VUHL Unveils 600BHP-Per-Tonne 05RR Supercar


After teasing their ultimate road-legal track car ahead of the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, VUHL has finally removed the covers in preparation for the 05RR's hot date with the famous Hillclimb event.

Behind the wheel of the 385 BHP (390 PS) VUHL 05RR (on Friday) will be Manor Racing F1 reserve driver Jordan King, who will look to wow the crowds just like the previous 05 model did two years ago when Esteban Gutierrez was on board.

"There's usually a big difference between what people consider a supercar and what is a proper racing car," said King. "I'm really excited to drive the Vuhl 05RR because it has the perfect recipe: lightweight to the core, huge power-to-weight, and it looks incredible. Goodwood is going to be a tonne of fun."

As opposed to the regular 05 version, the 05RR comes with ultra-lightweight carbon fiber wheels, wrapped in Michelin Cup 2 tires, a revised aero package (full-width rear wing & F1-inspired diffuser strakes), full carbon fiber bodywork, aluminum-carbon monocoque, and a 2.3-liter Ecoboost engine with a 6-speed manual, good for 385 BHP (390 PS) and 500 Nm (368 lb-ft) of torque.

As VUHL will keenly point out, the 05RR's 600BHP-per-tonne ratio is greater than that of the Ferrari F12 tdf, McLaren P1 and even the Bugatti Veyron. Oh and it can also accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.7 seconds while climbing all the way to 160 mph (255 km/h).






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