Red Bull’s 1250bhp RB17 hypercar is on course for a 2024 reveal

After winning the F1 constructors’ title for the second consecutive year, Red Bull is preparing to launch a track-only hypercar designed by Adrian Newey.

Soon, the Aston Martin Valkyrie won’t just be the only hypercar designed by Adrian Newey to light up racetracks around the world. Red Bull is developing a new £5m track car called the RB17, and following an initial announcement in 2022, F1 team boss Christian Horner has told Sky Sports that the project will be fully revealed this year. The RB17 was developed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) and developed by Adrian Newey. It is powered by a turbocharged V8 hybrid engine that produces approximately 1,250 horsepower. Without compromising road rules, the track-only car has the potential to push the performance limits of the Valkyrie and possibly the 1001bhp AMR Pro version. Red Bull set a weight target of 900kg for this project, making the RB17 lighter than the Valkyrie AMR Pro and 48kg heavier than the GMA T.50. The cabin is enclosed to accommodate the driver and passengers, but it has a longer wheelbase than the Valkyrie, larger wheels and tires, and a lower center of gravity. The RB17 is powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine with a hybrid module produced by a yet-to-be-disclosed third party. The engine itself has 1100 horsepower. When power is applied, the energy recovery system provides an additional 150 horsepower. It powers the electric motor, which is mainly used to supplement torque and reduce turbo lag. In addition to the engine, the 1250 hp RB17 is based on an aerodynamics package based on ground effect, which has been the focus of F1 since 2022. Red Bull has demonstrated a unique understanding of ground effects with its RB18 and RB19 F1 cars championship winners, but the new Hypercar has additions that precisely control the airflow under the body and eliminate the pre-dawn bounce that plagued Formula 1. There are instruments. Earth Effect Era. Flexible skirts are used in conjunction with an active suspension system to cope with track bumps, while F1-forbidden innovations such as an inflatable diffuser are also integrated into the technology package.

The car is mainly built by Red Bull’s high-tech division, with only parts such as the transmission, transmission and glass being outsourced. Although the RBAT is not scheduled for mass production, it is planned to produce 15 units per year, and the total quantity will not exceed 50 units. The RBAT team, which acts as a consultant for the team’s external projects, has been established over the years to accommodate some of the additional staff that F1 teams can no longer accommodate due to budget restrictions. Red Bull has quoted a starting price of £5 million excluding local taxes, which could make this a very expensive toy for those looking for the closest thing to an F1 car in their garage. Aside from the issue of type approval for road use, the RB17’s development process could be much simpler than that of the Valkyrie and Mercedes-AMG One, which have been plagued by delays and serious technical issues. obstacle.