Red Bull Racing RB9
The last V8-powered and last naturally aspirated title winner, on which Sebastian Vettel won the final nine races of 2013.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Red Bull Racing RB9
Adrian Newey's RB9 was Red Bull's 2013 car, driven by three-time champion Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, who announced his retirement during the season. Development had been paused in the second half of 2012 while the team fought for the titles with the RB8. Vettel won in Malaysia after ignoring a team order to stay behind Webber, and the car took 13 wins in all, including every race from Belgium to the Brazilian finale. Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive title at the Indian Grand Prix and Red Bull took the Constructors' crown, the last for a V8 and for a naturally aspirated engine.
Red Bull Racing RB9 specs
The Red Bull Racing RB9 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| Model | RB9 |
| Years | 2013 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Austria |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2013) |
|---|---|
| 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 semi-automatic hydraulic paddle shift (Red Bull Technology) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 642 kg (1,415 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1168 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Red Bull Racing RB9 rarity in CarSpot
The Red Bull Racing RB9 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 RB9 fun facts
- Vettel named his RB9 'Hungry Heidi', after the model Heidi Klum.
- In 2014 Red Bull presented a fully electric RB9, fitted with an RB10 nose, for its mechanics to practise pit stops.