Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut ‘Kronos’ at The National Auto Show 2025
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut ‘Kronos’
The name Jesko may sound like something exotic, but it is actually quite personal. Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of the brand, named the car after his father, Jesko von Koenigsegg. Jesko played an important role in the creation of the brand. He was the one who encouraged his son to follow his dream: to build his own hypercar, against all conventions. So without Jesko senior, there may never have been a Koenigsegg.
The Jesko as a base: a technical marvel
Before you can understand the Jesko Absolut, you must first get to know the Jesko itself. This model was built with one goal: to deliver maximum performance on the track, without compromise. It is equipped with a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine developed entirely in-house. What makes this engine special is not only its power, but more importantly the way it builds and delivers that power.
A distinctive feature is the light weight of the crankshaft, made of forged steel and weighing only 12.5 kilograms. That makes the engine rev extremely fast, almost like a motorcycle. Add to that the ability to run on E85 ethanol for more power, and you get a powertrain that is totally focused on precision and control.
Then there’s the Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST), a nine-speed, multi-clutch transmission that allows direct shifts between any gear you want – without having to pass other gears first. If you want to go from fourth to seventh, it just does it.
Jesko Absolut: the calm brother with a different purpose
While the “regular” Jesko is made for cornering, the Jesko Absolut was developed with a different ambition: to achieve the highest possible speed in a fuel-engine car. Koenigsegg itself calls it the fastest car they will ever make. To achieve that goal, the car’s aerodynamics have been completely changed. Where the normal Jesko has large, adjustable spoilers and diffusers for downforce on the track, the Jesko Absolut does the exact opposite. Less drag, less downforce, more efficiency.
It has long, closed rear wheel covers, a streamlined tail section and lacks the Jesko’s large rear wing. This allows air to pass more smoothly along the body, resulting in an air drag coefficient of just 0.278 – extremely low for a car of this performance.
The suspension and engine are identical to those of the regular Jesko, but the behavior is different. Koenigsegg has even adjusted the suspension tuning to give more stability at high speeds rather than track precision. According to Koenigsegg, the Jesko Absolut could theoretically reach speeds above 500 mph, although that has yet to be proven.
A philosophical statement
What makes the Jesko Absolut so interesting is not just its technique or its potential to go fast. It is also a philosophical endpoint. Christian von Koenigsegg has said that this is the last car in which he will attempt to break the speed record for production cars. ‘Absolut’ therefore means: this is the end point of a certain path.
From here on, the brand will presumably focus on other forms of innovation – such as the Gemera (a four-seater with hybrid drive), eco-friendly fuels, or even electric technology.
‘Kronos’
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut ‘Kronos’ that you can see in the flesh at The National Auto Fair 2025 is named after Kronos: a figure from Greek mythology, known as the leader of the Titans and father of the Olympic gods such as Zeus, Hera and Poseidon. He gained power by emasculating his father Uranus, but became infamous for eating his own children for fear of a prophecy that he would be removed from the throne by them. However, his youngest son Zeus escaped, later defeated him in the battle of the Titans and banished Kronos to the underworld. Kronos symbolizes power, fear of decay and the supplanting of old order by a new generation.
Right-hand drive car
‘Powerful’ is the perfect summary for this unique car. It is an absolute must see! The car – with chassis number 7389 – is finished in Poseidon Blue-Tinted Carbon. The car also features 24-karat gold striping, including a tapered center stripe, long side stripes running the length of the body and the Pebble Beach stripes. The rear diffuser also has gold pin striping. Like every Absolut, the car comes with the 1,176 kW (1,600 hp) Environmental Power Upgrade and is equipped with AirCore Carbon wheels. This version has gold leaf stripes on each of the five spokes of the rims. In addition, the rear wheel cover is made of blue carbon – a nice touch! The interior is light blue alcantara with gold stitching in the Drift pattern. The door handles are finished in gold, a thoughtful gesture of continuity. As a British car, this Jesko has the steering wheel on the right.
Will we see you in Utrecht?
Whether you are a classic car enthusiast, want to discover the latest technology or are just looking for a fun day out at Easter, The National Auto Fair & AutoClassiqa 2025 offer top-notch entertainment.
Jaarbeurs Utrecht
19 to 21 April 2025
Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00
Tickets can be ordered here. Be smart and order your tickets before next Friday, April 18, 11:59 p.m.! Only then will you benefit from an extra discount of 5 euros per ticket.
Double car fun at The National Auto Fair! The National Auto Fair takes place at the same time as AutoClassiqa, the largest classic car fair in the Netherlands. One ticket gets you access to both events, so you can enjoy the latest supercars as well as the most iconic classic cars on the same show floor.