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 Competition of Pace, the F1-inspired marvel designed by Adrian Newey boasts a prime 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 accessible for buy.
When requested in regards to the RB17’s worth, Horner did not hesitate to substantiate the staggering determine whereas teasing the elite clientele which have already proven curiosity within the street-legal beast.
“It is just below £6m!” mentioned Horner, whose phrases have been adopted by a wave of gasps at Goodwood. “There are some iconic homeowners on the possession listing.”
Evidently, for that type of money, the RB17’s well-heeled homeowners will probably 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 unsure what class it may race in, however, after all, it might be wonderful to see that automobile run on the entrance of Le Mans,” added the Purple Bull Racing group boss.
“I feel the [Aston Martin] Valkiyre will run at Le Mans subsequent yr. So if that may occur, it could be wonderful to see.”
The RB17 marks Newey’s remaining venture with Purple Bull earlier than his deliberate departure in early 2025. Horner highlighted the importance of the automobile withing the context of the Briton’s legacy.
“This automobile is principally about Adrian’s utopia,” Horner defined. “It is him let off the leash.
“There are not any FIA constraints, there is not any value cap. You possibly can 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 automobile has, similar to 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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