Startup Ryn Motors is developing a Formula-inspired vehicle designed to be legally driven on public roads.
Startup automaker Ryn Motors is working on a radical new vehicle inspired by open-wheel race cars. The project, called the Ryn Motors FP3, is designed to look and perform like a Formula-style racer while still being legal for public roads.
Built around a semi-monocoque chassis with a tubular space frame and aluminum body panels, the FP3 closely resembles a modern Formula racing car. Normally, a vehicle with this kind of design would be nearly impossible to register for street use. However, Ryn Motors says it has developed a solution that allows the car to meet road-legal requirements.
Customers who order the FP3 will initially receive it configured as a three-wheeled vehicle, allowing it to be certified as a tricycle under U.S. vehicle regulations. The three-wheel setup uses a motorcycle-style chain drive and a distinctive rear section. According to the company, that rear assembly can later be replaced with a full axle and two rear wheels.
Power comes from a 1.34-liter inline-four engine borrowed from the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa superbike. Buyers will be able to choose between two versions of the engine: a naturally aspirated configuration producing 210 horsepower, or a turbocharged version delivering about 290 horsepower. Both variants will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
Thanks to extensive use of composite materials, the FP3 weighs only about 1,140 pounds. That extremely low weight allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 2.8 seconds.
Aerodynamics are another key focus. Ryn Motors claims the bodywork can generate as much as about 700 pounds of downforce, highlighting the vehicle’s track-oriented design. Comfort on everyday public roads, however, may not be the top priority — though that likely won’t deter the enthusiasts the company hopes to attract.
Ryn Motors has already opened reservations for the FP3. Pricing starts at $78,499 for the naturally aspirated version and $101,499 for the turbocharged model.
Development of the vehicle is still ongoing, but the company plans to begin initial production in November of this year, with full-scale manufacturing expected to ramp up by 2027.