Koenigsegg Jesko
The Koenigsegg Jesko is a limited edition high-performance car that might be the fastest car in the world
Koenigsegg released the Jesko at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019. The car is a tribute to the companies founding father, Jesko von Koenigsegg. The Jesko is primarily a high-performance track car, with the key focus being on high downforce and precise handling, unlike Koenigsegg’s other production model, the Regera which is a grand touring type.
The Jesko has a 5.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8. The engine is based on Agera’s, but with higher performance, reduced weight, and reduced vibrations in the cabin. The upgrade also increases the redline from 8,250 rpm to 8,500 rpm. The transmission is a 9-speed multi-clutch transmission called the LST, or Light Speed Transmission by the manufacturers. The transmission is controlled by an onboard computer that uses engine and road speed data to engage a gear. The gears can also be selected by the driver using paddle shifters or a gear selector.
The Interior is also redesigned. to have more leg and headroom. The interior has many features, including a five-inch screen behind the steering wheel to display information to the driver. The Jesko also shares “Autoskin” capabilities from the Regera, which allows remote operation of doors and the hood. The front and rear axles can also be hydraulically lifted to increase ground clearance. The roof uses screws to ensure it stays on during the drive.
There were 125 units made. The Jesko came in two models: The Attack and the Absolut.
The Jesko Attack
The Jesko Attack is the default version of the Jesko. This version of the car focuses on high drag. The attack has a large rear-wing and a large carbon fiber splitter in the front that generates 1,764 lb of downforce at 155 mph, 2,205 lb of downforce at 171 mph, and 3,086 lb of drag at its top speed.
The Jesko Absolut
The Absolut, on the other hand, is the high-speed version of the Jesko. Instead of the rear wing, it has two rear fins which reduce the downforce from 3,086 lb to just 331 lb. Other changes to the body include removing the front splitter and side winglets and making the car 3 inches longer. 3,000 hours were spent on aerodynamic analysis while an additional 5,000 hours were spent designing and engineering the Absolut.
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