Savage Rivale develops telescopic roof system [w/video]

Savage Rivale has revealed its design for a retractable telescopic multi-panel roof system (RTMP) that will feature on its 2012 Road Yacht GTS supercar.

The system features 4 panels with glass centers and carbon fiber frames that retract into the rear deck by a centrally-mounted telescopic arm. Its locking mechanism is placed within the C-pillars and is controlled via one central module.

The system is set to undergo a further year of testing and fitting before it is installed on one of the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS models. It appears to allow more freedom in terms of both the profile of the roof as well as reducing its folded length compared to more conventional folding hardtops.

The RTMP was developed in cooperation with Inalfa Roof Systems.

By Rufus Thompson