Battalion Tuning Team (Refurbishment situation, part 2)

[Kampfzerstorer]

For the interest for some viewers, here’s are some references of the names of the cars, and characters I have based them on…

[size=150]Characters[/size]
Kampf: Based on my World of Tanks Asian server in-game name.

Erika Cisneros: Based partially on the anime Black Lagoon’s character, Roberta, aka Rosarita Cisneros.

Ukyo Masakata: Based on an original character I have done on a defunct Initial D fanfiction story in fanfiction.net, titled Sky High.

Bristol Silverlake:Based on an original character I have done on a defunct fiction story in fictionpress.com titled Bloodfest.

Lean Beirer: A reference to a character pilot in the Japanese release of Strikers 1945; Lean Beirer.

Raquel Schmidt: Based on an original character I have done on a defunct fiction story in fictionpress.con titled Tokyo Battalions.

Fiolina Venturi: Not based on anything, a truly original character for this stint.

Rikako Asakura: A reference to Rikako Ota and Akio Asakura from Wangan Midnight.

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[size=150]The Vehicles…[/size]

BattleCruiser: A type of warship that is a cross of a battleship and a cruiser.

Battleship: No explanation needed.

Löwe: A projected super heavy German tank in WWII that did not leave the design stage.

Archer: A British tank destroyer based on the chassis of the Valentine tank.

Zerstorer: German word for Destroyer.

Battle Cruiser, Courageous Edition: Reference to the battlecruiser HMS Courageous.

Black Prince: Reference to a British infantry tank prototype, the Black Prince.

Yudachi: Reference to the brutal Japanese destroyer that was given the nickname “Nightmare of Solomon”, Yudachi.

Tenryuu: Reference to a Japanese cruiser, Tenryuu.

Emden: Reference to a German cruiser, Emden.

Panzer: Oh come on, this is easy. You know, those German Panzer tanks of the Second World War…

Battlecruiser Princess Royal: Reference to the British battlecruiser, HMS Princess Royal.

Kirishima: Reference to one of the 4 Kongo class Japanese fast battleships, Kirishima.

Hiei: Reference to one of the 4 Kongo class Japanese fast battleships, Hiei.

Kormoran: Reference to the German auxiliary cruiser, Kormoran.

Warspite: Reference to one of the most well known British WWII battleships, the HMS Warspite.

Vanguard: Reference to a British WWII fast battleship, the HMS Vanguard.

Tatsuta: Reference to the Japanese cruiser, and sister ship to the Tenryuu, Tatsuta.

Yakaze: Reference to the Minekaze-class Japanese destroyer, Yakaze.

Amagiri: Reference to the Fubuki-class Japanese destroyer, Amagiri.

Hansa: Reference to the German auxiliary cruiser, Hansa.

And finally, the car brand logo… if you are wondering what tank, and what position it was in…

[Urbanliner]

Toyota used to make an SUV called “Vanguard” based on the RAV4, though. (Sorry if this sounded offensive, but I had no intent to offend you.)
source(Japanese)
Wish I could design like how you do as I keep making cars with RX-7 like grille/vent placements recently.

[Kampfzerstorer]

[quote=“Urbanliner”]Toyota used to make an SUV called “Vanguard” based on the RAV4, though. (Sorry if this sounded offensive, but I had no intent to offend you.)
source(Japanese)
Wish I could design like how you do as I keep making cars with RX-7 like grille/vent placements recently.[/quote]

Ah, it’s all right about that. I didn’t actually know about the other variant of the RAV4 either. As for the car designs, during my daily commute to and fro from work and home, I simply glanced at
the common commuter cars, and see how they are designed, then think on how it can be improved from there. Once you get those brain juices working, your mind just sort of start making its own
original designs, references, or homages.

[Kampfzerstorer]

[i]Today, at Battalion, we decided to turn back time, and bring about a shell design straight from the 70s, the engine setup from the 80s,
and the commodities of modern days. As a long lost homage to the rally cars of the 70s like the Fiat 131 Abarth, and the legendary Ford Escort,
we set about making a 2-seater, sports saloon.

[size=150]This is, the Valiant.[/size][/i]

The engine sports a 2200cc Turbocharged, DOHC, Mechanical Injection Inline-4, developing a healthy 302hp, propelling the 992kg shell from naught to
100kmh in 5.1secs, and able to soar to a naturally limited top speed of 270kmh. The interior is an 80s sporty interior, complete with the dashboard,
and meters from the said era. This of course, is complimented with modern technology, like the GPS system, sound system courtesy of Kenwood,
and every driving aids. Standard 10s safety is applied to the Valiant.

This limited production of 10’000 cars will retail at a lightweight $21’000, so don’t miss it!

[Kampfzerstorer]

[i]The Kirishima, tipping its mass at 2.6tons, it is one of the heaviest sports cars we have ever built here in Battalion. However, being as insane as ever…we dare to see
if one can get any heavier, yet still perform, and have similar interior to the Kirishima. A thorough nomination throughout our range of cars was done, and one stood out
from the rest. The Emden. Using the same crazy concept Kampf has done on the Kirishima, every core member of the team pitched in, having their opinion on making
the heaviest, yet sporty Emden.

This… was their result.

[size=150]The Emden Tonner[/size][/i]

[i]Going straight to the point, this beast sports a massive 8.41litre Iron Block Crossplane V8 engine, churning out a sadistic 862hp,
strong enough to propel the Emden Tonner from naught to 100kmh in 3.8 seconds, and go all the way to 330kmh.
And its mass? It goes way beyond the Kirishima.

[size=150]The Emden Tonner weighs in at 3.1 tons.[/size][/i]

This… brutal machine has an interior rivaling the Kirishima; hand-made stitched interior from the finest leather from New Zealand,
state of the art driving aids, and all-wheel drive system, and the advanced 10s safety regulations.

The Emden Tonner retails at $65’000, and will be of limited production run of only 2’000 cars.

[Kampfzerstorer]

[i]The Emden line continues to surprise us. Never we expect it to be a hit seller, second to the Panzer sedan. The Emden Tonner sold so quickly
that the original 2000 cars were already sold out; of which half came all the way from USA. To…bolster this unexpected demand of the Emden
Tonner, Kampf, the founder of Battalion Tuning Team, has agreed to increase the limited production run of the Emden Tonner to 5’000 cars.
Orders starts tomorrow 1000hrs, GMT+8, so do not hesitate once it is live!

Onto the main focus of this release. Extending the Emden line-up, the normal sedan version now gets a wagon shell, and this time, an updated
range of engines; three of them.

[size=150]This is the Emden Wagon[/size] [/i]

[i]Onto the three versions of the Emden Wagon…

First is the Emden Wagon Cruiser, which sports a 4000cc Turbocharged MOHV Inline-6 developing 250hp, and yet pushing out 489Nm of torque.
This unbelievably high amount of torque is able to propel the Cruiser model to 100kmh from naught in 6.7 seconds, and go all the way to 243kmh.[/i]

The Cruiser model will retail at $29’500

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Next is the Emden Wagon Tourer, where it now lives a 4800cc Naturally Aspirated MOHV “Big Lazy” Crossplane V8 developing 300hp, and 409Nm of torque.
Despite its lower torque rating compared to its Cruiser model, the “Big Lazy” engine does work out without breaking a sweat, with a 0-100kmh timing of
6.3 seconds, and a top speed of 260kmh.

The Tourer model will retail at $32’000.

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Finally, the top of the line model; the Sport. This sports the similar “Big Lazy” engine, but kitted with turbochargers, and more aggressive timings, allowing it
to push out a throaty 470hp, with 612Nm of torque. With a 0-100kmh timing of 4.4 seconds, and a top speed of 298kmh, a hair’s a way from 300kmh, it can
put up a good fight against the likes of sporty saloons and wagons alike.

The Sport model will retail at $42’000.

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[i]Also, we would like to announce that with the release of the Wagon model, the Emden has only one model left before it can retire with a bang. So ladies and
gentlemen, if you are looking for a super muscle car, wait a bit longer as the core members are currently working on it. The Emden’s final hurrah to Battalion.

The Emden Rage[/i]

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Kampf: This is it guys, the unexpected Emden line will go with a bang on its last iteration. Let’s turn this
innocent, decent looking sedan into a muscle car no one would expect it coming. An impression like
“An RKO, from out of nowhere.”

Lean: Let’s do this. Let me do the honours for tweaking the engine. Ukyo, get your team of fabricators ready.
We’ll be needing you lot double time.

Ukyo: Don’t worry. I got your ass covered in that one.

Fiolina: I’ll take the role of test driver for the last Emden. The damn German’s still hugging onto her Panzer project.

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[Oskiinus]

I swear that I noticed Airborne Lambda influences in the front of Emden Wagon.
By the way, nice competitor to one of my future models, Gamma GT.

[Kampfzerstorer]

[i]The final round for the Emden class of cars has arrived. Throughout its days in Battalion, it was the 2nd best selling vehicle, only losing out
to the Panzer sedan series. Developing the final phase of the Emden, it was decided that it needed to be turned into a muscle car, rivaling the
likes of the Vauxhall VXR8, and the Ford Mustang. No all-wheel drive trickery, no sophisticated suspension technology, no overhead cam design
on the engine. This will be Singapore’s first take on making a muscle car.

[size=150]This is…the Emden Rage[/size][/i]

There’s only one engine fitting for the Rage; a purpose built 5800cc MOHV Direct Injection 16 Valve Crossplane V8, Naturally Aspirated, pushing out
a massive 638hp, on Octane 98 fuel. This enables the Rage to propel its 1.6 ton body from naught to 100kmh within 4.4 seconds, and soar to a top speed
of 325kmh. Interior wise, it’s fitted with premium black leather seats, outlined with red trimmings, sleek matte black dashboard out of a combination of fibreglass
and carbon fibre. Infotainment comes aplenty with a sophisticated console that is able to show the GPS on the driver’s POV, and any form of entertainment, like for example,
a movie, for the front passenger side. There is no sequential or automatic gearbox nonsense on the rage; just a stick-shift, 6 gears, all manual. All driving aids
are available into the arsenal, along with a manual with several suspension settings for you to choose from. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, in the Emden Rage,
we at Battalion encourage you to get down and dirty to tweak the settings by yourself. However, if you are not keen on doing it, but still want to change the
setup, head down to any of the Battalion showrooms, and we would be glad to tune it up by your requests, free of charge.

The Emden Rage will retail at $63’500, and is a limited production run of only 10’000 cars.

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However, that is not all, as the original Emden cars’ stock begin to dwindle, the remaining stock will receive not only a facelift, but a new engine.
It now sports a 4500cc OHV Direct Injection 16 Valve Crossplane V8 developing 355hp. This now propels the original Emden to 100kmh from naught in 5.6 seconds
, and reach a top speed just shy of 285kmh. As of now, we are have just about 80’000 of them left, and about a tenth of them are already pre-ordered in North America.

The original Emden now has a new price at $38’000, $3’000 less compared to the original.

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Kampf: And that, ladies and gentlemen, ends the story for the Emden. When will its successor will come?
Only time will tell.

Erika: ~In the end, as we fade into the night, who will tell, the story of your life?~

Kampf: You really love that song, huh?

Erika: Fits every successful car that has ended their chapter. Feels kind of bittersweet if you think about it.

[Kampfzerstorer]

[i]Mazda Miata MX-5, Honda S2000, BMW Z4. Those are some fine examples of roadsters, keeping it simple with small displacement engines. The BMW Z8, on the other hand,
was an unfortunate tragedy where performance could not match its looks. Even the Alpina V8 Roadster could not save it. But of course, some of those claims were only from
the famed Jeremy Clarkson. Here at Battalion, we decided to think differently. Why not try squeezing a big engine, into a small roadster? Bristol, for once, took charge of this
assignment, and decided to bring back another long lost feature from cars’ history. Pop-up headlamps.

[size=150]This is the Cromwell roadster[/size][/i]

Under the hood lies Bristol’s specialty; a 5200cc Normally Aspirated “Meteor” Flatplane V8, developing a whopping 619hp, and 600Nm of torque, all driven to the
rear wheels. Along with its lightweight chassis of just well over 1150kg, is able to propel this nimble machine from naught to 100kmh in 4.9 seconds, and hit
a bone-shrilling top speed of 331kmh.

The Cromwell retails at $54’000, so catch it before it flies away.

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Erika: You sure you want to sell the Cromwell at a loss? It looks like a great chance to break the $70’000 barrier.

Kampf: Yeah. It has the engine to make it into the big bucks, but the looks of it still reminds me of the much cheaper,
smaller displacement roadsters. Wouldn’t make much sense if you think about it. $54’000 was already stretching it. I had
intended to sell it at a much lower price actually, but you know Bristol and his pride once he designs something, especially
his flatplane V8 engines.

Erika: Oh? Nudges Kampf by the shoulder, heads almost face to face by mere centimetres away Someone’s getting a bit soft here, eh?

Kampf: Now now soldier. You’re so close, I can see that scar on the forehead you’re trying to cover with that thick fringe of yours.
Why not do a skin graft?

Erika: That scar? I have many more on my torso. They’re… a reminder on who I used to be. Everyday, my hands, body, and soul stained
in blood. Men, women, children, elderly, and few and far between, have died in my hands. I don’t want to revert back to that state
where I was just a savage soldier brainwashed by propaganda, only to realise that all I fought was for everything wrong. What didn’t
help was the fact that I’m close to four digits on the people I have slain. 3 more to be specific.

Kampf: You know, this is the first time I’m hearing about this. Then I guess there was a reason why you specifically said that you did
not want to wear the company’s baseball cap, that plain jane blue one?

Erika: It’s the same design, shape, and colour. The same as the one I wore back when I was in the “Venezuelan Army”. Just wearing it
just accelerates me recalling who I used to be. Now, you wouldn’t have the strength to take me down if I were my old self, would you?

Kampf: Hmph, all I can do is try.

Erika: Heh, that’s the Kampf I know. Not backing down at all.

[Oskiinus]

If Kampf will sell one Cromwell by $54.000, he’ll make profit anyway lol

[Kampfzerstorer]

[i]The Cromwell roadster. It was reviewed by critics as an unexpected release after the Emden Rage muscle car, and main concerns were the
ideas of the muscle car being brought over to the roadster. However, due to our way of assigning projects, it has always steered clear of bringing
over previous project material. However, in this case, it was different. After the Cromwell’s release, work began immediately by Bristol on a
lightweight roadster, something that he is familiar working on. This was what he came up with.

[size=150]The Covenanter roadster[/size][/i]

Under the hood lies a very special engine, specially designed by Bristol. Heavily inspired by the engine the Honda S2000 had, he decided
to make a V8 variant of it, his way. And he has. 235hp and 195Nm of torque. Max RPM of 10’000. 250kmh top speed. A pocket rocket V8. Let…
the specs do the talk.

The Covenanter roadster will retail at a reasonable $29’500, so don’t miss this little screamer!

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Bristol: Feels good decking out the Covenanter with that pocket V8. It’s bound to throw people off.

Lean: Well, it is your forte, making flatplane V8s, no matter how big or small.

[Kampfzerstorer]

Rikako: This. This song somewhat fits this new car of mine…

Kampf: If only I can understand what the lyrics mean, Rikako.

Rikako: Ah, my bad. Here it is.

Kampf: It feels like it’s trying to haunt the 60s American muscle somehow, with that car, and that song…

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[i]Our fellow core member of the company, Rikako, is somewhat upset on what America has for cars in the 60s compared to what Japan had then.
They might have about the same styling cues, but size and performance lacked in many ways, The Mustang, Charger, RoadRunner, the Cougar, and
many more, they were just more awe-inspiring looking than what they had, with the exception of the Toyota 2000GT, the Nissan 240Z, and the Nissan
Skyline GT-R in the late 60s, early 70s. Because of that… she decided to design a muscle car, with styling cues inspired by the old Mitsubishi Galant,
and the Mazda RX-3, complete with a carburetor engine. While America has the Mustang, a reference to the P-51 Mustang, Rikako… decided to
name hers that was a rival to it.

[size=150]This is… the Hayate[/size]

A reference to the Ki-84 Hayate.[/i]

Beneath the bonnet lives a 5000cc MOHV Naturally Aspirated Carburetor Crossplane V8 nicknamed “Nakajima Mk.I”, developing 417hp, and 478Nm of torque.
This…modern interpretation of the old pushrods is able to propel the Hayate to 100kmh in 5.2 seconds, and hitting a naturally limited speed of 250kmh.
Interior mirrors to the Japanese classics, using chrome trims on the dashboard, and leather from New Zealand for the upholstery. Beneath the old-school
interior lies modern driving aids, and a sound system from Kenwood hidden beneath the panels.

The Hayate retails at $31’000, with a limited production of 30 per month. This is due to Rikako dedicated to have a small team building each Hayate by hand.

[Oskiinus]

Kampf, we must compare 1970 Airborne Beta Supercoupe with Hayate

[Kampfzerstorer]

@Oskiinus

Kampf, we must compare 1970 Airborne Beta Supercoupe with Hayate

Haha, seems that both of our cars are of equal pace once you factor out the weaknesses.

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The release of the Hayate, as expected, set out a storm. Critics from America saw it as a challenge, and using the Japanese fighter plane name
to rival the Mustang was deemed ‘tasteless’. We at Battalion, simply throw aside such allegations. Almost every vehicle we have made were all
referencing war machines, be it allied or axis. That said, the Hayate begins the attack of the American muscle, and is one of the three cars we have
unveiled. The second is pending finalisation, and will be due for release sometime soon. This time round, it will reference this… machine…
We will let you wonder what it is for the time being, and no, it is not the one in the foreground.

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Rikako: Hmm, the 3rd iteration of the type is almost complete. To think we would even throw in a straight-6 into the mix.

Erika: But the main idea to your engines are the carburetors anyway. They are the selling point, and they sell well. People seem
to miss the mechanical side of car engines somehow, no matter how poor their fuel efficiency is.

Rikako: Hmm…

[Kampfzerstorer]

Rikako: Hmm… This should set the mood for this car, especially for the top of the line iteration.

Lean: Damn, now that’s my kind of music!

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[i]With the release of the Hayate, two other cars are being produced back to back; one done up by Rikako, another by Kampf,
who has decided to take his chances on making a muscle car. For this, Rikako’s second release, she has gone for a more…
European-like body, before tweaking it to somewhat produce a what if, should it be produced elsewhere other than America.
Keeping to that theme, Rikako has expanded her range of engines for the new car, more to follow for the Hayate on its update,
sometime down the road. No matter, we hereby present you…

[size=150]The Shiden[/size][/i]

A reference to the Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden

As said, the expanded range of engines has allowed 4 versions of the Shiden; the GLE, RS, GT, and the top of the line model, where
we will get to it shortly. With the exception of the GLE model, the rest receives similar interior; premium leather seats and faux leather
dashboard lined with polished chrome. Retro looking console that unveils itself to provide GPS, bluetooth connectivity, settings to
adjust all of the modern driving aids to suit your driving style, and a sound system brought to you by the great people from Pioneer.

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Onto the first, basic model, the GLE. It is outfitted with a Naturally Aspired 2000cc MOHV Carburetor “Kinsei Build” 12 Valve Inline-6, producing 185hp.
Hitting 100kmh from naught takes 7 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 220kmh. Interior is about similar to the rest, but with faux leather seats,
robust plastic dashboard trimmed with polished wood linings, similar console system, and a sound system from Sony.

The GLE model will retail for $23’000.

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Next, the RS model, boasting a healthy Naturally Aspirated 3600cc DOHC Carburetor “N1K Kyofu Build” 12 Valve Inline-6, producing 341hp.
Hitting 100kmh from naught takes a brisk 5 seconds, and a top speed of 268kmh.

The RS model retails at $26’500.

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The third model, the GT, brings about the best on the engine from the Hayate; now producing a potent 465hp instead of Hayate’s 417hp.
This enables the GT version to hit 100kmh in 4.8 seconds, and a top speed of 294kmh, just shy of the 300kmh mark.

The GT model will retail at $29’000.

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Now, the moment you have been waiting for, the top of the line model. Not only this is a homage to the Shiden, it is also to a
fighter group that ran this beastly fighter plane, the 343 Kōkūtai (IJN 343rd Air Group, link is just a fan made video from
a youtuber using the IL-2 flight simulator). As such, the 343 Kōkūtai Edition of the Shiden was developed, and will also be of a
limited production of just 50 per month.

Under the bonnet lives a Naturally Aspirated 343ci, or 5620cc MOHV Carburetor “N1K2-J Build” Crossplane V8 engine, developing a
strong-headed 528hp, allowing it to hit 100kmh from naught within 4.3 seconds, and a top speed of 310kmh.

This 343 Kōkūtai Edition will retail at $37’000.

Rikako: Hope Kampf knows what he’s doing for the 3rd car of the trio.

Kampf: Hold on a second. Did I just do that? How did-

[DoctorNarfy]

As an American, i would totally buy the Hayate. I will Import one if i must!

[Kampfzerstorer]

Kampf: So, Rikako, what song defines this… beast?

Rikako: Without a doubt; this.

Kampf: Definitely.

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[i]As the Hayate became an unexpected hit with the Americans, the Shiden brought about its fame in Europe, with the RS and GT models
being the best selling ones. Such unexpected turn of events have lifted Rikako’s spirits, who has decided to take over Kampf’s take on
the 3rd and final release of the assault on muscle cars. Heavier, bigger, larger displacement, you have it all on the this release. Without any delay…

[size=150]Welcome, the Goshikisen[/size][/i]

Based on the unexpected fighter, the Kawasaki Ki-100 Goshikisen.

This… beast boasts one of the largest engines Rikako has ever built; a Naturally Aspirated,
440ci, or 7200cc MOHV Carburetor 16 Valve “Kinsei, Ki-100 Edition” Crossplane V8, developing a massive 703hp, and 696Nm of torque.
This, along with its 1.92 tons of the body is able to propel it to 100kmh from 0 in 4 seconds, and a top speed of 320kmh. Interior shares
similarity with the Hayate, except for the more roomier feel, and styling to fit the suicide door setup.

This hulking beast retails at $51’000.

[Oskiinus]

Hello road yacht! Nice to meet you.

[Kampfzerstorer]

*The Archer Mk.II. After making its mark to be more relevant in the Battalion family, its considerate price range and performance
was evenly matched to the likes of the Nissan 370Z, and the sport pack variants of the BMW 3 series. But nevertheless, it is time to
bring the Archer a step higher into its performance. Its looks have been updated, and its Valentine V8 engine rebuilt and redesigned
from the ground up. No longer it owns the iconic 2900cc V8 engine; it now has a strongheaded 3500cc variant, pushing more power.

[size=150]Welcome to the Archer Mk.III[/size]*

The all new 3500cc Naturally Aspirated Valentine V8 engine produces a hefty 434hp, and 384Nm of torque, matching with its lightweight,
carbon fibre body weighing in at 980kg. This combination enables the former sports car to enter supercar territory, hitting a top speed
of 320kmh, and hitting 100kmh from naught in 2.9 seconds. This cheap and cheerful sports car has grown up well.

Interior is updated from the Archer Mk.II; sporty interior, body hugging seats, and fibreglass dashboard, brushed and polished to a smooth
matte finish. Mated with the electronic luxuries of what a supercar would have; every driving aids at disposal, new GPS system built
in-house, and sound system courtesy of Pioneer.

The Mk.III retails at $70’000.

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Bristol: My job ain’t done yet! There’s another one in finalisation, so stay tuned!

Lean: So that’s what you’ve been doing behind my back eh? Not one, but two as well?
Now I better step up my game, thanks to you, ya damn Brit!

Bristol: Yes, yes, now go tune that Prinz Eugen of yours.

Lean: HEY! HOW DID-

[Oskiinus]

Seems like Haiyan influence here.