On August 7, 2025, at Örebro Airfield, Sweden, Koenigsegg once again proved that automotive boundaries exist only to be broken, especially by themselves. Factory test driver Markus Lundh piloted the Jesko Absolut to an incredible new 0–400–0 km/h world record for homologated road cars, clocking in at a jaw-dropping 25.21 seconds. This blistering time didn’t just eclipse the company’s own previous record from June 2024—it humbled every other contender. The feat also set a new 0–250–0 mph record at 25.67 seconds.
What makes this record even more remarkable is that it was achieved using the exact same Jesko Absolut from last year’s run. The difference? Koenigsegg’s newly developed “Absolut Overdrive” software strategy. These updates—refining drivetrain coordination, torque management, and traction control—will be rolled out to all customer cars, meaning every Jesko Absolut owner gets a slice of world-record DNA.
“This run demonstrated the power of cross-functional teamwork and exceptional communication between our in-house developed drivetrain systems,” said Christian von Koenigsegg, Founder and CEO. “It’s a testament to the synergies between our engineering and development teams, our cutting-edge software architecture, and avant-garde mechanical solutions.”
The achievement didn’t come under perfect skies. Lundh had to contend with a drying surface after earlier rain, demanding razor-sharp precision and total confidence in the car. Even so, the Jesko Absolut’s low drag profile, twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8, and advanced traction control strategy combined to deliver unrelenting performance.
The Numbers That Matter
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0–400–0 km/h: 25.21s
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0–400 km/h: 16.77s
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400–0 km/h: 8.44s
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0–250–0 mph: 25.67s
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0–250 mph: 17.18s
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250–0 mph: 8.49s
Compared to last year’s 27.83-second 0–400–0 run, the new record slashes over 2.5 seconds—a monumental leap at these speeds.
Koenigsegg’s engineers didn’t just fine-tune hardware; they rewrote the rulebook. As Christian von Koenigsegg put it: “That we achieve this level of performance with a production car utilizing a combustion engine with rear-wheel drive only—beating all four-wheel-drive electric cars in a straight line—is almost magical and shows that ‘truths’ can be rewritten.”
The run was independently verified with industry-standard Racelogic equipment, ensuring the numbers stand beyond dispute. With this achievement, the Jesko Absolut further cements its place as the king of speed among production cars. The message is clear: in Koenigsegg’s world, records are made to be broken—preferably by themselves.
