The P24 RS is the most powerful and focused car Donkervoort has ever built, marking a new high point in the Dutch manufacturer’s 48-year history. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 producing up to 600bhp, the stripped-back, aero-led two-seater is designed to deliver extreme performance while remaining usable on the road.
Following on from the F22 launched in 2022, the P24 RS is Donkervoort’s 20th model. Despite its track-focused nature, the firm says it is also its most accessible car to drive so far. It could become the first Donkervoort offered in right-hand drive, although no final decision has been made.
Weighing just 780kg, the P24 RS uses a V6 engine previously found in the second-generation Ford GT. This is the first Ford-sourced engine used by Donkervoort since the D8 Cosworth in 1995. More recent models have relied on Audi power, most notably the five-cylinder unit.
While the core V6 remains unchanged, Donkervoort has added its own components, including bespoke turbochargers, a revised intercooler, new engine software and 3D-printed exhaust parts. The engine weighs under 170kg, helping keep the car well below one tonne.
Buyers can choose from three power outputs, ranging from 394bhp to 591bhp. At the top end, that’s almost 100bhp more than the F22. Unusually, the driver can adjust the power output on the move using a dial in the cabin, similar to adjusting traction control. Donkervoort says this helps make the car more approachable in different conditions, whether on the road or track.
With full power selected and 590lb ft of torque available, performance is extreme. The P24 RS can reach 124mph from a standstill in 7.4 seconds and has a top speed of 186mph. Although no official 0–62mph figure has been confirmed, it is expected to beat the F22’s 2.5-second time.
Extensive use of carbon fibre, particularly in the chassis developed by Donkervoort’s Ex-Core Technologies division, results in a power-to-weight ratio of 758bhp per tonne. CEO Denis Donkervoort says this is one of the achievements he is most proud of.
The V6 is also the first of its kind used in a production Donkervoort. Its compact size allows it to sit further back in the chassis, improving weight distribution. This layout also enables the use of a lighter five-speed gearbox with longer gear ratios.
Donkervoort has focused heavily on throttle response and minimising turbo lag. According to Denis Donkervoort, this is essential in a car weighing just 780kg with close to 600bhp. He says the company is still learning about the new engine’s character, but that knowledge is feeding directly into the P24 RS.
The car sticks to a traditional, analogue driving experience. It has unassisted steering, no ABS and very few driver aids, limited to adjustable traction control and power output. With the full aerodynamic package fitted, it can generate up to 90kg of downforce at 155mph.
To improve usability, the suspension stiffness and ride height are fully adjustable, and the aero package can be easily removed. Donkervoort says this approach was inspired by Le Mans and Formula 1, and reflects the fact that only around 5% of customers use their cars exclusively on track.
Production will be limited to 150 cars, priced at €298,500 (£260,000). Fifty examples have already been sold.
