Yes, but my understanding is that the cars should look the same.
My cars look identical but the internals are different. My Mason GT car has a smaller engine and less technical gadgetry than the stunt version. Same with the Sasha Cerberus that I entered further up.
Oh, ok then, I’ll make them looks identical.
Not a whole lot of entries for the main protagonist yet, so here’s something. The Isami Reaver S50 Concept is a heavily tuned version of the recently released and futuristic-looking S45. Sporting a newly developed 2.5L Inline-6 turbo, Sasha’s modified Reaver produces 268 hp and can reach over 150 mph. Weighing just under 2,650 lbs, it is light on it’s feet, lapping the Airfield track in 1:24.76. The 2+2 seating arrangement allows some room for supporting characters to tag along. No compromises were made in the powertrain of the stunt trim, and it is a little faster thanks to the weight shed from the interior. This powerful car is costs $18,406 with 0% markup and $14,227 for the stunt trim.
Quick question.
For the Stunt trim, does the ET and PU limitation apply to just the trim or combined with the engine?
1985 Ausud XRC1 Concept
In a world where everything inside a vehicle just “works”, the XRC1 (short for eXperimental Rear-engined Convertible 1) does it better. Powered by the now-fuel-injected Hellevuur V6 engine, it is also fitted with comfortable air suspensions, automatic headlight covers, a patented automatic folding roof, digital dashboard, and many more features that we could cram inside.
The Stunt trim starts from $13,617.
btw is an ‘ad’ mandatory?
I doubt it, that’d be stated in the rules, right?
TPU Vulcan mk. I Turbo
This is a sporty-ish pickup (That doesnt look like a cute teddy bear (see the only pickup posted before this)), this might have been inspired by the GMC syclone.
3.6L Turbo v6 under the hood makes 410hp .
0-100kmh; 4.70s
80-120kmh; 2.77s
1/4 mile; 13.15s
top speed; 227kmh
3L i6
187kW & 277Nm
0-60 6.3s
Cornering G’s 1.07
5 Speed manual Via a Limited Slip Differential
now to the cringy stuff
“Extra FEATURES” include
or well… the antenna
The police could use a genuine police spec car. Department features and colour scheme made to order.
You have made a beefed up Syclone.
Hey guys, I forgot to close this. So yeah, it’s closed. Unfortunately I planned this out very poorly as I’ll be super busy in the next week. I’ll try to get at least finalists done by the end of the week.
Thanks for your participation!
Hey, I was going through the cars and I realized that a lot of them didn’t comply with the original ruleset. It’s not your fault, but rather that of the recent updates. I’ll be providing a $500 and 1 ET leeway for all the participants, and any engine knocking will be removed by reducing the Ignition Timing.
Thanks, and apologies for the inconvenience!
Not pushing…it’s more of a gentle nudge. 
A nudge that happens to be during the (second) busiest week of this school quarter 
I can’t promise anything but this weekend hopefully I’ll be able to put out at least 5 categorical reviews.
Here are the first batch of reviews.
Time - 07:00 - Clover Locke begin her day with a black coffee and a hard-boiled egg. Soon after, she arrives at the lot; a Hollywood Studio lot littered with buildings meant to film cars. All the cars are tested in the back at the pad. She reviews her cars, beginning at 08:30…
Heist Vehicles
Leviathan Nessus Concept
Damn, this is the only car which was offered for the heist class; what a shame. Actually, it probably isn’t a shame; look at the freakin thing! It’s a bitchin’ and badass thing if I’ve ever seen one. Looks like a million-god-damned-bucks if ya ask me. Not only that, but it sounds rad; I haven’t even heard Ferrari’s which sound that great. My test drivers told me that the Nessus is surprisingly controllable despite the RWD layout, with minimal snap oversteer and lots of grip and power. From experience I can definitely say that shit’s good, but we won’t disclose that. For a lone entry, this gets a full pass from my crew and me.
Winner - Leviathan Nessus Concept
The Nessus was the only entry, but it manages to impress with its sharp styling and dramatic antics.
Police Vehicles
1983 RCM Laurier Interceptor
Well, it’s your typical police car. Looks fairly modern if you ask me; more so than the other police vehicles. I think it’s been in usage for about two years? Surprising, considering the modern styling and all. It’s pretty quick too apparently, 238 rampaging horses is nothing to scoff at. From the demonstrations, the Laurier seems to really hold it’s own with chases; the body was very well controlled and those drifts out in the lot were totally sick. It only costs $12,500 for each stunt vehicle, too? Damn, I think we’re going to have to pick up a few of these. Let’s see what else we’ve got in store for us…
Oh, now we’re looking at established police vehicles; maybe this could help us click with the audience more. Gran Romero’s are everywhere now after they began to phase out the old early 70’s Shromet’s… I’ve got to say, the typical Petoskey look isn’t pretty but works friggin’ well. I know the engine is pretty much indestructible and whatever, but after the powerfest that was the RCM 180 HP just seems underwhelming. It’s a lot of noise but not much go; granted, 180 is still respectable, but it just pales compared to the Laurier. In the lots, the Romero seems to just drift endlessly; the stuntmen had a hard time controlling it! It seemed to be very light, however, so that’s got to be good for jumps and stuff like that. All of this considered, and the Petoskey is still, like, $14,500. I think we should book it to the Integrator next…
Integrator. If only the car were as cool as the name; what a weird lookin’ thing. The angular rear, strange vents in the front, odd proportions… It’s weird. The interior only has 2 small, tight rear seats, which is also weird considering it’s a police vehicle. It’s not the average police car, and that permeates through the entire machine. The engine is a madhouse; 258 horsepower? Are they trying to kill the stunt drivers? It’s the lighter of the 3 police cars here too, so that’s proven to be a bit of a handful for a simple police car; it could be interesting. It is quick with the high power and low weight. The tires are pretty thin, too, at 185 section all-round. I don’t know, it’s really too oddly engineered to work for us.
Winner - 1983 RCM Laurier Interceptor
The Laurier really held its own here; a hugely powerful engine, solid handling and chassis, and low cost won our hearts over. It’s modern styling was a nice bonus.
Kintsugi Goonies
1985 Deer And Hunt SuperCoupe Turbo
Deer and Hunt? What a weird name for a car company. Hey, at least the styling is pretty ace. We love the squared off edges around the car, I think it lends itself to a really, like, stark look or something. The hood pins really help to accentuate those bad lines. It was easy to drive too, should be good for the stunts. The turbo V6 is a cool addition too, makes the car nice and quick which is good for the goons; the transmission is electronically controlled apparently which is kinda weird and new, I’m not sure what the reliability of that will be like. In terms of weight, it’s a really light car which might not be great for crashes and ramming but for stunts and jumps I think it’ll be just fine. As for the cost, it’s well under our budget which is good; we’re gonna need a lot of these for the movie. I guess we’re going to have to put this on the top of our list.
I first saw this and thought to myself “Jesus Christ.” My second time around? Not so bad. It’s weird for sure, but it’s bold and it’s brash. It’s also really, really expensive compared to the other cars; yeah, I know we’re only buying multiple stunt trims and not many of beauty trims, but goddamn. It’s really light too but has enough power to rocket it into the earth; is this what we’re really looking for? I don’t really think so. It’s just too much for lowly goonies; 480 HP is probably the highest figure we’re seeing which is just absolutely insane. We’re passing on this one.
Winner - 1985 Deer And Hunt SuperCoupe Turbo
The styling is pretty badass, it’s decently quick and easy to drive, and the cost is low.
Jared Sekai
Komodo Saftere
Woah, that’s one weird looking car. Look at all those weapons on it! That’s really awesome attention to detail. It’s got like machine guns, oil traps, fog lights, the whole shebang… It’s a shitload of car, especially with that huge spoiler. Not inconspicuous enough. Too bad the interior is so… Grim. There’s nothing on the inside of the car at all, no tech, no comfort, no nothing. Jared still has to scout places out, you know! He’s a quirky character but he’s still got to be able to lay low; I don’t think the car fits him well. Sorry about that, Komodo.
Now this may be a concept car, but my god is it a bad-lookin’ machine. Ausud did a really good job on sculpting that bod around. It’s fresh and clean but discreet and subtle; perfect for Jared, even if it’s still a little concept-y. Inside, I’m greeted with some great tech and digital dashboards and the whole lot; is that a touch-screen center? Rad. The choice of an automatic helps to solidify that high-tech feel. The layout is interesting; Rear engine, rear wheel drive has proven to be finicky in the past but a staggered tire setup combined with solid suspension tuning lets our stunt drivers to make magic with the chassis. It’s cheap as hell too; I think we’ve got our winner here. I don’t want to judge it so soon before we get our next contestant.
Can these guys even take photos? Why’s it cut out slightly in the front? Oh, whatever. Doesn’t matter now. This is a fatass car; I mean, it’s just giant; it’s almost as big as our police vehicles! Inside, though, we can see where it went; the interior is glamorous to a new extreme. It’s filled with some crazy tech we’ve not seen on a new car. Despite that, it hides in with the boring cars on the street… Maybe a little too much. Honestly? I really just don’t think that Jared’s quick thinking and witty personality fits this kind of boring car for him. What a shame.
Winner - 1985 Ausud XRC1 Concept
It may be a concept car, but it’s filled with pretty good tech. Oh, and it looks super futuristic without being unreasonable. Rad.
Time - 18:00 - The stunt team retreats home. Cars are returned to their storage units, accountants are furiously writing checks, and Clover Locke puts down her notepad. She climbs into her Bonham Fleming, satisfied but exhausted, and drives home.
Yeah, I know. Timely as ever! Anyways, expect the final reviews done in a few days.
Here are the final batch of reviews.
Time - 06:30 - Again, Clover Locke begin her day with a black coffee and a hard-boiled egg, waking up earlier today in order to take a look at the much larger list of cars for today. Unlike normally, she brews herself another coffee, black, for the day and writes a note to her husband that she’ll be home much later than normal. Soon after, she again arrives at the lot. There are at least 16 cargo trucks brimmed with cars and extra supplies in order to be tested by the professional driving team behind Blurred Vision.
Angelina Griffith
1985 Genra GST-24
Ah, we’re starting the day with this… thing. It’s a modern-looking car, pretty funky if not totally pretty. Seems to be of a rounder design than some of our other cars. Around the pad, it seems to really put it’s power down well; it looks quick, and I’ve been told it’s as quick as it looks. My team calls the handling characteristics “sporty if not overly so,” whatever the hell that means; the body liked to roll somewhat on the pad but it meant that we could get some really good drifting action on camera. The Genra’s a bit on the expensive side, but we’re gonna have to consider it for now since it’s a decent all-rounder.
Next up from the esteemed Spanish brand is the Contendiente; it’s totally different than the Genra with it’s boxy style. I like that it’s charming and not like super modern. Reminds me of a rally car which is a good thing since I was thinking that Angelina would drive a rally car or something. Under the hood, the V6 engine really loves to rev; that’ll be a cool audial experience for the viewers. It looks a little short too which would be good with stunts; the rear and front are easy to gauge as well. The stunt drivers told me that handling is tuned along grippiness and driftiness which makes stunts easier to pull off. It’s really damn cheap too clocking in at under $12,000. I think we’re gonna have to go for this, it fits really well and the balance it great.
Winner - 1985 Contendiente Enemigo S
Contendiente’s Enemigo proved to be a great fit for Angelina, with it’s rallying style complementing a strong chassis and free-spirited engine.
Michael Mason
1983 Mosport Hydra SP
Mason’s list begins with this very muscular, uh, muscle car. It looks ready to wreck some shit; the hood graphics are bad as hell and the design overall is nice and stark. Overall, though, I’m glad that it’s not super serious of a design, so it fits nicely in with Michael Mason. As with all good muscle cars, we’ve got a roarin’ V8 under the hood. It makes a good noise and all, but in a straight line it really takes off. Stopping the car is great, too; our stunt drivers did a bunch of rad handbrake turn stunts with the Mosport. That being said, the car is strapping us slightly for cash; hopefully there’s a cheaper car which doesn’t compromise down the line.
Damn, it’s about time we got a truck up in this biz. I’ve gotta say, it looks friggin’ amazing. The detailing is pretty fine, and it’s boxiness really lends itself to a stronger appearance. The engine it’s packing seems like a helluva lot of power; 410 HP, in fact, from it’s 3.6L twin-turbo V6 makes it even more powerful than a new Ferrari Testarossa. What a powerhouse! It’s a bit over the top, ain’t it? The stunt trim, even with a detuned engine, still is really damn quick. Despite that, it’s a lightweight car, so I’m not sure how that’ll translate when we’re looking at ramming shots. The brakes too are pretty awful along with the skinny, crappy tires. The suspension tuning is adequate, but I think it could be set up for more ruggedness as opposed to pure sport. It’s also pretty unreliable compared to the other cars that have been sent our way; it’s under the budget, yeah, but I think it just cuts too many corners for us.
We looked at the Scuda’s specs before checking the car out; there are two things that really stood out to us. First off, this car was about 900 pounds heavier than every other car in this character’s selection of vehicles; it’s heavy as hell. Secondly, the engine is a 7.5L V8 with not one, but two turbochargers. And it makes 688 horsepower. Now, I’d let that sink in, but let’s just think about that; 688 hp is more than twice that of the bombastic Porsche 911 Turbo. It even had AWD! I know some crazy car, but this takes the damn cake. The tires are skinny, too; they’re a little larger than some sports cars, but they simply can’t take the power that lies underneath. Of course, the stunt trim is absolutely anemic; it probably can’t replicate any scenes the regular model can. A shame, then, for it’s insanity is distilled for the stunt model. It’s just too different.
This car is ugly. Just putting that out there; it’s not attractive. It doesn’t match Mason; the wedged front doesn’t work for me. The rear is just too girthy in weird spots, and the overhangs are huge. I hate to eliminate cars purely based on looks, but I really can’t deal with this car.
Winner - 1983 Mosport Hydra SP
It’s a pricey car, but in the class of competitor’s it proved to be the best car in it’s group with sharp styling and well-balanced dynamics.
Sasha Rouge
1985 Isami Reaver S50 Concept
Ah, the cars begin to roll in for our protagonist. This Isami Reaver looks interesting; it is a concept car, but it’s not overly designed or anything. I think it could work since it’s a pretty sexy car, but does it work well? Yeah, probably. There’s awesome 6-cylinder turbo power; in fact, 262 whole horsepower; so it’s definitely got a lotta bite to offset the bark. The grip is pretty damn amazing with the Reaver. Whilst we were testing the car around the lot, some of the drivers noted responsive and light steering with easy, direct driving characteristics. The really wide tires kinda ruin some of the ease of driving, but it means that we could maintain some crazy grip. It’s fairly pricey, but I bet it’ll be a hit with the crowd.
“PopHip” doesn’t look like it’s name. The design is pretty standard, with boxy looks that looks normal for a new car. It by far could be much worse, so let’s see how it performs. The engine’s pretty potent and the chassis is solid, which means any thrashing would be easy for a car that’s gonna be on the front of a lotta chases. Our stunt car’s weird; 4x4? We’re filming in the city, not on a desert. I’m not even driving the cars and I know that’s not a normal feature for a sports car. Because of that, it’s compromising the stunt driving with some more understeer than usual. The traction is far worse than the Isami; I think it’s just because the Isami is tuned really, really well compared to the Pop. Unfortunately it’s pretty docile on the pad, showing quite a lot of un-camera ready body roll. Even though it’s easier on the bank than the Isami, I think that the Reaver is worth more than the price suggests.
Is this another car we’re gonna have to cut early based on aesthetics? I loathe doing so but I also really dislike the car’s style. It’s so flamboyant but it’s not for the better; sure, the front and rear fascias are pretty similar and coherent, but it’s just… weird. The spoiler is really big, the front is oddly proportioned, and the side vents are just poorly placed. The engineering is okay, but I don’t think that the people want to see Sasha drive this car.
Winner - 1985 Isami Reaver S50 Concept
The Isami is immensely sporty yet not difficult to drive. It may be expensive, but with it’s wild yet plausible looks, it’s sure to be a hit with the crows…
Adam Caine
1985 Maine Motors Imperator Turbo
America’s entry for Caine is the Imperator Liberator Turbo, which by the way is annoyingly patriotic. Y’know, it’s not sexy, but it is pretty badass. It looks mean, tough, and imposing, but I don’t think it fits Caine perfectly. Underneath, it’s built really tough. The 4 speed manual is unbreakable and the turbocharged V8 brings more than enough power for the sturdy ladder chassis. Surprisingly, despite all of that, tue Imperator is quite light. The suspension is tuned aggressively which is good for skidding around. That being said, the interior is just a bit too sporty for Caine; it kinda ties in to before with the imperfect fit of this car. Caine’s vehicle should be sexy, badass, and luxurious. This could make the cut, but we’re gonna have to look at the other cars first.
First impression on the Nightfall? It’s boring. I don’t like the styling, it’s boring and uninspiring with front and rear ends that I find incoherent and inelegant. It’s very subdued compared to the engine; I’ve never, ever heard or seen a V10 engine before. This car sounds absolutely insane! Just as crazy is its power output; thanks to twin turbos, it produces well over 500 horsepower. The skinny tires can barely handle it! Our test drivers can handle the stunt trim, but unfortunately it’s far down on power and drama. The interior is very fancy which I was looking for in Caine’s car and it works but it’s just not visually stunning enough to be the villain’s car.
This car is interesting for Caine; a Japanese fastback muscle car? That’s not something you hear every day. Looking at it, I think it fits the bill; it’s coherent and sharp and it exudes sex appeal. Maybe it’s a little too sharp for Caine, but I reckon it’s a good contender here. The interior, whilst a bit drab, is luxurious enough and has some rad digital gauges. In our testing, we found it to make a great noise. It’s really powerful yet controllable thanks to aggressive tuning; it might not be totally perfect for action shots, but the aural drama should more than make up for it. Overall, this car is awesome. I think it’s our choice for a character as mysteriously powerful as Caine is.
Winner - 1985 Mitsushita Sesta G-Lusso
Despite it’s Japanese roots, the Mitsushita is a rather villainous blend of speed and seductiveness in a well-tailored jacket.
Time - 23:45 - It’s been a long day. Tire marks litter the ground. Cars are returned to their storage units, and the stunt crew is seen to be physically exhausted. Locke, too, appears to be unable to catch a break; her notepad has been filled to the brim with character ideas and chase scene ideas. She passes these onto some of her secretaries and tells them to mail them out to her stunt directors. Today, she decided to drive her Rennen Valouria since she knew she’d be completely exhausted. When she arrived home, her husband was already asleep, and she washed up and prepared for the months to come.
Blurred Vision premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on the 31st of July, 1985.
The curtains open, and the music plays.
It would go on to become an iconic 1980’s movie thanks to it’s thought-provoking plot line and stunning usage and realism of vehicular stunts.
If anyone else would like me to create another poster showcasing the other winners, I’ll see what I can whip up!
To recap the winners:
Heist Vehicle - @Chickenbiscuit
Policemen - @thecarlover
Kintsugi Goonies - @Mikonp7
Jared Sekai - @goblin95
Angelina Griffith - @Mr.Computah
Michael Mason - @thecarlover
Sasha Rouge - @Chickenbiscuit
Adam Caine - @conan
Oh cool Jeff Goldblum is gonna be in the movie
Great challenge there @titleguy1 and really glad the Enemigo is making it to the movie, this will be a great addition to my company lore 
What a compelling contest this one turned out to be. I’m proud of building something that stood up to scrutiny during testing; only its high price held it back against the Enemigo. Its specs were similar to the Reaver’s, but I don’t think I could have beaten it anyway either.
And congratulations to all the category winners for building cars which are a perfect match for their categories!
