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Koenigsegg Jesko Sole Generation

9-speed Light Speed Transmission. 1,280 hp std / 1,600 hp E85. Absolut targeting 330+ mph. 125 cars total.

Verdict
S
BHP
1280-1600 bhp
0–60
2.2 s
Top speed
330 mph
MPG
11.0 mpg
Used
$3,500,000-$6,500,000

5.1-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 180-degree flat-plane crankshaft, 8,500 rpm redline. 1,280 hp at 7,800 rpm on premium petrol; 1,600 hp at 5,100 rpm on E85. Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST): 9-speed multi-clutch using seven wet clutches in compound combinations — Koenigsegg claims sub-30-millisecond shifts in any gear direction, making the 9-speed effectively act like a manual. Carbon-fibre monocoque, 40 mm longer and 22 mm wider than the Agera's. Active rear-wheel steering. Triplex suspension dampers (Koenigsegg's unique horizontal damper system) on Attack variant, plus Öhlins traditional dampers. Carbon-ceramic brakes standard. Production split: 88 Attack, 37 Absolut. The Attack is the high-downforce variant (1,400 kg downforce at top speed); Absolut is the low-drag (0.278 Cd) top-speed-chaser. Sadair's Spear (2024) is a third Jesko variant — track-focused, limited run inside the existing 125 build slots. Total production sold out at launch.

Strengths

  • Light Speed Transmission is genuinely innovative tech
  • 1,600 hp on E85 — among the most powerful production cars ever
  • 125-car production guarantees collectibility
  • Active rear-wheel steering
  • Triplex damper system (Attack variant)

Weaknesses

  • Service requires Koenigsegg factory channels
  • LST long-term reliability unproven
  • Bespoke parts pricing
  • Allocation politics — all build slots gone
  • 11 mpg combined fuel economy

Notable tech

  • 5.0L twin-turbo V8 (1,280-1,600 hp)
  • Light Speed Transmission (9-speed multi-clutch)
  • Active rear-wheel steering
  • Triplex suspension dampers (Attack)
  • Carbon-fibre monocoque
  • Active aerodynamics

Common issues

  • Too new for meaningful long-term issue data
  • LST long-term reliability unknown
  • Service requires Koenigsegg factory channels
  • Bespoke parts availability

Used-market budget

$4,500,000

Attack $3.5-5M. Absolut $5-6.5M+. Sadair's Spear and special-spec examples command premiums. List price was $3M+ at launch.