Koenigsegg Conducts Preventive Measure: Sends Do Not Drive Warning After Fire Burns $3 Million Hypercar in Greece

Jun 19, 2024 11:51 PM EDT

FIRE FIGHTHERS EXTINGUISHING A BURNING CAR — (Photo : PEXELS/ David Henry )

Over the weekend in Greece, a Koenigsegg Jesko was engulfed in flames, prompting the Swedish car manufacturer to conduct a preventive measure. It sends a do not drive Jesko warning to all 28 owners of this hypercar. The Koenigsegg Jesko Attack was totally engulfed by fire during the 6to6 Europe Tour 2024 supercar rally.

Fire Burns Koenigsegg Jesko Attack $3 Million Hypercar in Greece

A Koenigsegg Jesko Attack was burned into ashes in an unexpected turn in a supercar rally. Over the weekend, this car worth $3 Million literally burned during the 6to6 Europe Tour 2024 event. The cause of this mishap is still being looked into.

Koenigsegg conducts preventive measure by sending do not drive warning to the cars' owners. This is a concrete action to secure the safety of 28 owners of this pricey hypercar. As detailed by Autoevolution, During the leg of the 6to6 Motor Europe Tour spanning from Greece to Monaco via Albania, Croatia, and Italy, the unfortunate fate of the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack unfolded just outside the outskirts of Athens.

The hypercar caught fire shortly after it left the hotel at around ten in the morning local time, forcing the driver and passenger to flee while they watched the vehicle burn to the ground. Firefighters were only able to extinguish the flames that had consumed the entire automobile as the fire advanced swiftly, leaving them with little to save.

The extreme heatwave that swept across Europe the week prior, with highs of 98 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius) in Greece, is suspected. To determine the cause, though, studies are still ongoing.Koenigsegg has sent an engineer to return the vehicle to their facility in Angelholm, Sweden, in order to retrieve the scorched remnants.

As shared by CarBuzz, according to the Egg Registry, a source that acquired a copy of the order from a Jesko owner, Koenigsegg is currently unaware of the root cause behind the fire.

An email sent to Jesko clients has urged all owners and drivers to refrain from using their cars until further clarity is achieved regarding the situation. Koenigsegg has mentioned its commitment to informing owners promptly as more details become available.

As per the report by CarBuzz, the scorched Jesko is set to be conveyed to Koenigsegg's facility in Ängelholm, Sweden, where efforts will be made to ascertain the root cause of the incident and initiate any required rectifications.

While the fate of the burnt Jesko's reconstruction lingers uncertain, Jesko owners are advised to store their vehicles securely in the garage. The primary challenge lies in uncovering the cause amid the severely charred remains of the vehicle.

About Koenigsegg Jesko Attack

Owning a Koenigsegg Jesko Attack tells a lot about its owner. Moreover, that owner definitely has $3 Million, which is how much this hyper is worth. Autoblog's coverage highlighted about this vehicle's limited production, with the Jesko shining as a standout rarity. This model represents a scarce breed from the manufacturer, and the news of the wildfire spread of the fire incident reverberated swiftly within the Koenigsegg enthusiast circles.

Boasting an impressive 1,600-horsepower engine, the Jesko showcases extraordinary performance metrics, notably its remarkable 0-60 mph acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds. Furthermore, with a feather-light curb weight of merely 3,000 pounds, the Jesko emerges as a substantial leap forward compared to its peers in the high-performance car arena.