The Adrian Newey designed RB17 Hypercar has been revealed on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace.
The warps had been taken off by Pink Bull Staff Principal and CEO, Christian Horner, Group Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey and Pink Bull Superior Applied sciences Technical Director, Rob Grey.
Designed by Newey and Pink Bull Superior Applied sciences, the RB17 builds on the 20 years of innovation in Components One which has resulted in six constructors’ titles.
The RB17 contains a two-seater carbon fibre monocoque chassis with a semi-stressed mid mounted naturally aspirated V10 engine that’s pink lined at 15,000 rpm.
Energy is transferred to the rear wheels through a carbon fibre gearbox. Weighing underneath 900 kg and with greater than 1,200 HP, the RB17 delivers F1-equivalent lap occasions and high speeds in extra of 350 kph, whereas remaining straightforward to personal and function.
From growing the preliminary idea by to the supply of the completed RB17 to prospects, Pink Bull Superior Applied sciences is answerable for the complete strategy of designing and constructing the Hypercar, of which there are solely 50 that will likely be offered.
Every RB17 consumer is welcomed into the Pink Bull household with a full buyer journey, together with a spread of monitor occasions giving house owners the chance to expertise a number of the world’s biggest circuits.
One-of-a-kind driver improvement and tailoring of the automobile to go well with particular person driver’s wants is a part of the distinctive expertise. Every RB17 will likely be bespoke, with prospects in a position to specify the whole lot from the outside paint color to inside supplies, and a complete host of smaller particulars.
“We’re excited to disclose the RB17, a challenge that is without doubt one of the most genuine and thrilling that Pink Bull Superior Applied sciences has embarked upon so far,” mentioned Christian Horner. “With 20 years of legacy on the planet of F1 to attract from, and as a efficiency centred organisation, it solely made sense for us to design our personal Hypercar from the bottom up. Combining technical innovation, achievement and emotional attraction, the RB17 is a landmark automobile. I am very happy with the Staff and am delighted to see it make its world debut. We anticipate the RB17 to be a future basic.”
“I had been mulling across the thought to tackle the problem to design our very personal Hypercar, from idea to supply, for a few years,” added Adrian Newey, “and it has been a powerful challenge and journey. For it to lastly be the day we pull the covers off and see the start of the RB17, is actually outstanding. The RB17 Hypercar embraces the whole lot we stand for: plain energy, pace and sweetness. It is extremely adaptable in its talents, and we made certain to design it as a two seater in order that the fun of driving at F1 speeds could be loved with a buddy or companion.”
“The RB17 is an incredible challenge that we’re privileged to work on, and has allowed Pink Bull Superior Applied sciences to showcase our engineering, design, and technical capabilities and options,” mentioned Rob Grey. “We can not wait to see the completed vehicles being loved to the total on a racetrack by racing and automotive fanatics alike.”
