--- title: "Koenigsegg Regera Steals 0-249-0 MPH Record Back From Rimac Nevera" description: "Athletes often like to say that it's much harder to stay at the top than to get to the top, as a target is immediately put on their back the moment they reach the summit. This appears to be the…" date: "2023-06-16" modified: "2023-06-16" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/koenigsegg-regera-steals-0-249-0-mph-record-back-from-rimac-nevera" categories: - "Koenigsegg News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Supercar" --- # Koenigsegg Regera Steals 0-249-0 MPH Record Back From Rimac Nevera ![]() Athletes often like to say that it's much harder to stay at the top than to get to the top, as a target is immediately put on their back the moment they reach the summit. This appears to be the case in the hypercar world, too, as the recent acceleration king of [EVs, the Rimac Nevera](), has been dethroned by the [hybrid V8-powered Koenigsegg Regera](). The Rimac has only been at the [helm for just a month now](), after breaking nearly every acceleration record known to man with relative ease. With the EV in its sights, Koenigsegg set to work on its previous hypercar, giving it not more power, new aero, or even a software update, but new tires. That's right, new Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires courtesy of Michelin allowed the Regera to reclaim the zero-249-zero mph world record with a time of only 28.81 seconds. A smoother track than the one used before also played a big role in achieving the new record, with Koenigsegg using a runway at the Örebro Airport outside Stockholm in Sweden. Further living up to its name, which means "to reign," the Regera also set the zero-250-zero mph world record, with a time of 29.60 seconds. Because why not give that a go while you've got a runway to yourself, right? ![]() *Koenigsegg* “This specific record is one that means a lot to Koenigsegg,” Christian von Koenigsegg told *[Top Gear]()*. "It’s a record that covers every aspect of extreme performance. The fact that the Regera can still surprise and amaze the automotive world after all this time is a testament not only to its timeless design, but to engineering and technology that was way ahead of the curve. “It’s something that makes me extremely proud, and as the Jesko customer cars are being delivered, we can’t wait to show you what’s next,” said von Koenigsegg. For comparison, the EV had managed to set a time of 29.93 back in May. This means the Koenigsegg accelerated, reached 249 mph, and came back down to zero roughly 1.1 seconds faster than the Rimac. The Koenigsegg's previous time for this run was set back in 2019 when it accomplished in a then-mind-blowing 31.49 seconds. To be fair, this and all the other numbers are still mind-blowing, and it's wild to see just [how much quicker these cars are constantly getting](). It's only a matter of time until Rimac, Koenigsegg, or another company breaks this new record—it's the nature of the beast. It's also worth noting that [Koenigsegg's newest car, the Jesko](), will soon want to steal the limelight following its production run in 2022. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()