KOENIGSEGG JESKO

The pre-series production car of the Jesko is a manifestation of ultimate performance. This Jesko, finished in Tang Orange Pearl with silver and carbon-fiber accents, pays homage to the early original Koenigsegg CCR colour palette.

The car has a full suite of tech-enhanced creature comforts on the inside, including a racing-inspired SmartCluster instrument screen behind the steering wheel (where the graphic turns just like you do on the wheel) and an updated SmartCenter infotainment touch screen system. “We are very excited to debut this pre-series Jesko alongside the start of production of the 125 Jesko and Jesko Absolut customer cars.” “As part of our gradual expansion, the Jesko’s pre-assembly will begin at a larger 10,000 square metre facility,” says CEO and Founder Christian von Koenigsegg.
The Jesko has proven to deliver ultimate responsiveness and driving sensation throughout its prototyping phase. Recent shakedowns and test runs show that an active triplex damper added to the front suspension, active aerodynamics, development-integrated Michelin tyres, and the Koenigsegg Electronic Stability system contribute to the car’s unrivalled handling.

The patented in-house Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission is what truly distinguishes the Jesko (LST). It represents a level of evolution not seen since the invention of modern dual-clutch technology around the turn of the century.
“Driving the Jesko feels very natural. Everything happens much faster because of its seamless shifting, whether up or down. There are no delays, it is very responsive, and it behaves exactly as you expect. “It’s very agile for a car of its size and power, and it doesn’t spin out even with sudden movements at full throttle,” says Jesko prototype driver Markus Lundh.

LST is set to be the world’s fastest shifting transmission, with nine forwards gears and seven wet, multidisc clutches housed in a small, light package. It can perform insanely fast upward and downward gear changes at near light speed while maintaining positive torque. This is due to the clutches opening and closing simultaneously, allowing for seamless acceleration or deceleration. The fact that these shift-time advantages apply when changing between any forwards gears elevates LST from impressive to evolutionary.
The first Jesko customer vehicles are scheduled to arrive in spring 2022.