Veritas RS III: German Sportscar Equipped with 600Hp BMW M5 V10

Resurrecting the name of Germany's first Formula 1 team, Veritas is a small company that was created by a group of international motor racing enthusiasts counting just seven people. Their newest project is the RS III that will be built in a strictly limited series of only 50 vehicles per year, with first deliveries expected to begin at the end of 2008.

The one-seater sport roadster is based on a monocoque frame while its body is made entirely from carbon-kevlar. Power comes from a supped up BMW M5 5.0-liter V10 engine that develops 600 Hp. Tipping the scale at 1,070 kg or 2,360 lbs, the RS III can go from zero to 100 km/h or 62 mph in just 3.2 sec and on to a top speed of 347 km/h or 216 mph. -Continued

The German company’s future plans also include a hardtop coupe version of the RS III that will be able to seat a passenger along with a GT variant, both of which will be introduced in late 2009

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine:	BMW 5,0l, V8, manual transmission (V10, automatic transmission)
Displacement	4999 cm³
Power:	480 PS (600 PS)
V-max:	329 km/h (347 km/h)
Acceleration (0-100 km/h):	3,6 s (3,2 s)
L x B x H:	4990 x 1974 x 974 mm
Weight:	1080 kg (1170 kg)
Wheelbase:	2840 mm
Chassis:	Tubular framework
Body:	Carbon-Kevlar
Differential:	BMW with the option of various ratios and locks
Suspension:	Independent with Öhlins shock-absorber components
Tyres / wheels:	Brabham RS, 10,5 x 20 285/30-20, 12,5 x 20 335/25-20
Brakes:	TRW Racing, front: 6-piston, 380mm, rear: 4-piston, 355mm
Exhaust:	Stainless steel manifolds, metal sport catalysers, stainless exhaust system with flap control
Interior appointments:	Nappa leather bucket seats, harness belt