Red Bull X1 Prototype Gets Real, Set to Debut in Madrid

Other November 9th, 2010 by Jordan

Much like Polyphony Digital’s Citroen GT, it looks like the Red Bull X1 Prototype will also be transitioning from the virtual world into reality – sort of. This is actually just a model, but these pictures from the latest edition of Evo Magazine make it easier to imagine what the real thing could actually look like.

According to Evo, first reports of the car’s gas turbine engine and continuously variable transmission were actually incorrect. Instead, it’s driven by an “F1-derived direct-injection 3-litre twin-turbo V6″, producing 1,483bhp at 15,000rpm and 526lb-ft. at 12,000rpm (that explains the sound heard in the first X1 gameplay video). This elaborate model will be unveiled to the world at the official GT5 Launch Party in Madrid, set to go down in just a few weeks.

Pick up a copy of the magazine at a newsstand near you for more. Thanks to Neal for the tip and the images!

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  1. November 10th, 2010 at 11:39 am - #
    mocheelz

    either they’re not going to be release a date cause it’s kind of pointless now and just expect all of to know that it can be out on stores any day now.

  2. November 10th, 2010 at 10:41 am - #
    m0j0

    So.. who else keeps checking the front page every hour or so in the hopes of seeing in big bold lettering “FINAL RELEASE DATES RELEASED!!”

    or something similar..

    but alas..

    • November 10th, 2010 at 11:04 am - #
      BMfan

      At least 4 time a day

  3. November 10th, 2010 at 10:06 am - #
    GT’ireland

    still no confirmation on the release date which is strange as the game has been shipped over already for the shops.

  4. November 10th, 2010 at 8:32 am - #
    SwiftPro

    How about ‘GT5 release date get’s real’ and you can debut it NOW.

    • November 10th, 2010 at 9:13 am - #
      occasionalracer

      No doubt, you know I have plenty of patience with their ways of being secretive and quiet about the game and it’s features, but at this point with copies being pressed and ending up in peoples PS3 drives it boggles the mind why they can’t set the date. It will never be an overnight surprise like they want it to be, so I’m not sure if they’re still pondering the logistics part of it to make sure all copies make it to stores on time. I hope there is something they’re not sure about and that this is still a way of revving up excitement about this mysterious product. I’ve even been eagerly awaiting the Signature Edition to pop up on Germany’s Amazon which still hasn’t happened, even after their price has gone from 170 to 299 euros. Crazy that they can’t set things straight with their fans by now. But I still got more doses of patience left in me.

  5. November 10th, 2010 at 5:51 am - #
    Enciah

    This car is already getting on my nerves
    X1 = waitting period before GT5

    • November 10th, 2010 at 6:48 am - #
      Squit

      Yeah.. that’s right.. i hate this ppl like Hideo Kojima.. that think is a regizor now.. and make the game like movies .. instead of working on, metal gear 4.. was a big delusion for me.. :(( and now Kaz.. creates this car :| is just a stupid game car! can’t be real. i love GT5 … but this things are getting on my nerves to..

    • November 10th, 2010 at 6:56 am - #
      F.G

      The topic explicitly states “Red Bull X1 Prototype Real, Set to Debut in Madrid”. If you’re not interested in the X1, why bother clicking on this news page and commenting here?

      Some people actually think it’s an interesting exercise.

  6. November 10th, 2010 at 5:18 am - #
    Paul

    First time I saw this thing I thought

    *Cyber Formula!!!*

    Now, I think

    *Definitely a Cyber Formula car!!!*

    • November 10th, 2010 at 6:19 am - #
      F.G

      Yeah, that’s exactly what I think.

      The resemblance is uncanny. Now they just got to stick an engine in it and have two massive boosters!

  7. November 10th, 2010 at 2:56 am - #
    Dave-o

    I still reckon it would it could only do a few laps before running out of fuel, so a slower (relatively, e.g. F1) may have a chance.

  8. November 9th, 2010 at 10:56 pm - #
    Zuel

    I WANT IT!!!

  9. November 9th, 2010 at 9:59 pm - #
    viejaloca

    It’s amazing what you can do with just a slab of wood!

    • November 9th, 2010 at 10:37 pm - #
      BWX

      That’s what she said!

  10. November 9th, 2010 at 9:31 pm - #
    CAL

    So how do you change the tires? haha

    • November 10th, 2010 at 8:51 am - #
      occasionalracer

      Ya they better forge a close partnership with Bridgestone also to develop X3 tyres with at least half of it’s compound with materials from Mars. Everything from there is intended to withstand temperatures that exceeds that of sythetically produced rubbers. Heck, it would be in their best interest to partner NASA to get this concept of the ground.

  11. November 9th, 2010 at 9:12 pm - #
    Space Dynamics

    They would not do a 3.0 V6 IRL :U

  12. November 9th, 2010 at 8:25 pm - #
    Grafpt

    I knew this thing was stored in a vault at RBR HQs lol There’s no way they built it JUST for the game. Kaz wants to revolutionize racing.

    • November 9th, 2010 at 9:01 pm - #
      crisco_21

      B.S…this thing would break your neck “on the limit”

  13. November 9th, 2010 at 7:35 pm - #
    Johan

    I hope their working on the engine not just the model.

  14. November 9th, 2010 at 7:19 pm - #
    NorwegianStig

    Hey, I want a beer holder in it.

    oh, wait..

    • November 9th, 2010 at 11:58 pm - #
      Bernd

      Beer-holders are on both sides of your helmet :-D

  15. November 9th, 2010 at 6:51 pm - #
    paytonlow

    Can anyone drive this car without dying if it’s built with the claimed spec? lol

    • November 10th, 2010 at 8:18 am - #
      occasionalracer

      You know that’s what’s kind of silly about this car. I mean who really wants to put their life at risk with those supposed speeds and g’s it would generate. Whichever track this car would be tested on in real life at it’s limit would have to have grass runoff for miles and a huge part of F1′s is that they’re built with incredible safety so that suspension arms and so fourth don’t penetrate the cockpit on heavy collisions. I’m not trying to talk down PD and RedBulls effort, cause it’s actually a proper partnership for bringing this thing to life and will probably end up in the Guiness Book of Records for highest lateral g’s created on land.

  16. November 9th, 2010 at 5:40 pm - #
    JasonMann

    i want some more good news

  17. November 9th, 2010 at 5:14 pm - #
    Daniel Learmouth

    Awgh! I’ve just had an orgasm! Oooh!

    • November 9th, 2010 at 5:43 pm - #
      occasionalracer

      That sounds painful man. Take it easy

    • November 9th, 2010 at 6:21 pm - #
      Daniel Learmouth

      Too painful. Ow… THAT’S A MEASURE OF HOW BADLY I WANT THIS GAME! Come on Polyphony!!

    • November 9th, 2010 at 6:21 pm - #
      shichi

      I was reading the text when my eyes wandered to the pictures and then HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG

  18. November 9th, 2010 at 5:10 pm - #
    Willbo87

    Thats bonkers!

    • November 9th, 2010 at 7:29 pm - #
      Spacegoat

      And than some.

  19. November 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm - #
    Sam__NY

    Tinted window. Must be standard.

    • November 9th, 2010 at 9:48 pm - #
      Dunavantj

      hahahaha

  20. November 9th, 2010 at 5:06 pm - #
    Vulcao

    Cool! That car looks awesome. Let’s see if Vettel can repeat his virtual lap time in real life :p

    • November 9th, 2010 at 5:08 pm - #
      Akmuq

      Let’s see if vettel can keep his head on while doing that lap