Real Life Red Bull X1 to be Shown at GT5 Launch Party in Madrid

We were quite impressed with the virtual Red Bull X1 Prototype, the fastest car in the upcoming fifth installment of the Gran Turismo series. This time, Evo Magazine reveals that Red Bull has decided to build a scale model, which will be shown at the GT5 launch party in Madrid, in a few weeks time.

As previously reported, the virtual X1 will feature a twin-turbocharged 3-liter V6 engine, producing 1,483 hp (1,106 kW) and – new piece of information – 526 lb-ft (713 Nm) of torque.

According to Red Bull's older press release, the X1 can reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in a mind-boggling 1.4 seconds, 120 mph (193 km/h) in 2.8 seconds and last but not least, 200 mph (320 km/h) in a mere 6.1 seconds.

Should by any chance the X1 become a reality, an important question arises: who will dare pilot this thing as it can effortlessly generate 8.25 Gs during cornering?

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Evo Magazine, Via: GT Planet

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VIDEO: Red Bull X1 is the Fastest Car in Gran Turismo 5

The Red Bull X1 will be the fastest car in Sony's forthcoming Gran Turismo 5 - that is, if the game ever comes out… To prove this, Sebastian Vettel was asked to do a lap of the Nürburgring race track. As you'd expect, it was done in record time and you can witness it by watching the video after the break.
This is all fine and dandy, but the X1 doesn't exist in real life. However, the science behind it is very real, so, if it were to be built, it would be the fastest vehicle on Earth. Let's check out some [virtual] facts and numbers.
On paper, the X1 measures 0.98 m (38.58 inches) tall, 2.18 m (85.82 inches) wide and 4.75m (187 inches) long - or about the same length as an average family sedan.
Power comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that produces in theory 1,483 hp (1,106 kW) at an equally astonishing 15,000 rpm! That's right: 283 horses more than the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
To say that something this powerful is fast is an understatement. The X1 could easily reach 450 km/h or 280 mph, while the Veyron Super Sport maxes out at 431 km/h or 267 mph. Then again, that's in real life...
As for the other performance figures; 0-60 (0-96 km/h) comes in 1.4 seconds; 0-120 mph (0-193 km/h) in 2.8 seconds and 0-200 mph (0-320 km/h) in a truly incredible 6.1 seconds.
These numbers are a possibility because the X1 is not just insanely powerful, but also very light. According to the designers, it tips the scales at a mere 615 kg (1,356 lbs) - almost on par with a 1959 MINI, or with Mark Webber's weight, when cornering at 300 km/h (186 mph) and enduring 8.25Gs! Oh man, that is jet fighter territory! Oh, you really have to build this Red Bull, you really do.
By Csaba Daradics

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Sony Upsets Fans by Delaying Gran Turismo 5 Yet Again

There's an old saying that I think is appropriate here: when it rains, it pours. Sony has announced further delays to its much anticipated Gran Turismo 5 (GT5) arcade racing title. The game, which was scheduled for an early November release, has been once again pushed back, this time to the "holiday season".

In a statement on the official Playstation blog, GT5's North American Producer Taku Imasaki said:

"We sincerely apologize to GT fans for the delay, however, creator Kazunori Yamauchi and the team at Polyphony Digital. I want to make certain they are creating the perfect racing experience, and we are confident that this ambitious game will exceed expectations when it launches."

The release of GT5 Prologue at the 2007 E3 Convention appeared to indicate a release in June of 2008. Further previews of the game followed, but no release date was given. Finally, just last year Sony indicated that GT5 would go on sale in March of 2010. Just three months later, at E3 2010, that date was pushed back to November.

The final specifications and release date were confirmed as recently as last month's Tokyo Game Show. A media event last week seemed to confirm that everyone was set for a November release. This latest delay has come as a shock to everyone, including Sony's North American arm.

Mr. Imasaki told the New York Times in a phone interview:

"We're really close, but this was an executive decision that was made yesterday. Realistically, we thought we had a good date. We're not happy over here."

He went on to suggest the game could be delayed even further, something no fan of the series wants to hear. Carscoop will keep abreast of the issue, and provide updates as they come in.

By Tristan Hankins

Source: Sony & NY Times

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8 Comments

1. 
   Tzvetan Mihaylov » October 14, 2010

   WOW! Surprise anyone?

2. 
   
   October 14, 2010

   Is this post about Duke Nukem Forever?

3. 
   Anonymous » October 14, 2010

   Thanks to GT5, I'm more patient than I've ever been in my life! Bring on the delays!

4. 
   Matt » October 14, 2010

   The reason for the delay is vulnerable 3.41 PS3 firmware!

5. 
   KAG » October 14, 2010

   Delay and a new Gran Turismo can is just a fact of life, they are lazy like that, and waiting for Christmas season to release it.

6. 
   Anonymous » October 15, 2010

   OH FFS!!!!! Not again, sort it out!

7. 
   Anonymous » October 15, 2010

   damn american colloquialisms. what the crap does holiday season mean to the rest of the world, much the same as 'fall' releases. it has no meaning to everyone else. at least a range of months would be far easier to understand such as a november-december release. sorry for my ranting but it just annoys me how the entire planet revolves around america.

8. 
   Anonymous » October 15, 2010

   "sorry for my ranting but it just annoys me how the entire planet revolves around america."
   
   Sadly, I agree. But the yanks have no grip on their spending habits and therefore it's up to the rest of us to bilk them.
   
   So if Sony stuck GT5 in an pleather-wrapped sleave, throw in a "certificate of authenticity" for the first 5000 copies sold, and put it all aluminium case with a fancy holographic logo on the cover and signed by Mr. Yamauchi, they could sell it for loads more than it would go for after dec 25th.
   
   So yeah, you can sell shit to them and clean up nicely like everyone else does...or you can grow a beard, reject science, and complain about them being the 'great satan' while planning to get your pilots licence.
   
   Happy holidays! ;)