The final design of the Red Bull RB17 Hypercar looks amazing

In July 2024 we already got a first glimpse of Red Bull’s first hypercar for the road. Today, however, the company has laid down the final design of its RB17 hypercar before it goes on sale this year – and it looks badass.

The RB17 was born from Red Bull’s Formula 1 know-how, meaning it was designed to do one thing: go absurdly fast. The new look reflects that. Compared to the original prototype, the production RB17 looks sharper and sleeker, and we dare say: even faster.

The final appearance of the RB17

The front end of the production RB17 is cleaner than before, but no less aggressive. It features sleek LED headlights integrated into the sculpted bodywork. Like other modern track-inspired hypercars, every surface has been designed to allow air to flow over the bodywork as seamlessly as possible.

Along the profile, deep channels cut through the carbon body, directing air to the enormous cooling zones at the rear. The roof-mounted intake draws in air and sends it directly to the mid-engine. The whole thing is completed by a huge central fin that appears to have been ripped from a Le Mans prototype.

Although the RB17 is only for the track, it still has a few things you’d expect from a road-going hypercar. That includes essentials like mirrors and a windshield wiper, meaning the car you see here is probably closer to production than ever before.

Inside, Red Bull has become a complete racing car. There are no touchscreens and no unnecessary distractions; physical controls dominate the cockpit (all praise). Everything has been designed with lap times in mind, from the seating position and handlebars to the visibility.

A powerful hybrid V-10

Photo by: Red Bull

At the heart of the RB17 is a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V-10 developed by Cosworth that spins at a ridiculous 15,000 rpm. That engine itself is good for about 1,000 hp, and is coupled to an electric motor that adds another 200 hp. All in all, the RB17 produces no less than 1,200 hp.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a sequential gearbox with six forward speeds, together with a hydraulic limited slip differential with active limited slip differential. Meanwhile, the hybrid system provides reverse gear.

Red Bull will only build 50 copies of the RB17. The company still hasn’t provided any details on pricing, but it’s safe to assume this hypercar will cost well over seven figures. The RB17 is currently undergoing final testing, meaning production won’t be far away.

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