Maintain onto your wallets, racing fans, as a result of Christian Horner has confirmed the eye-watering worth of Purple Bull’s newly launched RB17 hypercar.
Formally launched on Friday on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace, the F1-inspired marvel designed by Adrian Newey boasts a high pace of 350 km/h and contains 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 items obtainable for buy.
When requested concerning the RB17’s worth, 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!” stated Horner, whose phrases have been adopted by a wave of gasps at Goodwood. “There are some iconic house owners on the possession record.”
Evidently, for that form of money, the RB17’s well-heeled house owners might be getting some severe 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 wonderful to see that automotive run on the entrance of Le Mans,” added the Purple Bull Racing group boss.
“I believe the [Aston Martin] Valkiyre will run at Le Mans subsequent 12 months. So if that may occur, it could be wonderful to see.”
The RB17 marks Newey’s remaining mission with Purple Bull earlier than his deliberate departure in early 2025. Horner highlighted the importance of the automotive withing the context of the Briton’s legacy.
“This automotive is principally about Adrian’s utopia,” Horner defined. “It is him let off the leash.
“There are not any FIA constraints, there is no price 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 automotive has, resembling the extent of downforce.
“It is a celebration now of Adrian’s time with the group. It is 50 very particular vehicles.”
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