Red Bull RB17, Imagine the unimaginable

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Red Bull RB17

The specifications of this Red Bull RB17 Hypercar could not be simpler. To deliver the performance of a Formula 1 car.

Red Bull Advanced Technologies took advantage of the shocking announcement of long-time technical director Adrian Newey’s departure to announce the unveiling of its first Hypercar RB17 in July. This timing allows us to confidently predict, with little chance of being wrong, that the RB17 will make its public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place from July 11 to 14.

This early presentation is a somewhat elegant tribute from Red Bull to Newey, who directed the design of the RB17 from A to Z—a car that could potentially deliver performance comparable to modern F1 cars. A significant step forward for the talented British engineer, who is also the designer of the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

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Seeing a simple limo dominate outrageously the top discipline of Motorsport in front of Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin, or Alpine is no longer a surprise in 2024. However, witnessing the same brand developing the most extreme street Hypercar of all time is quite another thing!

In February, Newey stated that the car would be equipped with a hybrid V10 developing a combined power of about 1,200 hp. The V10 alone delivers 1,000 hp and has a redline at 15,000 rpm! The RB17 will be built on the most advanced ground-effect architecture ever seen on a car. It is specifically said to feature smart side skirts and active suspension to optimize the aerodynamic functioning of the chassis. Roll, pitch, and dive will thus be electronically controlled to keep the car’s attitude stable at all times and speeds.

Red Bull announced during the project launch that 50 units will be produced and sold at the beginning of 2025 at a price exceeding 5 million euros.

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