Jesko

Make
Koenigsegg
Segment
Coupe

If you had to visit the quaint Swedish town of Angelholm, you'd most certainly fall for the gorgeous sandy beach, rich local history, and friendly inhabitants. But for gearheads, a bigger attraction is nestled within the sleepy village. Angelholm serves as the headquarters for Koenigsegg, one of the world's most desired car brands. While entry to the factory would be highly limited, one lucky individual got an all-access pass to what is, undoubtedly, a car lover's dream.

YouTuber Mr JWW got a one-on-one tour with the man himself, Christian von Koenigsegg. The company's namesake welcomes the video presenter into his office, discussing the progress the company has made in the last three years. On his desk sits a red-painted model, first modeled back in 1994. "It was the idea of the first Koenigsegg car. This is the original."

CvK's guest gets a first look at the Jesko and Gemera's unique key holder. As you would expect, the pre-production unit is truly something to behold. "It's very much a bespoke unit."

The real excitement starts when the pair head into the automaker's dyno room. The faint idle of a powerful engine suggests something special, confirmed by von Koenigsegg. "This is a Jesko engine running right now," he says. The CEO explains the intricacies of the specialized dyno equipment, noting it can currently handle up to 2,000 horsepower and 2000 Nm (1,475 lb-ft) of torque.

The company would certainly need machinery capable of handling these extremes; the Jesko's 5.0-liter V8 is capable of producing upwards of 1,600 hp. The company founder brings the exclusive tour to the pilot plant where the test cars are kept. With an air of humility, von Koenigsegg gestures toward something truly special. "Here we have what we call the TC1 Gemera," the CEO explaining the first driving prototype.

"We're still driving it, we're building TC2 and TC3 as we speak, which will be a little bit more refined." It's a spectacular piece of engineering, with a 2.0-liter three-cylinder engine capable of producing an incredible 600 hp. Christian notes the unique supercar is getting close to a final product. "Mechanically, it's close," he says. It's a thing of beauty, with relatively restrained styling and gorgeous detailing.

The butterfly doors and their hinges are a thing of beauty, with elegantly designed and machined struts propping the dramatic items in place. The tour follows Koenigsegg's announcement to expand its facility, as the company prepares for the future. For fans of the brand and supercars alike, it's well worth watching the full forty-minute-long video. After all, when will you ever get the chance to be given access to the incredible facility?