1995 Letaran Auto Convention (Car of the year 1995, FINISHED!)

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!

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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…

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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.




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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.





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1 WEEK LEFT!

This far I have gotten submissions from
@abg7
@quiz

Ad but no car
@crwpitman1

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.





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Sat Nav are classified as advanced technology but is allow to use?

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What is a front and rear side reflector???

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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

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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


Left to right: 925S (Eurospec), 937SP (submitted), 937ST

Sporting an airy glass cockpit and racy snorkel air intake, the NG improves on the classic 900 in every way.


The happiest accidents are the ones that don’t happen. We know a mid-engined car, even our own, can be a handful. That’s why we worked hard with top engineers and suppliers to equip the NG with state-of-the-art Electronic Stability Control, so it points the way you want it at all times.

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.

Gallery




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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

  • slightly sportier suspension tuning
  • sportier looking alloy wheels to choose from
  • different rear styling.
  • minor fine tuning of the engine for a small overall improvement

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.

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Thanks to PRIMUS for bringing a Rigel as a guest. We hope you enjoy the vehicles!

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** TAVIA LORE **
Tavia company was original make arcade during 1970s and video game console at later, most work on anyone computer science. In 1987, Tavia decide start automation business with help with other automation company for car chassis. Mostly with Megocom since sell petty big car, so that can fit with big computer. Tavia’s car’s build in computer technology was ahead of time. That even features GPS in car!

That car abover is Tavia Urspen Super. is midsize car sedan with simple but powerful I5 engine with DCPS (Double Camshaft Profit System). That trim of super that features combine Tavia’s advance real time air suspension system with with high performance turbo addon. With turbo, horsepower output is 290hp. That also features auto manual transmission, so you can choice relax transmission computer do change gear for you or do act like manual transmission for drift. Of course that features SatNav in Tavia’s build in computer standard.

Other trim
Tavia Urspen Cloud – air suspension system, force on comfort.
Tavia Urspen Speed – Turbo and sporter etc.
Tavia Urspen Star – Fastest Urspen?

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You did a great job reimagining your TMCC14 entry for the '95 LAC - and it looks and feels better than ever.

Anyway, here are my two other entries for LAC95:

Wolfram Wolford 3.0 (left, green) - The company’s most advanced premium executive car yet, powered by a 3.0L direct-injected straight-six. Fully independent suspension (dual wishbones up front, multi-links at the rear) at all four corners, incorporating semi-active damping, provide unrivaled ride and handling for the segment, while a light AHS steel chassis and advanced safety systems keep the weight down and the occupants safe.

Wolfram Waymaker 2.4 (right, red) - This well-packaged MPV is available in multiple seating configurations, from four seats to eight. The model shown has a standard interior and stereo, plus three seats in each of the two rearmost rows, both of which fold flat to increase cargo space. Its light AHS steel chassis improves safety while maximizing efficiency. A premium interior and sound system are optional throughout the range.

The Wolford and Waymaker have a base price of $30,000 and $25,000 AMU, respectively, in the trims shown here. It is expected that the advanced technologies featured in these cars will eventually trickle down to future models in the range.

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1995 Mara Kavaler 2.3 UKE

Developing a successor for their large Kavaler was only Mara’s 3rd priority after the fall of the Closed Curtain and the opening up of new markets. Hence the Kavaler Mk2 came out in 1995 two years after the compact Asteri (the Irena successor) and one year after the Zorya / Zora Mk2 city car.


The new Kavaler’s bread-and-butter engine was the Asteri’s Progress I4 enlarged to 2.3 litres. Given the historic appreciation of the Irena wagon in Archana, they decided to offer a Kavaler wagon as well in addition to the traditional sedan. The Universal Komfort Extra was the top trim on offer.

1995 Mara Zora 1.1 TR

Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum…

While the all-new Zorya / Zora Mk2 family of city cars has had its debut in 1994, it had to make due with a slightly revised Konyk 1.3 I4 engine with roots dating back to the 1940s. 1995 marked the debut of Mara’s first OHC and all-aluminium engine, the 1.1 litre Triyka I3 with a unique 9V layout.


1995 also was the first year the Zora’s van version was introduced, based on demands from prospering Archanan small businesses as a replacement for the ageing fleet of Tovarysh and also Irena vans across Archana (and Dalluha and Fruinia, in case of the latter as well, at least for those not depending on loading long goods horizontally…).

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I expect the Kavaler to be able to run at maximum rpm in 100 meter water depth while a vulcan eruption boils it while all oil was drained.
At least it looks like that for a 1995 model and Mara has a reputation for building cheap and ultra reliable.

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The Zora is adorable, and looks like it can stack a lot of Coneheads in the back. Would make a great Popemobile (with some extra glass), if the guy were to be invited to Archana.

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So far I haven’t seen any non-production concepts - except for the OXXRON Ciao. And as of now, I am one of only three users to submit entries in all three production car categories (standard, luxury/performance, and utility).

A LITTLE OVER 21 HOURS LEFT (Sorry, was not at the computer at the 24h mark)

Submissions recieved:

CONCEPT
@quiz

STANDARD
@AndiD
@abg7
@Happyhungryhippo
@Skygel14
@crwpitman1

UTILITY
@AndiD
@abg7
@Happyhungryhippo
@crwpitman1

SPORT/LUXURY
@abg7
@LennoxV10
@Happyhungryhippo
@crwpitman1
@Ludvig

Shout out if you’re missing!

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