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Anthony Alaniz

Koenigsegg's New Hypercar Broke a Goodwood Speed Record

Koenigsegg's most radical hypercar ever, which the company unveiled just a few weeks ago, has already set a record. During this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Sadair's Spear became the fastest road-legal production car to conquer the famous hillclimb.

It completed the course in just 47.14 seconds, beating the previous record holder, the Czinger 21C, by 1.68 seconds. The Czinger set its record last year, snatching it from the Rimac Nevera that ran the course in 49.32 seconds in 2023.

The Sadair's Spear is an even more hardcore version of the Jesko Attack. It uses the same twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine, but it can make up to 1,625 horsepower. It's also 77 pounds lighter, too, weighing 2,910 pounds dry. Despite Koenigsegg's concern about the car's weight, it still features wireless phone charging.

Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires are standard, measuring 275/35/20 at the front and 335/30/21 at the rear. Buyers can also upgrade to stickier Cup 2 R rubber. The car features revised aerodynamics that help improve downforce at lower speeds and the airflow to the engine and cooling systems, which the car appears to have taken full advantage of in its Goodwood run. 

Koenigsegg is producing only 30 examples of its new hypercar. It revealed the car to potential customers behind closed doors, selling out "instantly," so your chances of buying one are already gone.

Maybe next time.

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