Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
The Fastest Car They Will Ever Build
1,600 horsepower · 0.278 drag coefficient · 1,290 kg dry weight
The machine destined to break every speed record — and the last of its kind.
The Mission
Built for One Purpose
Koenigsegg has declared that the Jesko Absolut is the fastest car they will ever make — and they will never endeavor to build a faster series-production road car.
Every surface, every component, every aerodynamic decision was made in service of a single goal: achieving the highest top speed ever recorded for a homologated production car.
Time will tell how fast. Looking at the math and our advanced simulations — it will be unbelievably fast.
By The Numbers
Engineering in Its Purest Form
The Heart
World's Lightest V8 Crankshaft
The Jesko Absolut is powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 1,280 horsepower on gasoline — and **1,600 horsepower on E85**.
At its heart sits the world's lightest V8 crankshaft, weighing just 12.5 kilograms. This flat-plane 180-degree crankshaft enables a blistering 8,500 RPM redline while producing more power with greater efficiency.
- ◆Flat-plane design allows even firing across engine banks
- ◆Super-light connecting rods and pistons counter vibrations
- ◆Total engine weight: just 189 kg
- ◆1,000 Nm of torque available from 2,700 RPM
Designed by Dr. Thomas Johansson — an engine architect who redefined what a production V8 could be.
Light Speed Transmission
Nine Gears. Near Instant. 90 Kilograms.
The Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST) represents the most significant evolution in gearbox technology since the development of modern dual-clutch systems.
Nine forward gears and multiple wet, multi-disc clutches in a package weighing just 90 kg — less than many conventional DCTs.
- ◆Simultaneous opening and closing of clutches for seamless shifts
- ◆Gear changes between any gear at near light speed
- ◆Half the size of previous Koenigsegg transmissions
- ◆Keeps weight centered for improved handling
UPOD — Ultimate Power On Demand — instantly selects the optimum gear for maximum acceleration regardless of how far away the gear is.
Aerodynamics
3,000 Hours of Fluid Dynamics
The CFD team went over every inch of the Jesko Absolut, meticulously defining each surface to minimize drag. The target was 0.28 Cd.
They achieved **0.278 Cd**.
- ◆Rear wing removed — downforce dropped from 1,400 kg to 150 kg
- ◆Elongated tail creates a teardrop shape for streamlined airflow
- ◆Removable aerodynamic wheel covers reduce turbulence
- ◆Redesigned front splitter and louvers for minimal resistance
- ◆Rear hood fins enhance high-speed stability without a wing
Every surface is analyzed and optimized for air to glide effortlessly over, under, and through the body.
Fighter Jet Philosophy
Designed Like a Land-Based Jet
The Jesko Absolut is differentiated from its track-focused sibling by the removal of every drag-causing element. The result is seamless and sleek — like a land-based fighter jet.
The rear extension makes it 85 mm longer than the Jesko Attack. Dished rear wheels change its silhouette entirely. There are no wings, no aggressive splitters — only purity of purpose.
- ◆Front splitter winglets streamlined
- ◆Front wheel louvers replaced with smoother units
- ◆Every surface optimized for laminar flow
- ◆Pressure coefficient maps guide every curve
Over 5,000 hours of design and engineering on the Jesko Absolut alone, on top of the work already invested in the Jesko Attack.
Chassis
Carbon Fiber Monocoque
At the core of the Jesko Absolut is a carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum honeycomb construction and integrated fuel tanks.
- ◆Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/degree
- ◆Koenigsegg safety cell with integrated crumple zones
- ◆Carbon fiber/Kevlar body with lightweight sandwich reinforcements
- ◆Electronically adjustable ride height and gas-hydraulic dampers
- ◆Double wishbones — the industry's longest front and rear, more akin to Formula 1 than road cars
The suspension is tuned for extreme high speeds rather than track downforce — softer, more stable, more comfortable at velocity.
Innovation
Technology Beyond the Drivetrain
The Jesko Absolut carries innovations that extend far beyond engine and transmission.
- ◆Autoskin — Miniaturized hydraulics operate doors and hoods. True touchless entry.
- ◆SmartWheel — Two touchscreens embedded in the steering wheel with haptic feedback
- ◆SmartCluster — A 5-inch screen that turns with the steering wheel
- ◆SmartCenter — Touchscreen controlling seat position, heating, and vehicle settings
- ◆Active rear wheel steering for unparalleled agility
- ◆Removable hardtop that stores under the front hood
The interior is swathed in leather, Alcantara, carbon fiber, aluminum, and glass — luxury befitting a grand tourer, not a typical track weapon.
The Record
Destined for Greatness
The Jesko Absolut exists for one reason: to go faster than any homologated production car in history.
With 1,600 horsepower, a drag coefficient of just 0.278, a frontal area of 1.88 m², and a curb weight of only 1,390 kg — the mathematics suggest a top speed beyond 330 mph.
- ◆0-60 mph: approximately 2.5 seconds
- ◆Quarter mile: under 10 seconds
- ◆Braking: carbon ceramic discs — 410mm front, 395mm rear
- ◆Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
The top speed is extremely high. How high depends on conditions. If the opportunity arises, the Jesko Absolut will be ready to take the crown — regardless of who holds it.
The Legacy
125 Units. No More.
Production is limited to just 125 units across both Jesko variants. Each car is built to order at the Koenigsegg factory in Ängelholm, Sweden.
This is not a car that will be iterated upon. There will be no Jesko Absolut 2.0. It represents the culmination of everything Christian von Koenigsegg and his team have learned about speed, aerodynamics, and engineering excellence.
The Jesko Absolut is the statement. Not the beginning of a new chapter — the final word.
Built By
Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg at the age of 22, Koenigsegg Automotive has spent three decades pushing the boundaries of what a small, independent manufacturer can achieve.
From the CC8S to the Agera RS to the Regera — each model has broken records, redefined expectations, and demonstrated that innovation doesn't require the resources of a multinational conglomerate. It requires vision.
The Jesko Absolut is the latest chapter in that story — and perhaps the most ambitious.
