It takes a genius like you to make a four-cylinder supercar really work, and you have done just that. But will the Eden actually enter production? I hope it does!
In the pursuit of speed at any cost, GG started out as a kit company of sorts: whacking together the most extreme parts and making some of the most extreme machines possible. With a lot of collaborative help, it is gradually edging towards a proper production business model, currently outsourcing much of its manufacturing requirements for its higher volume (but still limited run) models, such as Lilith and the Bellua, but aiming to establish the means to support the industry locally. What is already in-house, though, is the research, development and production of their top end model, the halo car, the evolution of the ultimate high performance road vehicle.
In 2014, this initially took form in a singular prototype, Sleipnir, inspired by the organic ridges and curves of the Furai, but the project was delayed after the prototype was wrecked in a ‘testing incident’. The following year, a mockup of a new model emerged, the Mercury, with a similar body powered by a typically nuclear GG style powerplant. But it soon became apparent that a newer, more radical aerodynamic solution would be required to reliably achieve GG’s goals of creating a car that would break 500km/h without grenading the engine, and retain superior cornering on par with that of the sharpest hypercars of today.
2018 Jörmungandr
It would be fair to refer to say that while GG is searching to make the final word in ICE based hypercars, despite meeting most of their performance goals, this is not yet the final form. Chief designer Strop is a staunch believer that their performance cars ought never to exceed far beyond 1400kg, yet in having to extend the wheelbase, and widen the track to accommodate one of their most ambitious engines yet (with the exception of the outsourced billet block that was the monstrous ‘multicharged’ V16 that went into Mephisto), Jörmungandr tips the scales at a hefty 1659kg. But it has the power to match, 2111hp to push it all the way to beyond 500km/h without tossing a conrod.
With only the rear wheels driven, despite the full might of GG’s bespoke control system developed specifically for this line, coupled with its virtual HUD interface, Jörmungandr remains a handful, though far less than its predecessors. We don’t recommend fanging it in the wet or on loose surfaces, even if the car is, unlike less recent GG cars, capable of being a half-decent daily as long as you don’t drive over any oversized speed humps.
On a good appropriate road, however, it’s certainly capable enough even in technical sectors, with handling that belies its size, though it requires specialty tyres and wheels somewhat narrower than we would prefer on our track beasts if it is to be rated anywhere near its top speed.
During testing in Nurburg, just 2 hours away, Jörmungandr was able to clock an impressive time, inching closer to our target.
Perhaps with a fresh approach to the body and further developments, we can create something equalling the straight line performance but dynamically superior and lighter. As it stands, this is the state of our art, and needless to say, there will be very few of them made, they won’t go cheap, and they’ll be sold preferentially to those who can aid our pursuit of ultimate road performance.
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RJM released a tweet on the 8th of September, 2017. It states…
Eden will not be produced in our lineup. It is too expensive to fit into our lineup; we will focus on our other high-performance models.
It was later leaked that a single Eden would cost upwards of $300,000 due to it’s use of expensive materials and highly complex engine building process.
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No surprise really. Aside from the production costs, it’s tough to take a four-cylinder supercar seriously these days; however, if it is possible to put the Eden’s 1.9L I4 in the 13R, creating what should be called the 19R in the process, the results would be spectacular! The chance of that engine finding its way into any RJM production models is slim, though.
There was always the 2020 Kelpie concept that GG teased a while ago… Now that we’ve improved as we have we could possibly work on it… 
2017 Hodan Okayama FE
In 2013, Hodan revealed the Okayama S1, a sports vehicle made with enjoyment in mind. 2017 sees the Last model of the Okayama Series be released.
The Final Edition.
The final edition sees changes over the previous S2 model, including a 6 speed dual clutch transmission, CF wheels, and other small changes. The FE will be available for reservation at the official opening of the show. Sale price will be $34,000.
2018 Hodan Rizun
At Genva, the Rizun concept was unveiled. Well, now it’s gone through a large revision. This will be the vehicle available to the public in quarter one of 2018.
The 2018 Rizun is powered by a 1.7L inline 3. This vehicle is designed to be a majority track vehicle. A GT4 version should be coming in the next few weeks. Reservations will open at the begining of the show, and the full vehicle will cost $23,000
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FRANKFURT IAA 2017: Maine Motors classics stand.
Maine Motors won’t be revealing anything new, but they will be showcasing two company classics from the 50s and 70s.
1970 Maine Motors Scorpio.
Built as a pony car that was mean to compete with the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, the Scorpio was the company’s attempt at a pony car. Powered by the same pushrod 5.5 liter V8 as the '68 Imperator, the Star Banner, but this time tuned to make 301 hp, mated to a 4 speed manual, the car could outrun both the Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Ford Mustang Mach 1 at the quarter mile, with a time of 14.36 seconds.
1956 Maine Motors Imperator.
Maine Motors’ first luxobarge and the start of the Imperator line, that remains the flagship model nowadays. This car also mounted the first version of the Star Banner V8, this time a 4.2 liter pushrod one. It made 130hp, sent to the rear wheels via a two speed automatic. The car focused on luxury and comfort rather than performance; the suspension was soft, set up to understeer in case of grip loss, with a high ride height and its nicely clothed seats could seat 5 adults. The fuel economy wasn’t too bad for the time; it got 14 MPG combined.
This car is rare nowadays: some of them have been turned into hot rods, some of them have rusted to uselessness and some are restored and kept as collector pieces.
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OKAYAMA S1 vs ERIN NARDELLA FIGHT PLZ!
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The Miller Automobile Company is proud to announce the newest member of the Anaconda family, the 2018 Miller Anaconda MS-343!
This is a tribute to the first generation Anaconda from September 1967 marking its 50 year anniversary. This current iteration shares many parts with the standard MS trim. The things that are different with this trim level are the naturally aspirated 5.6L SOHC V8 making 553 HP and 458 lb. ft. of torque which is mated to a custom 6 speed manual, propelling the car to 199 MPH and giving a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds. Suspension has been stiffened for better cornering, and driver aids have been removed to make the MS-343 a pure driving sensation on the track.
The car will come in one color: the original MillerSport Blue!
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The car will come in one color
Have you ever heard of a successful mass-produced modern car that came in only one color?
Ford Model T
“You can have any color you want, so long as it’s black”. 
Besides this is a special edition.
Unless the original Anaconda only came in blue this one shouldn’t. The Model T is not modern, btw.
there are multiple cars that have been released in only one colour throughout history, you know.
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Modern cars usually don’t have that many colours available anyway, you know. Red, dark blue, white, black, grey, grey, grey and some grey.
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