Koenigsegg has once again rewritten the record books, with its Jesko Absolut hypercar now officially holding the title for the fastest top speed ever achieved in a standing half-mile run.
Driven by Koenigsegg test driver Markus Lundh, the Jesko Absolut accelerated from a standstill to a staggering 224 mph before reaching the half-mile mark—an unprecedented feat for a production hypercar. The run further solidifies the Swedish automaker’s reputation as a leader in cutting-edge performance and engineering.
Captured on video and shared via social media by Koenigsegg and company founder Christian von Koenigsegg, the high-speed sprint showed the Jesko Absolut demonstrating not only blistering acceleration but also remarkable control and stopping power.
The performance breakdown is just as impressive as the headline figure. The Jesko Absolut hit 62 mph in 2.79 seconds, reached 124 mph in another 2.74 seconds, and climbed from 124 to 186 mph in just 3.96 seconds. The quarter-mile mark was crossed in 8.88 seconds before the hypercar soared to 224 mph at the half-mile point.
This record comes just weeks after the same vehicle claimed the title for the fastest 0–400–0 km/h time, completing the sprint from a standstill to 400 km/h (248.5 mph) and back to zero in only 27.83 seconds—a mark that dethroned Koenigsegg’s own Regera.
At the heart of the Jesko Absolut is a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 1,600 horsepower and 1,106 lb-ft of torque. Designed for top speed, the Absolut variant features a low-drag aerodynamic profile that allows it to exceed 300 mph under optimal conditions.
With two world records now under its belt, the Jesko Absolut further cements Koenigsegg’s status at the forefront of hypercar innovation. “We are proud to see our vision for ultimate performance come to life,” said Christian von Koenigsegg in a statement.