The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut continues to collect world records. During tests in Ängelholm, Sweden, the hypercar became the first production car in history to exceed 300 km/h before the end of the quarter-mile (402 meters) distance.
Behind the wheel was factory test driver Markus Lund. According to data confirmed by the Racelogic measurement system, the Jesko Absolut covered the quarter-mile in 8.54 seconds, crossed the finish line at a speed of 305.39 km/h, and simultaneously set a world speed record for production cars over this distance.
The run didn't end there. Continuing to accelerate, the hypercar reached 373.87 km/h over a half-mile (804 meters) distance, setting another record among road cars. It is noteworthy that the result was achieved on a regular surface and with production tires, without a specially prepared drag strip.
What is particularly impressive is that the Jesko Absolut remains a rear-wheel-drive car without a hybrid system. In an era when acceleration records are increasingly held by all-wheel-drive hypercars with multiple electric motors, the Swedish model achieved this result thanks to its 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with up to 1600 hp and the proprietary Light Speed Transmission.
The record was not set due to mechanical modifications. Koenigsegg reported that some of the improvements are related to the car's updated software. Moreover, owners of already released Jesko Absolut models will be able to receive this package via an over-the-air update.
Despite the rapid development of electric hypercars, the internal combustion engine is still capable of setting world-class records. And the Jesko Absolut has once again proven why many consider it one of the most advanced cars of our time.
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