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Koenigsegg’s Latest Tease Promises Something Wilder Than the Jesko

Let's be honest. The Koenigsegg Jesko is already a bit of a mad scientist's experiment gone unusually right. It has a twin-turbocharged V8 that develops up to 1600 bhp, can hit over 480 kmph in theory, and has a gearbox that sounds like it belongs on the Millennium Falcon.

But apparently, that's not enough.

Over the past few days, Koenigsegg has been dropping cryptic teasers of something new. Not a completely new car, mind you. But rather something based on the Jesko. And somehow, even more unhinged.

New Wings and Whispered Warnings

One of the first images shows what looks like an upgraded twin-plane rear wing. It's flatter than the Jesko Attack's version and has larger endplates. There's also a vertical brake light neatly slotted between them, like a polite exclamation mark.

Another teaser shows a white-painted NACA duct nestled into a fully exposed carbon fibre body. That's not just for show. It's a gentle reminder that this car may be breathing harder than usual.

And then there's the front wheel arch shot. Angular, sharp, and clearly focused.

Jesko Track Weapon or Le Mans Dream?

Some suggest this might be Koenigsegg's entry into the Le Mans Hypercar category. While Christian von Koenigsegg has expressed interest in racing before, the design here seems a little too elegant for a purpose-built endurance prototype.

The more plausible theory is that this is a track-only Jesko variant. A limited-run special for the brand's most loyal customers. The kind of car that doesn't bother with indicators because it's never leaving a circuit anyway.

There's also the possibility it's a bespoke one-off. The Swedes do enjoy building wildly expensive toys for clients who already have a small nation's GDP in spare change.

A Countdown Begins

Koenigsegg has promised a full reveal in under 12 hours. The brand cryptically states, "perfection is a moving target," which, in their case, probably means "we made something even faster, again."

No pricing has been revealed yet, but based on Jesko pricing, don't be surprised if it crosses Rs 25 crore before you tick any options and taxes. Not that there will be many. You'll probably get to choose between exposed carbon, slightly darker exposed carbon, and something called Swedish Lightning Blue.

TopGear Magazine June 2025