The Rhino RR01 is a V10 Kit Car

If the words kitar make you imagine a sloppy fiberglass Fiero, then Rhino Racing is about to change your mind. They describe its DIY component as the perfect car for those who appreciate the pleasure of driving. It has a street-legal V10 engine and, best of all, it's more affordable. that a used super welcome to the Rhino racing

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the company is based in Lithuania, a small country in Eastern Europe. It took them 2 years to make their first prototype, but they say the kit can be assembled without extensive technical knowledge, unlike the Fierro. Kit car of the 9, the

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uses a fully welded custom racing chassis, the monocoque structure in the center of the car is made of lightweight T6 aluminum, while the surrounding tubular roll cage is made of a stiffer steel, a Modular suspension system is top-mounted with adjustable double wishbones and Nitron R3 racing shocks, but what really sets the RR1 apart from modern component cars is the engine: it's powered by a 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 taken borrowed from the Audi R8 instead of resorting to the LS crate engines that appear in so many other kits.

The V10 makes over 500 horsepower at 8,700 RPM and gets air from functional side intakes, not to mention it also has an incredible exhaust sound and is shared by the Lamborghini Huracan instead of using the R8 Rhino's astronomical seven-speed donor. Instead, they gave their prototype a sequential transmission with straight-cut gears and a pneumatic shifter, an extreme racing gearbox that can shift even faster than the bike that inspired this channel's name. The Rhino's xter is made of fiberglass to be lightweight and highly durable like any good exotic. It has elegant doors that give the pilot enough space to enter and exit.

A single wiper is mounted directly in the middle of the windshield, which may be inconvenient for visibility, but at least it's consistent with the

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theme. Front and rear fenders with custom LEDs. and chassis-mounted rear spoiler are additional cost options to complete the look. The interior is also extremely racing focused. The prototype car uses the minimum of basic and light materials. Features include an available 7-inch, 10-button display center console and fiberglass bucket seats. The piece that stands up to it all is an optional quick-release Alcantara steering wheel, it has eight programmable buttons, integrated computer modules and paddle shifters, the gauge cluster is integrated into the steering wheel as a 4.3-inch anti-glare screen.

Road-traveling customers will be very grateful for the 4AC. vents, spacious cupholders, and, surprisingly, both Apple Carplay and Android Auto, many new sites have considered the R1 as a cheap alternative to beat list prices as low as $27,000, but in reality this custom track build will cost a lot more than an average autocross as a base. The kit costs €35,000 or around $37,000. The cost of additional accessories like that cool steering wheel and exterior. Arrow doesn't have pricing listed yet, but it could add another five-figure cost to the basic kit. Finally, there is the transmission that the recommended Audi V10 can offer. be purchased by the customer or provided by Rino Racing along with the sequential gearbox for $37,500 approximately 40 Grand and in the US, so in total you could easily spend six figures to complete the custom track car Definitely, not exactly an affordable sum, but hey, compared to Audi's $420,000.

LMS GT2 well, it's kind of a bargain. Rhino Racing is already accepting pre-orders for its Supercar kit and hopes to begin deliveries in mid-2024, meaning we could start seeing them on the track in less than a year. Subscribe if you want. I'll see an update when I do and thanks for watching.