The RB17 Hypercar has been revealed at 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 launched the completed product finally.
Red Bull Hypercar and evolution for racing workforce
Designed by Adrian Newey and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the RB17 builds on the 20 years of innovation in Formula One that has resulted in Oracle Red Bull Racing successful six Constructors’ titles. The RB17 incorporates a two-seater carbon fibre monocoque chassis. It has a semi-stressed mid-mounted naturally aspirated V10 engine that’s red-lined at 15,000 rpm.
A carbon fibre gearbox transfers energy to the rear wheels. Weighing beneath 900 kg and with greater than 1,200 HP, the RB17 delivers F1-equivalent lap occasions and high speeds in extra of 350 kph, whereas remaining simple to personal and function.
From growing the preliminary idea by way of to the supply of the completed RB17 to prospects, Red Bull Advanced Technologies is liable for your complete means of designing and constructing the Hypercar, of which there are solely 50 that will probably be offered.
A variety of observe occasions will give homeowners the chance to expertise a number of the world’s best circuits.
One-of-a-kind driver growth and tailoring of the automotive to swimsuit particular person driver’s wants is a part of the distinctive expertise. Each RB17 will probably be bespoke, with prospects capable of specify the whole lot from the outside paint color to inside supplies and a complete host of smaller particulars.
What they stated
Christian Horner, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO stated: “We are excited to disclose the RB17 at Goodwood Festival of Speed, a mission that is likely one of the most genuine and thrilling that Red Bull Advanced Technologies has embarked upon up to now.
He additionally stated: “With 20 years of legacy on the earth of F1 to attract from, and as a efficiency centred organisation, it solely made sense for us to design our personal Hypercar from the bottom up. Combining technical innovation, achievement and emotional attraction, the RB17 is a landmark automotive.
“I’m very pleased with the Team and am delighted to see it make its world debut.
“We anticipate the RB17 to be a future traditional.”
Adrian Newey, Group Chief Technical Officer additionally commented: “I had been mulling across the concept to tackle the problem to design our very personal Hypercar, from idea to supply, for a few years and it has been a powerful mission and journey. For it to lastly be the day we pull the covers off and see the delivery of the RB17, is really outstanding.
“The RB17 Hypercar embraces the whole lot we stand for: simple energy, pace and sweetness.
“It may be very adaptable in its skills, and we made certain to design it as a two seater in order that the joys of driving at F1 speeds might be loved with a good friend or companion.”
Rob Gray, Red Bull Advanced Technologies Technical Director stated: “The RB17 is an amazing project that we are privileged to work on, and has allowed Red Bull Advanced Technologies to showcase our engineering, design, and technical capabilities and solutions. We cannot wait to see the finished cars being enjoyed to the full on a racetrack by racing and automotive enthusaists alike.”
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