Christian von Koenigsegg, in a latest interview with Carup, stated that they plan to beat Bugatti’s 300 mph pace report in a automobile that prospects will really be capable of purchase.
“What we have now stated is that our theoretical fashions present that the automobile can deal with over 500 km/h (310 mph). Now we need to present what the automobile is able to in actuality,” Koenigsegg stated.
In 2019, Bugatti created historical past when the Chiron Tremendous Sport 300+ clocked a high pace of 304.77 mph. The report was set on the Ehra-Lessien take a look at observe. Nevertheless, the automobile used had a couple of modifications and was not fully inventory. It had a modified aero, an extended seventh gear, bespoke Michelin tires and added security tools.
Bugatti did a single run in a single path. Nevertheless, the common pace clocked over two high-speed runs in reverse instructions needs to be thought-about, as per the norms.
Koenigsegg plans to set the report in a production-spec Jesko Absolut. It’s the low-drag model of the Jesko and might theoretically attain speeds in extra of 300 mph.
It’s powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with a peak output of 1600 hp and 1106 lb-ft of torque. The engine drives the rear wheels by way of a 9-speed multi-clutch transmission.
Supply: Carup