The Auto Channel: North America | Europe

Resurrection of a racing legend: Veritas RS III - the new German supersportscar races ahead


PHOTO (select to view enlarged photo)


PHOTO (select to view enlarged photo)

GRAFSCHAFT-GELSDORF, Germany - An international team of auto enthusiasts decided to bring back a legendary post-war sportscar manufacturer, Veritas. It was the also the first German Formula One team.

The new company is headquartered close to the Nürburgring, where three former BMW employees founded Veritas, which existed between 1948 to 1953.

Development work on the new RS III will be finished by the end of 2008. It will be available in a small series of just 30 cars a year.

The Veritas RS III is the first super sports cars from Vermot AG. The philosophy of the factory is to develop and market a super sports car to car enthusiasts who would like to see dreams coming true. There's no compromise in either the design or in the technology.

Key facts:

  • Engine: BMW 5.0 V8 manual (V10 with sequential transmission is also being planned)
  • Power: 480 PS (600 PS) V-Max: 329 km/h (347 km/h
  • Major dimensions: 4990x1974x974 mm
  • Weight: 1080 kg (1170 kg)
  • Wheelbase: 2840 mm
  • Chassis: tubular framework
  • Body: carbon-kevlar
  • Interior appointments: Nappa leather bucket seats, harness belt

    Source: Vermot AG

    • Home | New Car Buyers Guide | Total New Car Costs | Reviews | Finance Guide | Actual Used Car Prices
    New Car Price Quote | Automotive News | PennySaver Classifieds | Media Library | MiniBlogs | Auto Parts

    Copyright © 1996-2009 The Auto Channel. Contact Information, Credits, and Terms of Use. These following titles and media identification are Trademarks owned by Gordon Communictions and have been in continuous use since 1987 : The Auto Channel, Auto Channel and TACH all have been in continuous use world wide since 1987, in Print, TV, Radio, Home Video, Newsletters, On-line, and other interactive media; all rights are reserved and infringement will be acted upon with force.

    Privacy Statement | Size Does Matter | Media Kit | RSS feeds | Affiliates

    Send your questions, comments, and suggestions to Editor-in-Chief@theautochannel.com.

    Submit press releases or news stories to submit@theautochannel.com.
    Place copy in body of email, NO attachments please.

    To report errors and other problems with this page, please use this form.

    Link to this page: http://www.theautochannel.com/