Red Bull X1 Prototype revealed for Gran Turismo 5 [video]

X1 Prototype is a 'fan car' with 1500 PS (1106 kW) and a top speed of 450 km/h

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Mister Stig Mister Stig
Imagination can do anything - build it and prove this figures aren't just bullsh*t!!
October 29, 2010 9:23 am
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Douglas6250 Douglas6250
Well that's strange. Other resources on the internet reveals the fact that this thing uses a jet turbine mated to a CVT gearbox, not a piston engine.
October 29, 2010 8:51 pm
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joseferreira joseferreira
Just amazing. This game really is stunning, like to see this car running in real F1 championship speeding over 280mph :D
October 29, 2010 9:29 am
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N20_Purge N20_Purge
If that thing actually existed, I doubt the driver would make it out alive at those speeds with HUGE G-forces.
October 29, 2010 9:35 am
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ithyandel ithyandel
air force pilots take those figures, but not for more than 5 to 10 min, a full race 45 to 60 min would be insanely straining, the kind of stamina and endurance the pilot of that thing will need are inhuman.
October 29, 2010 10:23 am
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clash_189 clash_189
That is why F1 drivers are paid a lot and seems in the past it was Ok to get such challenge. It is just pity that now drivers are too aware of safety and not the fastest way (though also the riskiest plan) as old school mates drove in 50s to win any race. Got injured? Then it is time for reserve drivers to shine other than pay and travel them for nothing.
October 29, 2010 6:53 pm
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ithyandel ithyandel
i'm wandering what would happen if such a vehicle is built and raced. 8 G lateral force when it hits a rumble strip or take any kind of air... that would send the car flying sideways until it hit a wall.
October 29, 2010 10:38 am
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rooster82 rooster82
The only reason why I could see this X1 go flying is because... It runs on Red Bull, And we all know what Red Bull does best. LOL
October 29, 2010 4:00 pm
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bordeauxman1 bordeauxman1
BUILD IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! f1 will be less annoying !!!!!!!
October 29, 2010 10:44 am
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GHERNAS GHERNAS
I WISH TO SEE THIS CAR IN A REAL RACE..
October 29, 2010 11:53 am
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Mikeado Mikeado
Whilst a driver would need a G-suit to avoid blocking out under 6 lateral G, this car is technically possible. I bet that with the necessary money they could make a car with these sorts of numbers. The long list of specs in the Press Release are a clue that they're not just fantasising.
October 29, 2010 12:30 pm
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Earthling Earthling
I wonder what tires they put on that car. Knowing Gran Turismo, how often will u have to pit?
October 29, 2010 3:36 pm
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Lennox.... Lennox....
this is the future of formula 1!!
October 29, 2010 4:33 pm
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steelerfan2009 steelerfan2009
this car is why the game got delayed, first i read it had a turbine engine a few weeks ago, now it has a turbo v6.
October 29, 2010 8:57 pm
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Aesthetics Aesthetics
a fighter pilot can max 9 g's but only for a short while..but its all vertical load and only little lateral load, far less than 8 g...you need to have a very strong neck to take 8 g longitudinal sideways load...making this car on the brink of illogical
October 30, 2010 12:42 am
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vilivo vilivo
So what everyone is trying to say, though this car is possible, the human being is too poorly designed to handle this... I kinda knew we were badly designed all along tho...
October 30, 2010 2:56 am
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Bristol411S3 Bristol411S3
A Caparo T1 in Red Bull livery. With MUCH nicer headlights.
October 30, 2010 4:30 am
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MTC MTC
turbine engine or twin turbo V6? This is getting like GT5's release date
October 30, 2010 4:44 pm
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October 29, 2010 9:00 am By Alex Ricciuti


Filed Under: Artist Renderings, Concept Car, Entertainment, Video Games
Tags: Red Bull , Red Bull X1 , racing cars , prototypes X1 , X1 , Adrian Newey , Sebastian Vettel , Sannai Kazunori , PS3 , Playstation3 ,
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