Red Bull Unveils RB17: A Track-Only Marvel

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      At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team and Red Bull Advanced Technologies revealed the RB17—a track-only hypercar for customization. Owners can personalize the exterior paint and interior materials. This two-seater has a carbon fiber chassis and a mid-mounted engine for better weight distribution and handling.

      Red Bull Unveils RB17: A Track-Only Marvel

      The RB17 has a ‘semi-stressed’ design for structural strength. It runs on a naturally aspirated V10 engine, a rarity in modern racing without a turbocharger. This engine, red-lined at 15,000 rpm, offers exceptional power and speed, with more revolutions per minute for better performance.

      Red Bull Unveils RB17: A Track-Only Marvel

      The RB17, with over 1,200 horsepower and weighing under 2,000 pounds, combines technology and racing expertise to perform like an F1 car. It achieves lap times similar to F1 vehicles, with a top speed over 217 mph. Power goes to the rear wheels through a carbon fiber gearbox.

      Red Bull Unveils RB17: A Track-Only Marvel

      Only 50 RB17 models will be made. The hypercar is designed to operate smoothly without needing specialized skills or extensive maintenance.

      Red Bull Unveils RB17: A Track-Only Marvel

      The RB17 is a collaboration between Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer until 2025. This track-only hypercar is one of Newey’s final projects for the brand, a vision he has had for years.

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