Koenigsegg unveiled the 1,600 HP Jesko Absolut last month, alongside the Gemera at what would have been the 2020 Geneva Motor Show had the coronavirus pandemic not forced organizers into shutting the event down.
The first thing the Swedish carmaker had to say about the Absolut is that it was “the fastest Koenigsegg ever made, and the company will never endeavor to make a faster series-production road car – ever.”
In case you feel as though you didn’t see enough of the Absolut, leave it to Koenigsegg to bring the car out on the track in Angelholm for a quick photo shoot alongside the regular Jesko.
Watch: Why The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Could Hit Over 330 MPH (532 KM/H)
Unlike the latter, the Absolut version of the Jesko has a drag coefficient of just 0.278 Cd, and as you can see, it’s missing that massive rear wing. Still, the car generates a maximum downforce of 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg), including 1,764 lbs (800 kg) at 155 mph (250 km/h) and 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) at 171 mph (275 km/h).
Other revisions include the deletion of the hood scoop and front canards, and the addition of two fins inspired by the F-15 fighter jet – they help stabilize the car at high speeds while also contributing to the low drag coefficient. Meanwhile, the 21-inch rear wheels are different, wearing 325/30 tires, and the front suspension is more compact.
Powering the Jesko Absolut is the same 5.0-liter twin turbocharged V8 engine worn by its more aggressive-looking sibling. It produces 1,600 HP and 1,106 lb-ft (1,500 Nm) of torque on E85 fuel, and 1,280 HP on regular 95-octane gasoline.
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