle times of 18.82 seconds for 400 kmph and 19.2 seconds for 250 mph. Markus Lundh, the factory test driver, set all four records.
Koenigsegg claimed that the vehicle utilized was a Jesko Absolut that was operating on E85 gasoline and stock Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tyres in as-delivered condition. The driver's request for a One:1 driver seat and the installation of a roll cage for safety were the only changes made to the vehicle.
Christian von Koenigsegg commented, "This record run validated the accuracy of the simulated and calculated performance of the Jesko Absolut, which gives us great confidence in its ability to outright be the fastest, fully homologated production car in the world. Now it is all down to tyre testing, development, and approval before we finally can make an attempt at that record.
The Jesko in 'Absolut' trim is designed specifically for straight-line speed. Its body is designed with a smaller frontal area, limited and targeted venting for the release of high-pressure air, and no active aero, all intended to minimize drag. Consequentially, the Jesko Absolut has one of the lowest drag ratings in the hypercar world, with a Cd of just 0.278. The Jesko utilises a 5.0-litre V8 producing a maximum of 1,622PS and 1,500Nm of torque.
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