Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Just Blew Two Production-Car Speed Records to Smithereens

The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut achieved a quarter-mile time of 8.54 seconds at 190 mph on March 15, 2024, setting a new production-car record. This feat was accomplished without all-wheel drive, electric assistance, or a prepped surface, highlighting the car's raw performance capabilities. The Jesko Absolut also reportedly broke the 0-60 mph record, though specific details were not immediately available from Koenigsegg. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 1,280 horsepower on standard gasoline and 1,600 horsepower on E85 biofuel. Koenigsegg has stated its intention to pursue the absolute top speed record for a production car with the Jesko Absolut, aiming to surpass the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+'s 304.77 mph mark. The company has not yet announced a specific date or location for this record attempt, but it is expected to occur on a closed public road or a dedicated test track.