Donkervoort P24 RS Heads to Monterey to Challenge Porsche

Donkervoort's new P24 RS arrives in the U.S.

The Dutch boutique maker Donkervoort has shipped its latest lightweight supercar, the P24 RS, to California for its debut at Monterey Car Week. For a brand better known in Europe than in North America, spotting a P24 RS cruising the streets of Monterey signals a deliberate push into the U.S. market after growing interest from American enthusiasts.

A modern open-wheel interpretation

Donkervoort describes the P24 RS as a contemporary take on open-wheel sports cars. It rides on a chassis built from alloy tubing, carbon-fiber reinforcements and a carbon subframe—an architecture focused on maximum rigidity with minimum mass. That extreme emphasis on weight reduction pays dividends: the P24 RS tips the scales at around 780 kg (about 1,720 lbs), a number that shapes everything from handling to straight-line speed.

Powertrain and the innovative PTC system

Under the bonnet the P24 RS swaps the previous Audi five-cylinder for a more muscular Ford-sourced 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6—the same architecture that underpinned the Ford GT. Power is routed through a traditional five-speed manual gearbox and a Torsen limited-slip differential, reinforcing Donkervoort’s focus on driver engagement.

A standout feature is Donkervoort’s PTC (Power To Choose) system, which allows the driver to select one of three mapped power outputs via the engine management software: 400, 500 or 600 horsepower. Torque can climb to as much as 800 Nm in the top setting. While those peak figures may not outmatch the most extreme hypercars on paper, the P24 RS’s featherweight construction means its performance per kilogram will be formidable—especially in sprint acceleration and cornering.

• Engine: Ford 3.5L twin-turbo V6
• Power modes: 400 / 500 / 600 hp (selectable via PTC)
• Torque: up to ~800 Nm
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive with Torsen LSD
• Weight: ≈780 kg

Purist-focused cabin and driving experience

The P24 RS is unapologetically driver-focused. Donkervoort has stripped away most electronic aids: there’s no stability control, no torque-vectoring system, and no autonomous emergency braking. Hydraulic steering is not standard but available as an option. Inside, the cockpit avoids flashy digital displays in favor of tactile physical switches and a stripped-back, analog feel—designed for enthusiasts who prefer sensory feedback over electronic intervention.

Where it sits in the market

Priced from roughly $350,000 and limited to just 150 examples worldwide, the P24 RS is clearly aimed at collectors and driving purists. Its mission: to offer a focused alternative to more mainstream supercars such as the Porsche 911 GT variants and the Chevrolet Corvette, by trading raw electronic aids and luxury trappings for low weight and mechanical purity.

For fans of minimalist performance cars, the P24 RS represents a rare proposition—an open-wheel, high-power machine that prioritizes connection and simplicity. Seeing Donkervoort at Monterey is more than a press stunt; it’s the brand testing the waters in a market where appetite for bespoke, driver-centric sports cars is growing.

"A modern open-wheel sports car for the purist," might sum up the P24 RS—small in numbers but large in ambition.

Whether it will outpace rivals on lap times or win over a broader audience will depend on real-world tests and track comparisons, but as an enthusiast’s car, the P24 RS already checks many of the right boxes.