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Red Bull Starts Assembling Newey’s 1,200-bhp RB17 Hypercar

5/5/2026

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Red Bull Advanced Technologies in the United Kingdom began final assembly of the Adrian Newey-designed RB17 track-only hypercar.
The RB17 produces 1,200 bhp from a 1,000 hp Cosworth V10 and a 200 hp electric motor.
It weighs 900 kg, targets a 220 mph top speed and up to 1,700 kg of downforce.
Red Bull will build 50 units at about £5 million each and deliver them from spring 2027 to end 2028, while a road-conversion is being explored at an estimated £250,000-£500,000.

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Story summary

Red Bull Advanced Technologies in the United Kingdom began final assembly of the Adrian Newey-designed RB17 track-only hypercar.
The RB17 produces 1,200 bhp from a 1,000 hp Cosworth V10 and a 200 hp electric motor.
It weighs 900 kg, targets a 220 mph top speed and up to 1,700 kg of downforce.
Red Bull will build 50 units at about £5 million each and deliver them from spring 2027 to end 2028, while a road-conversion is being explored at an estimated £250,000-£500,000.