Yumcha

Yuck.
Looks like bad photoshopping too...

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2004 Rinspeed Chopster
Story by Rinspeed Design




The latest creation of the Swiss design powerhouse and tuner par-excellence will soon celebrate its roll out: The new Rinspeed Chopster.

Rinspeed, renowned for extraordinary conversions and avant-garde prototypes, gives a glimpse of their latest creation: Inspired by the mostly American cult to lower the roof line on even the most unlikely vehicles, the Rinspeed Chopster is based on the platform of a Porsche Cayenne.

The main focus lies on the redesign of the complete roof section as well as on the conversion to a for this type of vehicle highly unusual three-door layout. The entire roof line including the A-, B-, C and D-pillars is lowered by approximately 6 inches (150 mm). The chop requires all glass panels to be redone. The rigidity of the roof section also has to be recalculated. In for a penny, in for a pound  while working on these aspects of the conversion Rinspeed also eliminated the rear doors and designed a true three-door vehicle. The result is a vehicle dominated by dynamic lines that give the Chopster a stocky and powerful look.

The interior reflects the sporty external appearance. Four independent bucket seats provide the required lateral support. An integrated but hidden anti-roll bar protects the passengers. The interior is upholstered with the finest leather available and despite its sporty character leaves nothing to be desired in the comfort category either. Upon customer request special materials such as carbon or aluminum can be applied throughout the interior.

Also apparent at first glance is the newly designed front with the big air ducts that gives the Chopster its own unique new look. All four fenders are wider, bigger and designed to harmonize with the overall appearance of the Chopster. Striking new side sills and an upgraded rear round out the body modifications.

The Rinspeed Chopster lives on big feet: 10J x 23 size wheels fitted with size 305 tires on front and rear axles fill out the wheel arches perfectly.

Customers who appreciate such extraordinary design usually also demand improved performance through increased engine power. The Chopster's power plant produces 600 hp of maximum power and almost 800 Nm of peak torque. More than enough for superior driving in any situation and enough to reach a top speed of 290 km/h. Acceleration time from rest to 100 km/h is under five seconds.

Exclusivity is also guaranteed by the Chopster's price: Depending on the ordered options the price ranges from 325,000 to 375,000 euros .

Specifications

Year: 2004
Make: Rinspeed
Model: Chopster
Origin: Not Available
Base Price: Not Available
Production: Not Available

Engine & Transmission
Position: Front Longitudinal
Configuration: Aluminum Biturbo V8
Valvetrain: DOHC w/4 Valves per Cyl, VarioCam
Displacement: 4511 cc / 275.3 cu in
Power: 447.4 kw / 600 bhp @ Not Available rpm
Torque: Not Available
Bore: 93 mm / 3.66 in
Stroke: 83 mm / 3.27 in
Redline: 6400
HP / Liter: 133.01 bhp per litre
HP / Curb Weight: 194.81 bhp per weight
Gear Type: 6-Speed TipTronic
1st Gear Ratio: 4.15:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.37:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.56:1
4th Gear Ratio: 1.16:1
5th Gear Ratio: 0.86:1
6th Gear Ratio: 0.69:1
7th Gear Ratio: Not Available
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10:1

Body / Chassis
Drive Wheels: 4WD
Curb Weight: 3080 kg / 6790 lbs
Length: 4786 mm / 188.4 in
Width: 1928 mm / 75.9 in
Height: 1699 mm / 66.9 in
Wheelbase: 2855 mm / 112.4 in
Front Track: 1647 mm / 64.8 in
Rear Track: 1662 mm / 65.4 in
Steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Body / Frame: Unit Steel
Front Brakes: Internally Vented Discs w/6-Piston Monobloc Calipers
Front Brake Size: 351 mm / 13.8 in
Rear Brakes: Internally Vented Discs w/4-Piston Monobloc Calipers
Rear Brake Size: 330 mm / 13.0 in
Front Wheels: F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in
Rear Wheels: R 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in
Front Tires: 255/55R18
Rear Tires: 255/55R18
Front Suspension: Double Track Control Arms w/Air Springs, Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension: Multi-Link w/Air Springs, Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar

gavriil

What the hell? Rinspeed is trying to make monsters out of their design studios lately.

Moog-Type-S

Pure CRAP!

Python2121

hahahahaahahah

charliemike

Good God ... Fools and their money ...

Black CL-S 4-Life

Yuck!

Chopsie

MADCAT

Yumcha

Meh. Porsche Cayenne is still just a "wrong" vehicle for me. Does not matter how they dress it up. Still U-G-L-Y.

As Jeremy Clarkson nicely put it: "It has the sex appeal of a camel with gingivitis."

dabuda

wow, that kit is something else...

looks like it can smoke most exotics

Zapata

hmmmm aside from the front flares

ClutchPerformer

Kit looks stupid. Wheels are hot. Overall,

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

i like it over all

i think the front bumper could be toned down a bit, but otherwise, the car looks hot to me.

MADCAT

Any ideas on whats under that hood?

Zapata

turbov8?

http://www.rinspeed.com/pages/porsch.../frames_e.html

gavriil

MADCAT what is the name of this vehicle and what is the source of these images?

gavriil

Never mind. It's the chopster for which there is a thread already. Merging.

stangg172004

that car is sick! but that interior is gonna make me sick!!

stangg172004

and here are some official specs:

TECHNICAL DATA

Measurements
Length 4'898 mm
Width 2'038 mm
Height 1'630 mm
Wheelbase 2’855 mm
Track front 1’ 698 mm
Track rear 1’ 703 mm
Ground clearance ~ 175 mm
Empty weight ~ 2'480 kg

Vmax
Top speed: 290 km/h
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h approx. 4.4 sec

Engine
Engine family: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Displacement: 4511 cm³
Stroke: 93.0 mm
Bore: 83.0 mm
Cylinders: V8 - 90º
Turbos: 2
Intercoolers: 2
Valves: 4
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Boost: 1.2 bar
Power output: 600 hp (441 kW)
at: 6' 700 /min
Max. torque: 790 Nm
at : 2'500 - 4'950 /min
Type of fuel: Gasoline

Propulsion
Power train: All wheel drive
Gearbox: Automatic
Gears: 6

Suspension
Chassis :Steel
Body: Steel + Composite
Lighting technology: LED
Seating capacity: 4
Front brakes: 410 x 32 mm
Rear brakes: 380 x 32 mm
Front suspension: Air suspension
Rear suspension: Air suspension
Steering: Rack & pinion

Tires
Front tires: Continental SportContact UHP 315/25-23
Front wheels: Rinspeed 11 x 23“
Rear tires: Continental SportContact UHP 315/25-23
Rear wheels: Rinspeed 11 x 23“

Factory options of the base vehicle

Lowering of the complete roof by 70mm (2.8")
Adjustment of all glass parts, etc.

Complete front skirt "Chopster"
Widened front fenders "Chopster"
Sporty rearview mirrors
Side sills "Chopster"
Widened rear fenders "Chopster"
Complete rear skirt "Chopster"
Light elements rear "Chopster"
Power door un-lock rear
Exhaust end tips

Front and rear individual seats in factory trim
Interior middle bridge

Lowering of the supsension
23" wheels and tires

Painting in original color

Options

Sport exhaust
Engine tuning 600 hp
Engine trim in carbon
Reinforced brakes in the front
Reinforced brakes in the rear

Carbon interior (decor parts and seats backs)
Aluminum pedals
Illuminated entry sills "Chopster"
Leather interior to specification
Alcantara interior to specification
Rear multimedia

stangg172004

RINSPEED CHOPSTER, pics?

goldmemberer

I know those rotors are 16" but damn they look tiny compared to the wheels.

Yumcha

Oh cool! I actually posted about this? Hot damn!

Python2121

did they modify the windows?

ClutchPerformer

The wheels are 23s!

KavexTrax

kinda hot, except the monstrosity of the front air dam ...oh the horror. I would though.

VeeralS05

I'd still drive it...make the wheels smaller...or the rotors bigger

gavriil

Rinspeed EDAG Chopster - Source: Autoweek

VeeralS05

I like it... the rear rotors need to be bigger now... lol

goldmemberer

1) This car is bulging at all the wrong places.

2) Why does everything (especially that last pic) look like a Photochop?

Python2121

are these real pictures?

i think it looks like a photochop because of the colors and the fact that its just sooo different then the regular cayenne

MADCAT

These pics are worse then the pics I posted awhile back.