Many supercars have become reduced to grocery getters when compared to the methodical slayers being produced by the likes of KOENIGSEGG. These new wave of mega hypercars are operating on another automotive level — and we’re all for it…
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Engine: 5 litre twin turbo V8
Transmission: 9 speed multi clutch
Power: 1195 kW
Torque: 1500 Nm
Top Speed: 447 km/h
0-100km/h: 1.9 secs
Price: $3million+
The Jesko, named after CEO Christian Von Koenigsegg’s father, is the latest and greatest creation to come from the Koenigsegg crew, and lines up against the McLaren Senna, and the Bugatti Chiron.
Replacing the insanely capable Agera RS, the Jesko adopts a similar styling, but adopts a massive rear wing, front splitter, and rear diffuser to take on a new personality and aerodynamic downforce of 1400 kg. The trademark wraparound windshield is mandatory, but the finish takes on no less than 30 layers of paint — one of the best mirror finishes in the automotive world.
Featuring the most powerful gasoline engine ever fitted to a production car, its turbocharged 5.0 litre V8 engine closes in on 1195 kW, topping at 447 km/h. On the road, it is recommended you use your big toe to poke at the throttle, anything more will see you doing jail-staying speeds in less than four seconds. Fitted out with a 72 litre fuel tank, it’s one thirsty beast — but we’re guessing its owner won’t be stingy at the servo.
If you wanna make a trip to the shops, the boot up front offers a usable 3.5 cubic feet. The interior is a different story though; there’s space for two people and not much else. Once inside, you’ll appreciate the interior decorating choices of leather, Alcantara, carbon fibre and aluminum.
Blowing the minds of petrolheads the world over, only 125 will ever be built, selling for over $3,000,000, which is what you’ll pay for a Bugatti Chiron, three McLaren Sennas — or a deposit for a house in Sydney.
By Bill Varetimidis
