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Top Gear
a day ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Watch the fastest accelerating car in the world do a MASSIVE burnout
Advertisement Video Top Gear gets to grips with the mad, bad Rimac Nevera R. Well, *tries* to get to grips 15 minutes 1 second Eight and a half seconds to a hundred and eighty plus. It's 1.5 seconds faster than a Koengisegg Jesko, a 3.5-second annihilation of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, and unlike most ultra-rapid EVs which run out of puff once aero drag becomes a major factor, the Nevera R keeps on tugging its sun-lounger rear wing all the way to 256mph. Welcome to the most powerful, fastest accelerating road car in the world. Now watch it do a dirty great burnout! Along with some sensible consumer testing, of course, via the medium of a massive watermelon. Take it away, Mr Kew... Advertisement - Page continues below READ MORE Rimac Nevera R review: the fastest accelerating car in the world You might like Advertisement - Page continues below Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Video Electric Supercars News
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The De La Peña House in Photos
More from Robb Report Artist Frank Applegate's Former Pueblo-Style Home in New Mexico Lists for $10 Million Koenigsegg Just Unveiled Its Most Extreme Hypercar Yet-and It's Street-Legal Here Are the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Every State: Report Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article. Entrance to the home. The central courtyard. A plaque speaks to the home's preservation and national historic status. A view of the kitchen with exposed beams overhead. A marble backsplash and two ovens are featured in the space. One of two dining rooms sits ahead of the room with a fireplace. The second dining room. Inside one of the sitting rooms nearby. Navy blue walls create a relaxing vibe in the family room. Wooden details pop in the light-filled primary bedroom. Owners have access to a sitting area in the space. A freestanding tub fronts a fireplace in the en suite with tile flooring. A secondary bedroom. Its spacious sitting area. Inside the room's private bathroom. The custom wine cellar with refrigeration. Exterior view of the guest casita. A dining area in the structure. The cozy bedroom set-up. The property features a clay tennis court alongside two garages and additional courtyards. A view of the sun-soaked grounds with lush landscaping. An aerial view of the Santa Fe abode.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear unveiled with 1,603 bhp. A limited edition, road-legal supercar.
The all-new Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear builds upon the performance of its predecessor, the Jesko. Check Offers Koenigsegg has introduced the Sadair's Spear in its high-performance lineup. Designed with a sharper focus on circuit capability while still being homologated for road use worldwide, the car represents a technical evolution of the Jesko Attack, the company's earlier track-oriented model. Sadair's Spear holds personal significance for Koenigsegg founder Christian von Koenigsegg. It comes from the name of his father's favourite racehorse, ridden in his final race in 1976. The same father-son tribute inspired the naming of the Jesko. Early shakedown runs at Sweden's Gotland Ring circuit suggest the car's upgrades are effective. The Sadair's Spear lapped the track 1.1 seconds faster than the Jesko Attack, enough to set a new record for a Koenigsegg production car. In a typical Koenigsegg fashion, Sadair's Spear builds on past performance milestones without drastically altering the company's overall direction. It's not a revolution, but a clear continuation of Koenigsegg's long-standing formula, extreme engineering, limited production, and singular focus on performance. Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear: Power and weight The car is powered by Koenigsegg's familiar twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing 1,282 bhp on regular petrol and rising to 1,603 bhp on E85 ethanol blend fuel. These figures are achieved through revised air intake designs and updated engine calibration. The model also sheds about 35 kg compared to the Jesko Attack, thanks to new carbon fibre production techniques, reduced sound insulation, and lighter interior components. This weight reduction helps the Sadair's Spear push its power-to-weight ratio beyond the iconic One:1 benchmark, a target first set by Koenigsegg a decade ago. Also Read : Koenigsegg CC850 debuts with 1,385 hp and a manual gearbox but there's a catch Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear: Specifications Aerodynamic changes are extensive. The car features a top-mounted, dual-blade active rear wing and a slightly extended rear end to improve high-speed stability. At the front, larger canards, updated hood vents with a Gurney flap, and revised wheel arch louvres have been introduced to balance downforce and enhance cooling. Further refinements include newly designed air scoops to improve engine breathing and thermal efficiency, especially during prolonged track sessions. Koenigsegg has also reworked the suspension system, using in-house Triplex dampers and new lightweight springs tailored for track use. Braking is handled by upgraded multi-layer carbon-ceramic discs paired with revised pad materials, while the car rides on wider, specially designed turbine-style carbon fibre wheels and track-focused tyres. Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear: Interior and features The interior sees more functional changes than stylistic ones. A lighter central console, new carbon fibre seats, and optional six-point harnesses (where regulations allow) mark a shift toward serious track use. Weight savings continue here, with a combined 2.6 kg shed from insulation alone. Despite the stripped-down approach, standard equipment includes Koenigsegg's SmartCluster digital dash, SmartCenter infotainment unit, Autoskin opening system, and 360-degree parking view. Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear: Production and Availability Koenigsegg will manufacture only 30 examples of the Sadair's Spear, and all were claimed at a private unveiling event. While the brand hasn't disclosed pricing or delivery timelines, the model is clearly aimed at a very specific type of customer, those wanting maximum track capability without giving up road legality. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 26 Jun 2025, 19:00 PM IST
Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Koenigsegg Unleashes Sadair's Spear: A 1,625 HP Track Weapon Honoring Jesko's Legacy
Koenigsegghas unveiled its latest megacar, the Sadair's Spear, a limited-edition track-focused evolution of theJesko, named after the racehorse ridden by Jesko von Koenigsegg, father of company founderChristian von Koenigsegg. Strictly limited to 30 units, the car pushes boundaries with 1,625 hp on E85 fuel, optimized aerodynamics and a dedication to performance-first design. Improvements include a redesigned front and rear aero package, active double-blade rear wing, enlarged hood vents and revised engine mapping. These upgrades help deliver earlier, more usable downforce at lower speeds, giving drivers sharper control and greater high-speed stability. A new carbon fiber interior with racing seat options and a deleted central shifter enhances focus behind the wheel, while Koenigsegg's ultra-fast Light Speed Transmission is now operated solely with paddles. The car, weighing just over 3,000 pounds, is capable of reaching speeds of up to 224 mph. 'This is our most focused track car ever,' said Christian von Koenigsegg, adding, 'Every detail is tuned for circuit excellence — from engine breathability to aero balance.' Debuting in 2025, this final homage to Jesko blends passion, legacy and record-breaking performance into one unforgettable package.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
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. What do you think is next from Koenigsegg? Tell us your thoughts below.
