The Adrian Newey designed RB17 Hypercar has been revealed on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace.
The warps have been taken off by Purple Bull Workforce Principal and CEO, Christian Horner, Group Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey and Purple Bull Superior Applied sciences Technical Director, Rob Grey.
Designed by Newey and Purple 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 incorporates a two-seater carbon fibre monocoque chassis with a semi-stressed mid mounted naturally aspirated V10 engine that’s crimson lined at 15,000 rpm.
Energy is transferred to the rear wheels by way of a carbon fibre gearbox. Weighing below 900 kg and with greater than 1,200 HP, the RB17 delivers F1-equivalent lap occasions and prime speeds in extra of 350 kph, whereas remaining simple to personal and function.
From growing the preliminary idea by to the supply of the completed RB17 to prospects, Purple Bull Superior Applied sciences is answerable for all the technique of designing and constructing the Hypercar, of which there are solely 50 that will likely be bought.
Every RB17 consumer is welcomed into the Purple Bull household with a full buyer journey, together with a spread of observe occasions giving house owners the chance to expertise a number of the world’s biggest circuits.
One-of-a-kind driver growth 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 every part from the outside paint color to inside supplies, and a complete host of smaller particulars.
“We’re excited to disclose the RB17, a venture that is among the most genuine and thrilling that Purple Bull Superior Applied sciences has embarked upon to this point,” stated 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 enchantment, the RB17 is a landmark automobile. I am very happy with the Workforce and am delighted to see it make its world debut. We count on 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 venture and journey. For it to lastly be the day we pull the covers off and see the delivery of the RB17, is actually outstanding. The RB17 Hypercar embraces every part we stand for: plain energy, velocity and sweetness. It is vitally adaptable in its talents, and we made positive to design it as a two seater in order that the fun of driving at F1 speeds might be loved with a pal or associate.”
“The RB17 is a tremendous venture that we’re privileged to work on, and has allowed Purple Bull Superior Applied sciences to showcase our engineering, design, and technical capabilities and options,” stated Rob Grey. “We can’t wait to see the completed automobiles being loved to the complete on a racetrack by racing and automotive lovers alike.”
