Appearantly not…missed that little detail when reading through the ruleset that was more or less copied from ABG. So, since the rules are nailed already…
However, since I can’t think of a 90s car without backup lights, it will certainly not improve the chances of your car winning if you cheap out on such a thing.
I would suggest that also facelifts would be possible, which means only the trim level needs to be 1995 if the variant level is 1995, too.
Too late, rules nailed.
Ah damn, I planned to answer yesterday morning but then got stuck in Automation and its exporter issues and missed the opening.
Though I guess you could always pull off a BMW E28… “It’s an all new car, I swear” 
Also, a little reminder.
This challenge is closely tied into this one:
If you’re planning to enter, and not participating in LHC, my suggestion is to go there and register according to the description there. This is after all a challenge supposed to reflect the Letaran market, and of course, I can’t force anyone to join LHC but it sure is more fun and interesting if we can read about how your brand is doing in LHC then.
I’m prepping a couple entries under my Torrent brand, but may “send” an SUV from Canmo.
Can I make something for this? Id be totally new to Letara. I dont want to lobby, just want to make cool cars.
As I said, this is a challenge series tied into LHC, to flesh things out a bit. Hence, I prefer that people that are into the LHC are using the brands that they are already running there, and that people that aren’t there already, sign up for that challenge.
You don’t have to lobby at all for LHC (and for this side-series, you can’t even do it), if you want to stand outside, you can just send in cars there if you want, lobbying is no requirement.
So TL:DR - Yes, you can make something for this, but my recommendation is to sign up for LHC then too, since you don’t have to lobby or anything if you don’t want to. Seeing a Wells or Axuus in LHC when it starts up again could always be fun!
Torrent brings three new cars to the 1995 Letara car show, featuring the primary elements of the automobile - economy, utility and speed. The new compact Meander, the new compact sport utility the Morraine, and the exotic sports car the Deluge.
I’ll go into detail on each below…
1995 Torrent Meander
Torrent introduces a new compact sedan powered by a new 1.4L boxer 4 - the Meander. Featuring a sleek 5 door silhouette, it’s tiny but spacious footprint is amazingly practical. Sporty looks feature daytime running lights that give the Meander a unique front end visage. Making 108hp, the peppy 4 sips fuel getting 33mpg. All for $19,100.
1995 Torrent Morraine
Torrent introduces a new compact sport utility vehicle powered by a new 2.0L boxer 4 - the Morriane. Based off the new Meander compact sedan, it’s larger, even more practical and adds AWD superior traction. Sporting a unique front end similar to the Meander, it’s powered by larger 2.0L boxer 4 making 150hp. Go further off the beaten path with increased ground clearance and almost 26 mpg. All for $20,400.
1995 Torrent Deluge
Torrent introduces a new mid-engine exotic sports car, the Deluge. Powered by a new 3.4L boxer 6, it’s boosted to supercar levels with two turbos bringing horsepower to a heady 524 hp and 451 lb/ft of torque. Featuring a classic silhouette updated for the 90’s, adorned with signature Torrent details. AWD reins in all those raging horses, aided by the latest stability contol. 0-60 arrives in only 3.4 seconds. All for $47,100.
Sat Nav are classified as advanced technology but is allow to use?
What is a front and rear side reflector???
Notice the difference between these two headlight styles. The USA one has orange refelctors in them compared to the European one being just the headlights.
Or you get cars with them as separate reflectors in the bumper
Not only allowed, it might score you some extra points. (As long as it seems like it can be justified. Having a 25 hp inline 3 and drum brakes all around to be able to fit satnav to a low price won’t place you high, to put it that way).
Swanson 900 Next Generation
The Everyday Supercar
Sporting an airy glass cockpit and racy snorkel air intake, the NG improves on the classic 900 in every way.
The NG 3.7L Boxer Six now comes with a stronger alloy block & head, and variable valve length & timing for 100hp/L. Through a slick 6-speed manual and electronic LSD, 0-100 in 3.8s and 325 km/h is effortlessly achieved.
PRIMUS on the 1995 Letaran Auto Convention
“FRAUD!”, we heard a competitor´s representative complaining, and we can´t be mad at him. The Merit was introduced last year, the Imperator even in 1991.
BUT we have profund reason to introduce them as new models, and the man nodded in the end and drank a coffee with us. Let us show the cars in detail:
MERIT
The Merit is the successor of the Astrona, and in general more premium. One of the very first Gasmean models, from which most Letaran Primus are derived since they need sidemarkers as well, was tested last year and besides overall praise, criticized for wallowy suspension and fading brakes.
“Apart from brake fade issues (due to undersized brakes and no brake cooling) and somewhat soft suspension, the Merit has a lot of, erm, merit. It has plenty of standard equipment (including stability control) and looks the part inside and out, with commensurate performance. Staggered tires could complicate servicing, though. (abg7, QFC19)”
Since Letarans tend to drive like maniacs (dont remind us of the mid-70s Globus Premier crashes) and the Merit is advertized as sports sedan, the Letaran model is no longer a twin of the rest.
The 1995 Letara Merit differs in many details, the most prominent are
Please compare the normal Merit (above) to the Letaran Merit (below).
The Elegance models include the famous POIC (Primus Onboard Information Center) in its second generation, known from our flagship Legacy. A feature no other car in it’s class can offer.
Imperator
Why do we sell this as a new model? With the introduction of THE VERY FIRST PRIMUS V12 ENGINE (!) we refined the Chassis a lot, since we rebuilt the whole existing car around it for perfect sophistication. We offer a handmade biturbo that was already “car of the year” elsewhere, but we are afraid the Letarans will kill themselves with that rocket. Instead, the Letarans will get a non-turbo version, but this one also rivals true sports cars, at least on a straight line, and while outperforming them in comfort, the Imperator keeps up surprisingly good on a twisty road.
“Verdict: Passed on to the semifinals. It’s cool, it’s stylish, and it’s comfortable, while being very prestigious as well. It’s excellent in all respects; apart from its price tag. Did I mention speed? In short: A ridiculous, completely unnecessarily powerful and fast saloon, and I fucking love it. It would have been the world’s fastest production car if it weren’t for the McLaren F1, and it’s the fastest 4-door by a wide margin (shibisu, QFC23)”
Ah yes, and not to forget the small changes in the interior, so this one is a real upgrade to the 1991-1994 Imperator despite the overall similarity.
Viator
More and more families demand for a minivan - so did our customers. Our aim was to offer them a car with maximum space for minimum compromises. While the design is close to the Merit, the chassis is derived from the Primus Persua compact car - these cars are rarely used for spirited driving, the handling just has to be safe, which it is. On the other hand, cost plays a role. For a low price, the buyer gets proven Primus quality and reliability - as well as a huge and well-designed interior. The 2.3 engine can be bought with the ultra-modern five speed automatic as found in the Merit, and the “Comfort” trim offers a good balance between price and, well, comfort, even having a CD sound system.
OUR GUEST: RIGEL
The Spanish brand Rigel is rather young and offers a sedan, too, but since the car is half a class below the Merit and aims at a different type of buyer, we invited them to be our neighbours.
The Odiel 16V Confort as shown here is your usual 100 horsepower commuter sedan, however, the exterior is fresher than that of most alternatives for the budget-oriented buyer.
The manufactor says about it:
[…] the mid-range of the Odiel stands out for its aggressive and elegant lines, the comfort version is focused on the community for its passengers and ease of driving. Among its standard equipment we can count on a progressive suspension, power steering, white leather interior and aluminum inserts. The offer of comfort in terms of engines is extended and expanded with the possibility of an automatic gearbox.
The Rigel was posted on behalf of @Skygel14 if he can´t find the time to advertize it.
