Maintain onto your wallets, racing fans, as a result of Christian Horner has confirmed the eye-watering value of Purple Bull’s newly launched RB17 hypercar.
Formally launched on Friday on the Goodwood Competition of Velocity, the F1-inspired marvel designed by Adrian Newey boasts a prime velocity of 350 km/h and includes a roaring V10 engine that may attain as much as 15,000 rpm.
The exclusivity of the RB17 is additional emphasised by its restricted manufacturing run, with solely 50 models obtainable for buy.
When requested in regards to the RB17’s value, Horner did not hesitate to verify the staggering determine whereas teasing the elite clientele which have already proven curiosity within the street-legal beast.
“It is slightly below £6m!” mentioned Horner, whose phrases have been adopted by a wave of gasps at Goodwood. “There are some iconic homeowners on the possession record.”
Evidently, for that sort of money, the RB17’s well-heeled homeowners shall be getting some critical bragging rights.
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Whereas the RB17 may not be tearing up the tracks anytime quickly, the considered the hypercar machine battling for Le Mans glory is actually tantalizing.
“I am undecided what class it may race in, however, in fact, it would be superb to see that automobile run on the entrance of Le Mans,” added the Purple Bull Racing workforce boss.
“I feel the [Aston Martin] Valkiyre will run at Le Mans subsequent 12 months. So if that may occur, it will be superb to see.”
The RB17 marks Newey’s remaining venture with Purple Bull earlier than his deliberate departure in early 2025. Horner highlighted the importance of the automobile withing the context of the Briton’s legacy.
“This automobile is principally about Adrian’s utopia,” Horner defined. “It is him let off the leash.
“There are not any FIA constraints, there is no value cap. You’ll be able to see influences from all his vehicles through the years. It has an insane quantity of efficiency.
“Even Max Verstappen would battle to extract the quantity of efficiency that this automobile has, akin to the extent of downforce.
“It is a celebration now of Adrian’s time with the workforce. It is 50 very particular vehicles.”
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