If you make a car similar to the IKCO Paykan that was based on a pre-1980 model and body style, but revived in a foreign country that purchased the tooling secondhand after 1980 (so the model and trim years in Automation are compliant), will that be counted as post-1980?
The US auto market witnessed the introduction of an affordable small sedan from foreign brand Siltrön. The 1995 Siltrön Aromanzo captured the attention of consumers looking for an affordable and fuel-efficient option for their daily commute. It stood out for its simple yet attractive design, fuel efficiency and affordable price, making it a popular choice.
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Yes, it will be counted as post 1980.
I wonder how that large car fits in the budget. Its not recommended to post the .car file in Public, since I could now check it out but 99% will be so fair and won’t …
1995 Mara Zora 1.1 K
While its panel van cousin had become the 1995 Car of the Year in Letara, the 3-door 1.1 K(omfort) was the entry level passenger version of Mara’s compact city car for the 1990s.
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Designed as a more modern, new generation of the wartime-expedient Camionero, the new M232 was less flat and less awful, but maintained the original goal of a simple and cheap utility vehicle for moving things and people. Despite its reputation, the M431 and its derivatives had sold well during the War, being one of the only things that people could afford on the fringes of defended territories, and indeed had quite a few qualities that made it well-suited to various transports, punching above its weight into the territory of the lighter offerings by Brache at a significantly reduced price point and operating cost. To this end, SUMA generally sought to evolve the design rather than outright replace it.
Model Details
An all-new body with a similar hybrid construction as their sedans and other cars was developed, improving safety and weight while maintaing the versatility for different frame options that was often sought with truck platforms. A new powerplant based on that used in the older Cadado was developed to strike a balance between efficiency and capability. To keep the price low and maintain their current market base, many of its superficial parts were actually re-used from the first Camionero, including most of the fascia and much of the interior. This particular example, though technically the base model, had a few options installed geared towards small businesses; these included an automatic transmission and front disc brakes to improve longevity and performance between short stops during deliveries. Progressive springs like those introduced on the Selecta improved both ride quality and load-handling, and the original owner has since installed a head unit with a casette deck in place of the old radio. There was also a free program for having airbag steering wheels installed on all export models in countries where regulations encouraged such features, but dealers willing to actually perform the work were few and far between.
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I designed “Africa’s first luxury car” within the budget, with a 2.4m wheelbase sedan body, 100hp 2.7L V8, no minus quality premium interior and basic cassette player, automatic gearbox, power steering, no anachronistic tech minmaxxing like front solid axles and no more than -5 quality in any area. I started it as a meme build but then continued when it turned out to not be total garbage; unfortunately the Harare Metalworks Shiriduku Grand Zimbabwe Edition won’t be submitted because my other “serious” build turned out well.
It’s Been Too Long Since I Knew How To Make Fancy Posts!
The 1995 AB-Monozukuri Scamp Phase II
I’ve wheeled out an old faithful brand for this challenge!
The base model Scamp comes with a 1475cc engine, which can garner a top speed of close to 100mph… but it is a truck/crossover thingy… but crossovers weren’t invented yet
As it is only the base model, you get Front Wheel Drive, a Cassette Player… and that’s about it…
Anyway… since I forgot how to do drop downs… I’m aware most of you will already be at the end of your attention span and this is all you will want to read…
Yes… The AB-Monozukuri Scamp 1500 SX Phase II… enjoy
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1995 Novomobil Dominix
In 1985 Archanian budget car manufacturer Novomobil bought the rights and tooling for the Betula 1900 body from Malva, Paired with their own engines and interiors the result was a cheap car for the masses that lived on more or less unchanged until 1997.
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That’s a lot of car for $8,000
In the real world, wise decisions are rewarded.
So why is it that when you decide to make your next vehicle a fuel-sipping economy car with a purchase price that is easy on the wallet, so many other automakers seemingly want to sentence you to penance in a purgatory on wheels? We at VME can’t understand that either.
Introducing the 1992 VME Wren, the third generation of our front-wheel-drive city hatchback. It wouldn’t be worthy of the VME badge if we hadn’t carried over the tight, but not jarring, suspension tune and precise steering of the old model, which make winding roads and dual carriageways alike a joy, and it wouldn’t be worthy of the current decade if radial tyres, heavy-duty front brakes, a basic radio, hubcaps and a tachometer still cost extra - all of these features are now standard in the base model.
Firwood Motors would like to announce that we now have a 1995 model year Wren SE available for purchase. This more kitted-out version of the Wren brings compact car comfort to the supermini segment with a carpeted cloth interior and upgraded seats as standard and a stereo cassette player as a fitted optional extra. You can forget any bad memories you may have of needing to wring out the old Wren just to reach highway speeds, and the loud drone it serenaded you with once you got there, because we’ve ordered it with the 1.5L “Econoflow” inline-4 which makes 91hp thanks to the use of 4-valve dual overhead cams and Xactijet fuel induction technology, as well as the 5-speed overdrive manual gearbox. This Wren will sprint to 62 in 9.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 122mph if you need it to, but go easier on the throttle and it will reward you with 37.1 miles per gallon combined, rising to 42.3 when cruising on the highway. Stopping is also a breeze thanks to the strong brakes of a durable time-tested design that will never need brake fluid servicing. All this can be yours for just 8,000 dollars.
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1995 LVC LC90
A facelifted trim (left) of the original 1990 model, with minor mechanical tweaks and an upgraded stereo.
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24 hours remain
Hello! Just a reminder that (about) 24 hours remain. I will leave some fudging room if you have any problems submitting.
Also a reminder that you can resubmit at any time for any reason, up until the first round of judging goes up. Feel like the suspension is too stiff or you want to submit an entirely different car? Go right ahead.
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1995 Mori IQ 1.0L EFI
Want a RWD car? Want a fun car? Not enough money?
Don’t worry! We have something good for you
this is Mori IQ 1.0L EFI, slowest trim yet but who cares, still fun to drivve
this is a small car that cost 7950AM$, fit some 54 HP engine in a car with 700 kg weight, accelerates 0-100 in 13 seconds and top speed limited to 150 kmh/93 mph, uses RWD and manual, being the cheapest car to able to drift
it also have custom chassis DETAIL FLEX 
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✦ Lore
The 1995 Hiyunzari Citrine Pico proves that Japan knows how to make a cheap car not only look stylish, but feel stylish as well. Originally marketed as a kei car, this export version of the Citrine has a much more powerful 1.2 L i4 engine to keep up with the american highway system. It has a peppy 0-60 of 11.9 seconds and plenty of oomph for highway merging and maneuverability. Don’t assume that because of it’s small size that it’ll be tossed all over the road by passing traffic. The design team at Hiyunzari have poured hours into making the Citrine slippery and stable in both sidewinds and headwinds. It also lets the Citrine achieve a respectable 48.2 mpg, perfect for long trips sipping fuel. None of this technical efficiency or aerodynamics sacrifices the design of the Pico. The styling pulls from the Pike cars of roughly a decade earlier as well as neko-like detailing. Painted pressed steel rims also keep the retro look without adding much to the cost of the Citrine Pico, which sits at $7990.
At that cheap of a price, you would guess that all the budget has gone into making the car fuel efficient and the interior would be neglected. This is not the case. Hiyunzari know just how to save production costs while delivering a comfortable interior experience. The seats are well bolstered cloth, the gauges are large and clear, and radio, despite being a cassette unit, is quite good and fills the cabin with crisp sound. The colors shown here are the eponymous citrine yellow, Hokkaido White, and blue lux. Overall the Hiyunzari Citrine Pico makes a great commuter car that’s high on style, frugal on gas, and easy on the pocketbook.
Specifications
✧ 1.2 L i4
✧ 67.6 horsepower @ 5600 RPM
✧ 68 Ft-Lb of torque @ 4200 RPM
✧ 756 Kg
✧ 5 speed manual
✧ 48.2 MPG combined
✧ 15 in retro pressed steel wheels (155/65R15’s)
✧ 11.9 second 0-60
✧ 108 mph top speed
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Submissions closed
Hello again! Submissions are now closed.
I have received 22 entries from:
@azkaalfafa - Kotatsu Macchia
@lotto77 - Planar PG34 Genoace G1300
with the shite engine
@Ringu - Pingu Permutuus
@missionsystem - Sagdiyev 112
@Prime_Moss - Aeon-Centurion
@Happyhungryhippo - Primus Urbano CL
@Banana_Soule - SUMA M232 Camionero
@xsneakyxsimx - ARTC 150
@BarthoNavarro - Slitron Aromanzo
@Danicoptero - Iris Sion
@AndiD - Mara Zora 1.1K
@mart1n2005 - Valiant TouchDown
@Fletchyboy100 - AB-Monozukuri Scamp 1500 SX Phase II (what a name!)
@yakiniku260 - Enso Bunto
@Ch_Flash - Novomobil Dominix
@abg7 - LVC LC90 1.2 S2
@passengerpigeon - VME Wren SE 150
@Portalkat42 - ひゆうんざり (Hiyunzari) Citrine Pico
@CivettaScintilla - Mori IQ 1.0L EFI
@Vento - Capable Expect
Forum non-members:
Nocturne - Brockwood Proxima L
Tallin - Fenland Rose
Quite the amount! Once I get back home I will look over everyone’s entries and see if there are any rule violations that I missed. If there are any, I will inform you and give you a day or two to resubmit.
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According to time.is, we still have a bit under 2 hours.
I know we are cutting it close, but due to work, there’s still a few touches Ldub and I want to place on our our collab.