Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Oracle Red Bull Racing have announced that they will unveil the RB17 Hypercar at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, scheduled from July 11-14.
Designed by Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey and his team, the RB17 aims to merge Formula One performance standards with luxurious features. This debut marks a significant milestone for Red Bull’s venture into hypercar production.
The RB17 will be showcased for the first time on July 12th at the Cathedral Paddock, where it will remain on display throughout the festival weekend. Crafted entirely in-house, the hypercar boasts a two-seat carbon fibre monocoque chassis. A semi-stressed mid-mounted V10 engine, and a carbon fibre gearbox driving the rear wheels.
With a top speed exceeding 350 kph, the RB17 promises exhilarating performance, with only 50 units set for production.
In tandem with the hypercar’s launch, Red Bull plans to orchestrate a grand celebration, commemorating its 20-year presence in Formula One. The festival will feature a display of race cars spanning the team’s history, culminating in an impressive line-up. Selected vehicles will partake in the iconic Goodwood hill climb, accompanied by decorated drivers.
Christian Horner, Red Bull team boss, expressed his enthusiasm for the RB17’s debut, stating. “The RB17 embodies rarity and engineering prowess. We’ve poured our racing expertise into crafting the ultimate performance vehicle. And we’re eager for the public to witness the outcome.”
Duke of Richmond, founder of the Festival of Speed, extended his excitement, remarking. “I’m honoured that Oracle Red-Bull Racing has chosen Festival of Speed to unveil highly anticipated RB17 for its global debut. In this monumental year for the Formula 1 team. I’m confident that our fans will eagerly anticipate the unveiling and the array of championship-winning cars and drivers joining event.”
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