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2020 Koenigsegg Jesko: Attack vs. Absolut, Specs and Production

The Jesko debuted in 2019, with the Absolut unveiled in 2020. Here are the differences, specs and production details for Koenigsegg’s Attack and Absolut variants.
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The Koenigsegg Jesko is offered in two distinct configurations: the track-focused Jesko Attack and the streamlined Jesko Absolut, designed with high speed in mind. Although this article uses “2020” as its title identifier, the Jesko debuted at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show; Koenigsegg unveiled the Absolut in 2020. Both use a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 and a nine-speed Light Speed Transmission, with manufacturer-rated output of up to 1,600 hp on E85.

What is the difference between the Jesko Attack and Absolut?

The Attack prioritizes track use, while the Absolut trades the Attack’s track-focused aerodynamic approach for a lower-drag shape intended for high-speed running. Koenigsegg lists a drag coefficient of 0.278 Cd for the Absolut; it does not publish an Attack drag coefficient on the retrieved specification page.

The Absolut’s low-drag design is not evidence of a verified top-speed record. Koenigsegg describes the car’s high-speed aim, but the cited manufacturer material does not document a confirmed Absolut top-speed run. In a March 3, 2020 press release, founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg described it as “determined to reach unheard-of speed in record-setting pace”—an expression of intent, not a measured result.

Koenigsegg Jesko specifications

The following are figures published by Koenigsegg on its Attack and Absolut pages, accessed October 7, 2026. They are manufacturer specifications, not independent measurements.

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Specification Jesko Attack Jesko Absolut
Intended character Track-focused Low-drag, high-speed-oriented
Engine Twin-turbo aluminum 5.0 L V8 Twin-turbo aluminum 5.0 L V8
Power 1,280 hp on gasoline; 1,600 hp on E85 1,280 hp on gasoline; 1,600 hp on E85
Transmission 9-speed Light Speed Transmission 9-speed Light Speed Transmission
Curb weight 1,420 kg 1,390 kg
Dry weight 1,320 kg 1,290 kg
Luggage capacity 50 L front; 50 L rear 100 L front; 50 L rear
Published drag coefficient Not stated on the retrieved Attack specification 0.278 Cd

Koenigsegg also lists 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels for the Attack and Absolut, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires with Cup 2 R optional, and ceramic brake discs measuring 410 mm at the front and 395 mm at the rear. The Attack specification additionally lists electronically adjustable suspension.

How much horsepower does a Koenigsegg Jesko have?

Koenigsegg rates both versions at 1,280 hp when running on gasoline and 1,600 hp on E85. These are the company’s published output figures; they do not indicate that both fuel ratings apply simultaneously.

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How much does a Koenigsegg Jesko weigh?

Koenigsegg lists the Attack at 1,420 kg curb weight and 1,320 kg dry weight. The Absolut is listed at 1,390 kg curb and 1,290 kg dry. The figures distinguish the two variants and the two weight measures; the manufacturer specification does not provide further weighing conditions in the cited pages.

How many Koenigsegg Jeskos will be made?

Koenigsegg states a combined total of 125 Jesko Attack and Jesko Absolut cars. This is the manufacturer’s stated production limit, not confirmation that all 125 have been built, delivered, or remain available to buy.

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What records has the Jesko set?

Koenigsegg’s history page says the Jesko Attack set a Laguna Seca homologated production-car lap record on August 18, 2024. The cited page does not give a lap time. That dated Attack milestone should not be confused with a verified top-speed record for the Absolut, which the cited pages do not establish.

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Jesko background and scale models

The name Jesko honors Jesko von Koenigsegg, the company founder’s father. For collectors, Koenigsegg Gear lists Jesko Attack and Absolut scale replicas, including 1:18 models. One official Absolut KNC 1:18 product page describes a resin model with display stand and certificate, but it showed out of stock when accessed; check the store for current availability.

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