In the world of supercars, one thing that’s never really used to describe them is the word “cheap”. If you peel back the layers and think about why supercars are more expensive than the average car, it starts to make sense. Supercars combine cutting-edge automotive engineering and painstakingly crafted bodywork in order to create something truly beautiful, as well as powerful and race-ready.
A quick Google search reveals that the cheapest model you could buy that touches what would be considered a supercar, the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, carries a starting price of $116,995. That’s roughly half what some people pay for their entire house. However, a Lithuanian company called Rhino has quite an attractive solution, should you be in need of a supercar without needing to spend supercar money. It’s called the RR01, and it can pack quite a German-bred punch.
- Base Trim Engine
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5.2L V10 Gas
- Base Trim Transmission
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7-Speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Rear-Wheel Drive
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We’ve dedicated this write-up to the 2025 Rhino RR01 due to its extremely cheap price, along with its optional use of an Audi R8-derived V10 engine and a Porsche-sourced PDK transmission.
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Rhino RR01 Key Points
- Produced in Lithuania
- Rumored to boast 480 horsepower from its borrowed powerplant, although it’s sold separately
- Currently sold for just over $40,000
- Advertised as a “build-it-yourself” supercar
Unfortunately, if you thought you’d be getting a pre-assembled supercar for just about 40,000 of your hard-earned dollars, you’d have been mistaken. However, this isn’t the end of the road, especially if you’ve got a good shop or are an avid DIY-er. That’s because once you’ve gotten the thing assembled and ready to drive, you’ll have yourself an Audi and Porsche-affiliated, European supercar. Well, so long as you purchased that powertrain separately, of course.
The Rhino RR01 isn’t one of those slap-dash kit cars that paste a fiberglass body shell onto an existing chassis, there’s a good bit of science and one-off engineering found within its bones. The Rhino is Lithuania’s first “supercar” ever, even though it’s technically a kit car. It’s street-legal, at least according to Rhino’s website. Despite its advertised use of a sold-separately Audi V10, the RR01 is configured to accept a wide variety of engines, so if you’d rather have a Coyote V8 under its hood, the RR01 will most likely be able to accommodate it.
Of course, the Rhino RR01 knows it’s a supercar. Its front-end styling is very loosely based on Porsche’s current design language, and its rear end reminds us very vaguely of the Bugatti Chiron, if its one-piece tail-light curved downwards at the end, rather than continuing straight on. A litany of aerodynamically derived, functional styling cues are present around the whole of the RR01, with the most notable features being its large rear diffuser and adjustable spoiler, along with its front “snorkel”, which looks a bit like the sort found on the 992.1 Porsche GT3 and GT3 RS.
Current Pricing
The Rhino’s high-end looks and reported build quality don’t seem to affect the Lithuanian company’s ability to keep its price low, although not having to spend any time assembling the thing certainly helps production costs tremendously. Not including an engine doesn’t hurt, either. The RR01 used to come with a choice between two grades. First was the base model, with an option to upgrade to an “Option 2” version, which replaced things like the base RR01’s glass with polycarbonate and gave it a lighter set of 19-inch wheels. It seems now that the RR01 is offered as a single grade with a good number of optional extras, which we’ll lay out below:
Base Price: $40,000.23
- Big Brakes & Pedals Kit: $6,853
- Cooling System Upgrade: $2,855
- Interior Upgrade: $3,998
- Electronics Upgrade: $5,140
- Wheels & Tires Upgrade: $3,998
- Steering Upgrade: $4,169
- Carbon Package: $12,564
- Optional Audi-Derived V10 and Porsche PDK Transmission: $42,831
As seen on the last item on the list above, if you want to throw in their fully rebuilt, Audi-sourced V10 and Porsche PDK transmission as well, that’ll be another $42,831. So, it seems that if you want a completely base Rhino RR01 with no powertrain included, it’s a cheap alternative, especially if you’ve already got your own powertrain. However, if you go for a fully spec’d RR01 with their powertrain offering, you’ll be spending about $122,408. With that number, you’re now edging into cheap, pre-built supercar territory.
Specs And Features
While the Rhino RR01 doesn’t necessarily supply a powerplant without buyers having to fork over extra dough, we can still discuss its power output and the engine itself. According to various sources, the Rhino-supplied Audi V10 comes from an older Audi R8, and receives a complete breakdown and refresh, with nearly every component being repaired or replaced, along with a thorough cleaning throughout the entire mill. Its transmission, a seven-speed Porsche PDK dual-clutch automatic, also gets a similar treatment.
As for the rest of the RR01, it’s all home-brewed. Its welded monocoque chassis is made from a special type of aluminum called T6, which is known for its strength. Its entire suspension system is fully adjustable, meaning it can be tailored to whatever sort of driving you’re looking to get involved in. Its large rear wing is manually adjustable, and its shell is made from reinforced fiberglass to try and keep the RR01 as light as possible. A litany of other handling-focused components are present, including 362-millimeter brakes and six-piston calipers on the front axle.
Unfortunately, because Rhino won’t provide exact specifications for its Audi-derived powerplant nor the RR01’s performance figures, we’re not exactly sure just how much power the thing actually makes when equipped with the Audi V10. However, seeing as a base 2018 Audi R8 produces 540 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, it’s reasonable to assume the Rhino RR01 makes roughly the same. There is a rumor out there that it makes about 480 horsepower, but it’s just a rumor, not fact.
Inside
Inside, the RR01 is as track-focused as its exterior. A pair of racing seats courtesy of Tillett’s B6 GRP line are present, and boast six-point racing harnesses and are trimmed in Alcántara. A fully fledged infotainment system is included, which can utilize amenities such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. HVAC controls are standard, as well, along with a Formula-One-inspired 310-millimeter steering wheel with a 4.3-inch screen built right into it.
Who Is Rhino?
Unlike other supercar makers who boast extremely long-standing lifespans and numerous accolades, Rhino is in its humble beginning. It was founded just two years ago in Lithuania, a country not typically known for high-octane, action-packed cars. Despite this, Rhino decided to make a name for itself, and lean a bit on offering older Audi powertrains, hopefully to help propel their first creation, the RR01, into the hearts and souls of whomever happens to drive it.
As it stands currently, Rhino isn’t interested in building anything else. The RR01 is its first and, so far, only creation that the world knows of, hence its nomenclature “RR01”. It’s not surprising to learn that a small, start-up supercar company specializing in kit builds doesn’t have a full fleet of models on offer, as it’s vastly expensive, and many other companies who try to do too much too quickly end up failing. Perhaps, though, after a few years, the world will get to see the presumptive RR02 model. Until then, we can at least enjoy the RR01, with or without a $42,000 Audi-bred powertrain.
Sources: Audi, Rhino, CarScoops
