Always A Step Ahead: With evocative names, Rinspeed concept vehicles: Splash, Bedouin, Presto, Advantige R one, Tatooo, E-Go Rocket, Mono Ego, Yello Talbo, Cyan, Veleno, and Speed-Art are works of art and science. Each year, at the Geneva Motor Show, Rinspeed presents an exciting automotive creation, aptly named.
To celebrate their 10th concept vehicle the Rinspeed crew has created the Rinspeed "Splash". Under the ultra-light carbon-composite skin lies much more than just an agile and lively sports car. The Rinspeed "Splash" is the true incarnation of a really cool and fun sports toy. At the push of a button a cleverly thought-out hydraulic mechanism transforms the sports car into an amphibious vehicle. But that alone wasn't enough for Frank M. Rinderknecht (48), founder and boss of Rinspeed. A highly complex integrated hydrofoil system enables the "Splash" to 'fly' at an altitude of about 60 cm above the water.
For concept car lovers and naming and branding aficionados, a visit to the
Rinspeed website is a trip worth taking.
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abnu on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 @ 4:25 PM
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