Although Adrian ·Nuvey, the F1 paddock's recognised aeropower guru, has officially announced his departure from Red Bull Racing, his next home has yet to be confirmed. However, after a recent scandal with Aston · Martin, he completed his last job at Red Bull - RB17.
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At this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed, Red Bull officially unveiled their first customer race car to the public.
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With over 1,200 horsepower, an electric motor-assisted 4.5-litre V10 naturally aspirated engine developed by Cosworth, and a weight of less than 900 kilograms, Red Bull promises track performance on par with Formula 1 cars.
This incredible weight is thanks to the RB17's carbon fibre two-seater monocoque, which uses the engine as a stressed part of the chassis. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox and a hydraulically locked, active-limited-slip differential. Since there is no reverse gear, reversing is handled by an electric motor installed in the drivetrain.
This motor alone puts out 200 horsepower, while the V10 offers another 1,000 horsepower. All power is controlled by a standard traction control system with ABS to prevent the driver from locking up in the heavy braking zone, which can reach a top speed of 350 km/h.
As expected, as a supercar led by Nuvey, the RB17 has impressive aerodynamics. Red Bull says the car delivers up to 1,700 kilograms of downforce, almost double its own weight. A wheel wake management system is built into the body to comb the airflow around the tires. The front and rear wings are also equipped with active components that can adjust downforce for different situations.
The rest of the mechanics of the RB17 are similarly inspired by F1 cars, with adjustable pushrod suspension on all four wheels, combined with active height and roll control, as well as a lift mode to overcome bumps at low speeds. Each wheel also comes with hydraulic power steering and carbon fibre brakes, and interestingly, only the rear brakes are controlled via drive-by-wire.
The 18-inch wheels are made of carbon fibre and are fitted with Michelin slick tyres, which were specially developed for the car, and 20-inch wheels are available as an option with high-performance tread tyres.
To make the RB17 easier to drive, buyers can customize the seats, which can be adjusted to the pedal box and built-in storage for racing suits and helmets. Each car comes with a 2-year or 4000 km warranty. Red Bull says the car is durable enough to go straight to the 24-hour endurance race without maintenance. Routine maintenance can be performed at Red Bull headquarters, at a local service center, or at the location of the vehicle. Generally, it is held every 8,000 kilometers, but it must be done at Red Bull headquarters.
Like other top supercar manufacturers such as Ferrari and McLaren, Red Bull plans to host a number of private events each year for customers to drive their cars on the track as planned. They are also ready to give owners access to Red Bull's inner circle, inviting them to Red Bull Racing celebrations, simulator races and outdoor social events.
"For many years, I've been thinking about taking on the challenge of designing our own supercar, and it's a grand project and process from concept to delivery," Nuvey said in a statement. Finally, we lifted the veil and witnessed the birth of RB17, which is truly remarkable. The RB17 supercar embodies everything we stand for: undeniable power, speed and beauty. It's so powerful that we made sure to design it as a two-seater so you can enjoy the speed of F1 with friends or partners. ”
The RB17 is also another masterpiece of the Newway after the Aston ·Martin Valkyrie, and although the exact price has not yet been announced, the figure will not fall below seven figures (in dollars), and all 50 units have been sold out, and testing is expected to begin next summer, and then production will be made at Red Bull's factories in Milton · Cairns, United Kingdom. Sounds familiar, yes, it's also the headquarters of the Red Bull F1 team.