The race towards the new speed record Carup.se

Koenigsegg's world record is pending. The only question is whether they have enough time to record a new record. But the new Bugatti Tourbillon also wants to join the race towards its dream maximum of 500 kilometers per hour.
– We have the powertrain and are just waiting for a safe tire, says Christian von Koenigsegg Top Gear.

In 2017, the Bugatti Chiron broke the world record by driving at approximately 491 kilometers per hour. But the record was set only in one direction, moreover, this model is no longer produced. So it is the Koenigsegg Agera that holds the world record by driving at an average speed of 447 km/h in two directions.

But now many manufacturers are struggling to take the throne as the fastest in the world. Koenigsegg aims to break its own world record with the new Jesko Absolut.
“We have the powertrain and we know that the Jesko can drive at speeds of more than 500 kilometers per hour, and we are just waiting for a tire that will make the test safe,” says Christian von Koenigsegg. Top Gear Podcast.

The issue of safe tires is an important one. He is supported by Matty Rimac, President of Bugatti Rimac. You can't build a frame for just one round. The tire you broke the record with must be salable for cars.
– Then you can write off the development cost to sales. We have a Bugatti Tourbillon which is lighter and generates less drag than the Chiron, and could break the record,” says Matty Rimac.

At Hennessey with the Venom 5, it is believed that the Michelin Cup 2R will be able to handle speeds in excess of 500 kilometers per hour, which is also the limit of dreams. He also explains that it's not just about getting in the car and trying to break the record. There are many details that must be correct.
-For us, it's more about the location of the place. “Most tracks are very short, so you have to have a quick acceleration at the start and then pick up speed before there's a quick deceleration to avoid running off the road,” John Hennessy said.

He refers to the Koenigsegg car that was tested on highways. But there is a huge risk that many are not willing to take. John Hennessy took as a cautionary example, what if a deer spun out while driving at 440 kilometers per hour. Then you are smoked forever. He pointed out that this is not an ordinary driving experience, but rather something that must be planned very carefully, for safety reasons.

But the three agreed that they had the technology needed to exceed 500 kilometers per hour. The question is only when you have the right tires and find a track that feels safe to achieve this record, which could become historic.
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