Rinspeed Veleno
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Rinspeed Veleno
| manufacturer = Rinspeed
| class = Concept car
| production = 1993
| body_style = 2-door roadster
| engine = 8.0-liter (488.1 cu in) odd-firing Viper V10
| designer = Frank Rinderknecht
| related = Dodge Viper
}}
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 {{convert|400|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, to {{convert|550|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and increase torque from {{convert|465|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}} to {{convert|820|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rinspeed.eu/en/Veleno_44_concept-car.html#mehrlesen|title=Rinspeed AG - Creative think tank for the automotive industry. Where the future is reality – today.|website=www.rinspeed.eu|access-date=2020-04-09}}
External links
- [http://www.rinspeed.com Official website of Rinspeed]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20061024105655/http://www.rinspeed.com/pages/cars/veleno/pre-veleno-fotos.htm Photos at Rinspeed's website]