The Red Bull RB17 was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner, Group Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, and Red Bull Advanced Technologies Technical Director Rob Gray.
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Designed by Adrian Newey and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the Red Bull RB17 builds on 20 years of innovation in Formula One, which resulted in Oracle Red Bull Racing winning six Constructors’ titles. The RB17 features a two-seater carbon fibre monocoque chassis with a semi-stressed mid-mounted naturally aspirated V10 engine that is red-lined at 15,000 rpm.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a carbon fibre gearbox. Weighing under 900 kg and with more than 1,200 HP, the RB17 delivers F1-equivalent lap times and top speeds of over 350 kph while remaining easy to own and operate.
From developing the initial concept to delivering the finished RB17 to customers, Red Bull Advanced Technologies is responsible for the Hypercar’s entire design and building process. Only 50 will be sold, making each owner part of an exclusive club.
Each RB17 client is welcomed into the Red Bull family with a complete customer journey, including a range of track events allowing owners to experience some of the world’s greatest circuits. One-of-a-kind driver development and tailoring the car to suit individual drivers’ needs are part of the unique experience, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement. Each RB17 will be bespoke, with customers able to specify everything from the exterior paint colour to interior materials and a host of other minor details.
Christian Horner, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, said: “We are excited to reveal the Red Bull RB17 at Goodwood Festival of Speed, a project that is one of the most authentic and exciting that Red Bull Advanced Technologies has embarked upon to date. With 20 years of legacy in Formula 1 to draw from, and as a performance-centred organisation, it only made sense for us to design our own Hypercar from the ground up. The RB17 is a landmark car that combines technical innovation, achievement, and emotional appeal. I’m very proud of the Team and am delighted to see it make its world debut. We expect the RB17 to be a future…
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