Australian entrepreneur and high-profile car collector Adrian Portelli has made headlines once again, this time for acquiring a rare $6.5 million Koenigsegg Jesko—on the condition that he remains the only owner of the model in Australia.
Known as the “Lambo Guy” for his extensive Lamborghini collection, Portelli’s latest addition is a striking example of Swedish hypercar engineering. The Jesko, spotted on Victorian roads over the weekend, features an exposed carbon-fiber body with gold accents, setting it apart from other Jesko coupes delivered to ultra-wealthy collectors worldwide.
The hypercar is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine capable of producing 1,600 horsepower (nearly 1,200 kW) when running on E85 fuel. Designed for extreme performance, the Jesko is one of the most powerful production cars in the world and showcases cutting-edge aerodynamics and engineering from the Swedish marque.
Portelli, who has developed a close relationship with Koenigsegg founder Christian von Koenigsegg, has previously purchased at least three vehicles from the brand. “I’ve never met a more humble, down-to-earth bloke,” Portelli said of the supercar visionary.
A dedicated collector, Portelli’s garage is filled with some of the rarest and most expensive cars in the world, including several Lamborghinis, a McLaren P1 GTR (which he famously had craned into his Melbourne penthouse), and an ultra-rare HSV GTSR W1 ute. His passion for high-performance vehicles has also proven to be a lucrative investment. “Every purchase is calculated,” he said in 2022. “They’ve probably made me more than a million dollars this year.”
Portelli first gained public recognition through his extravagant giveaways, including luxury cars and multimillion-dollar properties purchased on The Block. His latest acquisition solidifies his status as one of Australia’s most high-profile supercar enthusiasts, and with the Jesko now in his fleet, “Lambo Guy” might soon need a new nickname.
Elizabeth Puckett