Koenigsegg Jesko Hypercar Landed in Hong Kong

After making its Asia-Pacific debut in April 2019, customer Koenigsegg Jeskos have finally arrived in Hong Kong. Kingsway K Cars, sole authorized distributor for Koenigsegg Automotive AB in China, Hong Kong and Macau has recently delivered their first 4 Jeskos to their respective owners. As the spiritual successor to the Agera RS, the Jesko is a road-legal track-focused hypercar designed for extreme performance. The Jesko is named after Mr. Jesko von Koenigsegg, the father of Founder and CEO, Christian von Koenigsegg.

The four Jeskos delivered to the owners were three Jesko Attacks and one Jesko Absolut. Two of vehicles were furnished in full Koenigsegg Naked Carbon (KNC), a special process invented by the Swedish brand in which the carbon body panels are hand polished to a shine without any lacquer coat. The raw carbon material finish creates a distinctive shine and hardness and also has weight saving properties. Each of the 125 lucky owners of each Jesko has the choice to choose between the Attack version or the Absolut variant. Each has its distinctive features and are designed for a special purpose.

The Jesko Absolut was designed for top speed. It adds low drag wheel covers to the rear wheels, a redesigned front underbody and front wheel arch exhaust ducts for lower drag. Additionally, the large rear wing and front winglets have been removed, resulting in a drag coefficient of only 0.278 Cd. The added openings on the rear bumper, vertical wing surfaces, and the unique dual vertical wing design on the engine hood will also enhance vehicle stability during high-speed runs.

The Jesko Attack on the hand was designed for the track. Currently, it is the most aerodynamically aggressive car to wear a Koenigsegg badge. As can be seen by the cars’ amazing downforce numbers: It delivers a downforce payload of 800 kg at 250 km/h at the cars most aggressive setting. That figure rises to 1,000 kg at 275 km/h. Comparatively, it produces 40% more downforce at the same speeds than the Agera RS.

"We are delighted to finally deliver the first four Koenigsegg Jeskos in Hong Kong. As sole distributor for Koenigsegg in China, Hong Kong and Macau; we are proud to be one of the key markets where this ultrarare hypercar will home to. I am personally especially excited that some of our customers have chosen to build their cars in right hand drive which means car enthusiast in Hong Kong will be able to catch a glimpse of the Jesko on public roads. " said Mr. Albert Wong, Director of Koenigsegg China, Hong Kong and Macau.

A More Powerful Twin-Turbo V8

Jesko is powered by a re-designed twin-turbo V8 engine with a new 180-degree flat-plane crankshaft, new intake, bigger turbos with air injection, and more precise pressure control.

At the heart of this newly designed engine is the world’s lightest production V8 crankshaft. Weighing just 12.5 kilos, Koenigsegg’s new flat-plane 180-degree crankshaft allows Jesko to produce more power with greater efficiency, while achieving a higher 8,500rpm rev limit.

The Koenigsegg-designed air injection system comprises a small compressor and carbon fiber air tank. The patent-pending system provides a powerful 20-bar shot of air strategically located within the turbocharger system in order to pre-spool the turbochargers and provide instant response.

The engine has been re-designed to house a tumble valve on intake and individual pressure sensors for each cylinder in order to achieve real-time, precision monitoring of every cylinder - an industry first. Turbulent air provides a faster burn rate, which leads to more efficient and effective combustion, especially at lower rpm and during cold starts.

The new Koenigsegg V8 produces 1,280hp on regular gasoline and an astonishing 1,600hp on E85 - an available option in certain markets. Maximum torque increases to 1,500Nm at 5,100rpm with 1,000+ Nm available anywhere between 2,700 to 6,170rpm.

Light Speed Transmission (LST)

Jesko’s new Light Speed Transmission – designed in-house at Koenigsegg – is a 9-speed multi-clutch unit that does away with traditional synch rings and makes changes between ANY gears possible at near light speed.

Modern DCT’s typically have two clutches - one for even numbered gears and another for uneven numbered gears. One clutch/gear is engaged and driving while the control unit pre-selects what it anticipates is the next gear. This solution allows for fast gear changes but comes with a significant weight penalty and the limitation of only changing to adjacent gears due to anticipation logic constraints.

The Koenigsegg LST allows the driver to change to the optimal gear for acceleration, regardless of that gear’s relationship to the current gear. We call this system Ultimate Power on Demand.

For example, if you are in 7th gear and 4th gear is the optimal gear for maximum acceleration, the Koenigsegg LST will allow you to shift directly from 7th to 4th at lightning speed, without waiting for synchronisation. In a traditional DCT, a driver would have to shift through 6th and 5th gears before getting into 4th, a loss of precious time and momentum.

Traditional DCTs can weigh up to 140kg. The new Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission weighs just 90kg, including wet clutches, flywheel, fluids, starter motor and oil pumps. It also has an optimized, compact design resulting in a much smaller footprint. This ensures the drivetrain’s weight is much more central to the vehicle, allowing more room for the advanced underfloor aerodynamics and the resulting lower yaw inertia for even more agile driving dynamics.

Gearshifts are via either steering wheel paddles or the manual-style shifter located in the traditional central position. Both the paddles and shifter feature a double-notch shifting mechanism. The first notch shifts one gear up or down. Advancing to the second notch engages Ultimate Power on Demand - shifting the car to the optimum gear for maximum acceleration, regardless of that gear’s relationship to the current gear - instantly.

Handling and Steering

At the core of every Koenigsegg is its carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Jesko features a monocoque that is 40mm longer and 22mm taller than its predecessor, allowing for more generous headroom and legroom. Importantly, it still retains every bit of its structural rigidity, measured at 65,000Nm per degree. This supremely stiff and strong chassis allows Koenigsegg’s engineers to concentrate on tuning the suspension for performance rather than compensating for suboptimal chassis dynamics.

Koenigsegg’s F1-style elongated wishbones are retained and improved. These combine with the largest wheel bearings used in a road car today to provide the ultimate in responsiveness and feel. Fully adjustable damping from Öhlins is tuned using bespoke electrics and controllers designed in-house at Koenigsegg.

Jesko redefines ‘precision’ thanks to an additional active Triplex damper added to the front suspension and a new rear-wheel steering system. The Triplex system used a third, horizontal damper built into the rear suspension to counter the car’s tendency to ‘squat’ during hard acceleration with over 1,000hp. As Jesko comes equipped with and aerodynamics package providing over 1,000kg of downforce, an additional Triplex damper has been incorporated into the front suspension to maintain an optimal ride height during high aerodynamic load without compromising grip at lower speeds. Both the front and the rear triplex dampers now incorporate active bump and rebound damping.

Koenigsegg has equipped Jesko with an adaptive, active rear steering system that increases responsiveness and heightens the senses at both high and low speeds. Using inputs such as individual wheel speed, steering angle, steering wheel angular velocity, engine speed, lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration and other parameters, the steering system can turn the rear wheels up to three degrees in either direction for quicker cornering, increased agility and stability.

Jesko’s new optional carbon fiber wheels are the lightest and strongest production wheels of their size. The front weighs just 5.9kg (20” x 9.5”) and the rear 7.4kg (21” x 12”). Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires come as standard. Michelin’s new Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires are available as a dry-weather-only option. The all-new Pilot Sport Cup 2 R features a new tread pattern offering a 10% bigger contact patch and significant improvements in performance and grip.

Advanced Aerodynamics

Showcasing its penchant for track-focused performance and handling, Jesko features the most aggressive aerodynamics package ever designed for a Koenigsegg car.

An enlarged, active double-profile rear wing hugs the rear form to maximise both the rearward positioning of the wing and the surface area used to push the car into the tarmac. The rear wing is top mounted to minimise disturbance on the underside - a focal point for high downforce.

The front splitter is the deepest ever designed for a Koenigsegg and features enlarged, active under-body flaps to either maximise or release downforce, as required.

Jesko’s aerodynamic design has a two-pronged focus - to direct airflow as efficiently as possible for both downforce and cooling while cutting through excess air with minimal drag. No stone is left unturned in this process: even the rear wing mirrors provide 20kg of downforce while directing airflow to the rear of the vehicle.

Uncompromised Performance and Comfort

Jesko is unapologetic about performance. It is designed specifically for prodigious speed with total control. Despite this, Jesko also delivers creature comforts and convenience more fitting for a grand tourer than your typical track weapon.

The body is fitted with Koenigsegg’s Autoskin technology. Designed first for the Koenigsegg Regera, Autoskin uses electronics and miniaturized hydraulics to automate the operation of doors and hoods. Drivers can open either of the passenger doors or the front/rear hoods at the touch of a button on the Koenigsegg remote key. The hydraulics used for Autoskin were already designed into the car to operate active aerodynamics and chassis levelling systems. This use of existing systems to provide new features is a prime example of Koenigsegg design philosophy.

Koenigsegg’s unique dihedral synchro-helix door has been re-engineered to allow for a better opening angle, allowing easier ingress and egress as well as better protection from high curbs.
Consistent with Koenigseggs of the past, the lightweight carbon roof fitted to Jesko is easily removed, transforming the car from sleek coupe to sun-loving roadster in just minutes.

Interior amenities include TFT touchscreen, USB inputs, inductive phone charging, Bluetooth connectivity, automated climate control, leather or alcantara trim with contrast stitching, ‘bird’s eye view’ parking assistance, digital warning system, electric adjustment of mirrors, seats and windows, adjustable pedals and steering, parking sensors and automated protection for Autoskin doors.

The infotainment system comprises a 5-inch, racing-oriented SmartCluster digital dashboard mounted on the steering wheel and a 9-inch SmartCenter central display. A new addition is SmartWheel. The Jesko steering wheel has two small touchscreens with haptic controls for easy access to phone, audio, the vehicle lift system, and more. SmartCenter is the home for device connectivity, media playback, and vehicle comfort and control systems, including the user manual.

The software driving SmartCluter, SmartCenter and SmartWheel has been developed in-house by Koenigsegg with support from Qt Professional Services. The application development framework used in development is Qt from The Qt Company. All systems can be updated over-the-air via the Koenigsegg Cloud.