Looks like a vision of the future… From 1985, which is when the GTV body is first unlocked.
@Awildgermanappears nice ad… The tagline implies a pushrod engine (which is incompatible with VVL by design).
The answer to that is a lot more ironic than that. I like the concept of modern Pushrod engines, but I reserve those for one of my american ventures. In short this newest version of the by now iconic S-Series completely subverts expectation and actually employs the VVL technology and Turbocharging to not only be faster than any other stock S-Truck but also best the most frugal Diesel for fuel economy. I thoroughly despise this overpowered nature of Turbo-VVTL. This is one of the rare exceptions to the rule.
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Just to make sure I am doing this right, I need to link the car, or just specs by the 14th?
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Rennen reveals, for the first time in Rennen’s history, a series of 4 concept vehicles to be revealed throughout the year, the concepts in which are dubbed “LEC-X”.
Stay tuned for the first reveal this Friday.
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I like the graphic work you did there…
On second thought I think I’ll hold off revealing my car… It’s design is not up to the quality standards displayed by everyone else here at the show 
You should also fire your widebody designer or the wheel and spacer supplier. Whichever you’d like to blame on the funny wheel fitment in those oversized arches.
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Making our first debut to the automotive world, on behalf of Hennessy Motor Company:
The first of our cars revealed to the public, I present to you the Le Mans Turbo!
Our first true hypercar, this stunning rear-engined AWD coupe boasts a twin-turbocharged 8002cc V12 that produces 1132HP!
HMC - Never a dull moment
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You’re risking confusion with the makers of the Venom GT with such a similar-sounding name. Even so, I want to take a look at it from behind… But why is it rear-engined? I suppose that the engine won’t fit in the front with the AWD system in place.
Wheel gap improves drivability? Or you just decided to NOT make the front arches less wide for reasons?
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I understand where you’re coming from, but the brand’s name is my name, just as the maker of the Venom GT is his name. However, our two names are not the same. We are in no way related, and I have every right to use Hennessy Motor Company as my brand. Besides, when i’m referring to my company, i say “HMC,” which is what is on the badges.
It’s rear engined because it’s designed to handle well around a track; better weight distrubution. Futhermore, AWD provides better launch and control compared to RWD in most cases.
HMC - Never a dull moment
It looks very dated for 2018. Especially the rear. It looks like it came from 1980s, although the body you used doesn’t exactly help.
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It’s partially the perspective you’re looking at of the back. I wanted to go for a bit of a heritage-look for my design, hence the 1980s body, but i assure you, this was intentional.
HMC - Never a dull moment
And I never said it was for this model year.
Try to limit double posting. Also, its kinda expected for you to show off new cars at these kind of auto shows. I mean, theres nothing stopping you from posting older cars, but considering the show hasnt opened yet most people are revealing teasers for their new cars.
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Please restrain with multiposting, use edit option and tags instead (like that @Battleboss98).
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I think I forgot the concept of a teaser.
It says “Concept” on there, but really that is only because the vehicle in question has not finished type approval yet. This is the first redesign of the Alpine since 1993, and also the first time this model appeared on the Forums in nearly two years (back when Squidhead did the reporting on car shows).
So what is this? If you haven’t guessed by the Images already, a diminuitive but hardcore off-roader, with exceptional strength and durability. Truth be told this little thing is probably the most capable off-roader we make. IMP held a public reveal at their NA Headquarter ahead of NAIAS, with Wurst und Bier imported from the Fatherland. About 40 pre-production trucks were present so people could get to experience it inside out.
The Frame: made from VA Steel, fully boxed naturally and with long travel Twin-Trac live axles front and rear with decoupling sway bars.
The Body: Also made from VA Steel and drastically modernized, but some will notice strong influences by classic 1980s Monolith vehicles. A subtle approach to retro.
The Drivetrain: The old Alpine made use of a 1.5L Inline 4 engine with 114Nm. This new one was originally supposed to use a 1.65L Inline 3 with 125hp, but the car ended up over 500kg heavier than its predecessor due to up to date safety equipment and general overbuilding with no regards to weight saving. Thus, a different engine was needed. What we came up with is a 3.0L 90° V6 with twin balance shafts, all cast-iron construction and four-valve OHV Pushrod valvetrain. This engine is flex-fuel capable and compact with, all importantly, a very low center of mass that is enhanced by the dry sump lubrication found on all IMP engines. It may only produce 145hp, but develops more than 230Nm from idle to 4000rpm. Peak torque is 249Nm @ 2200rpm. The low specific output also increases longetivity. It also sounds nice. A similar 4.0L engine for north american tastes is scheduled to follow soon.
The G3k comes with two transmission options, a six speed manual or a no cost option six speed torque converter automatic, both with a permanent four-wheel drive transfer case with low range and three locking differentials. On the lower “R” trim level the differentials are operated mechanically while on the higher “S” trim level they operate automatically.
The Interior: Four indvidual bucket seats, a stereo, air conditioning, too many gauges providing potentially crucial information to list them all, of course all water proofed and made from robust materials designed for an indefinite service life.
The performance: It suffers. The increased weight requires a beefier engine without actually gaining any performance over the much different predecessor. 0-60 in about 10.3s, a top speed of 190kph. Fuel economy is only marginally worse than before at 7.8L/100km, again the low-stress nature of the high displacement engine.
The Price: The Alpine is no longer cheap and charming, it is a serious machine for serious tasks, prices start at $28,960 for the R. However it is finally available all around the globe.
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