Donkervoort has unveiled the P24 RS, a new flagship with a focus on minimal mass, mechanical clarity and direct driver feedback.
At the core of the project is an uncompromising approach to weight. The P24 RS weighs just 780 kg, making it the only road-legal supercar delivering 600 hp while remaining well below the 1,000 kg threshold. This translates into a power-to-weight ratio of 770 hp per tonne and torque figures exceeding 1,000 Nm per tonne, numbers that underline the car’s performance potential without relying on excessive size or complexity.
A new engine developed in-house
Power comes from an all-new 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, known as the Power To Choose (PTC) engine, developed exclusively for the P24 RS. It produces up to 600 hp (441 kW) and 800 Nm of torque, while meeting current safety and emissions standards with output levels comparable to those of a compact SUV.
True to its name, the PTC engine allows drivers to select between 400, 500 or 600 hp, with traction control calibrated accordingly. This flexibility is designed to make the car approachable across different driving scenarios, from road use to track sessions.
The engine’s responsiveness is a key focus. Donkervoort worked with Dutch Formula One supplier Van der Lee to create bespoke billet turbochargers that deliver boost all the way to 7,000 rpm. Each turbo weighs just 4 kg and uses ball bearings and intricately machined turbine blades to improve efficiency and response. Despite running lower peak boost pressure than the previous F22, the P24 RS delivers significantly more power.
Additional innovations include 3D-printed, water-cooled charge-air coolers weighing only 1.4 kg each, CFRP air intakes, 3D-printed exhaust components, variable valve timing and a dual direct-and-indirect fuel injection system. The efficiency of the powertrain also allowed Donkervoort to retain a lightweight five-speed gearbox without compromising performance.
Performance shaped by balance, not just speed
While straight-line acceleration is impressive (0–100 km/h in under three seconds and 0–200 km/h in 7.4 seconds), the P24 RS was not developed with top-speed figures as the primary goal. Maximum speed exceeds 300 km/h, but the emphasis is on real-world performance and cornering capability.
With more than 2.3 g of lateral acceleration available, the P24 RS relies on balanced aerodynamics and precise chassis tuning rather than sheer downforce alone. An optional removable aero kit adds 90 kg of balanced downforce at 250 km/h for track use, without compromising the car’s core usability.
Distinctive design and advanced materials
Visually, the P24 RS stays true to Donkervoort’s identity. Exposed front wheels remain a signature element, helping drivers judge tyre placement and suspension movement more intuitively. The front end also introduces industry-first swing-out headlights, which stay hidden from the airflow when not in use.
The car is a showcase for Donkervoort’s expanding-foam carbon-fibre technology, known as Ex-Core. This material is used extensively throughout the structure, including the chassis reinforcements, Fort-Ex front subframe, doors, Twin Targa roof, windscreen frame and optional aero components. The result is increased stiffness with minimal mass, contributing to a chassis that is 10 per cent stiffer than its predecessor.
Despite its extreme focus, the P24 RS remains practical. The interior accommodates drivers up to 2.05 metres tall and offers 290 litres of luggage space, comparable to that of a small hatchback.
Chassis, suspension and braking
The P24 RS is built around a hybrid structure combining alloy tubing with structural Ex-Core carbon-fibre elements. At the front, the single-piece Fort-Ex subframe weighs just 9 kg and acts as both a structural and crash-absorbing component, protecting occupants, engine and chassis.
Suspension is fully independent, with double wishbones at the front featuring anti-dive geometry and a multi-link, anti-squat rear setup. Tractive active dampers offer adjustable ride height and multiple stiffness settings, allowing the car to adapt to different driving conditions.
Braking is handled by four-piston AP Racing calipers with ventilated discs, while optional carbon-ceramic discs reduce unsprung mass by 2.1 kg per corner. Custom-developed Nankang CR-S tyres are fitted to 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels, with a staggered setup to support traction and balance.
Limited production
Only 150 examples of the P24 RS will be hand-built in Lelystad, with more than 50 already sold. Priced at €298,500, the model continues Donkervoort’s tradition as a low-volume, family-owned manufacturer. Since its founding in 1978, the company has produced nearly 2,000 cars, with the vast majority still on the road today.
What drives Donkervoort
Underlying the P24 RS is a company philosophy that has remained unchanged since Donkervoort Automobielen was founded in 1978, still entirely family-owned and managed solely by Joop and later Denis Donkervoort.
