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Considering that off-roadability is DMA’s market I had probably enter something.
Edit: @jonthefuzz you might want to make a minimum drivability of like 20 to avoid anyone taking advantage of a glitch in the offroad calculator. Ie… the skinniest tires possible get a real high bonus to offroad but get crap drivability.
Turns out some of the parts on the Mountain Goat were non-regulation so the prototype was revised in early production with FIA approved replacements… Stats changed slightly and the price is unchanged!
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DMA’s 1990 OC90.
A mid-sized coupe with seating for 4
A 196hp 4.7l v6 that puts out 276ftlbs at just 1800rpm.
Enough capability to go over the mountains and through the woods to get to Grandmas house.
Some specialty features are the lights and signals are set away from the corners to protect them from damage, and the fenders and corner panels are designed to be easy to remove for repair should something like a tree or rock decide to get a little too close.
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That’s an old body for a 1990 car
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I don’t mind
Old bodies have a safety penalty, using them will make it harder to compete in that category, but at the same time, this competition has banned mods which will also limit the number of bodies. It’s a tough call.
Sometimes old makes more sense. That’s why our Storm Envy MK1 platform was used for the new Rally Coupe.
Due to the restrictions on cylinder counts, we chose the simplest available solution to make the Envy Rally Coupe live up to the legacy of the old V8 powered counterpart. The solution? Cut the V8 in half and use just four big cylinders. Then use a turbo to make up the lost horsepower.
Win or lose, it’s sure to be a terrifyingly fun machine.
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The Scarab Flare platform was made with rallying in mind.
Scarab Flare X-trail builds on this and tries to make a solid performer. A 2.5l turbocharged V6 and AWD makes it a worthy contender.
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I forgot to ask, does this have to be front engined?
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no it does not
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excellent, then I’m bringing an old eccentric back to the fray: the Matteo Miglia Legatus, as reviewed here:
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This is the 1992 OMG Mauler. It is fitted with a large displacement highly economic naturally aspirated DOHC I4. The drivetrain is a manually lockable 4WD mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It’s a go anywhere 4x4 with road manners.
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Regarding parts that require mass production, are engine components that require a forge works or CNC shop among them?
If you can mass produce them it’s ok, so forged and CNC is ok.
(1986 Piper Barlow X shown in Grand Gold)
Returning in 1986 from a long hiatus, the engineers at Ardent have put forth the off-road variant of their Piper compact car line, available only in a 3-door hatchback.
Ardent’s frugality and durability are engineered in every part of this model. Yet that doesn’t betray the fun and adventure that await owners. Departing from the pure transportation roots of the Piper, the Piper Barlow adds on-demand 4WD for improved driving dynamics on rough roads and winter weather. Over 6.5 inches of ground clearance means that Piper Barlow won’t get stuck as you quest for your favorite hangout. And power steering makes parking a breeze, even in the urban jungle. And an available special sport appearance package adds black-trim vents on the hood and styled steel wheels with center caps.*
A step up to the top-trim Barlow X adds generous new features from bumper to bumper. Under the hood, a 118 horsepower 2.6 liter Orion 6-cylinder motor that garners 27 combined MPG. At the wheels, an all-new antilock-braking system for added poor weather control. Inside, Luxe-Weave full cloth seating with driver’s lumbar adjustment and SlideEase passenger seat are among the many comfort touches of Barlow X.
And as always, Ardent’s commitment to safety means that a driver’s air bag is standard on all Barlow trims.
All this for around $10,000 (+ dealer markup and taxes)**
Be more than Adventurous.
Be Ardent.
*Standard on Piper Barlow X
**Price is for Piper Barlow X with 5-speed manual transmission
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im still here
Life happened. Been keeping busy.
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Holy wow, he lives! Welcome back.
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