With 1,625 HP, Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Honors Actual Horse Power
The Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear is a limited-production, track-focused machine that rounds out the Jesko portfolio.
Koenigsegg is limiting production of the Sadair's Spear to 30 examples.
The V8 in the Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear makes 1,300 hp on pump gas or 1,625 hp on E85.
If Koenigsegg's Jesko wasn't rare enough, the company is rolling out an even more exclusive machine that is looking squarely at the racetrack.
The Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear borrows its name from Jesko Von Koenigsegg's final racehorse and lives up to the horse's spirit. This track monster cranks up the power from the Jesko's V8, adds a big wing, and gets a new interior.
Powering the Sadir's Spear is basically the same V8 powertrain as you'd find in the Jesko. The 5.0-liter turbocharged V8 gets some extra cooling, and a revised air intake helps push power output to new heights.
On high-octane pump gas, the Sadair's Spear pushes 1,300 hp through the Koenigsegg nine-speed Light Speed transmission. If you switch to E85, that power creeps up to a jaw-dropping 1,625 hp.
That extra cooling is paramount for keeping the Sadair's Spear happy on the track. According to Koenigsegg, there's an extra heat exchanger for the engine oil to better manage extreme temperatures.
There's also a bigger opening in the hood and new intake scoops at the rear. The company says overall cooling is up by 30%.
The aero package is ready for the track, too. At the front, there are some dive planes to help guide the air, and longer underfloor strakes route air underneath the car.
And check out the massive wing. All in, the company estimates there's roughly 20% more downforce over the Jesko.
Koenigsegg reworked the brakes and suspension so this equine-inspired track machine can manage the added downforce and be more track-capable than the Jesko.
The suspension sports lightweight springs and Koenigsegg's signature Triplex dampers. Braking improvements come from enhanced carbon-ceramic rotors with upgraded pad material.
If you were expecting an opulent, Bugatti-esque interior, you're going to be sorely disappointed. The cabin now sports a pair of racing seats and six-point harnesses.
Koenigsegg also shaved some weight out of the Sadair's Spear by removing sound insulation. While this cabin isn't as Spartan as a real race car, it's probably not going to be as comfortable as a Jesko.
Considering the limited production, it's no surprise the Sadair's Spear sold out almost immediately. If you had over $5 million sitting in a bank account, you might have missed your chance to own one of these special Koenigsegg cars.
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