2001 Veritas RS3 Concept
-powered by a 6.0L BMW V12
-tubular chassis structure
-manufacturer claim of 350km/h
In 2001, a concept known as the Veritas RS3 was shown.[4] With some design cues taken from boats, in which Vermot explored the market at one time, it was well received. It used a BMW sourced 6.0 liter V-12, producing 670 horsepower (500 kW).
Richard Hammond drives the new Veritas, the car that looks less embarrassing than the Caterham. Includes The Stig’s speed lap in full.
Veritas RS3 Concept Images
In Detail
| engine | BMW V12 |
| displacement | 6100 cc / 372.2 in³ |
| power | 500 kw / 670.5 bhp @ 6800 rpm |
| specific output | 109.92 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 687.69 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 760 nm / 560.5 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm |
| body / frame | Tubular Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 265/30R20 |
| rear tires | 335/30R20 |
| front brakes | 6 Caliper Vented Discs |
| rear brakes | 4 Caliper Vented Discs |
| front wheels | F 50.8 x 24.1 cm / 20.0 x 9.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 50.8 x 30.5 cm / 20.0 x 12.0 in |
| curb weight | 975 kg / 2150 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2840 mm / 111.8 in |
| length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in |
| width | 1974 mm / 77.7 in |
| height | 974 mm / 38.3 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed |
| top speed | ~350 kph / 217.5 mph |
