Words: Kyle Cassidy
Published 28 January 2026
The Dutch kings of lightweight performance have unveiled their most extreme creation yet, and for the first time in decades, there’s an American heart beating beneath the bonnet.
Donkervoort, the boutique manufacturer famous for building road-legal missiles that blur the line between track day toy and supercar, has launched the P24 RS. While the silhouette looks familiar, everything has changed under the skin, most notably the engine.
After years of using Audi’s five-cylinder engines, Donkervoort has switched camps to Ford. The new P24 RS is powered by the same 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 found in the Ford GT supercar and high-performance Raptors.
American Muscle, Dutch Engineering
The decision to switch engines was driven by customer demand. CEO Denis Donkervoort explains that clients were adamant: they didn’t want fewer cylinders.
“We have the option not to just use a turbo that is off the shelf from Ford or Audi, but to create a fully bespoke, made-to-measure turbo for us,” says Denis Donkervoort.
The company partnered with Van Der Lee Turbo Systems to create a setup that is claimed to eliminate lag. The result is a powertrain that delivers up to 600 horsepower (447kW) and 800Nm of torque.
Drivers can even adjust the output on the fly, with a dial allowing you to switch between 400, 500, or the full 600hp depending on how brave you’re feeling.
The Numbers
In a car that weighs just 780kg, that power is effective.
- 0-100km/h: Less than 2.5 seconds
- 0-200km/h: 7.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight: 770hp per tonne
- Cornering Force: Up to 2.3G
Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
Carbon Everything
To keep the weight down, Donkervoort has utilised their “Ex-Core” carbon fibre technology. This innovative process uses expanding foam within molds to create ultra-strong, lightweight carbon components without the need for heavy autoclaves. This tech is now being used in Toyota’s race cars and luxury yachts.
The P24 RS also features a clever modular aero system. For track days, owners can bolt on a “mean-looking” rear wing and front nose extensions to glue the car to the tarmac. For the drive home, they can be removed to restore the sleek, open-wheel aesthetic.
In a nod to the 80s, the P24 RS also features a modern take on pop-up headlights. To keep the front end aerodynamic, the main beams fold out of the nose cone at the touch of a button, leaving just the slim DRLs visible during the day.
Practicality? Actually, Yes.
Despite its race-car looks, the P24 RS is designed to be used. The cabin can accommodate drivers over 6’7″ (2.0 meters) apparently, and there is a 250-litre boot.
Inside, the cabin is stripped back but functional. An electric handbrake has freed up space for storage, and a high-definition digital instrument cluster provides all the telemetry a driver needs, including a built-in GPS lap timer.
Pricing and Availability
Donkervoort plans to build just 150 units of the P24 RS. With a starting price of €298,500 (approximately $540,000 NZD before taxes and shipping), it is a serious investment.
However, demand is already high, with over 50 units already allocated to loyal customers.
