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Lanzante offers the conversion of the RB17 Hypercar into a road-legal car

A few days ago, Red Bull presented a two-seater as a blend of two decades of innovation in Formula 1, the RB17 Hypercar. Not a single car has been delivered, yet, and Lanzante are offering new owners to convert the track-focused car into a road-legal high-powered car.

“Lanzante will work with the owners to develop a road-legal version of the RB17 with a V10 engine. We want to ensure that the project stays true to the original design to allow for optimized performance on the track, but still be usable on the road,” the company said.

Red Bull unveiled the RB17 Hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​and at that event Lanzante informed potential buyers that it intended to offer the conversion of their cars into road legal ones. The RB17 is powered by a naturally aspirated V10 engine (around 1,000 hp) combined with an electric motor (200 hp / 149 kW) with a total power of over 1,200 hp, paired with a carbon gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. That is enough to develop a top speed of 350 km/h and achieve lap times like a Formula 1 car.

The British automotive company specializing in service restoration and development of unique vehicles, has experience in turning track-focused cars into road-legal ones. Their latest project is the Porsche 935 produced in only 77 examples, and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​Lanzante presented two road-legal examples. One of them wore a Martini livery while the other was in a Marlboro Chevron livery. They are powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine with 691 hp (515 kW), mated to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Lanzante

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2025 Red Bull RB17 Hypercar

In 2022, it was announced that one of the top engineers and designers of Formula 1 cars, Adrian Newey, is developing a hypercar in collaboration with Red Bull, the RB17. Now the car has been officially unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

This two-seater is a blend of two decades of innovation in Formula 1, which helped Oracle Red Bull Racing win six constructors’ titles. Also, it is the most aerodynamic car in history, with a new diffuser and multi-functional active suspension that allows the driver to change the mechanical balance of grip between both axles, making it more comfortable than an F1 car and an LMP1 race car. Equipped with a carbon monocoque chassis, the car weighs less than 900 kg, and only 50 examples will be produced. Each will be introduced to the Red Bull family through a great customer experience, including a series of on-track events where car owners will get the chance to experience some of the world’s most famous tracks.

The event was attended by Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner who said: “We are excited to unveil the RB17 hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is one of Red Bull Advanced Technologies’ most authentic and exciting projects. With 20 years of heritage in the world of Formula 1 and As a performance-focused organization, we designed our own hypercar from the ground up. Combining technical innovation, achievement and emotional appeal, the RB17 is a car that sets new boundaries. I’m proud of the team and excited to present it.

The RB17 is powered by a naturally aspirated V10 engine (around 1,000 hp) combined with an electric motor (200 hp / 149 kW) with a total power of over 1,200 hp, paired with a carbon gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. That is enough to develop a top speed of 350 km/h and achieve lap times like a Formula 1 car.

Also at the presentation was Group Technical Director Adrian Newey who said: “I’ve been thinking about the idea of ​​taking on the challenge of designing our own hypercar and this has been a fantastic project from concept to delivery. It’s really amazing to pull the covers off and see the birth of the RB17. This hypercar has everything we stand for, undeniable power, speed and beauty. It’s very adaptable in its capabilities, and we’ve gone to great lengths to design it as a two-seater, so the driver can enjoy a thrilling drive at Formula 1 speeds with a friend.”

Source: Red Bull

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2025 Red Bull RB17 Hypercar
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Red Bull RB17 with more than 1,200 hp

Adrian Newey is the man behind many phenomenal Formula 1 cars, he is also the creator of the impressive Aston Martin model Valkyrie. Now, in collaboration with Red Bull, they will design a brand new hypercar that will offer a superior track driving experience, the RB17. Only 50 copies will be produced at Red Bull’s home in Milton Keynes, and production will begin in 2025.

“The RB17 will summarize everything we know about creating Formula 1 championship cars into one package that will deliver extreme levels of performance in a two-seater dedicated track. Driven by our passion for performance at every level, the RB17 pushes design and technical boundaries far beyond what has previously been available to enthusiasts and collectors, ”said Newey.

The RB17 will be powered by a hybrid V8 engine that will develop more than 1,200 hp (883 kW). That’s a lot more than other hypercars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro which is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 1,000 hp.

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro

Future RB17 owners will have access to the Red Bull F1 simulator as well as track training. All this is included in the price of the hyper car, which costs around 5 million pounds.

Source: Reuters