During the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, Red Bull unveiled the long-awaited hypercar - the RB17, designed by engineer Adrian Newey. The car was fully developed and manufactured in-house by Red Bull Advanced Technologies. This is stated on the Formula 1 website.
“I had been mulling around the idea to take on the challenge to design our very own hypercar, from concept to delivery, for many years and it has been a magnificent project and journey... The RB17 Hypercar embraces everything we stand for: undeniable power, speed and beauty. It is very adaptable in its abilities, and we made sure to design it as a two seater so that the thrill of driving at F1 speeds can be enjoyed with a friend or partner,” – said Newey.
The RB17 has a two-seat carbon fiber monocoque chassis, a carbon fiber gearbox, and a 4.5-liter V10 engine from Cosworth with a capacity of 1,000 hp that can rev up to 15,000 rpm, supplemented by a 200 hp electric motor. The car can reach a top speed of over 350 km/h.
According to TopGear, the car also uses active suspension, which was banned in Formula 1 in 1994 but became the basis of the RB17's capabilities. It will provide precise control of the car's dynamics.
The RB17 is five meters long, two meters wide and weighs about 800 kilograms. In terms of safety, the hypercar meets the LMPH requirements for rigidity and "rollover moment," which should prevent the car from rising sharply in the event of an accident.
The car's downforce at 240 km/h is 1700 kg. Red Bull is also working with Michelin on three different tires for the car. The most extreme of the options is the confidental, which will provide the best grip, while the standard will provide a greater slip angle and less sensitivity to temperature. A treaded version is also being prepared.
So far, no other specifications have been announced, but the cost is known - 5 million pounds, as well as the number of cars produced - only 50.