Thanks to Koenigsegg's “Absolut Overdrive” software.
Koenigsegg has taken back the official 0–400–0 km/h world record, with the Jesko Absolut posting a new best time of 25.21 seconds at Sweden’s Örebro airfield on August 7th, 2025. Factory driver Markus Lundh was behind the wheel of the Jesko, improving on the same car’s 2024 run thanks to its updated “Absolut Overdrive” software. These technical tweaks are set to make their way into customer cars, fine-tune the Jesko Absolut’s drivetrain and traction control, and help it deliver its performance more effectively. The track condition wasn’t perfect, with the tarmac drying after early rain. However, the combination of the twin-turbo 5.0L V8, low-drag aero, and smarter grip management still delivered the fastest time for a fully road-legal production car.
The new numbers show just how quick the car is. The Jesko Absolut hit 400km/h in 16.77 seconds and got back to a standstill in 8.44, adding up to the 25.21-second total for the 0–400–0 km/h run. Measured in miles per hour, it managed 0–250–0 mph in 25.67 seconds, cutting more than two and a half seconds off its previous record of 27.83. For Koenigsegg, the run was a way to test changes that will soon be in the hands of owners. “Absolut Overdrive” is the result of months of back-and-forth between engineers, software teams, and test drivers, finding ways to make the car more controllable without losing its edge. While the record itself might grab the headlines, it’s the process that shows how the Jesko Absolut continues to evolve.
Source: Koenigsegg
