Blanton Motors B6000
In 1947, Blanton Motors released their first car; an economical sports car called the B6000. This RWD Budget Sports car sported a 215Ci Inline 6 that produces 128hp @ 3500rpm and 198Ft-Lbs @ 2800rpm, coupled to a 3-Speed manual, the 2,081lb 2-seater could hit 60mph in 11.8sec. However, thanks to 3 Single Barrel Eco Carbs and 7.5:1 compression, the lightweight cruiser sipped fuel at 21.9mpg. It was cheap too, costing $8,600 Market Value.
Nice one. Do your designations (B3-700, B6000) come from something?
Thanks, the designations aren’t from anything but they do have meaning;
B: Blanton
First number: type of vehicle (ie; 2 = compact, 3 = midsize)
Next 3 or lettering: Trim level (I’ve only shown base models so far)
If I decided to share the higher trim level of say the B3-700, it’d be the B3-800
same with the B6000, the higher trim would be B6500.
Ok… A bit chaotic with these trims, but not more than some of my nonsense ideas 
Or even reality - for example Fiat in 60s and 70s 
I’m probably not going to use this same designation format for every car, but I’m also not very creative with names 
The B8100 Pickup:
This old farm truck first debuted in 1949, just 2 years after the B6000. However, instead of focusing on performance and economy, the B8100 was built for utility and torque, and Blanton Motor’s new 280Ci small block V8 delivered just that. With 125hp @ 3200rpm and 227Ft-Lbs @ 1600 rpm, this 2,814lb pickup could haul anything you throw in the bed, and in a reasonable time. 0-60 in 13sec and a top speed of almost 95mph. Not bad for having 2 Single Carbs, 6.7:1 compression, a 3-Speed manual, AM-Radio, and a bench seat. Getting 14.1mpg, and being affordable at $9200 market value, this old timer was the stepping stone for Blanton Motors to compete with the big 3. And as for the 280, it moved on to be used in many other Blanton Motors vehicles, and proved popular with many hot rodders.
One thing, as I recently noticed it in reference to my cars - it is something like a “super-truck”, because most powerful road cars of the time (for example top Ferrari, BMW, Cadillac, probably Bugatti too) had around ~150hp 
But this is so typical for us, Automation players - as Sillyworld wrote:
“so you need to build a family budget car”
- makes a 685 hp family budget car*
And thats before one factors in all the confusing aspects of measuring standards and game limitations. If Automation were using SAE Gross ratings as it was common in the 1950s said “Supertruck” would realistically come out at ~120-130 crank hp Net, which is pretty close to what a relatively modern 4.5L OHV engine in a truck application would have made back then.
I was doing some digging after I read this, just to see what I could find and I found a few american V8’s that made similar hp and torque from this era, the 255 Ford Flathead V8 could put out up to 125hp and over 200 ft/lbs, the Cadillac Series 62’s 331 made 160hp and 312ft-lbs, and even the 49 Buick Roadmaster puts out 150hp. I’m not trying to be rude, but I don’t think that this truck is as ludicrous as a “Supertruck”. Also, I don’t think I can bring down the power much since this has got quite a lean fuel mixture. But still, I’ll see what I can do.
It’s never about the power (unless you’re Patriot Motor Company), it’s how fast the car is. Also to bring the power down try using a less aggressive cam and less RPM, use less advanced build (I.E. use pushrods instead of SOHC) to cheapen the build etc.
To be fair an F1 car of that era produced “only” 280 horsepower (Ferrari 125) so the power difference today might not seem much, but back then I’m sure its alot. I think that amount of power is just right for a truck.
That was the 1954-1960 2.5L formula. Earlier cars with the pre-war 4.5L formula made up to 450hp.
Lowering the fuel mixture to 15:1, compression is down to 6.7:1, the cam profile is down to 11, having cast pistons and conrods, the truck is now making 125hp and 227Lb-Ft. It’s $200 cheaper and gets 2 more mpg. It’s now on par with that flathead
Performance Trim level:
The B2 Turbo sprouts a Turbocharger out the 1.6 inline 4, now making 296hp @ 7600rpm and 213 ft/lbs @ 6900 with a 8,100rpm redline. Although being heavier at 2,735lbs, 0-60 comes in 5.0secs and a quarter mile time of 13.38 @ 105mph. top speed is 139mph, while getting 14.6 mpg. Around the Airfield the time is 1:23:57 on sport compound tires. This Fun Premium car can be yours for $18,400.
The B3-800 gets an upgrade to the 2.5l V6 Sport, with 241hp @ 7,400rpm and 200 ft/lbs @ 5,000 with a 7,500 rpm redline. Having a 6-speed Sequential gearbox, 0-60 is in 5.9, and the quarter mile time is 14.22 @ 101mph. being 2,955lbs, it receives a respectable time around the airfield; 1:25:47. getting 17.9mpg, and having the most equipment out of the 3, it will cost you $22,200.
Who thought it was a good idea to put 431hp into a FWD car? Blanton Motors, with the B6 GTC, also known as “The Burnout Machine”. Strapping 2 turbos to the beefed up 3.8l V6 made it have 431hp @ 6500 and 389 ft/lbs @ 4500, with a 6500rpm redline. Blanton Motors did consider converting the car to AWD, however, this would’ve made the car worse in every way except drivability (which would’ve increased half a point). Top speed was 164mph, 0-60 was in 6.1, and the quarter mile was 13.74 @ 115mph. being 3,037lbs and getting 15mpg, this tire shredder would cost you $19,300 new. And having semi-slick tires to help keep you from plowing every corner, the Airfield time was 1:21.82.
I wouldn’t be surprised if B6 GTC was the fastest FWD car in Automation in terms of the track time 
1954 Blanton Longtail:
The Blanton Longtail Cruiser was among the more popular “led sleds”, taking a slightly updated version of the 280Ci V8 from the B8100, with a 2-barrel carb, now making 151hp @ 3700 and 236 ft/lbs @ 3,200. This trim level saw MacPherson struts up front, and a semi-trailing arm in the rear. It also had a standard AM radio, weighed 3,298lbs, and got 14.9mpg. With 6.8:1 compression and a 2-speed automatic, 0-60 was in 18.7, quarter mile was 22.2 @ 69mph, and a top speed of 105mph. This behemoth would be yours for $10,200.
The Longtail Wayfair was the higher trim level option, with an extra carburetor on the 280 and upping the compression to 9.4:1, this juggernaut produced 171hp and 261 ft/lbs. Having more equipment, like a premium AM radio, and bucket seats. Top Speed is up to 114mph, mileage was down to 12.5, this trim cost you $11,700. This vehicle gained a reputation with mafia types, not only for being able to take several hard knocks, but with 135mm tires, could create a smokescreen at will.
2006 Blanton Leviathan:
Following the Dodge Charger and Pontiac GTO, the Leviathan was Blanton Motor’s step into the modern muscle car era, and revitalized their racing program, which before shut down in 1994. With the entry model GT having a new small block 397ci V8 developed from the popular small block 280. This variant made 333hp @ 5200rpm and 389 ft/lbs @ 2700rpm. Having a 6 speed manual transmission, and weighing 3,771lbs, the Leviathan GT got 18.5mpg, 0-60 in 5.8s, and the quarter mile took 13.98 @ 105mph. Also having sport compound tires and sport tuned suspension, this beast ran some fairly decent lap times. You could buy it new for $15,200.
Airfield:
Blanton Racing Technology, or BRT, developed the Leviathan GT2, which ran in both the 24hrs of Le Mans, and ALMS. However, it’s debut was bittersweet, as it qualified last, by almost a full 2 seconds. This did not discourage the team, because the Leviathan proved to be reliable, and made fewer pit stops due to lower fuel consumption, it finished 6th in class and 23rd overall. It has a race tuned 397 that produced 664hp @ 7500rpm and 496 ft/lbs @ 6,400rpm with 13.6:1 compression and 13.2:1 fuel mixture. After losing some weight, the Leviathan continued to race in the GT2 class until 2008, when BRT developed the GT3 version, which is racing till this day.
Bump for the addition of the 2008 Leviathan GT3
1958 Blanton Runaround:
The Blanton Runaround Sprint was a simple utility van, built for the average handy man. It was given a 335ci small block V8 that produces 146hp @ 3500rpm and 278 ft/lbs. It was rated with 71 practicality and 57.3 Utility, making it an ideal delivery vehicle. With a 3 on the tree, thie 2,908lb hauler got 16.6mpg, reached 107mph, and 0-60 was in 12.3. You could pick one up for $9,200
The Runaround Marathon quickly became a hippie van, and shuttle vehicle. Equipped with a Premium AM Radio, 2-speed Automatic, Power Steering, and the same 335 that’s in the Sprint. Also having seating for 9, the Marathon weighed 3,235lbs and had 15.2mpg, making it a competent Family Utility for $9,800
