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The Conti4x4SportContact - Ideal for the Rinspeed Bedouin

With its powerful 420 HP engine, the all-wheel-drive Bedouin requires tyres up to mastering challenges far greater than those facing normal passenger cars. The loads occurring when accelerating, braking and cornering approach what is standard on thoroughbred sports cars. When this concept vehicle is transformed from a sports car into a pick-up, moreover, it also has payload mashing it down against the ground. And its height-adjustable chassis with off-road characteristics puts it in need of cornering stability every bit as reliable as on heavy AWD vans.

No tyre is better suited than the Conti4x4SportContact to accommodate gruelling application conditions like these. Its unique cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art tread compound not only provide better grip when starting off and braking. They can also be counted on for consistently high performance in terms of cornering and adhesion on rain-slicked underground.

Which explains why Frank M. Rinderknecht has opted for Conti4x4SportContact as the perfect all- round tyre for his latest project. Up front a size 255/55 ZR 18 duo ensures safe cornering and solid grip, while in the rear size 285/50 ZR 18 delivers the necessary thrust. The sporty 4x4 performers have no problem coping with maximum speeds of 250 km/h. And when 420 HP and 560 Nm bear down on the crankshaft to spurt the vehicle from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, the tyres are obviously very much in their element. Should it come as any surprise then that the designer of the Rinspeed Bedouin is firmly convinced that these Hannover products offer the very best solution for his concept vehicleogon;

Eibach and Rinspeed co-operate with singular Porsche study

For years the Swiss Frank M. Rinderknecht with his company Rinspeed presents exclusive, innovative studies at the autosalon in Geneva. Always TüV examined and ready to drive. With the autosalon of this year 2003 he surprises the professional world with a completely special study object: the Bedouin, a "multipurpose vehicle" of the extra class. Basis of Swiss novelty is the Porsche 996 turbo. A fully off-road multi-talent with an height adjustable suspension system of Eibach. Characteristic of this suspension system: The car lies more highly, not more deeply.

The noble study of the two partners made high demands at both research and development departments. Because the Bedouin is 250 km/h fast, convertible as a pickup within ten seconds and also thought to be a off-road vehicle. For this reason a suspension system had to be developed, which was adjusted to high speeds and off road. Rinspeed selected for this order the renowned suspension system manufacturer Eibach.

They offer different suspension system components for the Stuttgart noble brand for years. Also renowned porsche-Tuner such as Gemballa, 9ff and Sportec, as well as racing teams with their Porsche models use Eibach products. The experience of many years was a further reason for the decision to work together with Eibach on this project.

Basis for the Bedouin suspension system was the height-adjustable Eibach suspension system Pro- street, which was completely newly designed. The in and suspension rebound movements were adapted to the requirements of the vehicle and so a high putting was reached from 25 to 40 millimeters. To manage this, Eibach engineers used a special suspension system with main and auxiliary springs. In addition aluminum support bearings with university ball were attached to both axles.

Further characteristic: The dampers of the singular Eibach suspension system for the Bedouin are
completely manufactured from high-strength aluminum. Apart from the increased durability, so also
substantial weight savings could be achieved.

With the study and development of a completely new suspension system for the Rinspeed
Bedouin, Eibach proved again his innovation strength and experience of many years, particularly in
the motorsport and as partner of the industry.

Foliatec - the Bedouin’s turban

For the world debut at the Geneva Motor Show the Rinspeed „Bedouin“ has put on his best turban:
the Color AutoglassFilm Greenlight from Foliatec®, the Carstyling Factory of Nuremberg/Germany.

The sunroof of this revolutionary „Multi Utility Vehicle“ with the exotic name „Bedouin“, is completely covered with this StylingFilm. Like the turban it has a dual function, as a protection against intensive solar radiation and as a styling accessory. However the advanced film technology has long since surpassed the effectiveness of the Bedouin turban: on top of protection against harmful UV radiation (all Folia Tec® films provide 99 per cent UV protection), quality films such as those produced by Folia Tec® also provide glare and privacy protection. Additional benefit: by binding the splinters of broken windows, the films reduce the injury risk for occupants in an accident.

The cooperation of Rinspeed AG of Zumikon/Switzerland with Folia Tec Böhm GmbH & Co Vertriebs KG of Nuremberg/Germany, has a „dynamic“ tradition. The Carstylers of Nuremberg, who in the meantime have also ventured into Bikestyling, are marketing their products - which are available from good car accessories shops - all over the world. In Germany six performance centers are already stocking the complete range of Folia Tec® products. Centers in Zurich, Moskow and Vienna are in preparation. Whilst designed for do-it-yourself installation, the films may also be fitted by professionals. Folia Tec® is offering this service through over 200 Stylingteam® partners in Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Austria. Details are also available on the internet at: www.foliatec.com or www.foliatec.de.

In.pro. - everything to make cars fun

After a longstanding and successful commitment to Rinspeed concept cars over the last few years (Advantige Rone and Rinspeed Presto), this year once again, the globally active car-accessory specialist from northern Germany also presents various new innovations. For 25 years, in.pro. has stood for qualitative, high-grade and innovative car-accessories in the areas of design, interior, comfort and fun. The range of more than 4’000 in.pro products just as equally impresses technology freaks and DIY up-grader, as it does the entirely normal “standard” car drivers. Offering top value for money, practically anyone can optically upgrade their vehicle (for instance; with designer products such as clear-glass headlamps), and make them more comfortable (for instance; with retrofitted radio remote controls) or safer (for example; with alarm installations or parking aids). Our own development team, and a network of trend-scouts close to the target groups, are responsible for the new ideas. Over 45 employees based at the in.pro. central offices in Henstedt-Ulzburg, and over 300 trading bases around the world, ensure conversion of the initial idea, right through until shipment is made to the customer.

Decisive for participation in the Bedouin-Project, was the ability to feasibly convert the products utilised in the series: in.pro. boss, Jörg Knoblich, divulged “The Bedouin is the perfect combination of dynamic sporting design and technical functionality, and a possibility for us to create and test technically complex, individual solutions, which will subsequently flow into large-scale production. Many in.pro. products from the Bedouin series can once again be found in the current catalogue, or will soon be available to in.pro.-customers.“

Flexible LED Side-marking-lights

For the first time in a Rinspeed concept study, in.pro. LED Side marking lights were fitted with the most modern flexible conductors by Presto. Due to the best possible flexibility, the lights can also be attached to arched bodywork surfaces and corner radii. To be included in the in.pro standard accessory parts program within a few weeks.

LED Rear-lights

Lights in LED designs are not only longer lasting with equable light output; they also offer the possibility for individual arrangement of the light source. Already last year, the LED Rear-lights impressed in Presto with the various illuminated letter elements. This year, experience gained from the development of Presto Rear-lights flowed into the new in.pro. Corsa LED Rear lights, among other things, which have already been available commercially for some weeks. The Bedouin products developed by in.pro. will continue to consistently lead the trends, and this year once again, be the basis for a high-grade and innovative range of accessories.

Day Driving-light

Day Driving-lights from in.pro. offer a big plus in safety – and are also available for Bedouin. Because whoever drives with lights during the day, can be seen much easier by other traffic users. It is not without reason that Day Driving-lights are already a legal requirement in some countries. Contrary to dipped headlights when switched on, in.pro. Day Driving-lights consume noticeably less power, and by reducing the load to the alternator, less fuel is also consumed.

Remus

Stainless steel, laser precision, optimal performance and the typical Remus sound, these are the four characteristics that distinguish Remus sport exhausts. Through their involvement in motorsports and their close cooperation with world champions like Jacques Villeneuve or Damon Hill, European champions and other champs, Remus gains important knowledge for the development and production of high quality silencers. High quality comes first for Remus and it is attained by using stainless steel in combination with other high grade raw materials. Tests have shown that this combination guarantees best results under thermal and mechanical stress. The wage: Remus will take a leading position in the favour of the public. The success of the sponsoring activities of Remus is impressively documented by the readers survey of numerous specialist publications.

Futuristic designs for the interior and exterior of Rinspeed’s revolutionary “Bedouin”

Swarovski presents fascinating crystal innovations for the future of the automobile as Rinspeed AG’s partner at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. One very impressive exhibit is the revolutionary Rinspeed Bedouin, a 420 horsepower symbiosis of sporty station wagon and pickup truck - which is on display at the stand of the renowned Swiss vehicle builder and “creative home of automobile concepts and emotions”.

With its futuristic ideas for tomorrow’s vehicle interiors, the world’s leading manufacturer of cut < crystal gives us a completely new sense of its creative potential. The highlight is an intriguingly sparkling crystal lacquer – a visionary development from Swarovski Crystal Architecture - which creates trendy accents on the mirror casings and in the interior of the sophisticated pickup. The extraordinary gear knob of multifaceted crystal and the fabulously beautiful interior door facings of the finest alcantara, to which Swarovski transfers have been applied, are testament to the spirit of vision, willingness to innovate and the power of fantasy.

Further attractive details are the elegantly cut triangular radiator emblem, through the facets of which the Rinspeed logo shimmers in gold, and the Rinspeed logo on the rear of the supercar, which is set with the tiniest crystals.

Genuine highlights in creative vehicle design are also set by the scaling in the central dashboard instruments, such as the speedometer, rev counter and oil pressure gauges: these appear particularly stylish with the crystal chatons, only 0,8mm to 1mm in size, which have been precision set into the gauges by hand.

Not forgetting the two Rinspeed logos in the backrests of the cockpit seats, consisting of trendy crystal jewelry stones, which have been applied to the beautiful leather of Poltrona-Frau using a completely new processing technique. This extraordinary combination of the finest leather with sparkling crystal gives the seats an irresistibly exclusive edge and is at the same time a great example of how ideally suited Swarovski crystals are for enhancing car interiors.

These components have been inspiring the crème de la crème of the international fashion elite for some time. For example Vivienne Westwood, inspired to create her fascinating Pour Point jacket, which she designed for the debut of Swarovski’s “Crystal Fabric”, a completely new, extremely light fabric creation for the fashion industry with tiny cut and round crystals. Or the Italian designer Francesco Binfare, who created one of the most talked about symbols of modern furniture design with his “Diamond Sofa” for Edra with over 500’000 Swarovski crystals.

With its crystal innovations which harmonize perfectly with the conceptual achievements in the form of the Bedouin, Swarovski has once again turned its own lifestyle and fashion products into sparkling signs of the times. Amongst the most well known are their “Crystal Tattoos” in various colors and shapes, which set the fashion worldwide as a new generation of body jewelry.

Professional Idea Management

Bedouin’s sparkling eye catchers such as its crystal lacquer, gear knob and radiator emblem are the result of constant research into new production techniques and design possibilities as well as professional idea management. In Swarovski’s “Idea Workshop”, its i-lab, innovation and development skills from different areas of the concern are brought together, international trends and themes are researched and the findings of renowned fashion forecasting agencies, research institutes, designers and artists are analyzed. As Creative Advisor it supports the realization of innovative product ideas and goes hand in hand with fruitful cooperation with external visionaries such as Rinspeed AG.

For more than a hundred years Swarovski, the Austrian family company based in Wattens in the Tyrol, has been the world’s leading manufacturer of cut crystal. Crystal jewelry stones and crystalline semi-finished goods for the fashion, jewelry and lighting industries are as much a part of the company’s product range as gift articles and collectibles fashioned from faceted crystal. Swarovski’s artistic and design abilities are evident in Daniel Swarovski Paris and Swarovski Jewelry, the company’s accessory and jewelry ranges. Since 1995 visitors have been able to enjoy the ultimate crystal experience at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. The Swarovski group also includes Tyrolit, which produces grinding tools and abrasives, Swarovski Optik, the company’s optics division, with its precision optics for hunting and nature observation, and Signity, which processes natural and synthetic precious stones.

In 2001 Swarovski achieved group sales of CHF 2.55 billion with a total of 13’400 employees.
Discover the magic of crystal at www.swarovski.com

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