The Crimson Bull RB17 was revealed on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity by Oracle Crimson Bull Racing Crew Principal and CEO Christian Horner, Group Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, and Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences Technical Director Rob Grey.
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Designed by Adrian Newey and Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences, the Crimson Bull RB17 builds on 20 years of innovation in System One, which resulted in Oracle Crimson Bull Racing successful six Constructors’ titles. The RB17 contains a two-seater carbon fibre monocoque chassis with a semi-stressed mid-mounted naturally aspirated V10 engine that’s red-lined at 15,000 rpm.
Energy is transferred to the rear wheels by way of a carbon fibre gearbox. Weighing beneath 900 kg and with greater than 1,200 HP, the RB17 delivers F1-equivalent lap occasions and high speeds of over 350 kph whereas remaining simple to personal and function.
From growing the preliminary idea to delivering the completed RB17 to clients, Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences is answerable for the Hypercar’s whole design and constructing course of. Solely 50 will likely be offered, making every proprietor a part of an unique membership.
Every RB17 shopper is welcomed into the Crimson Bull household with an entire buyer journey, together with a spread of observe occasions permitting house owners to expertise among the world’s best circuits. One-of-a-kind driver improvement and tailoring the automobile to swimsuit particular person drivers’ wants are a part of the distinctive expertise, creating a way of anticipation and pleasure. Every RB17 will likely be bespoke, with clients in a position to specify every part from the outside paint color to inside supplies and a number of different minor particulars.
Christian Horner, Oracle Crimson Bull Racing Crew Principal and CEO, stated: “We’re excited to disclose the Crimson Bull RB17 at Goodwood Pageant of Velocity, a undertaking that is likely one of the most genuine and thrilling that Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences has embarked upon thus far. With 20 years of legacy in System 1 to attract from, and as a performance-centred organisation, it solely made sense for us to design our personal Hypercar from the bottom up. The RB17 is a landmark automobile that mixes technical innovation, achievement, and emotional enchantment. I’m very pleased with the Crew and am delighted to see it make its world debut. We count on the RB17 to be a future basic.”
Adrian Newey, Group Chief Technical Officer, commented: “I had been mulling across the concept of taking over the problem of designing our very personal Hypercar, from idea to supply, for a few years, and it has been an impressive undertaking and journey. For it to lastly be the day we pull the covers off and see the delivery of the Crimson Bull RB17 is genuinely exceptional. The RB17 Hypercar embraces every part we stand for: plain energy, velocity and wonder. It is rather adaptable in its skills, and we designed it as a two-seater in order that the fun of driving at F1 speeds might be loved with a pal or accomplice, instilling a way of confidence in its efficiency.
Rob Grey, Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences Technical Director, added: “The RB17 is an incredible undertaking we’re privileged to work on. It has allowed Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences to showcase our engineering, design, and technical capabilities and options. We can’t wait to see the completed automobiles being loved to the complete on a racetrack by racing and automotive fans alike.”
About Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences
Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences was fashioned in 2014 to use features of F1 know-how to different challenges in motorsport and the broader world. To place Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences because the main competitor in know-how options, they carry distinctive engineering, design, know-how, simulation and manufacturing capabilities to a vastly various set of industries, serving to to create a brighter, higher future. From human-powered machines to Hypercars and every part in between, together with submersibles, flying machines and future mobility options, with Crimson Bull Superior Applied sciences, the probabilities are limitless.
