Red Bull RB17 is a 1,200 hp hypercar that will cost you RM36 million

THE recently concluded Goodwood Festival of Speed featured plenty of exciting cars, but it’s fair to say that none were as breathtaking as the Red Bull RB17.

Designed by Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the RB17 is the energy drink brand’s first ever hypercar and it is a track-only beast.

The RB17 features a two-seater carbon fiber monocoque chassis with a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.5-litre V10 engine capable of redlining at 15,000 rpm.

With over 1,200 hp sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed carbon fibre gearbox, Red Bull claims the 900-kg RB17 is capable of delivering F1-equivalent lap times and reaching top speeds in excess of 350 km/h.

It goes without saying that the RB17 is truly impressive. Unfortunately, only 50 lucky (and super rich) individuals will be able to own it and as you may have guessed, all units are already spoken for. Each will cost an eye-watering £6 million (RM36.3 million).

At such a price, owners will be given the privilege to specify everything from the exterior paint colour to interior materials, as well as other details.

But that’s not all. As part of the unique ownership experience offered by Red Bull, RB17 owners will also be invited to participate in exclusive track events held at leading circuits around the world.