Recently, according to overseas media reports, Koenigsegg announced the start of production of its latest supercar Jesko. It is reported that the new car is divided into two versions, the ordinary version and the Absolut version, a total of 125 units are produced, and the first models will be delivered in the spring of 2022. Christian von Koenigsegg, CEO and founder of Koenigsegg, said: "It is a pleasure to witness the production of 125 new Jesko models. In the future, Königsegg will continue to expand its production scale and plans to expand its production plant by 10,000 square meters. ”
Koenigsegg's new Jesko Normal Edition exterior is mainly painted in orange with black stripes. The front face is equipped with LED headlights, and the whole vehicle is equipped with an aerodynamic kit made of carbon fiber. The body is convertible and features the iconic rotorcraft doors. The side is equipped with large wheels and a high-performance braking system inside. A large spoiler and diffuser are provided at the rear, and the exhaust is a mid-mounted dual-out layout, which is very visually impactful. In terms of interior, the new car also uses a large number of carbon fiber materials, and the design is more inclined to technology, the new car is equipped with a suspension instrument and an embedded central control screen, and the multi-function buttons on the steering wheel are touch-operated. In addition, the gear shift mechanism is also equipped with an exclusive logo of "1 of 125" in front of it, highlighting its special identity.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 5.0T V8 twin-turbo engine, which has a maximum power of 941kW (1280PS) when using normal gasoline. When using E85 ethanol gasoline, its maximum output power is 1177 kW (1578 PS) and peak torque is 1500 N·m. The drivetrain is mated to KONEEC's newly developed Lightweight Transmission (LST) and has the fastest shift speed in the world today. It is worth mentioning that the top speed of the new car is expected to exceed 500km/h.