The 1960 NKR- 308 (The Litte Tulip)
With a top speed of over 200Mph
Top of the line aerodynamics and a set of sticky rubber tyres
Going for victory with a 3 litre v8 stomping out a little over 300hp it’s got the kick to knock out your fillings.
A 999cm³ full alluminium 4 cilinder engine with 16 valves and double over head cam (bialbero). This engine has the specified goal to extract all the possible power from the least amount of fuel. It can produce 75 horsepower with the incredible maximum efficiency of 31.1%
Paired with the highly aerodynamic body, tested in a hydrodynamic institute in Trieste, and the ultra thin tyres for lower drag, it can reach the top speed of 205km/h
The goal of the Blue Marlin Motori Auto is trying to get the Index of Thermal Efficiency. Certanly not the Concourse d’Elegance.
Following the 1955 and 1958 refinery fires and consequent fuel shortages in Dalluha, the noises made about improving DCMW’s fleetwide fuel economy got loud enough that something was done. The 2nd-generation Sharriallat, already slated to be sleeker, smaller, and sportier than the first generation, was prototyped in several size classes. The 2.4m prototype, while it was turned down for a Sharriallat successor, was found to have excellent handling while still able to fit DCMW’s largest straight-six. Debate ensued about whether to put it into production as a new model, the Raqqada, or leave DCMW’s products exclusively large and comfort-oriented. Chaotic board meetings on the question were finally calmed by a collective wager: the model’s production would depend on its success at the 1960 La Marche race. With tests of the 467hp Raqqada coming in at well under 4:00, with over 330kph on the Mulsanne straight, such hopes were not unfounded. So the prototype was dressed up in Dalluhan national livery, and sent over following some delays with customs and shipping agents…
The issue is that a few people have waited for the deadline before posting detailed stats about their car. So I guess it would be a bit unfair to now open the challenge again for late arrivals, after they have seen what others have built. Also the vote is already ongoing, almost half of the grid already has posted their votes (24 people). I would need to start all over again now.
So overall, I think I have to deny a late entry, but I am really sorry
Here is some more info about the car I kicked the submissions off with. I figure as per my usual personal success level, if I am not last, I consider it a win. Total track lap time - 5:14.49
Hi all, sorry for the delay! The first part of the results is done - the premiere of the 15 minute video is today in 4 hours (1:30 pm CEST) on Youtube:
Timing should be good for almost all time zones (US needs to get up early though) and not collide with F1.
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Looking forward to seeing the cars that come out in the challenge!
is it too late to send?
