The engine under the hood of the 2021 Koenigsegg Jesko is the most exciting part of the car. It gets all its power from a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 1280 horsepower and 1106 lb-ft of torque. The power output from the engine bumps to a maximum of 1603 horsepower if you use the E85 biofuel. The power figures are quite astounding and the same does translate to impressive acceleration figures in the real world. The Koenigsegg Jesko can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds while the quarter-mile timing is not available yet. But the most exciting part is the top speed of the Koenigsegg Jesko which can go all the way up to 300 mph and even more. But you need favorable driving conditions to achieve those crazy speeds. However, it will not keep you asking for more power or performance at any point in time.
Models
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2021 Koenigsegg Jesko
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2021 Bugatti Chiron
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2021 Pagani Huayra Roadster BC
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MSRP
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$3,000,000
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$3,300,000
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$3,500,000
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Engine
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5.0L V8
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8.0L W16
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6.0L V12
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Drivetrain
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RWD
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AWD
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RWD
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Transmission
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9-Speed Multi-clutch transmission
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7-speed automatic
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7-speed automatic
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Power (horsepower)
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1280 hp @ 7800 rpm
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1578 hp @ 7100 rpm
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791 hp @ 5900 rpm
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Torque
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1106 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm
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1180 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm
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774 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,600 rpm
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0 to 60 MPH
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2.5 Seconds
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2.2 Seconds
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2.8 Seconds
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Quarter Mile
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NA
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9.1 Seconds
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10.4 Seconds
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Top Speed
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300 MPH
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273 MPH
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230 MPH
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The Koenigsegg Jesko does not use a massive 12-cylinder or 16-cylinder engine like its rivals. Instead, it takes a relatively small twin-turbocharged 5-liter V8 engine to produce the insane power figures it packs under its hood. When you use the E85 fuel, the power output from the Koenigsegg Jesko is even more than the Bugatti Chiron. The Bugatti Chiron is slightly quicker than the Koenigsegg Jesko in the 0 to 60 mph sprint but the Koenigsegg Jesko gets a better top speed. The Pagani Huayra Roadster BC also packs good performance under its hood and is not far behind the Jesko in the acceleration runs.
2021 Koenigsegg Jesko Ride and Handling
The Koenigsegg Jesko is a car that is meant for driving on track and that is enough to state the handling performance of the car. The Koenigsegg Jesko uses a carbon-fiber monocoque and the engineers have worked on every small detail to improve the downforce on the car. The aerodynamics of the car help it perform well in terms of handling. It manages to go through the wind with its aerodynamic exterior design and remains stable even at speeds above 300 miles per hour.
The suspension of the Koenigsegg Jesko also gets proper attention. It comes with an advanced triplex suspension system that is pretty capable on road and even on the track. The steering wheel is very precise and offers an impressive feel and feedback. It points the car exactly where the driver wants it to go. The Koenigsegg Jesko is not the most comfortable hypercar for a daily drive like the Koenigsegg Regera. But the enthusiasts will not complain and the handling of the car is spot on.
2021 Koenigsegg Jesko Braking Performance
The Koenigsegg Jesko is a trach-oriented car and you can not expect a track-focused hypercar to come with average braking performance. There is not much data available on the braking hardware used on the Koenigsegg Jesko like the size of the brake rotors or the official stopping distance of the car. But you can see the massive brake rotors on the wheels of the car similar to the size of a family pizza. The feel and feedback from the brakes are also quite impressive. You can conveniently stop the car when required as the wings at the rear also help produce drag while stopping the car.
Model
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2021 Koenigsegg Jesko
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2021 Bugatti Chiron
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2021 Pagani Huayra Roadster BC
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Brake Rotors (front) (in)
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NA
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16.5
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NA
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Brake Rotors (rear) (in)
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NA
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15.7
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NA
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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3131
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4587
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2685
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70-0 (-ft)
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NA
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159
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NA
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The Koenigsegg Jesko focuses on keeping the weight of the car low with the use of lightweight materials like carbon fiber. The Koenigsegg Jesko manages to keep the weight of the car close to 3100 pounds which is quite impressive and it obviously helps the braking distance of the car. The Pagani Huayra Roadster BC manages to keep the weight even lighter than the Koenigsegg Jesko. But the stopping distance is not available for either of the cars. The Bugatti Chiron takes 159 feet of stopping distance to bring the car to a complete halt from 70 mph.