Veritas RS 111 5.0 V10 Roadster – made in Germany
October 20, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
The hand-built Veritas RS 111 is the most outrageous supercar we’ve ever driven here at CarAdvice, and we have driven a few!
We drove the prototype version in Italy earlier this year, and were impressed with the sheer pose value this awesome machine offers.
That same popularity made it hard to film though, as wherever we pulled over; a crowd of onlookers would gather, armed with a barrage of questions about the car.
Granted, it looks like something Wolverine might drive in the next X-Men movie, but let me assure you, anytime you’re behind the wheel of a Veritas, is a blast.
Punch the throttle in second gear, while you’re going ballistic through one of Italy’s tunnels, and you will know the full meaning of engine noise. The twin, high-set exhaust pipes on the Veritas, make enough noise to drown out a Tornado fighter jet.
There’s racing history behind the Veritas name too, these guys were the first German team to enter Formula One, so it’s no surprise that they have a test centre and showroom, trackside at the Nurburgring.
Awarded this year’s public award of “Best Super Car 2009” at London’s prestigious Salon Prive, the Veritas RS 111 will commence a limited series run of 30 of these extraordinary cars, five of which have already been sold to enthusiasts in Monaco, Australia, Great Britain, Spain and Switzerland.
With another eight cars reserved, and over 100 enquiries, Michael Trick the CEO of VerMot AG who owns the Veritas brand, expects all first series cars to be sold out this year.
At 4.68 metres long, a massive 2.02 metres wide and only 970 millimetres high, the Veritas RS 111 cuts a seriously imposing figure on the road.
Weighing in at just 1.080 kilograms, quick, is an understatement. Powered by a BMW sourced 5.0 litre V10 developing 373 kW and 520Nm of torque, this monster will do 347km/h and sprint form 0-100km/h in under 3.2 seconds.
You can option a six-speed manual, but the standard 7-speed SMG with paddles is the best way to enjoy this car.
The prototype car we drove required maximum concentration with this much power and no ABS or Traction Control, certainly not for the faint-hearted.
The production car has both these safety devices, but drivers will be able to deactivate both systems individually.
The Veritas RS 111 is a super car for the purist, I only wish I had the cash.
Veritas RS 111 Technical Data
Engine: V10
Displacement: 4.999cm3
Max. Power: 373kW/507hp at 7.500rpm.
Max. Torque: 520Nm at 6.100rpm.
Gearbox: 7-speed SMG (standard), 6-speed manual (optional)
Top speed: 347km/h
Acceleration: 0-100km/h approx. 3,2s.
Dimensions: Length: 4.680mm
Width: 2.020mm
Height: 970mm
Weight: 1.080Kg (1.170Kg fully fueled)
Wheelbase: 2.700mm
Structure: Tube frame
Body: 1+1 seater: Tubular frame with racing carbon fibre body with specific torsional rigidity by the use of elevated flanks and central tubular construction
Differential: different ratios and self-locking differentials
according to individual customer preferences
Suspensions: 4 independent wheels with double triangular
control arms Öhlins coilover suspension with personalised setting
Push rod, front spring struts mounted horizontally / rear spring struts mounted longitudinally
Steering: servo-assisted rack and pinion steering Anti roll bars
Wheels/tyres: 5 spoke VERITAS exclusive forged light alloy wheels
Front axle: 10,5J x 22 with tyres Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, 255/30 ZR22
Rear axle: 12,5J x 22 with tyres Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, 325/25 ZR22
Brakes: BRABHAM RACING high performance brake system
Front axle: 6-piston brake calipers with cross-drilled, internally ventilated ceramic brake discs, diameter: 380mm
Rear axle: 4-piston brake calipers with cross drilled, internally ventilated ceramic brake discs, diameter: 355mm Anti-lock braking system (ABS) separately activatable-
Traction control: Separately activatable
Exhaust system: Stainless steel exhaust manifolds (headers), high- performance motorsport catalytic converters, complete stainless steel
Exhaust system with remote controlled sound baffles
Interior: Bucket seats with Nappa leather 4-point H-harnesses
Weight-to-power ratio: 2,13Kg/hp (1,79Kg/hp for optional Clubsport version with BRABHAM RACING 5.5-ltrs. high-precision, high-performance engine 605hp)
Tags: Veritas RS III, Veritas RS III 5.0 V10 Roadster
Top Gear UK tested one of these last year,ranked well out of the top twenty on their test track, but I’d still own one.
That’s odd, because we know for a fact that the prototype destroyed a race spec Porsche GT3 lap time at Nurburgring. But if Clarkson was driving, that would explain it.
The Stig was driving.
That’s odd because I know for a fact I never mentioned a GT3 or the Nurburgring?
Idiot. So what if you didn’t mention a GT3 or the Nurburgring? Anthony was just making a valid point that it’s odd how the car would rank so low on the Top Gear test track, yet beat a GT3 around the Ring. It’s called conversation, try having a real one.
Clarkson is a nob who can’t drive anywhere near as well as he shoots his mouth off with worthless drivel.
I think he said something funny once, but I can’t quite remember, it might have been one of the other hosts or guests.
I agree, but we aren’t talking about Clarkson, we are talking about the Veritas and apparently the GT# and Nurburgring too.
Just to clarify, Top gear tested the V8 version, but I still never mentioned GT3’s or the Nurburgring.
Retard
That’s two!
That’s one!
Did I mention I never mentioned GT3’s or the Nurburgring?
Thought I should clarify since I’ve only mentioned it 3 times before.
No I’ve mentioned it three times before, you just wanna be me so will change your name to try to be clever. Oh well the finest form of flattery is imitation. So I guess I should be flattered
But its so ugly…
So horridly out of proportion….
I think its ugly looks make it kind of cool… a bit like the Hyabusa… If it were your child you would drown it at birth, but its good at what it does, so noone cares how hideous it is.
PFFT, speaking of which
where are the reviews on the EUROPE TRIP?
Amen. I’ve been waiting to see these supposedly awesome videos for like, half a year.
One already sold in Australia, hope it makes it out onto the road rather than just sitting in a collection.
The lights and grill make it look like a ‘baddie’ from the ‘Cars’ animated movie.
Its a cupboardey – should be locked away in cupboard – its so ugly its beautiful…stands out from the crowd
Everything about this car is contrived over the top, mental, ugly yet somehow it works at some level.
That said sometimes loud and raucous is just a whole lot of fun, and i’m betting that is why people will buy this and love it till the day they die.
Looks imposing, but why are the headlights yellow? It brings back so many horrid memories. Also it looks strange in the sense that it has no windscreen, which makes the side profile look never ending. Unmistakeably cool though.
So does it actually come in a 1 and 2 seater version? Or is the passenger compartment able to have it’s seat removed and covered up?
This name “Veritas”, is used by another car manufacturer. Is this copyright?
The name Veritas has not been used for over fifty years, I don’t think the original Veritas could sue as they went bust back in the early 50’s