Susano Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Under the ultra-light carbon-composite skin lies much more than just an agile and lively sports car. The Rinspeed “Splash” is the true incarnation of a really cool and fun sports toy. At the push of a button a cleverly thought-out hydraulic mechanism transforms the sports car into an amphibious vehicle. But that alone wasn’t enough for Frank M. Rinderknecht (48), founder and boss of Rinspeed. A highly complex integrated hydrofoil system enables the “Splash” to ‘fly’ at an altitude of about 60 cm above the water. More: http://www.rinspeed.com/pages/cars/splash/pre-splash.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatus Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Re: Rinspeed "Splash" concept car travels on water They had a lot of great concept cars over last years. Check out http://www.esoro.ch/english/frameset.htm and look for the Esoro SQuba, a car similar to the James Bond Underwater Lotus from the 70s. It really works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Re: Rinspeed "Splash" concept car travels on water And with a top speed of about 45 knots... very cool indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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