Only 30 will exist and all spoken for. Meet the Swedish hypercar that weighs less than the Jesko Attack and just casually stole its track record.
Quick Highlights:
- 1,625 hp on E85, 1,300 hp on pump gas—all from a 5.0L twin-turbo V8
- Beats Jesko Attack’s Gotland Ring lap record by 1.1 seconds
- Track-focused aero, 77 pounds lighter, still fully road-legal
Sadair’s Spear A Hypercar with a Family Tree
Koenigsegg is known for building speed machines that tell stories through torque, and performance. The Sadair’s Spear is less of a replacement for the Jesko Attack, more of a evolution of it. Named after founder Christian von Koenigsegg’s father’s favorite racehorse (yes, really), this car ties its absurd capabilities to something deeply personal.
But make no mistake: the Sadair’s Spear is also a ballistic weapon in carbon weave, designed to make lap records nervous.
Powertrain: Nothing Left on the Table
Under the rear clamshell, it’s still the Koenigsegg-signature twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8. But thanks to new intake geometry, re-mapped engine tuning, and added cooling capacity, horsepower now reaches 1,300 hp on standard fuel and 1,625 hp on E85. That’s a 25-hp bump over the Jesko Attack.
The engine remains paired with Koenigsegg’s Light Speed Transmission (LST), a multi-clutch, flywheel-less setup that shifts gear ratios faster than most humans can blink—literally. The V8 revs at a shocking 46,000 rpm per second, reaching 8,500 rpm in 0.2 seconds. Delivering savage power in massive, lag-free waves.
Less Weight, More Bite
Compared to the already nutty Jesko Attack, the Sadair’s Spear is about 35 kilograms (77 pounds) lighter, contributed majorly by strategic weight reduction done across the interior, insulation, and even in the carbon composite layering techniques. The seats are new. The sound-deadening is thinner.
What that weight loss unlocks is staggering. The power-to-weight ratio exceeds the fabled 1:1 benchmark.
Aero That Works—Not Just Wows
The most visible change? A top-mounted, double-blade active rear wing that’s been re-angled for higher track-speed downforce. It’s joined by elongated rear bodywork, larger front canards, a new Gurney flap, and revised hood vents, all of which were refined in-house through extensive CFD modeling.
Even the carbon wheels are specific to the Sadair’s Spear. They’re 7-spoke turbine-inspired Aircore wheels, with directionally unique designs for each corner. Koenigsegg says this creates better airflow and cooling around the brakes at speed. The suspension also gets uprated Triplex dampers and wider tires to keep all that power properly grounded.
Interior: Minimalist, But No Afterthought
Inside, the vibe is leaner and meaner, but it still carries Koenigsegg’s signature blend of luxury and tech. There’s an updated SmartCenter infotainment unit and the panoramic SmartCluster that moves with the steering column.
Seats are bespoke to the model, with optional 6-point harnesses (availability varies by market). But you’ll still find inductive phone charging, bird’s-eye camera assist, and the company’s signature Autoskin system—because even in a 1,600-hp track animal, doors should still open theatrically.
A Lap Record Already in the Bag
At its shakedown at Gotland Ring, the Sadair’s Spear posted a time 1.1 seconds quicker than the Jesko Attack’s own lap record—and that was before final calibration. Christian von Koenigsegg calls it the brand’s “natural progression,” though this machine feels anything but ordinary.
Limited to 30—And You Can’t Have One
Production is capped at just 30 units, and every single one is already sold—likely for over $5 million each. If that feels like a missed opportunity, it kind of is. But then again, Koenigseggs were never meant to be accessible.
Final Thoughts
The Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear isn’t subtle, and it’s definitely not built for the masses. But it’s also not just a collector’s showpiece—it wasn’t designed to cruise quietly. This thing was made to chase lap times and demolish them.
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