Lithuanian modular supercar Rhino RR01 has been delivered from Kaunas to its first customer in the United States. After several months spent certifying the vehicle, mass production and deliveries have officially begun, the car’s developers said in a press release.
The first production model, a factory-style modular supercar featuring carbon-fibre aerodynamic components, forged wheels and a Formula One-style steering wheel designed and programmed in Kaunas, is destined for a customer in the US.
“He believed in our product back when we only had a prototype and nothing more,” said one of Rhino’s founders, Vėjas Pajarskas.
The buyer in the United States is the owner of a large car dealership, who helped the Lithuanian manufacturer secure an agreement with Ford to supply 5-litre V8 engines for the model’s factory version. That version was unveiled last summer.
It took more than six months to manufacture the first car’s chassis, suspension, body and other components, followed by the final stage: packaging.
“The paperwork process went much more smoothly than we expected. […] We became a manufacturer and obtained VIN numbers for our cars, which will make the registration process easier for customers,” Pajarskas said.
Under certification rules, the Rhino RR01 qualifies as a Lithuanian car. This designation is granted to products for which more than 51% of components are made in Lithuania.
Fifty-four percent of the car’s parts are produced in Kaunas, including the chassis, suspension, body, glass, interior components and numerous smaller elements.
The most technologically complex components are sourced from suppliers: a Ford Coyote 5-litre V8 engine, a Porsche PDK transmission, an AP Racing braking system and Intrax shock absorbers.
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