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Koenigsegg Jesko reaches an incredible 46,000 rpm

Koenigsegg has shown that nothing is impossible if mechanical innovation is applied. The company’s engineers on the new Koenigsegg Jesko model achieved an incredible number of 46,000 rpm.

Jesko is powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 1280 hp (955 kW) at 7800 rpm and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque at 2700 to 6170 rpm. Koenigsegg Jesko is one of the fastest cars in the world. Using the E85 biofuel Jesko power increases to an incredible 1600 hp (1195 kW) and 1106 lb-ft (1500 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 9-speed Koenigsegg Light Speed ​​Transmission (LST).

To achieve those numbers from standstill, it only takes 213 milliseconds, which means that it spins at a speed of 31,700 rpm. In Koenigsegg, they say that they measured higher numbers, as much as 46,000 rpm.

Koenigsegg says: “The better number you get here, the better control you get over the car, the more direct the response to your incoming request. And that means you can switch faster. Changes in gears and thus will slow down the whole process. ”

Source: Koenigsegg

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Tesla Model S P85D with three jet engines

How to make the Tesla Model S P85D faster is a question that some Tesla fans will ask. One of the proposals was given by Mat Mikka from Warped Perception’s, who installed three jet engines on the Telsa Model S.

As a reminder, the Tesla P85D is a fast car powered by electric motors with a total power of 691 hp (515 kW) and 686 lb-ft (930 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 kph). It has a single-speed transmission and AWD.

After installing the jet engines, Matt started testing. He successfully maintained a speed of almost 60 mph (96 kph) on the highway with the help of a jet drive, and then decided to check the impact on acceleration. He reached 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, which is an outstanding result.

The sound of jet engines wins at first, especially while manually boosting thrust. The idea was initiated by Musk’s idea to offer a jet-powered Roadster, so it was only a matter of time before some of the Tesla fans would make a similar solution on their car.

Source: Warped Perception via YouTube

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Special Edition 911 GT3 for Australia

Back in 1951, Porsche began its journey in Australia. Now, 70 years later, the Stuttgart-based company has introduced a special edition 911 GT3 for Australia.

“I congratulate Australia on such a significant milestone. I am pleased to see that the occasion is being celebrated in style with this sensational special edition, a sportscar that links right back to the start of our journey in Australia and that any Porsche enthusiast would be proud to own, ”said Matthias Becker, Vice President Region Overseas and Emerging Markets at Porsche AG.

The limited edition is based on the 911 (992) GT3 with the Touring Package. The car was designed by the Style Porsche design team in collaboration with the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur customization department and Porsche Cars Australia.

Porsche is painted in Fish Silver Gray Metallic, like the 1951 model 356. Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in Madraskaro fabric and Graphite Blue leather, with elements connecting it to one of the first two Porsche cars imported to Australia. Touring Package brings badge on B-pillar (both sides) with Australian flag and 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition lettering in Silver, wheels painted in Darksilver, center console trim painted in Fish Silver Gray Metallic, automatically dimming mirrors including rain sensor, lifting system for front axle, and other accessories.

Source: Porsche Australia

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