Red Bull Racing RB8
Sebastian Vettel's 2012 title car, which survived a string of legality disputes to win both championships.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Red Bull Racing RB8
The RB8 was Red Bull's 2012 car, designed under Adrian Newey and raced by reigning champion Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Like most 2012 cars it had a stepped nose, with a slot Newey said was only for driver cooling, and the FIA forced changes to its floor and engine mapping during the year. It won first in Bahrain, Webber won at Monaco and Silverstone, and an alternator failure stopped Vettel while leading at Valencia. A double-DRS system added in Singapore was credited with helping Vettel win there and in Japan, and the car took seven wins and eight poles on the way to both titles.
Red Bull Racing RB8 specs
The Red Bull Racing RB8 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| Model | RB8 |
| Years | 2012 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Austria |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2012) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed, hydraulic power shift (Red Bull) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1172 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Red Bull Racing RB8 rarity in CarSpot
The Red Bull Racing RB8 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Red Bull Racing RB8 fun facts
- Vettel named the car 'Abbey', saying the name came from neither the album Abbey Road nor the Silverstone corner, and was simply 'a cool name'.
- Webber's Monaco win was Red Bull's third in a row in the principality.
- At Suzuka Vettel led every lap from pole and set the fastest lap, becoming the first driver to win consecutive races in 2012.