Attention, Rimac! Koenigsegg snatched your 0-400-0 km/h world record

Whoa! There's no other way to begin this article. In a mind boggling demonstration of engineering excellence, Koenigsegg's Jesko Absolut has reclaimed the 0–400–0 km/h (0–249 mph) world record, closely beating  the Rimac Nevera R.

Piloted by Koenigsegg test driver Markus Lundh at Sweden's Örebro airfield, the Jesko Absolut clocked 25.21 seconds, besting the Nevera R's time by 0.58 seconds. Your turn, Mr. Rimac!

Rimac Nevera R: The hypercar to beat

The electric-powered Rimac Nevera R entered the record books just months earlier, setting a blistering 0–400–0 km/h time of 25.79 seconds, having shaved 4.14 seconds off its predecessor’s mark. Its standout speed run along with 24 new performance records cemented its place as *the* hypercar to beat.

Jesko's Reign: How It snatched back the record

The Koenigsegg Jesko is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 producing up to 1,600 hp on E85 fuel. It sprinted to 400 km/h in a staggering 16.77 seconds before braking to a stop in 8.44 seconds, all covered in a two-way average run on a homologated production car.

Head-to-Head: Record Showdown

Here’s a breakdown comparing the two titans’ performance in the climactic 0–400–0 run:

So how did the Jesko pull off the comeback? It was all down to a Light Speed Transmission and engine management system combined with a new torque control system that enabled the Jesko

to manage traction "like never before." These improvements are set to roll out to current owners of the hypercar.

Why It Matters

The Jesko Absolut proves internal combustion is far from obsolete when engineered with purpose. Its record is a testament to what decades of hypercar craftsmanship can achieve.

The Nevera R shows that electric propulsion can meet, and nearly beat, those benchmarks, while delivering unprecedented acceleration and efficiency.

Will Rimac come back? It most likely will. Or perhaps Mate Rimac might give Bugatti a shot at the record with the new hybrid Chiron replacement?

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FAQ: 

When was Jesko’s record set?

It was recorded on June 27, 2024, at a private airstrip in Örebro, Sweden, by test driver Markus Lundh. 

How much power does Jesko Absolut generate?

It produces up to 1,600 hp when fueled with E85 thanks to its twin-turbo V8 setup. 

What was Rimac Nevera R’s time for the same run?

The Nevera R clocked 25.79 seconds for 0–400–0 km/h, setting a high-water mark before Jesko reclaimed the record. 

Is the Jesko Absolut still the fastest production car?

In the 0–400–0 benchmark, yes. Whether its top speed claim of 311 mph will be verified is still under wraps.