From the round two prologue’s lobbying results (see the first post for an index of posts):
Just about every major or minor settlement is accessible via a paved, well-maintained road. Off-roading is the realm of hobbyists, farmers and lumberjacks.
As I have not mentioned a major degradation in the quality of roads, it is safe to assume that the prior lobbying results and conditions still stand; no substantial degradation has occurred over the period covered by ALC2.
1965 Hamfa 3000 Coupe
The luxurious top model.
1965 Hamfa 3000 Kombi
The family car.
1965 Hamfa 3000 Sedan
The flexible base model.
A lot of brands build racecars for the road, the difference between us and them is we are telling the truth*.
Superlite Zero and Superlite Aero, coming soon to Araga.
*Pending road homologation.
1965 Nerruci Phantom(Black) and Phantom GT(Blue)
In 1961, a German and an Italian immigrated to Araga and became close friends. While they were there, they fell in love with cars, muscle cars to be exact. The loud roaring V8s, and the fast 0-60 acceleration. It was magnificent. They began to dream about making cars, they studied on how to make cars, went to car exhibits, and check on other people’s cars (With their consent). After a few years of saving, they began to build their own car. In 1965, they’ve finally came up with the V8 Phantom.
Equipped with a 6-Liter V8 engine producing a mighty 370bhp and 500Nm of torque, the V8 Phantom was a true Muscle of a car. Inspired by the designs of a few muscle cars before them such as the Pontiac GTO, The Chevy Chevelle, and the stripes of the Mustang, the car is one heck of a beauty. With the help of a bank loan and a couple of friends, and family, the Nerruci Car Company was born, named after the Founder Ferrucio Nerruci and the Co-Founder is Maximillian Gunther.
While they are setting up the factory, Ferrucio got a reminder. “Yes, there will be a lot of people wanting a muscle car, but there won’t be enough to keep us afloat.”. So both Ferrucio and Maximillian came up with an idea. To make a car, similar to the V8 Phantom but with less cost and more seats so families can buy the car as well. So they did just that. The Nerruci Phantom, was born. To distinguish between the two, they add a GT on the back of the V8 Phantom, and rename it to Phantom GT. The Phantom and The Phantom GT looks almost similar, but performs very differently. While the GT have a 6-Liter V8, Maximillian brought his knowledge from Germany and put a 2.5-Liter Boxer 6 engine into the Phantom.
The 2.5-Liter 6 cylinder engine in the Phantom can produce a whopping 140bhp and 190Nm of torque. It’s about the same as the Daimler SP250 engine with a bit less torque for the comfort of the people in the back. All in all, both Ferrucio and Maximillian are hoping that their effort in making their dream car will shine through and become a success just like how the Chevrolet brothers did.
Now, onto the prices of the car. The Nerruci Phantom, the base model will be sold at 16,000 AMU per unit, while the Nerruci Phantom GT will be sold at 20,000 AMU per unit.
The Aragan Auto Star
Headline - Asakura Heavy Industries of Japan imports its first car to Araga! 19/04/1966
Shinichiro Asakura, the head of Asakura Heavy Industries (Hiroshima), had always known that the Aragan market was one that they simply could not avoid. The problem was, at that point in time, Asakura-sama was known for its motorbikes. They were simple, safe, and incredibly dull to say the least. With that in mind, Asakura-sama knew that the only way for them to make a good impression on the public would be to develop a truly special car, ‘a head turner’ in his own words. Evidently, he had some interesting ideas up his sleeves. Read on to find out what him and his team in Hiroshima came up with!
The 1966 ASAKURA Sparrow GT-S
Review by Markus Anatolia
The first and arguably more elegant installment of the Sparrow is the GT-S trim, weighing in at a feather-esque 603 Kilograms. We know that Asakura-sama created this out of his own head, but we can already see the similarities to some of our own Aragan designs, the flowing lines and rakish stance. But when we had a look beneath all that, we saw that this one’s a very unique specimen indeed. With fully independent suspension all around, double wishbones on the front and a patented ‘Asakura Strut’ on the back, this car handles surprisingly well, although with noticeable bodyroll. This can’t be helped by the position of the engine, which they put in the back of all places, even behind the rear axle. Given that, you’d expect for it to handle poorly around corners, but the Sparrow seems to be able to conduct itself very well with the back being very planted indeed. On the subject of the engine, well, that’s certainly a story. Asakura engineers seem to have devised one of the most preposterous engines to date, an 800CC Flat-type four cylinder with twin cams and two valves per cylinder. It also has a pretty ingenious Mechanical Fuel Injection system that atomises fuel for transfer as opposed to just chucking it in. That may seem pretty pitiful on its own, but this engine revs to an insane 10,000RPM. What on earth? It produces a peak power output of reportedly 70HP at 8,500RPM, so the last 1500RPM are decorative. Onwards from that crazy little engine, we move to the practicality. It has a very nice interior, to say the least, quite simple and everything seems to be in the right place. Not only this, but the pedals are pretty much perfectly in line with the driver’s feet, not offset or anything. Given it doesn’t have much boot space due to that rear-mounted engine and no bonnet storage because of the fuel tank, it isn’t overly practical in that respect. To be honest though, who cares? It has a 0-100KPH of about 10 seconds, and can reach 180KPH relatively easily.
Ratings:
Exterior - 8/10 - A truly breathtaking car to look at, I could sit there staring at it all day, but it’s also an obvious knock-off of our designs, so that takes away some of the value.
Performance - 6/10 - The unique little Flat-type four may be interesting in that it revs so high and is so small, but in terms of actual performance, it’s quite lacking. It does have very responsive handling and a good ride, but it is hampered by the soft suspension.
Functionality/Interior - 5/10 - The storage space is really a let-down due to the design of the vehicle, but the interior itself is an absolute dream. Everything’s in the right place, and everything has a reason to be there with no bloat. It’s a little cramped, but what do you expect out of a car with a two metre wheelbase?
Overall - 6.3/10 - For a certain type of person, this car would be a dream come true, but it certainly is an acquired taste. For the driver used to the meaty, powerful meta of the Aragan automotive industry, this little import may be a bit on the twee side. We can all see though, for the next generation of driver, this car will be a future classic. People will definitely look back on this little car that punches above its weight and reminisce.
The 1966 ASAKURA Sparrow GH-S AEROBACK
All of the performance statistics and comments on the technology of this car are the same, so no comment is needed in that regard. The GH-S AEROBACK is a looker, and it’s hard to deny that. There’s just something about it that just flows right, it just seems appealing to the eye. The louvres on the sloping back really do fit quite well with the overall aesthetic of the car as well, even if they are a bit jarring at first. And thanks to that elegant sweeping AEROBACK (just a hatchback), the car has a major advantage over the GT-S. That seems obvious - the cargo space. This car has a very healthy sized cargo section, and thanks to that, has eliminated pretty much the only con about the GT-S trim.
Ratings:
Exterior - 9.5/10 - This trim looks a lot better than the GT-S, so much so that it has transcended the Aragan cars that I was comparing the GT-S to in the previous review, so I can only say that it deserves a higher rating as such.
Performance - 6/10 - :SEE ABOVE:
Functionality/Interior - 8/10 - The great interior :SEE ABOVE: is now really complemented by the presence of actual cargo space. It’s still a small car that’s quite cramped for a decently sized person, but it’s less noticeable with a larger interior volume.
Overall - 7.8/10 - At least in my opinion, this has all of the good details about the GT-S, but with addition of some truly needed features that make this car just great in total. I would certainly recommend this model, it’s guaranteed to become a classic, all that needs to happen is that you take care of it!
Pricing:
Now we get to the real kicker of it all - this car’s pricing. Evidently Asakura-sama has access to some sort of free materials plant, because these cars are incredibly inexpensive. At an Aragan Asakura dealership right now, you can pick up one of these little demons for only 14,000 AMU. For a car of this class and with this many fancy bits and bobs, you’d expect them to be going for some exorbitant sum, but no. We can chalk this up to Asakura-sama being wary of his company’s lack of reputation in Araga, but still. Snatch these little sports cars before Asakura-sama realises they’re selling well and marks up their price!
To prospective entrants:
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Notice from BSC for 1965
We are very excited that from this point forwards BSC has become part of the Knightwick Motor Corporation. This gives us better access to all the engineering knowledge and expertise of Knightwick motors.
From a sales and servicing point of view this also means any markets BSC operates in will now also have access to all vehicles from the Knightwick family.
In the coming months all BSC dealerships and service locations will be co-branded as BSC - Knightwick Motors.
OOC: Since this may take unexpected turns, I place this in an mirror non-canon universe with slightly changed brand names (so that I simply mirror the logos vertically in the absence of an evil moustache to add 
) and without justifying every design decision such as 70s safety (or radials for the Irena, in this case)
Later to be known as the S2 series, these represent a careful evolution of the previous generations with larger front lamps, an improved interior and a larger engine for the roadster which gives similar performance figures to the closed and open versions.
While other export markets such as Letara received the Irena’s Sedan Komfort trim, the Aragan fleet market had to make due with the surplus exports of the Regular trim.
(Basically, this is the LHC3 submission with the radial tyres of the LHC4 version, 70s safety, unleaded fuel and a tad more cost cutting)
There are 69 hours left. Nice.
I’ll post an inventory of entries tonight.
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The following users have submitted an advert, but have not DMed me their .car files:
The following users have posted something kinda like an ad but not really?
@mart1n2005
If you are not listed here, I don’t have you tracked. I know some people have been working on stuff, clock’s ticking.
Newly introduced in 1966, the Callisto is the new small and affordable sport car for those wanted a fun car to drive around. With a striking vinyl roof cover and sleek look, this 100hp, twin cam, all aluminium flat-4 powered sport car can reach 8200 rpm and speeds above 200 km/h, all that with a line acceleration of under 6.5s and good handling.
Did we say it weighs under 600kg? Due to it’s fiberglass body, it can achieve this kind of performance when coupled with it`s 4 speed manual gearbox and solid disk brakes. The sporty interior comes with a pretty standard AM radio, so there is no excuse to ever be bored driving a Phénix.
In 68, Phénix upped the stakes. Upgrading the engine to 2.0L and squeezing 166hp out of the same block, the tiny sport car was sent to new heights thanks to its 5-speed manual with LSD and more performant parts. Heavier due to the more premium amenities inside, it can reach 250km/h and ca get to 100 in under 4.5s, with great high speed cornering.
This edition is not for the faint of heart. It is also much more aerodynamic with headlight covers and a sleeker non-vinyl roof.
In 69 Phénix partnered with Régal and transformed the very standard Metro into a beast! With a downsized 1.2L based on the same engine block as the Callisto, it transformed the lackluster Metro into a super fun drive! No way you can miss a corner with that car, it is sporty, fun and easy to drive.
The perfect hire car for discerning tourists looking for fun, without needing to speed down the highway at over 200km/h.
Company: Swanson
Established in 1920, Swanson Power & Aircraft Systems originally built boxer engines for other car makers, light aircraft and portable generators. Decided to branch out after the war with the versatile All Utility Vehicle in 1948, and expanded to true consumer cars in the early 50s with the 100- and 200 series. Based in Windsor, Canada.
60s
Inspired by increased safety awareness among aerospace partners and Swedish carmakers, they started taking safety more seriously.
On the other hand, their transition from pushrods to overhead cams meant more power for less fuel (the latter, not so much for Araga).
Eyeing a new market in Araga, they waited for the mk2 200-series to be ready for introduction in 1966.
Relevant post
Yes, and no. These have semi-trailing arm rear suspension instead of DWs for +5 realism, in line with recent challenges. Oh, and a wagon, which I wasn’t feeling at the time, later finished for JOC. Behind the scenes a 217 manual and 225 premium hatch would also be offered for Araga, the fake convertible probably not due to “safety concerns”…
| Trim | 225 SF | 225 PW | 217 GAF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,5L Boxer 6 | 2,5L Boxer 6 | 1.7L Boxer 4 |
| 4-door Liftback | 4-door Wagon | 4-door Liftback | |
| Horse Power | 140 | 125 | 66 |
| Top Speed | 212 | 194 | 156 |
| 0-100 km/h | 7,4 | 8,7 | 16,1 |
| L/100km | 12,8 | 11,7 | 9,9 |
| Fuel | 91 Unleaded | 91 Unleaded | 91 Unleaded |
| Our price | 19500 | 15300 | 11900 |
| Gov. taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MSRP | 19500 | 15300 | 11900 |
| ID | 3C1 | 3C2 | 3H |
Swanson 217 GAF (Rental bonus)
Dirt camouflage grey, a three-speed autobox and a standard helping of chrome to mask the slow boring rental car vibe. Of course, rental cars are the fastest cars on the road anyway.
Swanson 225 PW
Got a need for speed, a small parking space, a family, dog and haul all the new household appliances you can get semi-regularly?
Swanson 225 SF
Possibly the best 4-seater sports car you can get for 20 grand.
Mrdja Group
PART 3: 1965 Rosanda Sieben for everyone…or not
Rosanda Sieben
Rosanda Sieben Kombi
Hire car: Lets just say that would be very good hire car for different types of usage, not necessarily for this.
But is it modernized Sardarji or Kolondra or one of two mentioned above in this very post?
You will all know in due time…we are confident car would be very good in some categories and not so good in others by very nature of its design
Good luck to all and shall best win
A 2.7L I4 comes as standard on the Somptueuse, and, paired with the saloon body, the 180 horses can propel this fine piece of automotive work at speeds exceeding 200 kph, with a 0-100 kph time of 8 seconds.
The Somptueuse Coupé is nicely designed and packs some brand new technological advancements such as a limited slip differential allows those trims to be equipped with much bigger engines, such as this fine 5.5L V8, producing 320 hp, allowing for a top speed of more than 250 kph.
Lastly, the Somptueuse Coupé “la jamais contente” is equipped with our most powerful engine, a 7.0L V12, producing 460hp, allowing this beast to reach speeds of over 300 kph.
Going forward, I will be rebranding my ALC brand from “Centara” to “Bazard.” Nothing else about the brand has really changed.
Bazard, a company that takes pride and publicity in its trucks’ long-lasting endurance, was disappointed to see so many of it’s trucks taken off the road before they could showcase this. But it was what it was; with a new generation of the B-Line just off the factory floor, Bazard was ready to start re-filling Aragan fleets with capable, reliable, high-build-quality commercial trucks.
The B-line is fundimentally a very basic vehicle, but even its most basic version doesn’t compromise where it counts. Even the entry-level van shown below comes with Bazard’s B-180 engine, named for the 180 lb/ft of torque this 3.6L V8 can put down. With it, said van can hold over 3200kg of cargo, enough to ferry any manner of goods to and from Araga’s cargo trains.
Of course, the carrying capacity can be upgraded further. The heavier-duty suspension option trades a modest amount of comfort for an segment-leading 4000kg of load capacity. The B-Line can also be optioned with various comfort and rough-terrain packages, demonstrated on the mid-spec pickup below; its “rugged” light-offroading package includes all-terrain tires, a locking differential, and an engine-guarding skidplate.
And the options go higher still. This top-spec example in passenger configuration showcases the B-Line’s finest appointments, including chrome finish paired with body-colored rims, as well as the most comfortable interior options available- all without compromising Bazard’s legendary dependability. With 12 seats inside, these passenger variants will make for the finest airport shuttles and crew transports ever seen!
1968 Mercer Tarantula & Stampede R/X 490
INTRODUCING THE BAD ASS NEW MERCER TARANTULA R/X 490
THAT’S RIGHT FUCK THE DISPLACEMENT TAX YOU’RE GETTING A WHOLE 490 CUBIC INCH V8 ANYWAY
AS ONE OF THE GREAT FOUNDING FATHERS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SAID, NOTHING IS CERTAIN EXCEPT DEATH AND TAXES, SO SHUT THE HELL UP AND ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF 530 HORSEPOWER*
OH YEAH IT ALSO COMES AS THE STAMPEDE PICKUP
IS IT ACTUALLY USEFUL AS A PICKUP TRUCK? ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU CAN KICK ASS IN THE QUARTER MILE WITH A PICKUP NOW WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ACCORDING TO A COMPLETELY UNBIASED STUDY DONE BY US, WE HAVE CONCLUDED AMERICAN MUSCLE CARS ARE SUPERIOR TO EVERY OTHER SPORTS CAR BECAUSE OURS HAVE ENGINES WITH BIGGER NUMBERS
WHY BOTHER WITH JUST 3 CUBIC INCHES WHEN YOU CAN HAVE FUCKING 490? STOP ASKING QUESTIONS AND JUST GET OVER TO A MERCER DEALERSHIP TODAY
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA
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