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