What else would you (or anyone else) expect from a car maker whose only consideration is the bottom line? These trainwrecks ought to be blown up on sight… with a bazooka!
What are the S-696’s track times? I’m guessing that’s one place it won’t have Gryphon Gear beat.
As of 23/5/19, I have reduced its hp to a more reasonable 2774 hp, making it run full lap on track at 1:54:47.
Also known as: S.H., Heavies, B ord/B hevy
Established: 1967
Country of origin: USA
Known for: Ruggedness and boxy stylings
Types of vehicles: Heavy-duty vehicles, Passeger fleets
Real life equivalent: Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Volvo
Founder: Billy Boston
Current CEO: Garry Bridgestein
Parent organization: None
Subsidiaries: None
Reliability, dependability, ruggedness. These words are ones Sledgehammer sworn by ever since its establishment. It was no easy task, and to this day, it still struggles to keep up with the reputation it wishes for. Many failures brought in just as many success on its history.
The first car ever created was Jack. Yes, just Jack. Billy Boston, the founder of the company didn’t believe in giving cars fantasy names, or registration trademarks riddled with numbers. He called Jack, a simple name for a simple machine. A tiny-sized SUV to perform immense tasks. It has its own ups and downs, and every time an issue was found, Billy promised to the customers that Jack would emerge stronger than ever.
And he delivered. One of the most memorable cars of the company was no other than Mason, again a simple name for a simple coupe, designed for various tasks, from daily driving, to sports, to police interceptor, to passenger fleet, to rally, and so on. The fame wouldn’t forever, as the company suffered a major internal crisis, namely the management department as “William” and his friends had a conflicting ideas on their future production line compared to their co-workers. This caused the second-generation of Mason to be nothing but a technical nightmare, and the car was soon abandoned.
The company would still live on, however, after a reform in 1998, allowing it to settle its foot back onto its track again. Under the management of Garry Bridgestein, he promises to prove to the world, that Sledgehammer is still prepared for anything, and everything.
Known cars:
Jack - The company’s simple-yet-remarkable machine. While the car is tuned to be more of a “sports car” nowadays, its large cargo room and comforting interior makes up for a nice ride, while leaving more-than-enough power to do anything up to the task.
Spec:
- Engine: 3.7L V8
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res Steel monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual
- Max hp: 398hp @ 8400rpm
- Weight: 1882kg
Mason - The legendary coupe, reborn. Revealed in 2000, the third generation has a number of significant changes made to the car, such as more usage of premium materials, LEDs, driving aids, and better performance overall. It would still however, maintain the rugged appearance it was known for, giving the customer the feel of armored suit, and the experience of a sunset ride. Garry himself personally hopes to see this car being the beacon of light to bring the company back to where it belongs, and considering the features given, it might be possible the dream may come true.
Spec:
- Engine: 4.9L V8
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res. Steel monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual
- Max hp: 499hp @ 7900rpm
- Weight: 2084kg
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Okay then.
(Great job on the overviews/car reviews, they are quite good!)
Also known as: Death Trap, Ugly Purple, “We don’t talk about it here”
Established: Unknown; rumoured to be around 1950s
Country of origin: Unknown; rumoured to come from outer space
Known for: REDACTED
Types of vehicles: REDACTED
Real life equivalent: REDACTED
Founder: REDACTED
Current CEO: REDACTED
Parent organization: REDACTED
Subsidiaries: REDACTED
In REDACTED , what appears to be a car from 1930s emerged to the public for the first time. There would be a few individuals who claimed the car is capable of reaching up to 1k hp at that time, which was obviously a fantasy to many people. As a result, Rosimania would grow bigger and bigger as a myth and folklore of its town origin.
Fast forward to the late 80s, there would be a hysteria regarding the “UFO” under the same brand. Combined with the recent moon landing of the US, this really fueled the conspiracy theory that Rosimania as a company, was in fact, an extra-terrestrial organization brought by the seemingly mind-controlled Apollo mission team in order to take over the humanity from the inside. The theory, while lacking a concrete evidence due to already scarce sightings of the so-called UFO, had so much influence on the people who did had the priviledge of its sightings, that they would form a cult based on this very company and its theory.
So, where is Rosimania today? Even now, no one still truly knows the location of its headquarter. Several attempts have been made, but they only came to the conclusion that Rosimania might never have existed to begin with. Add that to the fact that the company was not found under the trademark registration, some have theorized that this whole debacle was nothing but a recurring joke among the car community. Then again, it was just one of many theories that both the cultist and their rivals, have made in a futile attempt to explain this bizarre phenomenon of a company, if it even exists in the first place.
Known cars:
KYS-64000 - The first car ever seen under the Italian brand. First spotted in 1930’s, this era-inappropriate car would later spawn various theories related to time travel by people of modern times when they realize the strange resemblance of its appearance to their vehicles. The closest “truth” explains that this vehicle might have been made in 2013, but was brought back into 1935 by a secret organization in an attempt to “test” out the car itself, but no evidences needed to support the theory are anywhere to be found.
Spec:
- Engine: Rumored to be 11L V16
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Unknown
- Gearbox: Unknown
- Max hp: Estimated at 2.1khp
- Weight: Approximately 2000kg
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very nice
Also known as: EH, Japro/Japanese Retro, Sleeping Dragon
Established: 1931
Country of origin: Japan
Known for: Lightweight retro cars/sleepers
Types of vehicles: Track Toys, GT
Real life equivalent: Tuned JDM culture, 50-90s Japanese cars
Founder: Matsuda Reiki
Current CEO: Takashi “Toni” Kurosawa
Parent organization: Essential Motors
Subsidiaries: None
Time passes.
Evolution begins.
Competition blazes.
Life goes forward.
But then everything stops.
In the center of automotive heart, lies the eternal principles.
Weightlessness, performance, drivability, comfort.
Those are the words Echo Hour has vowed since the 40s, and it hasn’t changed since. The traditional craftsmanship that transcended the quality of these noble warriors are rightfully preserved from within, giving them the edge to redefine the driving experience, whether in the city, or the countryside. With the great cost, comes the great reward, and Echo Hour remains honored to fulfill your satisfaction, never cutting corners, even among the harshest of roads.
The only way of warriors resides here, the only way you can trust.
Known cars:
Speed (Classic) - The company’s icon since 1945.
Spec:
- Engine: 2.1L Boxer 6
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Glued aluminium frame, Aluminium panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual
- Max hp: 220hp @ 7900rpm
- Weight: 1192kg
Hokkaido - The higher class of noble warriors in a form of V16 grand tourer.
Spec:
- Engine: 7.0L V16
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Glued aluminium frame, Aluminium panels
- Gearbox: 7-speed sequential
- Max hp: 764hp @ 8300rpm
- Weight: 1990kg
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I don’t get this thread
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It’s fine. Things take time. Maybe you will understand it some day.
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Also known as: Brick, Brick on wheels, “Oh god what did those Russians do this time?”
Established: 1954
Country of origin: Russia
Known for: Stupidly powerful engines on heavy ass cars
Types of vehicles: Heavy-duty vehicles, Military
Real life equivalent: Russian military on crack
Founder: Delek Kozrov
Current CEO: Yuri Pavlovsky
Parent organization: None
Subsidiaries: None
Krovstal doesn’t make cars for a reason, it sucks their dick while they’re making one.
That’s why you see a 3 tons brick with 1.5k hp rushing to the designated site within the testing facility, or a 15 tons military vehicle with 6k hp and a fucking missile launcher showcased in one of the Moscow Parade. Despite all the brags, Krovstal isn’t all crack.
In fact, it has always been a misconception that started since the 80s, when the filthy western spies tried to spread their western propaganda to the rest of the world about how it poses a threat to the UN and such. The truth is, Krovstal does have its tamer side, which has been a thing ever since it was established. Though not as popular as the projects they made to “show off”, a handful of tamer models can be seen listed on the website as for sale for both the local market and poorer regions.
That said, most people would came to know Krovstal by its ingenuity, namely slapping the biggest engine into the heaviest car, thereby making the unstoppable force that defies the classic “agility vs strength” dilemma. This trend that started since the 80s would make quite a reputation for the brand, with most treating it as automotive shitposts, and few genuinely frightened of wrath it brings forth.
Known cars:
Serp - The mainstray of the company lineup since 2004. While a “normal” version is still available, this is a more (in)famous version that every nations came to fear.
Spec:
- Engine: 4.9L V10
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res. Steel ladder frame and panels
- Gearbox: 9-speed adv. automatic
- Max hp: 1085hp @ 7500rpm
- Weight: 2557kg
Babushka - The face of the company. While a “normal” version is still available, this is a more (in)famous version that every nations came to fear.
Spec:
- Engine: 5.4L V8
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res. Steel ladder frame and panels
- Gearbox: 9-speed adv. automatic
- Max hp: 1231hp @ 7500rpm
- Weight: 3279kg
Balbina - The bigger sister of Babushka. While a “normal” version is still available, this is a more (in)famous version that every nations came to fear.
Spec:
- Engine: 5.2L V6
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res. Steel ladder frame and panels
- Gearbox: 9-speed adv. automatic
- Max hp: 1293hp @ 7400rpm
- Weight: 3906kg
Barbara - The weapon to surprass Metal Gear itself. Only available for military contracts.
Spec:
- Engine: 31L V16
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res. Steel ladder frame and panels
- Gearbox: 9-speed adv. automatic
- Max hp: 6704hp @ 7700rpm
- Weight: 13720kg
- Weapons: 8-slot missile launcher, 12 pairs of coaxial machine guns, proprietary snow plowers/ vehicle plowers
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Also known as: The Fabulous, Pink Boi, Gay Bird
Established: 1967
Country of origin: France
Known for: Fashion-oriented designs
Types of vehicles: Family/Fun premium
Real life equivalent: Mini, Fiat, DS
Founder: Robert Martinez
Current CEO: Lilliana Abello
Parent organization: None
Subsidiaries: None
Many people out there want to have a powerful car that is fun to drive, but more often than not, they either:
- goes beyond your budget.
- looks like a rat’s leftovers.
- rips you off without knowing it.
- are all three above, if not more.
So why bother pursuing cars that we know, are beyond logic? Settle down, relax, and take a look at Harper, your number 1 car manufacturers that gives you just about anything, even if you are an average Joe.
We started our mission in 1967, and it was a simple idea: make a car that’s fun to look and drive. Our first priority is to design the aesthetics of the cars that would attract all kinds of buyers around the world. We ask ourselves, “What do customers want to see with their cars? What would invoke their emotions from within?”. Every cars we make all follow the same principle, but each has their own unique ways of answering the questions. If you’re still unsure about our brand, then take a look at Pigeon, our smallest, yet most nimble of all. It carries the same idea we had when we first designed its first generation, and still does, even after decades of operation.
Known cars:
Pigeon - Your first step towards catwalk. Quick and fun, you’ll never get bored.
Spec:
- Engine: 1.5L Inline 4
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Steel monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 5-speed automatic
- Max hp: 127hp @ 7500rpm
- Weight: 1329kg
Budgie - Traveller - Made for those who care about look and feel.
Spec:
- Engine: 2.3L Inline 5
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Steel monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed adv. automatic
- Max hp: 232hp @ 7900rpm
- Weight: 1857kg
Budgie - Sportster - A sportier trim for those who are willing to stand out from the crowd.
Spec:
- Engine: 2.3L Inline 5
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Steel monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 5-speed manual
- Max hp: 232hp @ 7900rpm
- Weight: 1870kg
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dear god why?
This is much too large for a V6. Even if it actually delivers 613 horsepower, that can’t be good for the car’s comfort rating. And plain untreated steel for the body and chassis in this day and age is asking for trouble.
In fact none of your cars seem to make much sense - some of them use very old, anachronistic bodies for the present day, others have too much power for their own good, and still others are just plain bad. And yet, somehow, I like them as a guilty pleasure, if only because I’ve never seen anything more meme-worthy than what you’ve made.
Some of them are intended as a meme, yes. Others I’ll either see if there’s any better options, or justify decisions I made with the writing. Harper, for example, could get away with using shitty materials to mimic Fiat and their unreliable reputation.
Now that you mentioned it, I’ll leave this page as it is for a while. I still have a couple of brands to write and I’ll finish everything up once things are a-ok.
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Also known as: Aero, Wizard, Blue Boi
Established: 1967
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Known for: Lightweight Supercars
Types of vehicles: Supers
Real life equivalent: Lotus
Founder: Elena Western
Current CEO: Megan Colin
Parent organization: None
Subsidiaries: None
Elena Western, the youngest of the three Westerns, was one of the female engineers who has shown keen interest in automotive sports back in 60’s, spending a lot of time tinkering with her cars in the garage rather than participating in the activities women were expected to. Seeing her potential, the Western family suggested her to use the skill and start the business related to her field, so she could bring fortune to the family the way her brothers had been doing since they graduated.
The business had been running steadily, until it faced a tough competition who would later become the long-running rival of the company. Worse still, the founder of the said rival also turned out to be one of her classmates she knew during her college years, making their relationships somewhat closer, but at the same time, very tense.
While Curtis Fusion Jr. chose to pursue more power to move faster, Elena instead did the opposite and started cutting down weight to increase the power/weight ratio. This philosophy that she has come up with would become the core concept of what Aeromancer is about; agility and control, rather than Fanatic’s brute force and pure power.
Known cars:
Sorcerer - The entry-model of the Aeromancer lineup, but still packs a lot of punch.
Spec:
- Engine: 3.5L V6
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Glued aluminium monocoque frame, Fiberglass panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed sequential
- Max hp: 329hp @ 7300rpm
- Weight: 1389kg
Sacred - The latest model of the company, proudly expresses the philosophy of the company’s design.
Spec:
- Engine: 3.3L V8
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Carbon fiber monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed sequential
- Max hp: 532hp @ 7600rpm
- Weight: 1263kg
Wicked - The poster boy of the company since 1972 that also doubles as the most powerful of the lineup.
Spec:
- Engine: 4.6L V8
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Carbon fiber monocoque frame and panels
- Gearbox: 6-speed sequential
- Max hp: 609hp @ 7300rpm
- Weight: 1395kg
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Also known as: 60’s muscle, Dark Knight, Screaming Eagle
Established: 1998
Country of origin: USA
Known for: Classic muscle cars
Types of vehicles: Coupe; muscle
Real life equivalent: Retro muscle car builders
Founder: Johnson Smith
Current CEO: Owen Pluckers
Parent organization: Fanatic Automotives
Subsidiaries: None
Muscle cars first emerged into the land of freedom back in the 60s, with the cars promising high power and fun. While there are many modern incarnations in the market today, none of them managed to stay true to their origins, and the words themselves eventually devolved into something else entirely.
Chronos Marvel was created to undo the process, and bring forth the new age of muscle car.
The better muscle car.
The car itself isn’t just for aesthetic; the power it has combined with high-quality materials of the body and interior ensures an enjoyable driving experience, while still maintaining power, and fun, the American way.
Marvel - Murican - The brand’s only car, but certainly holds it all together.
Spec:
- Engine: 7.5L V8
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Galvanised Steel frame and Treated Steel panels
- Gearbox: 5-speed manual
- Max hp: 377hp @ 4000rpm
- Weight: 1975kg
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Also known as: The Rich Man’s Toys, Gentlemen, British Supremacy
Established: 1938
Country of origin: UK
Known for: Ultra-luxury vehicles
Types of vehicles: Luxury
Real life equivalent: Rolls-Royce, British Cadillac
Founder: Sven Hamilton
Current CEO: Bill “Billion” Hamilton
Parent organization: None
Subsidiaries: None
Hamilton family was one of the first to get their hands onto the automotive industry when it was just blooming in the 30’s. Instead of making their cars affordable however, the family chose to reserve their cars to the rich in the name of “Crystillar”, which would later be synonymous with hand-crafted elegance only worthy to the few.
It’s no surprise that, even to this day, the name of the company doesn’t really appear onto the surface for the masses to see. It is to be argued however, that it indicates what this company is all about; elegance, distilled to the absolute.
“Not everyone gets to be The King,” Bill said.
Whether that’s the actual pride that remains in the family, or just a bad marketing, you only seldom spot a car under the hexagonal badge.
Known cars:
Grand Empire - The king’s throne in a portable package.
Spec:
- Engine: 5.3L V16
- Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Body materials: Cor. Res. Steel frame and panels
- Gearbox: 9-speed adv. automatic
- Max hp: 552hp @ 8500rpm
- Weight: 2484kg
6.5l 6 cyl? And that’s really heavy for that body