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'''Rinspeed''' is a Swiss [[List of automobile manufacturers|automobile manufacturer]] and tuning designer.  Rinspeed specialise in restoring classic cars, and tuning and modifying modern cars (like [[Porsche]]s and [[Subaru]]s).  They also design exotic [[concept car|concept]] vehicles for the [[Geneva Motor Show]] each year.
'''Rinspeed''' is a Swiss [[List of automobile manufacturers|automobile manufacturer]] and tuning designer.  Rinspeed specialise in restoring classic cars, and tuning and modifying modern cars (like [[Porsche]]s and [[Subaru]]s).  They also design exotic [[concept car|concept]] vehicles for the [[Geneva Motor Show]] each year.


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==Concept Cars==
==Concept Cars==
===Splash===
===Splash===
The '''Rinspeed Splash''' is a concept [[amphibious vehicle|amphibian vehicle]] with hydrofoil design capable of 45 knots on water or nearly 200 km/h on land. Propelled by a 750 cc two cylinder [[turbocharger|turbo-charged]] [[engine]] burning [[methane|natural gas]] which supplies 140hp at 7000rpm and weighing just 825kg, this strange looking vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds.  It premiered at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, but is not planned for production.
The '''[[Rinspeed Splash]]''' is a concept [[amphibious vehicle|amphibian vehicle]] with hydrofoil design capable of 45 knots on water or nearly 200 km/h on land. Propelled by a 750 cc two cylinder [[turbocharger|turbo-charged]] [[engine]] burning [[methane|natural gas]] which supplies 140hp at 7000rpm and weighing just 825kg, this strange looking vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds.  It premiered at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, but is not planned for production.


===Bedouin===
===Bedouin===
The Bedouin is a sporty concept 4x4 shooting brake based on the [[Porsche 911]], and using a plastic body with a natural gas engine.
The [[Rinspeed Bedouin|Bedouin]] is a sporty concept 4x4 shooting brake based on the [[Porsche 911]], and using a plastic body with a natural gas engine.
Its interior is full of Swarovski crystals.
Its interior is full of Swarovski crystals.
===Porsche 929, 939, 949 and 969===
The Porsche cars were designed in the 80s and were based on the [[Porsche 911]] and the [[Porsche 928]]. Rinspeed claimed that the cars could reach 170MPH and completed the 0-60 in 4.8 seconds.


==Modified / Tuned Cars==
==Modified / Tuned Cars==
*In 2005, Rinspeed modified a [[Subaru Forester]] to make it appear more feminine - [http://www.subaru-presse.de/frauundauto2005/ForesterLady2006.htm Forester Lady 2006]
*In 2005, Rinspeed modified a [[Subaru Forester]] to make it appear more feminine - [http://www.subaru-presse.de/frauundauto2005/ForesterLady2006.htm Forester Lady 2006]


==Photos==
<gallery>
Image:997GT3625.jpg
</gallery>
==Other Concept Cars==
==Other Concept Cars==
* [[Rinspeed Advantige Rone]]
* [[Rinspeed Advantige Rone]]
* [[Rinseped Chopster]]
* [[Rinspeed Chopster]]
* [[Rinspeed Cyan]]
* [[Rinspeed Cyan]]
* [[Rinspeed E-Go Rocket]]
* [[Rinspeed E-Go Rocket]]
* [[Rinspeed Mono Ego]]
* [[Rinspeed Mono Ego]]
* [[Rinspeed Presto]]
* [[Rinspeed Presto]]
* [[Rinspeed Roadster R + SC-R]]
* [[Rinspeed Roadster R / SC-R]]
* [[Rinspeed Senso]]
* [[Rinspeed Senso]]
* [[Rinspeed Speed-Art]]
* [[Rinspeed Speed-Art]]
* [[Rinspeed Tatooo.com]]
* [[Rinspeed Tatooo]]
* [[Rinspeed Veleno]]
* [[Rinspeed Veleno]]
* [[Rinspeed X-Trem]]
* [[Rinspeed X-Trem]]
* [[Rinspeed Yello Talbo]]
* [[Rinspeed Yello Talbo]]
* [[Rinspeed zaZen]]
* [[Rinspeed zaZen]]
* [[Rinspeed eXasis]]
* [[Rinspeed Saab 9-5 BioPower Concept]]
* [[Rinspeed sQuba Concept]]
* [[Rinspeed UC EV Concept]]
* [[Rinspeed BamBoo Concept]]
==See Also==
{{Rinspeed}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.rinspeed.ch Rinspeed Official site]
*[http://www.rinspeed.ch Rinspeed Official site]
*[http://www.racegarden.com/video-show.html?video_id=52 Rinspeed Splash Promotional Video]
*[http://www.racegarden.com/video-show.html?video_id=52 Rinspeed Splash Promotional Video]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080214.026/rinspeed-squba-under-water-photos-and-video Rinspeed sQuba Under Water Photos and Video]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/14/mansory-gobbles-up-porsche-tuning-arm-of-rinspeed/ Mansory gobbles up Porsche tuning arm of Rinspeed]


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[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Switzerland]]

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Rinspeed is a Swiss automobile manufacturer and tuning designer. Rinspeed specialise in restoring classic cars, and tuning and modifying modern cars (like Porsches and Subarus). They also design exotic concept vehicles for the Geneva Motor Show each year.

Rinspeed was founded in 1979 by Frank Rinderknecht.

Concept Cars

Splash

The Rinspeed Splash is a concept amphibian vehicle with hydrofoil design capable of 45 knots on water or nearly 200 km/h on land. Propelled by a 750 cc two cylinder turbo-charged engine burning natural gas which supplies 140hp at 7000rpm and weighing just 825kg, this strange looking vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds. It premiered at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, but is not planned for production.

Bedouin

The Bedouin is a sporty concept 4x4 shooting brake based on the Porsche 911, and using a plastic body with a natural gas engine. Its interior is full of Swarovski crystals.

Porsche 929, 939, 949 and 969

The Porsche cars were designed in the 80s and were based on the Porsche 911 and the Porsche 928. Rinspeed claimed that the cars could reach 170MPH and completed the 0-60 in 4.8 seconds.

Modified / Tuned Cars

Photos

Other Concept Cars

See Also

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Splash · Bedouin · Advantige Rone · Chopster · Cyan · E-Go Rocket · Mono Ego · Presto · Roadster R / SC-R · Senso · Speed-Art · Tatooo · Veleno · X-Trem · Yello Talbo · zaZen · eXasis · 9-5 BioPower Concept · sQuba Concept · X-treme Concept · iChange Concept · UC EV Concept · Rinspeed EB110 Cyan Concept · BamBoo Concept


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