We got an early glimpse of Red Bull’s first road-going hypercar in July 2024. Today, though, the company has locked in the final design of its RB17 hypercar before it goes on sale this year—and it looks wicked.
The RB17 was born from Red Bull’s formula, which means it was designed to do one thing: go crazy fast. The new look reflects that. Compared to the original prototype, the production RB17 is faster, tougher and bolder, Even faster than that.
The final form of the RB17
The final design of the Red Bull RB17
Photo by: Red Bull
The front end of the production RB17 is cleaner than before, but no less aggressive. It features slim LED headlights integrated into the sculpted bodywork. Like other modern, track-inspired hypercars, each surface was designed to move air seamlessly over the body.
Along the profile, deep channels carve through the carbon bodywork and channel air towards the massive rear cooling zone. The roof-mounted intake idles in air and sends it directly to the mid-mounted engine. Capping it all off is a massive central art that explodes from the Le Mans prototype.
Although the RB17 is track-only, it has some of the things you’d expect to see on a road-going hypercar. This includes accessories like mirrors and windshield wipers, meaning the car you see here is closer to production than ever.
Inside, Red Bull has gone full racecar. There are no touch screens and no unnecessary distractions. Physical controls dominate the cockpit (complimentary). Everything from the seating position and steering wheel to visibility was designed with the lap in mind.
A powerful hybrid V-10
Photo by: Red Bull
At the heart of the RB17 is a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V-10 developed by Cosworth that revs to a ridiculous 15,000 rpm. That engine is good for nearly 1,000 horsepower on its own, and it’s paired with an electric motor that adds an additional 200 HP. All told, the RB17 makes a whopping 1,200 HP.
Power goes to the rear wheels through a sequential gearbox with six forward gears, and includes a hydraulic locking active limited-slip differential. Meanwhile, the hybrid system handles reverse gear duties.
Red Bull will only produce 50 examples of the RB17. The company still hasn’t provided details on the price, but it’s safe to assume that this hypercar will cost more than seven figures. The RB17 is currently undergoing final testing, which means production shouldn’t be too far off.
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Source:
Red Bull Advanced Technologies Via Top Gear
