January 26, 2025

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New 1,578bhp Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar ready for production

Koenigsegg is gearing up for the launch of the new Jesko hypercar. The 1,578bhp rival for the Bugatti Chiron SuperSport and Aston Martin Valkyrie will quickly enter manufacturing, with client deliveries because of to get there in spring 2022.

The Jesko in these pictures is the to start with pre-sequence manufacturing auto the firm has designed – and the lairy orange paint position is a contact-again from one particular of Koenigsegg’s early hypercars, the CCR. 

Just one hundred twenty five illustrations of the Jesko and Jesko Absolut will be designed. Every single will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.-litre V8 engine, which generates 1,262bhp on frequent petrol or a whopping 1,578bhp on E85 biofuel (furnishing you can come across it in your region). Torque also ranges from 1,000Nm to 1,500Nm, dependent on the gas you use.

The engine sends generate to the rear wheels by means of an all-new 9-speed gearbox, which Koenigsegg has dubbed the “Light Speed Transmission.” As proposed by its identify, it was designed to be the world’s quickest shifting gearbox.

It has 7 damp multi disc clutches and some innovative software program which can anticipate the driver’s intentions and line-up the best equipment for the disorders. Also, as there is almost as numerous clutches as there are gears, Koenigsegg suggests both up- and down-shifts are just about quick, even if the driver skips gears.

The hypercar is designed close to a carbon fibre/kevlar monocoque and, to handle the engine’s extensive reserves of power, there is adjustable shock absorbers, massive brakes, a a few-phase traction handle process and double wishbone suspension on all 4 corners.

There’s an active rear-wheel steering process, too, which Koenigsegg suggests will enhance the Jesko’s agility close to town and on the monitor. So, at lower speeds, the rear axle counter steers the entrance wheels to tighten the hypercar’s turning circle. At bigger speeds, both wheels change in the same course to boost stability.

Koenigsegg has also used some aerodynamic witchcraft to retain the Jesko on the tarmac. The auto has an massive entrance splitter, a special undertray and an active twin-phase rear wing which can make 800kg of downforce at 155mph or 1,000kg of downforce at 170mph. Go even faster, and the Jesko will max out its downforce at 1,400kg.

Despite staying designed for the racetrack, the Jesko receives a reasonably plush interior, with creature comforts these as climate handle, a wireless smartphone charger and a 9-inch infotainment display with characteristics like Apple CarPlay, a G sensor and a parking digicam. 

Buyers also have a decision of either leather or Alcantara upholstery, while the steering wheel will come with a pair of very small touchscreens mounted exactly where the driver’s thumbs tumble – these let handle of every thing from the stereo and cruise handle, to the car’s ride peak.

Koenigsegg also suggests the Jesko will be much easier to are living with than any of its earlier hypercars. The carbon fibre tub is larger than before, this means there is additional space inside, and the mad scissor doors, engine protect and bonnet are all hydraulically operated.

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