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Red Bull unveils RB17, Adrian Newey's lightning-fast hypercar
- Nicole Mulder
Red Bull Racing has unveiled the RB17, the hypercar designed by Adrian Newey, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Red Bull is at the festival to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a Formula One team.
Red Bull unveils Adrian Newey's RB17
Designed by Adrian Newey and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the RB17 builds on 20 years of F1 innovation that has won Red Bull six constructors' titles. The RB17 has a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis with two seats and a mid-mounted V10 engine.
Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a carbon-fibre gearbox. Weighing less than 900 kilograms and with more than 1200 hp, the RB17 delivers lap times comparable to F1 and top speeds of more than 350 km/h, while still being easy to drive.
The RB17 will appear in a very limited edition: only 50 will be sold. Each RB17 is custom-made, with customers able to specify everything - from the exterior paint colour to the interior materials and a host of smaller details. It is possible to take various options but to get the most out of the car, it is recommended to leave it in its original state as much as possible.
Source: Red Bull Racing