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Koenigsegg Jesko

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The  Koenigsegg Jesko  is a limited production mid-engine sports car produced by Swedish automobile manufacturer Koenigsegg. Introduced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the car succeeds the Agera. The name Jesko is a tribute to the company founder's father, Jesko von Koenigsegg. The Jesko is primarily built as a high-performance track car, with focus on high aerodynamic downforce and more precise handling. Koenigsegg's other current production model, the Regera, is designed as a grand touring-oriented offering. Specifications Engine The engine is a development of the 5.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine used in the Agera. It has four valves per cylinder each with a bore and stroke of 92 mm × 95.25 mm (3.62 by 3.75 inches) and a compression ratio of 8.6:1. The engine has a power output of 1,298 PS (955 kW; 1,280 hp) on normal gasoline and has a power output of 1,622 PS (1,193 kW; 1,600 hp) and 1,573 N⋅m (1,160 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,100 rpm on E85 biofuel.