Koenigsegg has broken another record, this time on one of America’s most demanding racetracks. The Sadair’s Spear, the Swedish brand’s latest homologated hypercar, which first broke cover in June of this year, set a new production car lap record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, setting a confirmed time of 1:24.16 on November 4, 2025.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is the list of limitations in place. The only track spot Koenigsegg was able to secure was a day with a noise limit of 90 dB, Laguna’s quietest. To meet the requirements, the team quickly manufactured an additional silencer. While it didn’t add to the performance, it did keep the car drivable. Furthermore, the Sadair’s Spear didn’t even feature its lightweight carbon fiber wheels, but rather heavier aluminum wheels.
Despite these limitations, factory test driver Markus Lundh managed to drive the car on a Racelogic-verified record lap of the 2.24-mile circuit, known for its elevation changes, off-camber turns and iconic corkscrew. The record was previously held by the Czinger 21C with a time of 1:25.44 from 2021.
“We knew the Sadair’s Spear had the potential to break the lap record. Achieving this feat with the addition of a muffler behind the car shows the potential for even more performance on a less noise-restricted day. That the everyday, livable Sadair’s Spear – with autoskin, power seats, sound deadening, amplifiers and more – can outperform stripped-down race cars is a true testament to the depth of engineering that goes into our creations. I am very proud.” of our results and successes, which are only possible through solid and passionate teamwork.” – Christian von Koenigsegg.
The Laguna run took place immediately after Koenigsegg’s appearance at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, where the Sadair’s Spear was presented alongside other hypercars and collector cars in one of the weekend’s main events. Following the demonstration, the team took the opportunity to take the car to Laguna Seca for a quick test and won a record.
The Sadair’s Spear is Koenigsegg’s successor to the Jesko Absolut and features a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid system capable of producing up to 1,600 horsepower using E85 fuel, sending power to the rear wheels via Koenigsegg’s innovative 9-speed light-speed transmission. It weighs just 1,500 kilograms and has a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1 when running on E85 fuel.
In the short time since its debut, the Sadair’s Spear has also set several records this year, including fastest production car at the Goodwood race in July, where it set a time of 47.14 seconds in the legendary Hill Climb, and the Gotland Ring record in Sweden, where it beat the Jesko Absolute by 1.1 seconds with a time of 2:55.88.
