Jesko Absolut has once again broken the 0-400-0 km/h record with the software "magic" of Absolut Overdrive. 25.21 s. In one fell swoop, back on the throne - and back in the minds of all those who still swear by gasoline.
In the latest hypercar ping-pong, Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut returned the ball Rimacu Nevera R with a new record: 0–400–0 km/h in 25.21 s and 0–250–0 mph in 25.67 s. Rimac's fresh benchmark – 25.79 s for 0–400–0 – has thus fallen in one month, by a good 0.58 secondsThe race of generations, gasoline versus electric, is once again tied… with the RWD V8 beating the four-wheeled electric rocket this time.
What is Absolute Overdrive
Instead of new wings or a larger diffuser, Koenigsegg has pressed the "update" button on the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut. Engineers have retuned Light Speed Transmission (LST) and engine management and added a new torque control system (traction control), which now manages traction "like never before." Customers also get the same improvements. Yes, this means that your Jesko can work after the update this.
"To achieve this kind of performance with a production ICE car and rear-wheel drive only – and to overtake all four-wheel drive electrics – is almost magical."
— Christian von Koenigsegg
The numbers that say it all: Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Jesko achieved on the dry (well, partly wet) track in Örebro 0–400 km/h in 16.77 s and boiled 400–0 km/h in 8.44 sIn miles this means 0–250 mph in 17.18 seconds and 250–0 mph in 8.49 seconds. The measurements were confirmed by Racelogic. And yes – this is the same car that set the previous mark last year.
Competitor from Zagreb
Rimac just a month ago with the model Faith R set 24 new milestones and sealed 0–400–0 at 25.79 seconds. It has 2,107 hp (1,571 kW), four engines, new aero with +15 % vacuum, Michelin Cup 2 and – dare we say it – currently the highest official EV speed at 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph). All this has been officially confirmed (Dewesoft measurement), and the car is limited to 40 pieces and it costs from €2.3 million upwards.
Machine: Hammer from Ängelholm
Under the hood of Jesko is 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a straight crankshaft and up to 1,195 kW (1,600 hp) on E85 respectively 955 kW (1,280 hp) on gasoline.Torque? 1,500 Nm (1,106 lb‑ft)The gearbox is 9-speed LST, a home-made invention with multiple clutches that shifts "from any to any" without drama. Drag coefficient 0.278 Cd, dry mass 1,290 kg, ceramic brakes front Ø410 mm. Tires too? Available Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
ICE vs. EV: Two paths, one goal
Koenigsegg has used "software forging" to squeeze acceleration out of the V8 that we simply didn't expect from a RWD petrol engine just yesterday. Rhyme Meanwhile, the textbook on torque vectoring and aerodynamics has been rewritten – the result is 24 records, including the aforementioned 0–250–0 mph in 26.20 seconds and 0–400 km/h in 17.35 sThe difference between them 0–400–0? Half a second. The difference in philosophy? A whole chapter.
How fast will Jesko for real
Koenigsegg has long been clear on the official website: Jesko Absolut is made for top speed, "how much - time will tell." Hint? This aerodynamic package, calculations and simulations are supposed to allow it to "exceed all homologated" - but the next step is tire development and approval for a top-speed attempt. Just a little more patience.
Quick comparison (key figures)
- Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut – 0–400–0 km/h: 25.21 seconds | 0–400: 16.77 seconds | 400–0: 8.44 seconds | 0–250–0 mph: 25.67 secondsVerified by Racelogic. Rimac Nevera R – 0–400–0 km/h: 25.79 seconds | 0–400: 17.35 seconds | 0–250–0 mph: 26.20 seconds | Top: 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph)Verified by Dewesoft.
Conclusion: An update that pushes the boundaries
In an era where records are measured in tenths and software decides the laurels, Absolute Overdrive good proof that hyper in hypercars it is also hidden in the code. Jesko Absolut elegantly crossed Rimac's 25.79 s with 25.21 s – and this in a partially wet Örebro, with the same car as last year, officially measured and confirmed. Rimac remains the world champion among EVs with its metric a collection of numbers and 431.45 km/h, a Koenigsegg has shown that the rules are not carved in granite. If you're looking for a moral: gasoline hasn't said its last, and electricity is far from hitting its ceiling. Next chapter? Top-speed. Then the shuffle of cards again. Buckle up.
Sources: official Koenigsegg release (results, “Absolut Overdrive”, Racelogic), official Rimac release (time 25.79 s, 24 records, technical updates, Dewesoft, 431.45 km/h), Motor1 (time comparison), TopGear (time context and Koenigsegg response).
