Donkervoort and Van der Lee Create Custom Turbochargers for P24 RS
Donkervoort has partnered with Dutch Formula One supplier Van der Lee to develop exclusive turbochargers for its upcoming P24 RS supercar, promising improved throttle response and lightweight design.
4 kg each
300,000 km
What Happened
Donkervoort has announced a partnership with Van der Lee, a Dutch Formula One supplier, to develop custom turbochargers for the upcoming P24 RS supercar. The turbochargers are designed to produce increased torque at low speeds, maintain power to the redline, and deliver exceptional responsiveness. They feature ball-bearing construction and billet turbines for reduced weight and faster spooling.
“They have created works of art that give the PTC motor the throttle response of a naturally aspirated car, weigh almost nothing, and are exclusive to Donkervoort.”
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Lightweight for better power-to-weight ratio and packaging
“All our turbochargers are rated for at least 300,000 km. Our motorsport turbochargers are designed to withstand the gruelling 24-hour Le Mans race.”
Why this matters
The collaboration brings motorsport-derived turbo technology to a low-volume road car, enhancing performance and exclusivity in the supercar segment.
Terms in This Story
- Turbocharger
- A forced induction device that uses exhaust gases to spin a turbine, compressing intake air to increase engine power.
- Billet turbine
- A turbine wheel machined from a solid block of metal, allowing more intricate blade shapes than cast versions.
- Ball-bearing turbocharger
- A turbocharger using ball bearings instead of journal bearings for reduced friction and faster spool-up.
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