Tag: Jesko Absolut
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Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut prototype spied for the first time!
Koenigsegg has been suspiciously quiet these days, but this could soon change. Last year, the Swedish hypercar maker debuted the Jesko Attack prototype, and now here’s the first test mule of the Jesko Absolut. As you’re probably aware, the Jesko Absolut is the low drag version. With a drag coefficient of just 0.278, it is Koenigsegg’s answer to…
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Koenigsegg Jesko’s fire-breathing V8 engine sounds angry
The Koenigsegg Jesko is on a tour of Europe as part of Ghost Squadron 2021. Last week, the entourage of hypercars visited France with a quick stopover at the Circuit Ecuyers near Paris. Automotive Mike was covering the event and has compiled this video. Jump to 4:08 to watch the Jesko being thrashed around the…
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Koenigsegg Jesko heads to Dubai for hot weather testing
We got our first glimpse of the very first pre-production Koenigsegg Jesko in July this year. The Swedish hypercar has now released new images of the Tang Orange Jesko as it continues testing in Dubai. The Koenigsegg team is in the UAE to give the Jesko a taste of the sweltering desert heat. It is…
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Exclusive: Koenigsegg Jesko production kicks off
Last month, Koenigsegg had revealed the first pre-production Jesko, which was a clear indication that production was likely to commence soon. Now, sources have told us that series production of the Jesko Attack and Jesko Absolut has commenced at the Angelholm factory. The Koenigsegg facility in Sweden is relatively small. There are just eight stations…
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Take a tour of the Jesko Attack with Christian von Koenigsegg
Last week, Koenigsegg released images of the pre-production Jesko Attack. Now, here’s a video of Christian von Koenigsegg explaining all the details of his new hypercar. The pre-production Jesko is painted in Tang Orange Pearl, which is the shade of orange that was used on Koenigsegg CCR. ‘Attack’ is the name given to the high-downforce…
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Pre-series production Koenigsegg Jesko revealed
We got our first look at the Koenigsegg Jesko at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Since then, the Agera replacement has gone through an arduous development phase. Over the last couple of years, engineers have been hard at work on 5 prototypes. Today, the Jesko project moved into its next phase as the first pre-series…
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One-off Koenigsegg Jesko Hydra has purple flakes in its carbon!
Here’s the second purple supercar of the day for you. This is the one-off Koenigsegg Jesko Hydra. The Jesko Hydra is named after the 9-headed mythological creature called Lernaean Hydra. It is the most unique spec Koenigsegg has ever created. For starters, the Jesko Hydra has a custom aero package. It has a front splitter…
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Exclusive: Koenigsegg Special Track Car could be inspired by Le Mans
In August 2019, we had reported that Koenigsegg was building a limited edition track car. Sources have now confirmed that the project has been given the go ahead. It is said to have several code names, including ‘LM’. We have also learnt that Koenigsegg is planning to build anywhere between 7 and 11 units of the…
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More Droolworthy Images of the Koenigsegg Gemera & Jesko Absolut
In March, Koenigsegg revealed two new hypercars from the Geneva show floor. The unveiling was live streamed after the show had be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, the company has released some more images of the cars. This time, with the test track as a backdrop. The Jesko Absolut is Koenisegg’s answer to…
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Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is here to Challenge the Chiron SS 300+
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut could challenge the top speed record set by the Bugatti Chiron SS 300+. Unlike the track-focused Jesko that was showcased at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Absolut is built for outright speed. It has a low drag configuration that is said to have a drag coefficient of just 0.278. This…
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Koenigsegg Teases new Hypercar ahead of its Reveal
Koenigsegg has released a teaser video on Instagram that partially reveals its upcoming hypercar. It will be unveiled to the public on March 3, 2020. The event will be streamed live on the brand’s official website. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NJDzappND/ Koenigsegg had planned to unveil three cars at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. Unfortunately, the show had to…
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Koenigsegg teases four-car Geneva Motor Show line-up
Recently, Koenigsegg hosted dealer partners from all over the world at its Angelholm HQ. Dealer representatives were also given a sneak preview of the brand’s upcoming cars. How do we know that? Well, Koenigsegg has shared images from the event on Instagram. One of which, shows four cars under black covers. We believe these are…