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

Techrules has released more information on the planned Ren RS turbine-based range-extender hybrid, and even the more sensible option has bonkers power
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.

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

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.

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Comments

Matt O'Neill

oh… okay

03/05/2018 - 14:24 |
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Martin Burns

Just imagining the forces on the driver…

03/05/2018 - 14:27 |
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Well feeling like a 300 pound person is sitting on you isn’t a feeling everyone’s used to…

03/05/2018 - 14:37 |
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The Quirky Richard

I guess it will feel strange filling up a 1200hp hypercar with diesel

03/05/2018 - 14:30 |
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Who do you think will be the proudest: The guy in a conception meeting who said ‘’let’s bring gran turismo into real life” or the guy at the pump bragging about his real life vision car?

03/05/2018 - 22:06 |
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Zubayer Rezoan

This, the Senna, the Aston Valkyrie, the AMG Project One, the Apollo Intensa ———- damn the future road traffic is going to be full of angry super cars

03/05/2018 - 14:32 |
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Well at least we can enjoy them for a couple of decades before everything turns electric. Then at least we’ll have stories about how cars were like for the kids :)

03/05/2018 - 14:35 |
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Berry 1

Kinda reminds me of a Panoz

03/05/2018 - 15:45 |
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Sammy Loehnis

loving the EV hypercar barrage at the moment. With a few exceptions, they all look fantastic, and with the performance figures, I sense a huge ‘Ring storm brewing. Am still crying out for gears (it can be done) though.

03/05/2018 - 21:19 |
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Sammy Loehnis

also btw, has anyone seen the stats for that new Rimac? they claim 0-60 in 1.85, 2300Nm of torque (don’t know about lb ft) and 1914bhp. Just let that sink in for a moment

03/05/2018 - 21:21 |
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Given they’ve already proven to actually make a product, I believe it.

03/06/2018 - 04:43 |
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Anonymous

Ah, finally…
Some more cars that make me feel patriotic.

03/06/2018 - 00:00 |
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Nobody

Oh look, another supercar that will never exist.

03/06/2018 - 03:47 |
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