The landmark supercar of the 90’s returns in the form of Leviathan’s first hypercar. Unveiled at the 68th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, the new 2020 Nessus features a hybrid powertrain with a 738 hp 5.6L V10 along with 2 electric motors generating 202 hp each, bringing the total output to 1,142 hp (in game i’m using the turbos to get those figures). 8.9 seconds is all it takes for the Nessus to complete a quarter mile from a standstill. Top speed is in excess of 230 mph. This is the fastest Leviathan to ever hit the road.
All 250 examples are unique, each built with the highest level of craftsmanship. The panoramic roof is made of electrochromic glass, acting as a panoramic that at the push of a button drastically increases tint to block virtually all UV light. Inside is a state of the art HUD system with leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum materials. The Nessus sold started at $950,000.
Model
2020 Nessus (Standard)
Layout
Mid Longitudinal RWD
Chassis
Crabon Fiber Monocoque with Carbon Fiber Panels
Suspension
Front and Rear Pushrod
Brakes
Front and Rear 3-Piston Carbon Ceramic Disc
Transmission
7-Speed Dual Clutch
Weight
3,409.1 lbs
Engine
5608cc DOHC 5v V10 with 2 electric motors
Power Output
1141.7 hp @ 9300 rpm, 786.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
0-62 mph
2.10 s
1/4 mile time
8.94 s
1 km time
16.26 s
Top Speed
230+ mph
Mpg (US)
16
ATT Lap Time
1:50.11 (1:46.99 with GTS-R version) (Semi-Slick Tires)
The iconic LMC sports car returns for its 8th generation in its largest form as a GT car. Unveiled at the 2019 New York International Auto Show to great fanfare, the Maladus looks to compete with the many new GT releases and keep the Leviathan name among one of the best in American sports cars. The M350 was released in time for the 60th anniversary of the LXS-47 Concept, the first iteration of the original Maladus.
The M350 generation is powered by a new 5.5L V8 with VVL. It boasts 617 hp and 431 ft-lb of torque. The M350 is also equipped with a new 7-speed DCT transmission to replace the aging automatic and 6-speed manual options. The result is enough power for a 200+ mph top speed and a 0-62 mph time of 3.9 seconds, all while having a respectable 23.1 mpg combined.
This is the most customizable Maladus to date, with virtually any historic LMC paint option available for configuration as well and numerous carbon fiber and luxury options. Along with the base model, Lusso and GTS trims are both offered. The Lusso features a full luxury leather 2+2 interior and Active suspension tuned for comfort. The engine is mildly dialed back for better fuel economy and a quieter exhaust note. The GTS is built lighter with more power and tighter suspension. In 2020, the GTS-R was released with an naturally apirated 760 hp V10 sourced from the Nessus. This limited run trim also featured more carbon parts, larger wheels with semi-slick tires. It was 5 seconds faster around the ATT than the base model with a time of 1:59.12.
SBM created a new monstorous version of the Maladus. Initially shown at Goodwood in 2019, 12 examples of this radical track package were built. It’s 5.5L V8 was refined and fitted with turbos to boost power output to 1116 hp. An aggressive aero kit and high performance semi-slicks help the car pull north of 1.4 g’s at speeds. 1/4 mile time is tested to be 9.55 seconds and it’s top speed is increased to 215 mph. While the Twinturbo R is essentially turbos, a bodykit, and moderate weight reduction, its track times were drastically improved, with a 1:55.01 around ATT.
The same year as the release of the M350, Samurai Motor Corporation was celebrating its 70th anniversary and called upon designers globally to create their visions for a re-imaginingof one of Samurai's most well known historic sports cars: the Samurai Tormenta GT-V. Using the new Maladus as a starting point, Leviathan Design House experimented with a rounder body shape and incorporated some of Samurai's design language including the bold light designs. The concept was a success, and the concept would be used for a future production car. (CSC17)
The Maladus entered its third generation in 1979. LMC was struggling with performance car sales in the 1970s and saw the new Maladus as an opportunity to take a different approach with its flagship GT sports car. The new Maladus was cheaper, lighter, and focused on balanced performance rather than raw power. With the Scorpius out of the picture in 1976, that made the M100 Maladus LMC's only sports car for a time.
The M100 initially came with a SOHC 4L V8 with mechanical fuel injection. Power output started at 225 hp and steadily rose over the following years. 0-62 mph was 6.3 seconds and its top speed was a respectable 140 mph. Where the M100 really came into its own though was in the corners. It was capable of pulling nearly 1.1 lateral g's during magazine testing. The interior featured leather seats, but otherwise nothing out of the ordinary for most cars of the time.
In 1982, the M100 recieved an update along with a new faster trim. The GT utilized a new iteration of the 4L V8 with EFI making 256 hp. It also received an LSD which contributed to much greater acceleration and handling. The result is a 0-62 mph time of 5.7 seconds an ATT laptime over 3 seconds faster than the base model. The aero kit and different bumpers differentiate the GTs from the base car. The M100 generation would last until 1984, where the Maladus would see a sort of return to form as a GT car.
LMC found much success with the Maladus in the early 80’s and opted to built on its strengths than reinvent the wheel. At a glance, the M150 could almost be called a facelift, but underneath holds a new beast. The body panels were now partially aluminum, the chassis was better equipped to prevent rust, and the thick bbumpers were now a thing of the past. The styling was more uniquely LMC, kicking off a new design language for future sports models.
The biggest change was the introduction of the 4.6L V8 "Wraith", improving the base model's power output by over 80hp over the last generation. The engine would continue to be used into the 2000s. The M150 could achieve a 0-62 mph time of 5.22 seconds and reached up to 1.11 lateral g. The M150 was recieved with praise for its balance of performance and daily drivability. It was named Best Sports Car of 1988 by Motor World Review.
The top trim of the M150 was introduced in 1988 with a more powerful 373hp version of the Wraith with VVT. The GT was a push for supercar performance with sports car money as well as a test bed for some new technologies being developed for a future full fledged LMC supercar. It featured every option on the base Maladus as well as adaptive dampers and vented disc brakes. The wider fenders allowed for wide enough tires to put the extra power on the ground. The GT nearly achieved its goal with a 175 mph top speed and a 12.9 second quarter mile all while further improving its handling. Production for the M150 would end in 1991 to make way for new car fit for the 90s.
While its sports cars were back on the rise with the new M150 Maladus, LMC's luxury car sales continued to slump well into the 80's. Leviathan Design House unveiled the Io Concept at the 1986 Chicago Auto Show. The Io was an experiment of bringing futuristic and sporty elements to a luxury coupe in an attempt to grab the attention of younger car enthusiasts. It would serve as the basis for the design of the new Selene in 1988.
The Selene released as a radically different car from anything LMC had made. It replaced the conservative Ares with concept car-like features including a window-in-window design for the coupes and a space-age digital dashboard. The Selene was powered by a heavily modified 4.6L V8 derived from the Maladus. The Selene was also the first international LMC, selling RHD units in Europe and Asia.
The Selene's transverse V8 was built to boast numbers that would garner attention on a world stage among the other big hitting luxury brands. The 242 hp propelled the Selene SLX to 62 mph in just 6.8 seconds and to a top speed of 146 mph. The interior featured 8-way adjustable leather seats, a Bose sound system, and a sunroof. The early Selenes were expensive the buy and maintain, but today they are a treasure trove of 80's technology.
The Selene lineup expanded in 1992 with a less quirky facelift and cheaper models that helped bring the car to a wider market while making more room for the new LMC GT car; the Scylla. The facelift integrated the bumpers for a smoother design as well as increase the size of the greenhouse and change the grille mesh to recall older LMC luxury cars. The GL and SL used the same engine, but some of the extraneous features including the sunroof, foglights, and memory seat adjustments among others were removed for a greatly reduced sticker price. The Selene continued to be produced until 1996.
For 1958, long running Captain was replaced with the all new Sunspear. Long, low, and sleek, the Sunspear was a new vision of the American dream on wheels. Riding on the high of success from its early models, LMC invested in much greater production quality and capacity to compete with the larger luxury manufacturers. While the powertrain was similar to the Captain, the Sunspear was leagues above in other areas.
The Sunspear was equipped with the 174 hp 280 Serpent V8 from the Captain and a 3-speed Fluid-Motion automatic transmission with a 4-speed manual as an option. It would later receive a 357 V8 as an option.
The interior is just as spacious as the footprint of the car suggests, with 2 rows of full leather bench seats. The front disc brakes and one finger power steering make the Sunspear the most drivable to date. The Sunspear would have many visual changes over the years, with the most well-known of the generation being the '61-'62 models. The next generation would start production in late 1964.
Model
1961 Sunspear
Layout
Front Longitudinal RWD
Chassis
Galvanized Steel Ladder with Steel Panels
Suspension
Front Double Wishbone and Rear Solid Axle Coil
Brakes
1-Piston Front Solid Disc and Rear Drum
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Weight
4,209.5 lbs
Engine
4604cc OHV 2v V8
Power Output
173.6 hp @ 4500 rpm, 250.3 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
0-62 mph
13.1 s
1/4 mile time
19.15 s
1 km time
35.26 s
Top Speed
110 mph (Theoretical)
Fuel Efficiency
8.6 mpg
ATT Lap Time
3:11.32 - Its about the journey, not the destination.
The ultimate expression of driving passion by LMC is built with a singular focus on raw performance. No hybrid technology, no turbos, no all-wheel drive. Euryale draws inspiration from LMC’s pedigree of boundary pushing supercars of the past. An 814 hp naturally aspirated 5.6L V10, all cabon-fiber chassis, and a body sculpted for maximum stability and downforce make this swan song of pure combustion engine performance machines one of the fastest in the world.
Euryale’s direct approach makes it over 550 lbs lighter than the already formidable Nessus. Lightweight carbon fiber bucket seats are the only major change in the interior from the Nessus. For all its focus on handling, it is still a car for the road as well as the track. 25 examples will be made of this machine, all in Midnight Carbon.
LMC’s flagship sedan juggled nameplates throughout the years in efforts to stay relevant or give sportier pretensions. The Captain became the Sunspear in the 60s, then the Ares in the 70s, then the Selene in the 80s, and finally the Scylla. The Scylla was originally conceptualized as a GT car in 1991, but failed to garner attention on the world stage and sales at home. Fast forward to 2010, the Scylla has been reimagined as a D segment sedan ranging from a 243 hp premium sedan to a 470hp super saloon.
The base model Scylla is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.1L V6 making 243hp while keeping fuel economy at a reasonable 28.8 mpg. Among standard features were semi-active suspension, full ESC, a viscious LSD, built-in navigation, and leather seating for 5.
The GT and GTS models both use turbocharged versions of the 3.1L V6, with the GT being more luxury oriented while the GTS is tuned for more performance. Both feature minor exterior changes and more extreme interior changes. At the top of the lineup is the GTR. A naturally aspirated 5.4L V8 based on the Megalodon and later used by the Maladus provided 470hp to the rear wheels brought the already peppy sedan to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds.
After years of uncertainty, LMC seemed to finally hit their stride with the new Scylla. With the market shifting towards crossovers, the sedan would be upscaled while other models filled in for “cheaper” LMCs. In 2016, a new generation of Scylla would go into production.
Following a trend of premiumization, the Scylla once again saw major changes with the current generation model. Now on a new 3.0m wheelbase platform, the Scylla has increased power and luxury options to try and again compete with the more prestigious nameplates from Europe.
The Scylla uses an updated version of the 3.1L V6 now making 278hp for the base model. The commitment to a fuel efficient trim led to 35.8 mpg as well. The engine is paired with a new advanced 8-speed automatic transmission with an electric LSD. The exterior was largely a continuation of the previous gen with sharper features and more flowing shapes that hint at its increased performance.
The trim designations return from the 2010 model with the 301hp GT with full luxury interior, the 364hp GTS as the GT with the most powerful variant of the V6 to date, and the GTR. The GTR comes with a refined version of the naturally aspirated V8 now making 492hp.
The Scylla would share platforms and many styling cues with LMC’s most expensive model outside of the Nessus. Some of the technology in the Megalodon made its way into the Scylla and elevated the sedan, while the Megalodon itself suffered from being too closely related to Scylla while being marketed as a hand built GT car. The generation would run until 2021.
It’s easy to see how this one snagged the win for CSR 123. With the Scylla name finally hitting its stride, combined with the amount of features and technology blended with surprisingly capable performance and luxury, it makes for an excellent all around sedan that’s sure to capture the attention of shoppers in such a competitive market.
I wholeheartedly agree with you on that one. It may have been less powerful than most of its rivals, but the rest of the car was more than good enough to compensate.
Incredible. Never mind that some of the builds shown here are based on body sets that could be deprecated in a later update, each of them is a rolling art sculpture in their own right.
I added some cars to that post above and some of the .car files…I basically ran into my bedtime last night and had to stop Anyway the ones with the files should drive decent in beam for the most part.