The track-focused Jesko Attack almost toppled the time set by Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari FXX
With a time of 1:10.9, the Koenigsegg snatched the track record from the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Powering the Jesko is a 5.1-liter twin-turbo V8 that churns out 1600 hp on E85 fuel. Koenigsegg has come a long way since its hypercars were first featured on Top Gear almost 20 years ago. Not only have its cars become much more powerful, but they feature trick new technologies, high-revving engines, and gearboxes that provide lightning-quick shifts.
Watch: Driving Koenigsegg’s 1,600 HP Jesko Attack Looks Like A Wild Ride Prior to the Koenigsegg hitting the Top Gear test track, the record for a road-legal car had been held by the Ferrari SF90 Stradale with a time of 1:11.3. That placed it ahead of the Ferrari 488 Pista at 1:12.7, the Dallara Stradale at 1:12.8, and the Porsche 911 GT2 RS at 1:13.4. The Jesko Attack managed to blitz its way around the circuit in just 1:10.9. https://www.youtube.
Koenigsegg Koenigsegg Jesko Koenigsegg Videos Record Top Gear Video
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
This Koenigsegg Biofuel CCXR Test Car Is Heading to AuctionA Koenigsegg CCXR prototype that the company used to develop its biofuel powertrain systems is going to auction at Bonham's in December.
Read more »
Car of the Week: This 1,018 HP Koenigsegg Prototype Supercar Could Get $2.3 Million at AuctionThis 2006 Koenigsegg CCXR Prototype, used by the marque to test biofuel, will be offered through Bonhams on December 12.
Read more »
A 2006 Koenigsegg CCXR Prototype in PhotosA gallery showcasing a 2006 Koenigsegg CCXR Prototype supercar used for testing biofuel.
Read more »
Track today’s storms with the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker AppWe have daily downpours expected this week. While it will not be a washout, you can expect to see on-and-off storms through the next 10 days. Plan on extra time for driving, and have a way to get weather information.
Read more »
Tommy DeVito vows to keep focus to just football during second go-around as Giants' starterThis time around is the second time around for Tommy DeVito, who has vaulted from the No. 3 quarterback on the roster to the Giants starter.
Read more »
Magnetic tornadoes on Jupiter are spawning Earth-size stormsKeith Cooper is a freelance science journalist and editor in the United Kingdom, and has a degree in physics and astrophysics from the University of Manchester.
Read more »