Rinspeed Veleno

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Rinspeed Veleno
Overview
ManufacturerRinspeed
Production1993
DesignerFrank Rinderknecht
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door roadster
RelatedDodge Viper
Powertrain
Engine8.0-liter (488.1 cu in) odd-firing Viper V10

The Rinspeed Veleno was a heavily modified Dodge Viper built by Rinspeed, that debuted in 1993 at the Geneva Motor Show.

The Veleno was fitted with an electronically controlled nitrous-oxide injection system, which increased power from the Viper's 400 bhp (298 kW), to 550 bhp (410 kW) and increase torque from 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) to 820 N⋅m (605 lbf⋅ft). On the exterior, the Veleno features a viper green paint job, 3 piece OZ Racing wheels fitted with Pirelli PZero tires, new front lip, modified rear roll protection with an integrated spoiler, windshield frame mounted rear view mirrors, and integrated rear lower lights. On the interior, the Veleno features Vinerus upholstery in place of the original leather, green painted instrument panel and center console, integrated Alpine CD changer and a Nokia 121 cellular phone.[1]

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  1. ^ "Rinspeed AG - Creative think tank for the automotive industry. Where the future is reality – today". www.rinspeed.eu. Retrieved 2020-04-09.