Time for a proper AD
Pure sound
Platonic
Time at the Goodwood Hillclimb is a 47.65 (or maybe 41.01 im not sure what im meant to be looking at)
Are you sure Platonic is the word you wanted to use? That would be the first time i saw a performance vehicle being advertised as chaste and non-sexual… Usually it’s completely the opposite and marketers are falling over themselves about how erotic the experience is 
Hades Automobiles @ Goodwood 2019
2019 Sees a new breath of fresh air come to Hades
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Each Vehicle here is part of the new wave of Hades cars coming or already here. At the back, the 2018 Carthena, and Hypercar of wonderful measure and performance. At the foremost, the 2019 Evolution ONE, first unveild at Geneva this same year, it is here to do untimed runs up the hillclimb. And finally, in the midground, the All New Hades Conquest RS.
Conquest Arrived
The 2020 Hades Conquest is a new style of car for Hades, this being a full scale GT car which is being used as a base for a Hades GTE/GTLM racer, to take part in the 2019-2020 World Endurance Championship in the GTE Class, and for the 2020 IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship in the GTLM Class.
A Small Selection of Liveries
Hades Racing (Top Left) will be the main contenders for both the WEC and WSC using the Conquest Chassis, while a model has been supplied to the Zacspeed Organisation (Bottom Left), While two demonstration liveries have also been created, specifically for this goodwood event, and future demonstration events.
The Conquest RS will go on sale in Late 2020, with the Conquest GTLM available for GTE Am teams in 2021.
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Yo I like the livery lettering. Am I missing a mod? Which one is that?
Yeah, because 2019. You’re not allowed to do anything that anyone could find offensive anymore. Haven’t you read your workplace harassment policy?
Platonic in the sense that you will love the car, befriend the monster that lives in it and tame the beast 
Could also be just used as, dont fuck the exhausts
It’s a mod, I can’t link it right now, but I can get it to you later.
“So what made you want to come here?”
“Uh…I think the main point of the automotive sports…is to, drive a car and really feel it. Many people chose to, put their 300hp engine into the car and hope for the best…it’s-it’s not really what we doing.”
“Okay, I suppose you’re making cars that aren’t so powerful as them for a reason?”
“Well, yeah. Firstly it’s cheap, meaning everyone uh, can get those cars without having to break a bank. Secondly I think many of us seem to have the forgotten what made the driving experience memorable to begin with…which is to just drive and have fun. We’re trying to maintain these values in our cars, so don’t expect a lot of advanced features in there; this is all about back-to-basics.”
“The Kou-Pei you see here is exactly what I meant. It’s uh a bit more expensive than our usual model line, but we tried our best to cut down cost and weight as much as you can to maintain…the uh, authenticity of driving pleasure. If you want more power, we have that too, The Velocity is more or less the same car with a better chassis, the more powerful engine and quality in general. Now this is our top-of-the-line model, and even then it’s still cheap enough to be around the same price as say, a Miata.”
“Well, everyone here is packing a lot of horses for this one. You see them using turbos, traction controls, all that. You’re sure you’re up for this?”
“We don’t come here to win; we are here to take part in an event and enjoy what the car community has to offer, and that’s what matters the most to me, oh and of course, how else would you get the public to know your cars?!” - Rolk Kennetha
The World Premier of the 2020 5th Generation Tanaka X-Series
From left to right: 1st gen Tanaka 300X Turbo (1989), 2nd gen Tanaka 300X Turbo Spec A (1998), 3rd gen Tanaka 300X GT (2006), 4th gen Tanaka 450X S (2010), 5th generation Tanaka 450X S (2020)
Since its debut in 1985, the X-Series has always been Tanaka’s flagship GT car. In 1995, the 2nd generation was born and it was very popular. The 3rd generation, which was introduced in 2005, was a technological marvel. The current 4th generation X-Series has been in production since 2010. It was clear that a replacement was essentially needed to keep the evolution going.
Tanaka 450X S shown
Introducing the all-new 5th generation X-Series, another revolutionary chapter in Tanaka’s history. This new GT car still retained its sporty and full of character soul, only that it is more elegant and luxurious than ever before. Clearly by seeing it, the car is more taller and longer than the outgoing generation. People used to complain about the 4th generation’s cramped interior, the new generation solves it. The pure driving experience is kept from the previous generation, thanks to the NA 4.5 litre V8 in the 450X which revs up to 9300RPM. You still have a chance to buy an NA car from us. AWD is optional if you can’t handle the power. We also still kept the variable hydraulic power steering instead of our usual variable electric power steering. No steer-by-wire for our sports cars. We want car enthusiasts to enjoy our sports cars.
Tanaka 450X shown
But first, let’s take a look at the X-Series in its purest form, the 450X. The body was beautifully sculpted and designed by Lavelle Studios (special and warmest thanks to @titleguy1 ), with Tanaka designers tweaking with details all over the car. The front gives an elegant yet aggressive stance. The sides have vents which lets hot air go out of the engine and also adds to the side profile. The side windows are visually connected to the rear window with a gloss black trim which goes through the B-pillar, again adding to the side profile. The rear is meaty and aggressive, continuing the theme from the front. Part of the taillights goes down to create a contemporary look. It also have some uses which includes having space for a side indicator and make the rear vents become part of the taillight. The rear foglights and reflectors are also integrated cohesively into the rear diffuser. The ducktail spoiler is actually a part of the body and the truck seamlessly. The result is one of the most beautiful and attractive looking modern Tanaka vehicle ever.
Open the door and sit inside the new X-Series, you wouldn’t want to get out of the car again. The interior is also sleek and attractive. A classic clock by Richard Mille is put in the middle. High quality material was used in the interior. Starting with the seats, which are made with luxurious leather (surrounding the inserts) and wool (for the inserts). One line of wood trimming goes surrounds the interior of the X-Series, making it look cohesive. Tanaka’s luxury infotainment system is shared with the Aventus, which is Tanaka’s flagship full-size luxury sedan, which is innovative and ergonomic too. The screen is as big as an Ipad Pro (in its biggest available size). The gear lever is rectangular-shaped wrapped with leather with crystal inserts. The steering wheel is wrapped around high quality leather (or optional alcantara) with some parts being wood as a trim. No blank switches to be seen, no visible plastic to be seen, only the highest attention of detail was put in the X-Series to ensure a luxurious, prestigious, elegant and amazing experience.
The chassis of the Tanaka 450X
The drivetrain of the Tanaka 450X
Of course like all generation, the 5th generation is front-engined. The chassis is made of glued aluminium, with double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. Depending on the trim you chose, you have the option of either a 444HP and 333lb-ft of torque 4.5 litre NA V8 (engine code: Z45DI-A2, only available in the 450X and 450X AWD and it revs up to 9300RPM) or a turbocharged version of the same engine (engine code: Z45DI-A2 Earthboost, only available in the 450X S and 450X S AWD), which produces 590HP and 559lb-ft of torque. AWD is optional on all current versions. To insure your utmost safety, all the safety systems available today are in the X-Series. Autopilot is also included.
Specs:
| Trim | 450X | 450X AWD | 450X S | 450X S AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type (F/R) | Double wishbone/Multi-link | - | - | - |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | - | - | - |
| Differential | Electronic LSD | - | - | - |
| Tire type | Dunlap Sport Compounds | - | - | - |
| Tyre Size (F/R) | 220/240 mm | - | 220/245 mm | 230/245 mm |
| Wheelbase (m) | 2.78 | - | - | - |
| Engine | Z45DI-A2 (DOHC 4.5 litre 32 Valve Direct-Injected naturally-aspirated V8) | - | Z45DI-A2 EarthBoost (DOHC 4.5 litre 32 Valve Direct-Injected turbocharged V8) | - |
| Horsepower (HP) | 444 | - | 590 | - |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 333 | - | 559 | - |
| Fuel recommendation | 95RON Unleaded Premium | - | - | - |
| Top Speed (mph) | 204 | 196 | 210 | 202 |
| Acceleration (0-60mph) | 4.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds | 4.0 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Lateral G (around a 20m radius circle) | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1837 | 1914 | 1907 | 1999 |
| Fuel Economy (US MPG) | 24.3 | 23.7 | 22.2 | 21.5 |
| Brakes | Vented, 2 piston front & 1 piston rear | - | - | - |
| Seating | 2 front 2 rear | - | - | - |
| Interior | Luxurious leather with wood trimming | - | - | - |
| Infotainment System | Tanaka Luxury Infotainment System | - | Tanaka Luxury HUD | - |
| Traction Aids | ABS+TC+ESC | - | ABS+TC+ESC+LC | - |
| Suspension (springs/dampers/sway bars) | Active Comfort/Semi-active/Passive | - | Active Sport/Semi-active/Passive | - |
| Active Aero | None | - | 3-stage Active Aero | - |
| All-Wheel Drive | None | Yes (F/R torque split : 40/60) | None | Yes (F/R torque split : 40/60) |
| Base Price (without mark-ups, taxes and shipping costs) | $118000 | $127000 | $120000 | $132000 |
(Note: The hyphen (-) means that it is the same to the left)
All test drive request are welcome! Just make sure to PM me (@Aaron.W). Stay tuned for tomorrow as we use our historic sports car to set a lap time on the Goodwood hillclimb.
Special thanks once again to @titleguy1 for taking the time to design my car!
The 2019 Rigore pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed has many interesting attractions to experience. With driving simulators where you can test out the all-new 2020 Rigore Caelum MT-R and an owner’s paddock that serves refreshments and snacks, the Rigore pavilion gives a rich, encompassing Rigore experience to all that enter. A VR experience is also available - when you approach the cars at the pavilion, an AR system shows you the car that you’re looking at and the important statistics along with a visual breakdown of the powertrain and interior.
Of course, the pavilion also has a melange of iconic Rigore cars - from the original 1965 Angeles to the 2019 Apophis, there’s an entire lineup of Rigore vehicles to enjoy.
