The RB17, the first Hypercar by Red Bull and Adrian Newey, has been unveiled at Goodwood: here are the first official images of the car, produced in only 50 units.
OFFICIAL: Here are the first images of the first hypercar created by Red Bull and the latest masterpiece by Adrian Newey in Milton Keynes! It’s the RB17, described by Christian Horner as “the most extreme track car ever created”: a combination of technology and speed to celebrate the team’s 20th anniversary.
The official statement from Red Bull
The 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.
Technologies, the RB17 builds on 20 years of innovation in Formula One that has led Oracle Red Bull Racing to win six Constructors’ titles. The RB17 features a two-seater carbon fiber monocoque chassis with a semi-stressed mid-mounted naturally aspirated V10 engine, with a redline at 15,000 rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a carbon fiber gearbox. Weighing under 900 kg and with more than 1,200 HP, the RB17 delivers F1-equivalent lap times and top speeds in excess of 350 kph while remaining easy to own and operate.
From developing the initial concept through to the delivery of the finished RB17 to customers, Red Bull Advanced Technologies is responsible for the entire process of designing and building the Hypercar, of which only 50 units will be sold.
Christian Horner, Team Principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said: “We are excited to reveal the RB17 at the 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 the world of F1 to draw from, and as a performance-centered organization, it only made sense for us to design our own Hypercar from the ground up. Combining technical innovation, achievement, and emotional appeal, the RB17 is a landmark car. I’m very proud of the team and delighted to see it make its world debut. We expect the RB17 to be a future classic.”
Adrian Newey, Group Chief Technical Officer, commented: “I had been mulling over the idea of taking 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. For it to finally be the day we pull the covers off and see the birth of the RB17 is truly remarkable. 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 shared with a friend or partner.”
Photo: Oracle Red Bull Racing