Ekhbary News Agency | May 12, 2024
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut has once again redefined the boundaries of production car speed, setting two new world records during rigorous testing at the company's airfield in Ängelholm, Sweden. The hypercar became the first production vehicle in history to surpass 300 kilometers per hour at the quarter-mile mark, a truly unprecedented feat.
New Speed Records Detailed
On June 6, test driver Markus Lund piloted the Jesko Absolut to an astounding 305.39 km/h over the quarter-mile distance. The achievements didn't stop there; the car continued its acceleration to record 373.87 km/h at the half-mile mark, adding a second record to its impressive tally. Racelogic, a specialized company, independently verified all results, lending full credibility to these new figures in the hypercar world.
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Pure Engineering Power
Performance data revealed the Jesko Absolut requires just 2.35 seconds to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, and only 8.3 seconds to hit 300 km/h, placing it among the fastest vehicles ever built. Remarkably, this car relies solely on a rear-wheel-drive system and an internal combustion engine, without any electric motors or hybrid assistance, utilizing standard road-legal production tires. These achievements solidify Koenigsegg's reputation for pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering, proving that raw internal combustion power still holds significant sway, for what it's worth. Koenigsegg announced that the performance enhancements contributing to these records will be sent to already-produced vehicles via over-the-air (OTA) updates, allowing owners to benefit from the added performance without mechanical modifications.
