A Chariot for the Chairman (But Updated!)
The old concept looked like shit, so I made a challenge for you guys to redesign the Honghu, and using your ideas has lead to this. Shoutout @On3CherryShake, you’ve influenced the final design a ton!
Design
Like the old concept, the newest rendition of the Honghu focuses primarily on three aspects; Opulence, technology and Feng Shui. The front is now more fleshed-out, with larger headlamps, a cleaner fascia design, and a signature red strip cutting across the new square badge.
The rear carries the same modern flow of the front. The old horizontal double heckeblende design has now been replaced with a “waterfall taillight” unit. Its smaller LED units are meant to move ever-so-slightly upwards when the vehicle is braking, emulating a… reverse waterfall?
The sides have been cleaned up significantly, with a single chrome strip lining the bottom of the vehicle. Molding has been utilized to connect the suicide doorhandles with the indicator unit.
Small red LEDs are placed at the bottom of the B-pillar, both for decoration and extra safety when exiting the vehicle. The flagholders still prevail, as per Honghu fashion.
Drivetrain
The 4.5 litre V12 has now been replaced with a larger 6.0 litre V8 which can also be found in the 8^8. AWD and a 9-speed automatic transmission are both standard, and with more power, the newest rendition of the 88888888 can now hit 60 mph in 6.5 seconds - an improvement from its concept’s 8 second 0-60 time.
Interior
The interior is relatively similar to the concept rendition. Rosewood and jade trim separates all the leather inside the vehicle. The same wide screen from the Jinhe GC is seen on the 88888888, while Jinhe’s AI-based avoidance system is also standard. The dashboard and switches are either lined with chrome or chrome altogether with the shifter being one large jade unit. A box on the passenger side holds a fake peony inside of it, symbolizing honor and high social class. The rear seats recline, giving the passenger a view out of the large sunroof typically used by the chairman to stand out of. A large rear screen contains satellite reception for television and built-in internet access. Live maps and an internet browser are also included into the system. Copypasta ftw.
The Chairman’s Safety
Such is also similar in the final rendition. The chairman’s model contains fully bulletproof glass, explosives to eject the door in a crash, excess oxygen supplies, and various other equipment to keep the chairman alive by any means necessary. The craziest being the ability to fully fold the front passenger seat flat and recline the rear seat in order to create an impromptu stretcher. Signal jammers, tracking devices and an immobility system were also included under the scenario the vehicle may be stolen. Civilian versions did not include these. You got a fucking flower instead
2,888,888 CNY for the civilian version BLAH BLAH BLAH you get the point.
