Donkervoort P24 RS.

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Donkervoort Names Its Next Supercar

Friday 14-3-2025





The P24 RS


The family-owned Dutch car manufacturer Donkervoort has officially named its upcoming supercar: the Donkervoort P24 RS.

Managing Director Denis Donkervoort revealed the name of the F22’s successor, a supercar shaped by groundbreaking engineering and design innovations.

Honouring Donkervoort’s family-inspired naming tradition, the P24 RS follows in the footsteps of the F22.
The F22—named after Denis Donkervoort’s first child, Filippa, and her birth year, 2022—marked a bold milestone for the brand.
Now, the P24 RS continues that legacy, bearing the name of his second child, Phébe, born in 2024.

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A Tribute To Performance


The P24 RS not only drives the Donkervoort legacy forward but also pays homage to the legendary D8 270 RS.
In 2006, the D8 270 RS shattered Porsche’s dominance at the Nürburgring, setting a groundbreaking production car lap record and firmly establishing Donkervoort among the world’s elite performance marques.

With its pedigree and engineering prowess, the P24 RS may well be destined for record-breaking glory once again.

The F22 and the P24 RS are sister cars, each brimming with its own distinct character—each with a heart that beats to its own rhythm.
Yet, both remain true to Donkervoort’s Living the Drive ethos.

“Both have been engineered with driver enjoyment and engagement at their core.
Both are born from an obsession with lightweight construction—but the P24 RS will push the F22’s performance even further.”

“There are records waiting to be broken, and the P24 RS has the speed to do it.
But it also has the potential to redefine what customer service and customisation mean,” he said.

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A Legacy of Family and Performance


Naming new models after family members is a long-standing Donkervoort tradition, now that the brand is nearing its 50th anniversary.
The S8A was named after Denis’ sister, Amber, while the iconic D10—holder of the world acceleration record—was named after the equally fast Denis himself.



And as for the question everyone is thinking?

“Yes, it’s been asked. If he’ll answer it, though… that’s another matter entirely.”

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The Road to the P24 RS


The P24 RS will launch this year, but Donkervoort won’t just unveil it.
Instead, the brand will take enthusiasts on a multi-chapter journey, revealing the engineering, design, and technological breakthroughs that define the new supercar—and the passion that drives us there.

Through Donkervoort: Living the Drive, a series of chapters and episodes will pull back the curtain on the P24 RS’s development, offering an exclusive look at what makes this supercar truly extraordinary.

From the intricacies of lightweight construction to the continuous evolution of Ex-Core technology and the most significant innovation yet—the development of an all-new high-performance engine—Donkervoort will open the doors to its most ambitious engineering project to date.
And if you’ve already registered your interest, you’re in for a treat: Expect exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes access, and a deep dive into the innovations shaping Donkervoort’s next chapter.

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Inside the Donkervoort x Van der Lee Custom Turbo for the P24 RS

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Built to Breathe Fire


Why will the P24 RS use a custom-developed turbocharger, why does a billet turbo matter, and how will that help a P24 RS driver?

Donkervoort has achieved a new high-performance milestone by announcing that the Dutch Formula One supplier Van der Lee has custom-designed the turbochargers for the upcoming Donkervoort P24 RS.

For the P24 RS’s PTC engine, Donkervoort worked with Van der Lee to create unique, high-performance turbochargers.
These turbochargers are engineered to produce increased torque at low speeds, maintain power to the redline, and deliver exceptional responsiveness throughout the entire rev range.

The ball-bearing turbochargers, developed explicitly for the Donkervoort P24 RS, feature turbines crafted from alloy billets.
This allows Van der Lee to create more intricate blade shapes than traditional casting methods.

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Lessons from Aviation and Formula 1


Denis Donkervoort, Managing Director of Donkervoort Automobielen, generated excitement among his engineering team when he announced the partnership with Van der Lee.
He expressed, “There are many similarities between Van der Lee and Donkervoort.
We are both Dutch, quiet achievers, and we prioritise heavy customisation for our customers.
We can’t wait for people to experience what we’ve created here.”

He stated, “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.”

Like Donkervoort, Van der Lee focuses more on results than on profile.
The company has designed and built turbochargers for the one-engine Formula 2 series and two outright World Endurance Championship contenders.

Jaap Van der Lee, Managing Director of Van der Lee, explained that his company’s experience in low-volume, high-end supercars began with McLaren and now includes partnerships with Koenigsegg, Singer, and Donkervoort.
“Donkervoort knows what it wants, and this has been an impressive, focused collaboration,” he said.

“We prioritise high quality, low volume, and lightweight products, which aligns with Donkervoort’s approach.
We understand each other very well,” he added.
“We draw lessons from aviation and Formula 1 to create turbochargers, enhancing the PTC engine’s performance across the rev range.”

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Prioritise Performance over Ease of Production or Cost


Van der Lee emphasised, “There are no carry-over parts for this PTC turbo.
It’s a completely new design for Donkervoort.
The techniques and philosophy are largely derived from motorsport, with some components like the compressor wheel benefiting from motorsport lessons.”

Both family-owned companies are at the forefront of innovation, continuously perfecting existing technologies and pioneering new ideas.
Securing Van der Lee’s expertise is a significant achievement for Donkervoort and a major advantage for the PTC motor.

“They usually focus on cutting-edge motorsport work and have only recently begun developing high-end road cars,” Donkervoort noted.
“These turbochargers are custom-made for us by a company dedicated to creating extreme, exotic turbochargers at the cutting edge of motorsport.”

He highlighted the rarity of exclusive turbochargers in the supercar world, where most are off-the-shelf components from suppliers.
“These turbochargers weigh only 4 kg each, making them very lightweight and providing fantastic power-to-weight ratios while being compact for better packaging.”

Donkervoort also praised Van der Lee’s technology and its exclusivity.
“Typically, a low-volume supercar manufacturer wouldn’t invest in this kind of technology, but we recognised a unique opportunity and seized it,” he remarked.

The ball-bearing turbocharger is becoming increasingly considered for supercar applications, although it is still not widespread.
“The billet turbine improves response by spooling up faster, reducing turbo lag.
It can be more optimised and intricate than a cast turbine and operate at higher temperatures.”

However, these innovations come at a cost, as no original equipment manufacturer (OEM) would pay for such components for mass production.
“This exclusivity allows us access to advanced, exotic features that they would never incorporate into a production car,” he added.

The world of Formula 1 has evolved past spectacular failures, and Van der Lee has not experienced a single failure in either Formula 1 or the World Endurance Championship.
Van der Lee assured, “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, and we simulate their performance for 100,000 km at full speed under those conditions.”

He further explained, “For the Donkervoort turbos, we designed thinner housing walls, employed billet turbines, and used superior materials than those found in production turbos.
When manufacturing 200 turbos, choosing high-quality materials over cost-effective ones does not significantly affect the overall price, as most expenses are in development and craftsmanship.

“Donkervoort appreciates that the turbine and compressor design can prioritise performance over ease of production or cost,” he concluded.

The Donkervoort P24 RS’s PTC motor will feature an extensive list of customised, performance-enhancing elements, with further details to be revealed closer to the supercar’s launch date.

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Next up in Chapter 2


More deep dives into Donkervoort engineering – from Ex-Core evolution to radical lightweight thinking, and, of course, everything behind the new engine.



Missed the start?

Watch Chapter 1 – the beginning of Donkervoort: Living the Drive – Season ’48and The Road to the P24 RS in the Newsroom.

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In dit laatste artikel wordt er gesproken over 200 turbo's, wat zou kunnen betekenen dat er maar 200 Donkervoort P24 RS met PTS motor gebouwd gaan worden.
Of dit allemaal P24 RS modellen worden of dat er nog een 3e kind komt, en dus nog een model, met de wel bekende type benaming is afwachten.

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The Coolest Advantage in Driving the P24 RS.




Air, redefined.


Donkervoort delivers a cutting-edge thermal breakthrough for the upcoming P24 RS supercar, developed in collaboration with thermal pioneers Conflux–a new generation of 3D-printed, ultra-lightweight water-charge air coolers.


Donkervoort delivers a cutting-edge thermal breakthrough for the upcoming P24 RS supercar, developed in collaboration with thermal pioneers Conflux–a new generation of 3D-printed, ultra-lightweight water-charge air coolers.

The second Engineering Chapter in the P24 RS: Living the Drive series reveals how Donkervoort and Conflux have redefined the air cooler—delivering a system that is lighter, smaller, and more efficient than anything previously seen in production cars.

The result: a pair of aluminium-alloy sculptures weighing just 1.4 kg each, compared to 16 kg for conventional air-to-air units with similar thermal capacity.
These custom water-charge air coolers (WCAC) provide sharper throttle response, improved packaging, and reduced weight.

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F1-grade solutions


“The key to engine performance is keeping the intake air as cold as possible,” said Managing Director Denis Donkervoort.
“We challenged ourselves to find the best way to achieve that—and Conflux delivered.”

“We moved to a liquid-to-air cooler, made using additive manufacturing, from a company that isn’t just on the cutting edge—they’re ahead of it.
We gave Conflux our exact specifications, and they delivered a solution so effective, we could even downsize it from the original prototype.”

Thanks to their compact form, the air coolers now sit within the engine bay rather than at the front of the car—reducing the inlet-tract length of the outgoing engine by two-thirds.
The result: quicker response, greater efficiency, and optimised weight distribution.

These Conflux units—designed and built in Australia—join Van der Lee’s billet turbochargers as part of Donkervoort’s high-tech evolution of the PTC engine.

Water is cooled through a bespoke external radiator, then redirected to chill the intake air before it enters the combustion chamber.
That precision enables consistent, high-performance delivery—under any condition.

“Our Formula 1 technology is available beyond the track for the first time,” said Conflux Founder Michael Fuller.
“We’re scaling it for the high-performance automotive market.
For limited-production vehicles like the P24 RS, F1-grade solutions are finally within reach.”


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3D-Printed. Driver-Focused.


Donkervoort was among the first to adopt Conflux’s production-ready air coolers, utilising cylindrical designs placed directly between the turbochargers and throttle bodies of the PTC engine.
Each component is 3D-printed with tailored fin geometry, density, and size, grounded in engineering-first principles.

“Donkervoort approached us with clear cost and performance targets,” Fuller added.
“Their clarity and drive made this one of our most exciting collaborations.
Within our configurable product line, we could fine-tune everything—from diameter and fin density to overall length—for the most efficient design possible.”

The system also integrates a custom-sized, thin-wall radiator that provides more cooling with less coolant and a smaller surface area than its predecessor.

Together, Donkervoort and Conflux didn’t just rethink cooling. They re-engineered how performance breathes.