The ‘Entry Level’ Techrules Ren RS Still Has 858bhp

The four-motor base version of the Techrules Ren RS will still have a monstrous 858bhp, backed up by 1150lb ft of torque. Should be enough…

Until now we only knew the vital numbers for its six-motor big brother, whose crazy 1287bhp and 1725lb ft have already bowled us over, making the single-speed hypercar good for a 0-62mph sprint of 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 205mph. Imagine what it could do if it had gears…

We can also now tell you that buyers of the fearsome five-metre-long, two-metre-wide range-extender hybrid will be able to choose either one centrally-mounted 30kW turbine, feeding off diesel and best suited to sipping gently(ish) at the tank for maximum range, or a twin-turbine setup worth 80kW, which can recharge the car’s battery faster but can also drink through its 80-litre fuel tank like a pair of crazed fish.

Power from the TREV setup is unaffected; the Ren RS will always take drive from the batteries until they’re exhausted, at which point the turbine(s) can supply forward motion, presumably with reduced performance. Battery capacity is 28.4kWh, so there’s enough juice on a full charge for plenty of playtime before having to sit back.

Much of the car is built to FIA-approved motorsport spec, including the fuel ‘bladder’ and ‘rupture-resistant’ tank in the centre of the car. The batteries have a number of safety systems to keep them cool and safe.

Carbon is used just about everywhere it can be, from the bodywork to the brakes. The carbon ceramic discs alone save 30kg compared to cast-iron items, says Techrules, although the race-spec roll cage is a concession to weight in the name of safety. There’s pushrod suspension, torque vectoring for neater cornering and two driving modes; Standard and full-bananas Race.