Search Car Reviews



See all makes



Roadster's clear ambition

It's the see-through car! Eccentric Swiss firm Rinspeed has produced a totally transparent motor

eXasis
Rinspeed's eXasis has a body made from see-through plastic

09th January 2007

The use of clear panels even extends to the floorpan - meaning the view below your feet could be as exciting as the road ahead.

Called eXasis, the tandem two-seater has been designed to celebrate the company's 30th birthday, and will make a first public appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Hi-tech lightweight plastic bodywork and an aluminium spaceframe chassis mean the roadster tips the scales at 750kg. Power comes from a bioethanol-fuelled 750cc four-cylinder motor, which is supercharged to deliver 148bhp. Rinspeed claims the 0-60mph sprint should take 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 130mph. "It symbolises the development process of a vehicle, where vision is turned into a solid object," explained firm founder Franck Rinderknecht.

What Next

For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift!

< Previous   Next >

Sponsored Results

0 Comment

Be the first to comment on this article

You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join.



Sponsored Results

- Advertisement -

Pictures

eXasis
eXasis

Sponsored Results

- Advertisement -