The one-seater sport roadster is based on a monocoque frame while its body is made entirely from carbon-kevlar. Power comes from a supped up BMW M5 5.0-liter V10 engine that develops 600 Hp. Tipping the scale at 1,070 kg or 2,360 lbs, the RS III can go from zero to 100 km/h or 62 mph in just 3.2 sec and on to a top speed of 347 km/h or 216 mph. -Continued
The German company’s future plans also include a hardtop coupe version of the RS III that will be able to seat a passenger along with a GT variant, both of which will be introduced in late 2009
Engine: | BMW 5,0l, V8, manual transmission (V10, automatic transmission) |
Displacement | 4999 cm³ |
Power: | 480 PS (600 PS) |
V-max: | 329 km/h (347 km/h) |
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): | 3,6 s (3,2 s) |
L x B x H: | 4990 x 1974 x 974 mm |
Weight: | 1080 kg (1170 kg) |
Wheelbase: | 2840 mm |
Chassis: | Tubular framework |
Body: | Carbon-Kevlar |
Differential: | BMW with the option of various ratios and locks |
Suspension: | Independent with Öhlins shock-absorber components |
Tyres / wheels: | Brabham RS, 10,5 x 20 285/30-20, 12,5 x 20 335/25-20 |
Brakes: | TRW Racing, front: 6-piston, 380mm, rear: 4-piston, 355mm |
Exhaust: | Stainless steel manifolds, metal sport catalysers, stainless exhaust system with flap control |
Interior appointments: | Nappa leather bucket seats, harness belt |