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It appears that Frank Rinderknecht at Rinspeed is mellowing with age. How else to explain his latest Porsche Cayman-based concept?
Yes, the Imola is slathered in retina-searing orange paint with a checkered hood and capped with a new aerodynamic package and house-made C5/1 20-inch wheels, but unlike Rinspeed concepts of the past, the roof isn’t made from lunar glass, the concept doesn’t turn into a hovercraft (or launch one from its trunk, for that matter), or even run on reconstituted brine shrimp and whiskey mash dredgings. Color us mildly disappointed, but Rinderknecht’s newfound practicality streak will likely suit its business well.
(Click through to the jump for Rinspeed’s cryptically-worded release and another photo)
The Rinspeed Imola based on the Porsche Cayman
The Swiss Porsche tuner Rinspeed transforms the Porsche Cayman also optically in an more bitingly reptile. The effect-orange color paint exclusively mixed by the German paint manufacturer Lesonal lets the ducked reptile appear to be even more aggressive and dynamic.
The already outstanding road performance is joined by a sophisticated aerodynamic package which doesn’t leave any wish unfulfilled. Rinspeed has modified the Cayman characteristics with a low front skirt which takes design clues from the Indy look which was introduces for the 997 model series. The big carbon air intakes with the integrated parking lights remind of the current 997 Turbo model. New side skirts let the power house from Stuttgart appear lowered and sleeker. The complete rear skirt features a carbon difusor insert. Special attention was given to the exchangeable rear skirt inserts which allow either center or a dual exhaust systems. Headers, metal catalytic converters and stainless steel exhaust systems round up the exciting program.
The contact to the road is taken care by the well established five spoke aluminum wheels C5/1 in the format of 8.5 x 20″ with tires of the dimension 235/30-20 at the front axle and 11 x 20″ with tires 305/25-20 at the rear. The suspension is lowered by 25mm by an especially laid out and engineered suspension kit which is adapted to the serial PASM system. Four way adjustable coil over suspension kits are also available.
The interior is enhanced by a sporty steering wheel in F1 look, aluminum shift knob, aluminum pedals sets, emergency brake lever as well as velour floor mats.
The new Rinspeed aluminum wheel design “C5/1″
The Swiss Porsche tuning company Rinspeed presents its new 22 inch wheel named “C5/1″ now for the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, Range Rover Sport and VW Touareg.
The high quality mono block wheel in the new and pronounced Rinspeed five spoke design lets the fitted vehicles to appear even more sporty and powerful. Five dynamically accentuated openings guide the air stream to a free flow and guarantee therefore an optimal heat dissipation of the brakes. Due to a new production procedure for low pressure castings the weight was minimized to only 15.8 kgs and the carrying capacity extended to 950 kgs which are very unique figures for SUV wheels.
The new wheel “C5/1″ - available either in crystal silver or anthracite colors - is sold in the size of 10 x 22″. The price is Euro 730.- exclusive VAT.
Rinspeed Indy 4S - Porsche Tuner Rinspeed designs for the all wheel drive 911 (type 997) an exclusive optical package
Carrera 4 or Carrera 4S, Coupe or Convertible: Rinspeed is offering its aerodynamic package Indy for immediate deliveries. The original front skirt is replaced by a complete Rinspeed front skirt which enhances the aerodynamic down force. Side skirts let the 997 appear lower and more dynamic. Additionally, a rear skirt with a difusor optic has been developed. The tuner also offers the well established aluminum wheel in the Design C5/1 in 20″ for this model range. Wheels of 8.5 x 20″ and tires of the maximal width of 245/30-20 can be fitted on the front axle where as the rear takes 11 x 20″ wheels with tires of the dimension 305/25-20.
Apart of the aerodynamics package, Rinspeed also offers a wide exhaust program. The possibilities range from oval end pipes to a flow optimized sport exhausts to high performance exhaust systems which include headers, metal catalytic converters and rear mufflers.
Suspension wise Rinspeed opts for sporty lowering springs (approximately 25mm). Alternatively adjustable coil-over suspension kits can be ordered. Both sets are compatible with the original PASM system.
The interior is enhanced by full leather trims, airbag sport steering wheels, aluminum pedals, aluminum foot rests and shift knobs.
It appears that Frank Rinderknecht at Rinspeed is mellowing with age. How else to explain his latest Porsche Cayman-based concept?
Yes, the Imola is slathered in retina-searing orange paint with a checkered hood and capped with a new aerodynamic package and house-made C5/1 20-inch wheels, but unlike Rinspeed concepts of the past, the roof isn’t made from lunar glass, the concept doesn’t turn into a hovercraft (or launch one from its trunk, for that matter), or even run on reconstituted brine shrimp and whiskey mash dredgings. Color us mildly disappointed, but Rinderknecht’s newfound practicality streak will likely suit its business well.
(Click through to the jump for Rinspeed’s cryptically-worded release and another photo)
The Rinspeed Imola based on the Porsche Cayman
The Swiss Porsche tuner Rinspeed transforms the Porsche Cayman also optically in an more bitingly reptile. The effect-orange color paint exclusively mixed by the German paint manufacturer Lesonal lets the ducked reptile appear to be even more aggressive and dynamic.
The already outstanding road performance is joined by a sophisticated aerodynamic package which doesn’t leave any wish unfulfilled. Rinspeed has modified the Cayman characteristics with a low front skirt which takes design clues from the Indy look which was introduces for the 997 model series. The big carbon air intakes with the integrated parking lights remind of the current 997 Turbo model. New side skirts let the power house from Stuttgart appear lowered and sleeker. The complete rear skirt features a carbon difusor insert. Special attention was given to the exchangeable rear skirt inserts which allow either center or a dual exhaust systems. Headers, metal catalytic converters and stainless steel exhaust systems round up the exciting program.
The contact to the road is taken care by the well established five spoke aluminum wheels C5/1 in the format of 8.5 x 20″ with tires of the dimension 235/30-20 at the front axle and 11 x 20″ with tires 305/25-20 at the rear. The suspension is lowered by 25mm by an especially laid out and engineered suspension kit which is adapted to the serial PASM system. Four way adjustable coil over suspension kits are also available.
The interior is enhanced by a sporty steering wheel in F1 look, aluminum shift knob, aluminum pedals sets, emergency brake lever as well as velour floor mats.
The new Rinspeed aluminum wheel design “C5/1″
The Swiss Porsche tuning company Rinspeed presents its new 22 inch wheel named “C5/1″ now for the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, Range Rover Sport and VW Touareg.
The high quality mono block wheel in the new and pronounced Rinspeed five spoke design lets the fitted vehicles to appear even more sporty and powerful. Five dynamically accentuated openings guide the air stream to a free flow and guarantee therefore an optimal heat dissipation of the brakes. Due to a new production procedure for low pressure castings the weight was minimized to only 15.8 kgs and the carrying capacity extended to 950 kgs which are very unique figures for SUV wheels.
The new wheel “C5/1″ - available either in crystal silver or anthracite colors - is sold in the size of 10 x 22″. The price is Euro 730.- exclusive VAT.
Rinspeed Indy 4S - Porsche Tuner Rinspeed designs for the all wheel drive 911 (type 997) an exclusive optical package
Carrera 4 or Carrera 4S, Coupe or Convertible: Rinspeed is offering its aerodynamic package Indy for immediate deliveries. The original front skirt is replaced by a complete Rinspeed front skirt which enhances the aerodynamic down force. Side skirts let the 997 appear lower and more dynamic. Additionally, a rear skirt with a difusor optic has been developed. The tuner also offers the well established aluminum wheel in the Design C5/1 in 20″ for this model range. Wheels of 8.5 x 20″ and tires of the maximal width of 245/30-20 can be fitted on the front axle where as the rear takes 11 x 20″ wheels with tires of the dimension 305/25-20.
Apart of the aerodynamics package, Rinspeed also offers a wide exhaust program. The possibilities range from oval end pipes to a flow optimized sport exhausts to high performance exhaust systems which include headers, metal catalytic converters and rear mufflers.
Suspension wise Rinspeed opts for sporty lowering springs (approximately 25mm). Alternatively adjustable coil-over suspension kits can be ordered. Both sets are compatible with the original PASM system.
The interior is enhanced by full leather trims, airbag sport steering wheels, aluminum pedals, aluminum foot rests and shift knobs.
