Koenigsegg, Rimac, and Hennessey are titans in the hypercar world. These companies build machines that defy engineering and physics limitations. But rarely do we see their CEOs at the wheel of a competitor’s car. Top Gear magazine, however, brought together the three bosses and their crown jewels at Sonoma Raceway for a unique test drive experience.
The three contenders are the Hennessy Venom F5 Revolution, the Rimac Nevera, and the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack. Even the “weakest” boasts a staggering 1,600 horsepower (1,193 kW), with the other two pushing even further.
John Hennessey kicked things off by taking the Koenigsegg for a spin. Initially intimidated by the car’s lack of traction control, he remarked, “A car like this should be outrageous.”
Next, Mate Rimac strapped himself into the Venom F5, describing it as a “monster engine in a go-kart. It’s crazy.” Christian von Koenigsegg then took the Rimac for a whirl, leaving him impressed. “It’s very nice, very predictable, very easy to drive. Fun. Powerful” he said with a grin, before jumping into the Hennessey.
The video concludes with Rimac piloting the Nevera around the track with Koenigsegg, engaging in a spirited discussion about physics. Part two promises to be even more revealing as the CEOs debrief from their on-track adventure, potentially offering more candid insights about each other’s creations.