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Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Guys Build Their Own Koenigsegg Jesko For Only $100
Read the full story on Backfire News With a starting price of $3 million, the Koenigsegg Jesko is a hypercar built only for the very elite. But a group of ragtag automotive builders in Vietnam have created their own replica of the Swedish masterpiece to the tune of just $100. No, that number isn't missing any team used a plain Toyota Corona's chassis, powertrain, and drivetrain for this creation. Yes, that means the Jesko replica won't be going anywhere near 250 mph. Instead, this thing has about 160-horsepower on tap. But let's be honest: almost no Jesko will ever be pushed anywhere near its performance limits. YouTube channel NHET TV documents the efforts of these builders, who are known for creating replicas of supercars and hypercars from scratch on tight budgets. That body you see is custom made out of fiberglass, taking the Vietnamese team a year to fabricate. They poured considerable effort into the work, but it looks pretty good, especially at a distance. While nobody who knows the Jesko well will be fooled, you can't help but be impressed by the results. After all, the active rear spoiler and dihedral doors function just like on a real Koenigsegg. A lot of fabricators would be pulling their hair out trying to figure those parts of the hypercar out, but these guys nailed it. You'll note the interior isn't anything like a real Koenigsegg Jesko. It's no wonder why, considering the real thing is loaded with expensive materials like carbon fiber. That said, the team does get the seats and center console shockingly close to the real thing, just like the body. Watch the video and you'll see these guys are having the time of their life fabricating their own budget Koenigsegg Jesko. Can you really blame them? They have some serious skills and seem to love what they do. Images via NHET TV/YouTube
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Guys Build Their Own Koenigsegg Jesko For Only $100
Read the full story on Backfire News With a starting price of $3 million, the Koenigsegg Jesko is a hypercar built only for the very elite. But a group of ragtag automotive builders in Vietnam have created their own replica of the Swedish masterpiece to the tune of just $100. No, that number isn't missing any team used a plain Toyota Corona's chassis, powertrain, and drivetrain for this creation. Yes, that means the Jesko replica won't be going anywhere near 250 mph. Instead, this thing has about 160-horsepower on tap. But let's be honest: almost no Jesko will ever be pushed anywhere near its performance limits. YouTube channel NHET TV documents the efforts of these builders, who are known for creating replicas of supercars and hypercars from scratch on tight budgets. That body you see is custom made out of fiberglass, taking the Vietnamese team a year to fabricate. They poured considerable effort into the work, but it looks pretty good, especially at a distance. While nobody who knows the Jesko well will be fooled, you can't help but be impressed by the results. After all, the active rear spoiler and dihedral doors function just like on a real Koenigsegg. A lot of fabricators would be pulling their hair out trying to figure those parts of the hypercar out, but these guys nailed it. You'll note the interior isn't anything like a real Koenigsegg Jesko. It's no wonder why, considering the real thing is loaded with expensive materials like carbon fiber. That said, the team does get the seats and center console shockingly close to the real thing, just like the body. Watch the video and you'll see these guys are having the time of their life fabricating their own budget Koenigsegg Jesko. Can you really blame them? They have some serious skills and seem to love what they do. Images via NHET TV/YouTube
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Vietnamese Koenigsegg Jesko Replica Made With Just $100
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A Vietnamese team of automotive builders has stunned car enthusiasts worldwide by crafting a strikingly accurate Koenigsegg Jesko replica—using a salvaged Toyota sedan as its base. The project, undertaken by NHET TV, a popular YouTube channel known for creating budget supercar replicas, showcases the team's exceptional fabrication skills despite working with limited resources. The donor vehicle, a ninth-generation Toyota Corona, was reportedly purchased for a mere $100. Though its body and interior were in poor condition, the drivetrain remained functional, providing a foundation for the ambitious transformation. Over the course of a year, the team meticulously built a custom fiberglass body, sculpting intricate details such as the Jesko's signature aerodynamic kit, dihedral doors, and pop-up rear spoiler. While the exterior closely mirrors the real Jesko, the cabin relies on cost-effective materials. The dashboard is a patchwork of plastic panels, and most of the digital displays are purely aesthetic. However, the seats and center console replicate the hypercar's design with surprising accuracy. Mechanically, the replica retains the Toyota Corona's stock powertrain, producing an estimated 120–160 horsepower—far from the Jesko's monstrous 1,578 hp twin-turbo V8. Despite this, the NHET TV team never intended to match the real hypercar's performance, focusing instead on honing their craftsmanship and entertaining their audience. The car is not street-legal in Vietnam and remains a showpiece rather than a road-ready vehicle. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
