- Key Highlights
- Technical Features
- Importance of the Record
Koenigsegg has regained the world record for the 0–400–0 km/h acceleration and braking test for road-legal production cars, beating the Rimac Nevera R. Factory test driver Markus Lundh drove the Jesko Absolut, achieving a time of 25.21 seconds at Örebro airfield. This improved on Koenigsegg’s own 2024 record and surpassed Rimac’s benchmark.
Key Highlights
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut completed the 0–400–0 km/h run in 25.21 seconds, beating Rimac Nevera R’s time of 25.79 seconds by 0.58 seconds.
It completed the 0–250–0 mph test in 25.67 seconds, 0.53 seconds faster than Rimac’s 26.20 seconds.
The Jesko Absolut is powered by a 1,600 hp twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine driving the rear wheels only.
The Rimac Nevera R uses a 2,107 hp all-wheel-drive electric system.
This makes Jesko’s record unique as it was set by a rear-wheel-drive combustion car beating a higher-powered, all-wheel-drive electric hypercar.
Technical Features
Engine: Twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8, 1,600 hp on E85 fuel. Uses air injection to keep turbos spooled between gear changes.
Transmission: Light Speed Transmission with nine-speed multi-clutch system allowing instantaneous gear shifts.
Aerodynamics: Low-drag bodywork with extended tail, no rear wing, and flush panels reducing drag coefficient to about 0.278 Cd.
Torque Control: New software adjusts engine torque in milliseconds using data from wheel speed, yaw rate, and acceleration sensors to maximize grip.
Chassis: Carbon-fiber monocoque with aluminum honeycomb sections providing high torsional rigidity.
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs measuring 410 mm front, 395 mm rear with brake-by-wire system integrated with ABS.
Verification and Conditions
The run took place on a dry track following earlier rain, with optimal aerodynamics and traction control helping achieve record time.
Timing was recorded using Racelogic equipment and independently verified for accuracy.
Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of Koenigsegg, emphasized the significance of this achievement for a rear-wheel-drive combustion-powered car beating high-powered electric all-wheel-drive rivals.
Importance of the Record
The 0–400–0 km/h test challenges a car’s acceleration, top-speed stability, and braking performance, requiring a perfect balance of power, aerodynamics, and control.
Koenigsegg’s record demonstrates that high-performance combustion cars can still outperform even the most powerful electric hypercars in straight-line acceleration and braking.
It underscores the major role of software control in optimizing drivetrain and traction for ultimate performance.
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut continues to cement its position as one of the fastest production cars in the world, blending innovative engineering, cutting-edge technology, and raw power to set new standards in automotive performance.
