Another one comes on display…
Specifications and more detailed information can be seen at our company thread or visit our exhibit at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Over at DSD
Introducing the 2017 DSD AROWANA
We at DSD like to think outside the box and after 15 years of development Darkshines personal project is complete.
We started out with an Saratoga glued alloy chassis to which we fitted push-rod suspension to each corner and mounted the all new 2.5L twin turbo v8 longitudinally in the middle of the chassis resulting in a 60:40 weight ratio.
The next step in the vehicle’s evolution was the vacuum formed fiberglass body shell which is bonded to the alloy chassis. The body is designed to be as smooth through the air as possible whilst still creating enough down-force to force the car into the Earth.
Active wings are used to help set the rear spoilers whilst cornering, these are not your standard Active units but rather use flaps built into the rear wings and front bumper to adjust downforce on the fly.
The heart of this beast is an all new Magnesium cross-plane 2.5L 40valve V8 producing 560hp.
Whilst this may not sound like much in the Automation world this car is an example of simple engineering done right with weight and aerodynamics a far bigger factor in how fast and frugal this car is. Not for the faint hearted the turbos spool aggressively at 5000rpm before a shove of torque and power races the redline to 11000RPM.
The other option is the Hybrid. The turbos have been replaced with an electric engine, however unlike most hybrids this engine is used to create extra power and torque and not to be used as a fuel saving device. The electric engine kicks in at 3000RPM before being cut off at 8000RPM torque is fed in slowly to allow better throttle response and control. The resulting 280hp engine feels like nothing before it.
Attached to this engine you will find a twin clutch 7sp manual trans-axle fitted with a tradition LSD and an AWD system with a 20/80 torque split…
We used magnesium again on the 21" wheels and Federal 555 tyres are fitted to each corner.
Behind the wheels are enormous 420mm/275mm vented disc brakes with 4 piston calipers on the fronts and twin calipers on the rears.
Inside you will find 2 sporty seats trimmed as always in Red Deer leather and Bunya pine with the entire swathe of driver assists. However there is no fancy active suspension you get one setting and one setting only, this is a true performance car you do the work not the computers.
The stereo is adequate with a set of 3 way component speakers mounted in each Lambo style door and a single 8" subwoofer mounted under the dashboard.
Performance figures are extreme considering the price of each vehicle with the R doing 0-100km/H in just 2.9sec and the S doing the 0-100 sprint in just 4seconds flat. Cornering G’s regularly reach over 1.5 with the active aero keeping all four tyres planted on the tarmac.
The R trim will retail for $64999 AMU
The S trim will retail for $43999 AMU
Below is the stat sheets and export for each vehicle
TYPE R
darkshine5 - DSD AROWANA.zip (58.5 KB)
ladies and gentlemen we thank you for coming to Detroit the cars will be on display for the rest of the show but for now DSD is signing off.
A roundup of the cars presented
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Even without time to spend at the new prototype we could somehow at least put it together. All we know until now is how the car will look and what engines it will use, everything else is still to be worked on.
So with no more waiting, we present you the all new Gamma Suri!
The Suri is our compact SUV, for the ones that want a comfy and high ride without needing to worry about small streets and parking spots.
It’ll be available with two engine configurations:
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B316VD
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Displacement: 1600cc
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Cylinders: 4
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Head: DOHC-16V
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Fuel System: Direct Injection
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Fuel Quality: Regular 91 RON
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Max. Power: 133 hp @ 7600 rpm
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Max. Torque: 154 Nm @ 5400 rpm
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Redline: 8100 rpm
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B320VD
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Displacement: 1998cc
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Cylinders: 4
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Head: DOHC-16V
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Fuel System: Direct Injection
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Fuel Quality: Regular 91 RON
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Max. Power: 170 hp @ 7500 rpm
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Max. Torque: 195 Nm @ 4900 rpm
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Redline: 8000 rpm
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Announcement
After alot debating, we announce that the speeder concept (Name will be changed of course) will go into a limited production of 200 units,the production start is still unknown and the price isn’t settled yet.
So you still have to wait a bit.
Brivio are just getting the finishing touches done on the classic cars ready for display, there will be a small charge of $5 to enter the auction car display when it is finished but it will give you full access to the cars, test drives will be available but only to serious buyers, the auction will take place on the 21/1/17, we hope to see you there, bag yourself something great, there will be cars for all price ranges.
Before MAC finishes its time here at NAIAS, we would like to reveal one more fine automobile to Detroit.
Ladies and gentlemen I give you the new Miller RA-41 Celes.
It will come equipped with the same 4.1L twin turbocharged SOHC V8 found in our new Miller ZA-41 with a few more horsepower in the RA, producing 511 HP to be exact. Those 511 HP will be sent to the rear wheels via the new Miller Celes Seven 7 speed dual clutch sequential gearbox.
The RA also features adaptive aerodynamics and suspension. Inside you will find all the amenities you would find in the Miller Prestiege Deluxe. The RA will be available in late spring with pricing to be revealed later on.
On behalf of the Miller Automobile Company, I would like to personally thank you Detroit for allowing us to reside in your town for 65 years and for taking the time today and the rest of the show for viewing our display.
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##Daily Round-Up - Day 9
Welcome back to Detroit, where the 9th day of the show has just ended. Incredibly, we’re still getting some big releases and announcements this far into the show, which is certainly turning this year’s show into one of the biggest ever.
Let’s get down into the details of day 9!
Today’s musical accopniament is Concerto for Two Piano’s, K 365 (Third Movement) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Storm unveil Ethanol powered sedan
Adding to the debate over the future of cars, Storm waded in today with the new Solara concept, and ethanol powered car. Using just distilled alcohol to power it, the actual display car made the trip from Chicago to Detroit by itself just to get here. Storm’s ethos behind the car is “we don’t need a perfect fuel in 20 years time, we need a decent replacement for gasoline now” - that’s quite the mantra.
Plausibility has come into question though. Representatives from EADC pointed out the huge costs and environmental impact caused by the production of ethanol, while an Adenine spokesperson made the important point that Ethanol lacks the same energy density as petroleum, meaning larger fuel tanks would be needed. One other problem we can see is the exhaust gases from these cars - they won’t be toxic, but they could make you make you drunk.
Assoluto launch the Infinito
For some completley inexplicable reason that we simply cannot possibly fathom, we predicted that Assoluto might be about to launch a V12 GT 2+2 Coupe (no idea how anyone could have worked that on out). Anyhow, they have, in the form of the Infinito. The 6.0l V12 powered, 720 hp super GT is monstrously fast, made from a blend of aluminium and carbon fibre and is styled to perfection. We already love it, and we’re told that one is being sent to us for a roadtest next week. Eek!
DSD launch final car of the show with a fantastic show
To the echoey soundtrack of Tango In The Night-era Fleetwood Mac (we most certainly approve), DSD today launched even more vehicles to complement an already strong line-up. The Arowana, a modified version of last years brilliant Saratoga, was the real star of the show, having apparently been in development for over 15 years (we aren’t too sure how that works). The mid-engine, AWD supercar features a vacuum molded fibreglass body, ultra advanced active aero and two powertrain choices, a conventional 560 hp Turbocharged 2.5l V8 that seems to have come straight off an old F1 car, or a naturally aspirated hybird version of the same engine. Both versions seem equally savage.
Along with this, the three other new vehicles the company launched were also on display, and it’s certainly one of the strongest line-ups of the show we’ve seen so far.
Gamma launch their first car of 2017
Brazillian auto maker Gamma launched a new car today in the form of the Suri. The cute little car entices you with its curvy styling, which certainly fit in with the compact SUV image. Two naturally aspirated engines, a 1.6l and 2.0l i4, will power this car, which is expected to do well in its home market. We’re certainly struggling to find faults…
Roadrunner show off an American hero
The graceful old Roadrunner Cerberus was back on display today, this year marking its 50th birthday. This aircraft carrier of a car was surprisingly efficient for what it was back in the day, coming in sedan and wagon form. Both featured ahead-of-their-time styling and still look gorgeous today. Plus, it was great to hear the restored 10l, 500hp V8 Man-O’-War engine fire up once more - it’s still an asbolute monster.
Miller introduce new V8 sports car
Miller announnced the final car of the show today, the RA-41 Celes. This new, lightweight, carbon fibre sports car is powered by the same 4.1l Turbo V8 found in the ZA-41 luxury SUV, only tuned to produce a lot more power. 511 hp is sent to the rear wheels via a 7 speed DCT, so it appears to be a very traditional affair. A full release is coming later this year, and we certainly can’t wait to see how it fits into the current sportscar market.
While all this was going on, we even had a time for an interview (ooh fancy that!).
Rayssa Almeida of the Gamma PR department came over to the studio to discuss thew new Suri.
That does it for today’s round-up. I’m still hung over from that 80s Night yesterday so I’m hitting the hay early. Ta ta for now!
-Gavin Anderson
EDIT: Corrected spelling mistake in Gamma interview (17/1/16)
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Huh? We did?
Oh yeah we did… Right. In co-operation with the NAIAS organizers Assoluto has decided to open up the Assoluto Experience stall where people visiting the show can sign up to ride in one of our cars for a tour around the city, or for an added fee, drive themselves around for a set limit of time. Customers can choose between the Fatalita, Ghepardo or Infinito cars for their drives.
Deskyx - Ghepardo.zip (26.6 KB)
Deskyx - Infinito.zip (26.7 KB)
Deskyx - Fatalita.zip (50.3 KB)
(THE CRINALE IS OFF LIMITS DON’T ASK)
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Montes it shows the first preview about the next hypercar, under the motto “the revolution of downforce”.
P.s. And the secret of this car is the body underneath. Massive ground effects.
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Zenshi will soon be showcasing a lineup of their smaller cars for the 2018MY
And…
…another car that has been the around since the company’s early days.
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Oskiinus, please. You’re cluttering up the thread, that wasn’t necessary.
Alright, deleting.
However, I must admit that vmo did probably something that can be called street legal F1 car for Automation actually. Pretty neat thing, but Montes always has been a brand that surprised me for several times.
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@vmo I do hope you’re not trying to bribe Gavin Anderosn with excellent music choice, I f*cking love that song 
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That’s it.
Im just gonna say it… music was better in my day bring back the late 80’s and 90’s
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In 1947 SiTh Engineering decided to try and bring a coupe sport car to the market. Designers had a model which they adapted from a 2 seat to 4 seat coupe. It was codenamed the Monique. They made 1 model, made it premium and called it the Esquire.
The car was released in 1949.
It was powered by a 2.3L, inline 6, engine which produced 120hp.
Top speed was 120mph and the 0-60 was 9.3 seconds.
Fast forward 70 years and we, at First Order Automotive, decided to honour this car, along with the engineering history of the company, and launch our new modern version of the car.
It is powered by a 2.3L, inline 6, engine which produces 239hp.
Top speed is 166mph and the 0-60 was 6.1 seconds.
We decided to badge the car with the SiTh Engineering emblems in honour of the company history.
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I’m really sorry people, I know I had a design due to air here today but I’ve got bogged down due to RL commitments, so hopefully it’ll join tomorrow’s roundup. Thanks for your understanding 
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##Daily Round-Up - Day 10
Welcome back to Detroit for our 10th round up of the show. It was a quiet day today, with only a handful announcements, so I spent much of my time just wondering round the exhibits.
Time to round-up day 10!
Today’s musical accopniament is Candle by Sonic Youth
Montes tease incredible looking new vehicle
To the awesome soundtrack of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Two Tribes - thoroughly recommended by Mr Anderson over here - Montes revealed a teaser for what some predict could be a breakthrough for aerodynamics. No title or name has been given yet, other than this incredible is being tagged “the revolution of downforce”. That’s enough to get us excited, and that’s before the styling. Serious hype is now gathering for this thing, stay tuned folks!
First Order Automotive make surprise late appearance with new coupe
Sitting alongside yet another goregeous 40s GT coupe, the SiTH Monqiue, was what appears to be an all new sports coupe from the company. Baring the same name as the classic its inspired by, this new version of the Monique has some unusual retro looks that somewhat puzzle us, as do the specs - 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and a 2.3l i6 in what appears to be a mid-sized coupe. It was certainly very comfortable on the inside, and we’re told it averages over 37 mpg, but we’re very confused as to where it fits into the current coupe market.
The lack of anything happening today meant we had time for a long chat with Mason Odge, Head of Engineering at DSD, discussing their wide ranging collection of vehicles shown off at this years show.
That does it for today’s round-up. As expected, the show is starting to get quieter, so I may end up bulking daily round-ups together for the sake of content etc. Bye for now!
- Gavin Anderson
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I have to ask… is DSD’s Broadmeadows factory in the (old) Ford complex, or the, as far as I know, “abandoned” Yakka workwear building? 
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MaGM only has one thing to show, and it’s not even for America.
This is The Loup. A concept for an insane workman. Known as the Hunter Sport Concept (HSC) it sets a boundary as the most powerful engine thrown into a Ute to come from Arzami. 1090hp, 10.9L V8, No Turbos. However, don’t expect this to go into production at this state. The Loup will come to Australia, The UK, and Canada, being the first car from MaGM not sold nationally.
#Arzami Stinger
[quote][i]Made to go fast, the Stinger was built in 1986. Using a crashed Emeraude 982LM chasis, the man behind this monster said it had 1008hp when new. A 7.8L V12 is the heart of this machine. This reached a speed of 380km/h on the 9th of December, 1986.
Many people have said that they saw this monster racing at the 1986 and 87 LeMans race, however no-one can attest to ever seeing it race, due to the fact it is made for speed in a line.
We at the Arzami International Museum have made it a feature point for our new exhibition, “Speed Through The Ages: Going Faster.” Please, companies around the world, share with us your records, be they big or small. We will share it with the world.
~Jules Algarane, Arzami International Museum Autos Curator.[/i][/quote]
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