Rinspeed Nissan Speed Art Concept
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Presentation Year: | 1992 |
Vehicle Expo: | Geneva Motor Show |
Class: | Concept |
Body design: | Coupe |
Engine: | Gasoline |
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History
The Rinspeed Speed-Art (also known as Rinspeed Nissan "Speed-Art”) is a concept vehicle of Zumikon in Switzerland based company Rinspeed High-Tech art with 420 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The car is based on the Nissan 300ZX and was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1992 on the occasion of the anniversary "25 years of Nissan in Switzerland".
In co-operation with Nissan Motor already a month before the car was tested at the Hockenheim ring it had a maximum speed of over 300 km/h. The "Speed-Art", based on Nissan's at the time high-tech 300 ZX twin-turbo production sports car, represents the natural progression of the "art cars” tradition with full body paint graphics. The Speed Art was painted by the Swiss painter Rolf Knie with about 420 horses to meet the motto "art, car and speed" under which the car salon stood that year. In addition, the animals symbolize the standard from 283 hp (208 kW) to 420 hp (310 kW) increased performance of the car.
The first Rinspeed conversion stage involved increasing the engine output of the stock 300 ZX twin-turbo engine from 283 hp (208 kW) to 420 hp (310 kW). In addition to the increase in horsepower the 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine received larger intercooler an adapted modified injection system, a hi-flow exhaust and a more powerful reinforced clutch. In addition, also with larger sports turbo chargers, with controlled boost pressure to 1.5 bar.
Fitted with HKS running gear set 30mm deeper, with shock absorbers that are adjustable to eight positions. In addition to a roll bar, which was installed due to the stronger performance along with brakes and HICAS all-around steering that can be switched on or off as required. Rinspeed 8 and 9x18" Three-piece wheel rims front and rear, fitted with Pirelli P ZERO high performance tires 235/40 R 18 front, and 265/35 R 18 rear.
To mark its 25th anniversary in Switzerland, Nissan Motor (Schweiz) AG and Rinspeed AG will be introducing a very special high-tech sports car at this year's Geneva Motor Show: the 420 hp Rinspeed Nissan 300 ZX "Speed-Art".
The design, fittings and power of this unique car were modified to racing standards by the renowned conversion and tuning specialists, Rinspeed AG of Zumikon. This served as a "moving" canvas for the well-known Swiss artist Rolf Knie. Fascinated by the theme, "art, automobiles and speed" he completed the fastest moving work of art in Switzerland by painting 420 horses directly onto the car bodywork along with specially manufactured Rinspeed side and rear skirts and front and rear spoilers.
Also, in the interior of the car was heavily modified. The company replaced the series seats with A8 leather Recaro sports seats. It also fitted red four-point belts and a red-black leather interior along with safety roll bar for extra protection. The technology in the cockpit of the car was also slightly modified, A Rinspeed sports steering wheel with remote control for the stereo controls including installed Rinspeed boost pressure and exhaust temperature indicators Switchable ABS for both front and rear brakes.
