Although it’s very neat, it’s not practical.
When it was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Koenigsegg Jesko captivated speed-lovers around the globe. The aerodynamics of the aircraft are amazing, from the incredible rear spoiler to rival the size of a Cessna’s wing. However, the similarities between these aircraft don’t end there. You’ll also find something that would be right at home in a Cessna: a gyroscopic gauge.
You might be wondering what the hell is this? The Jesko is a digital speedometer mounted to the steering wheel. The gauge pod rotates when you turn the car. To compensate, the digital display rotates so that the speed reading is always horizontal. It’s quite neat. Yes, it is. In an aircraft, such instruments are required to determine things such as bank angle. Is a speedometer useful in a car capable of breaking the 300 mph mark? It’s something that only a test drive can determine. However, we think it could be distracting more than necessary.
Koenigsegg plans to eventually create a low drag version called the Jesko300. This car will aim to become the first production car capable of reaching 300 mph. The Jesko’s twin-turbo 5.0 liter V8 can produce 1,600 horsepower (1.193 kilowatts). This means that even in standard trim, it could surpass , the current record holder, the Koenigsegg Agera RS.
Although the timeline for production of Jesko is not known, the automaker has already sold all 125 build slot for approximately $2.8 million each. Although it’s a high-end hypercar, its potential to become the first 300-mph production car could make it even more valuable.