Red Bull RB17 Ultimate Form Released: 1000-Horsepower V10 Engine, Aiming for Track Records
JohnJan 12, 2026, 12:22 PM
[PCauto] Red Bull Advanced Technologies has officially unveiled the final design of its ultimate track weapon, the RB17 hypercar.
The model, which has garnered significant attention since its debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, now reveals its most extreme engineering form, completely unshackled from road-legal constraints.
Rob Gray, Technical Director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies, stated: "The RB17 is a breathtaking project. We cannot wait to see the completed car being fully enjoyed on track by racing and automotive enthusiasts."
RB17 equipped with Cosworth V10 engine
At the heart of the RB17's performance lies a Cosworth-developed, meticulously crafted 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine. This high-revving machine has a redline of up to 15,000 rpm, delivering a staggering power output of over 1,000 horsepower.
The Red Bull Advanced Technologies team revealed that, leveraging its extensive F1 experience and advanced simulation technology, the RB17's theoretical lap time target at Silverstone Circuit is to challenge—and potentially surpass—current F1 cars.
This ambition is aimed directly at claiming the throne among top track-exclusive hypercars, such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro.
RB17 Fully Evolved in Aerodynamics and Cooling
The exterior of the final RB17 has been precision-optimized. A new carbon fiber front splitter, integrated LED light assembly, and refined airflow channels work in concert to enhance front-end downforce and cooling efficiency.
F1-style side vent gills, a roof-mounted shark fin, and a large adjustable rear wing work in unison with the underfloor venturi tunnels to form an exceptionally efficient and complex aerodynamic system.
The layout of the exhaust on the engine hood has also been adjusted, aiming to optimize the sound and thermal management of the engine bay.
RB17 Possesses Pure Racing DNA
The cockpit interior embodies a pure racing style, equipped with a steering wheel integrated with numerous control functions and a large display screen for monitoring vehicle and track data.
The RB17 will be strictly limited to a production of 50 units, with each priced from £5 million, making it a genuine top-tier collectible.
Notably, Lanzante—the renowned engineering firm behind the road-legal conversion of the McLaren F1 GTR—has publicly expressed interest in providing a similar road-legal conversion service for the RB17.
The expected cost will be substantial, but it will transform the RB17 into the ultimate toy potentially fit for road use.
From the original concept by legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey to its final realization by Red Bull's advanced technology team, the entire development of the RB17 has been governed by the pursuit of the extreme.
The RB17 is not only the pinnacle of Red Bull's F1 technology but also a bold exploration of the boundaries of track performance. As these 50 king-level machines are gradually delivered and hit tracks worldwide, they will be writing a legend—not merely of lap times, but of engineering obsession.
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