The base model Knight took the same facelift as it’s premium brother, however rather than a totally new engine the base model’s reliable all iron 3.6 liter 18 valve straight six received variable valve timing and a light tune, boosting power to 197hp.
0-60mph: 7.5 seconds
1/4 mile: 15.66@91mph
Top speed: 140mph
Transmission: 4 speed auto, front engine RWD, viscous LSD
Powerplant: 197hp 3.6 liter 18 valve SOHC MPFI I6 running on Regular 91 ron
Total cost: $8897
Dealer price: $20,000
Now officially released the Centauri Banshee has been subtly altered from the prototype, economy has increased to avoid the US Domestic market’s Gas guzzler tax. With performance that puts it in range to the Ford GT, Corvette Z06 and Dodge Viper all of which will cost far more then the thrifty Centauri this Budget Super car is a up and coming contender at the established american super car class.
0-60mph: 3.3 seconds
1/4 mile: 11.46@125mph
Top speed: 201mph
Transmission: 6 speed sequential shift, mid engine AWD, viscous LSD
Powerplant: 536hp 5.3 liter 32 valve DOHC MPFI V8 running on premium 95 ron
Total cost: $15737
Dealer price: $48,000
The Boulevard is Centauri’s aging, but still popular, full size entry luxury car seen here in the premium trim it excels at giving the driver a sense of easy going comfort with a plush, if isolated driving feel. 2005 sees the addition of traction and stability as standard, the Firebolt all iron 4.9L 24 valve v8 is still with us unlike in the Knight and now features variable valve timing.
0-60mph: 8.2 seconds
1/4 mile: 16.14@91mph
Top speed: 155mph
Transmission: 5 speed auto,front engine RWD, viscous LSD
Powerplant: 245hp 4.9 liter 24 valve sOHC MPFI V8 running on regular 91 ron
Total cost: $12206
Dealer price: $35,000
2005 Knight looks like Chrysler 300C in european hatch version.
Thanks I was trying for a kinda lincoln MK vii mixed with some Lexus is 300 and a healthy euro feel.
Hmm, 200 banshees are missing off the production line and there’s a lot of noise and cackling coming from the CPV shed…
I’m pretty sure I saw one in Russia.
Because the boys and girls who live out in the CPV shed can’t keep their hands to themselves, those 200 Banshees were kidnapped from the factory line and taken away for experiments. I told them midway through testing that whatever they did back there, the cars would still have to be both sellable and presentable on the show room floor. the result was actually rather astonishing, leaving the body and interior totally stock the engineers reworked the engine down to just 5 liters of displacement and fitted a pair of turbochargers pushing 16psi of boost through the engine, bumping it’s output way up to 800hp. I give you the Banshee CPV-R.
0-60mph: 2.9 seconds
1/4 mile: 10.26@141mph
Top speed: 218mph
Transmission: 6 speed sequential, mid engine AWD, geared LSD
Powerplant: 800hp twin turbocharged 5 liter 24 valve DOHC MPFI V8 running on premium 95 ron
Total cost: $18751
Dealer price: $65,000* (plus $2100 gas guzzler tax)
Still waiting to be revealed is Centauri’s other full sized sedan the luxurious Brougham, and finally our remaining economy minded entry the Raider sedan.
The phoenix is our economy enthusiast sports car, equipped with a high revving midship 1.8 liter and a 5 speed manual this is a easy daily driver as well as a fun to fling weekend car.
0-60mph: 6.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.82@95mph
Top speed: 141mph
Transmission: 5 speed manual, mid engine RWD, viscous LSD
Powerplant: 161hp 1.8 liter 16 valve DOHC MPFI I4 running on regular 91 ron
Total cost: $8210
Dealer price: $22,000
Nice and attractive that little sport car in lemon colour.
Here is the Sprite, part of the “rebelious box” movement this steel and aluminum 4 door hatch is powered by version of the Spark 4 cylinder, making just 106hp this 5 seated city utility car returns 39mpg with it’s 5 speed manual while still accelerating to 60 under 10 seconds.
0-60mph: 9.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 17.22@82mph
Top speed: 113mph
Transmission: 5 speed manual, Front engine FWD, open diff
Powerplant: 106hp 1.6 liter 16 valve DOHC MPFI I4 running on regular 91 ron
Total cost: $7762
Dealer price: $16,000
For those with a taste for speed but still desiring the comforts of a luxury car we offer the Paladin.
0-60mph: 5.2 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.5@110mph
Top speed: 170mph
Transmission: 5 speed automatic, Front engine RWD, Geared diff
Powerplant: 400hp 6.1 liter 12 valve OHV MPFI I6 running on Premium 95 ron
Total cost: $14382
Dealer price: $37,000
The Comet LXZ is a midsized executive sports sedan, with 5.5 liters of hellfire v8 power paired with all wheel drive grip, this euro saloon fighter is ready to take on all comers.
0-60mph: 5.3 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.86@100mph
Top speed: 155mph
Transmission: 5 speed automatic, Front engine AWD, Geared diff
Powerplant: 345hp 5.5 liter 32 valve DOHC MPFI V8 running on Premium 95 ron
Total cost: $16188
Dealer price: $43,000
The base Comet, the LZ comes with a turbo charged version of the sixxer from the base Knight, now producing 260hp and a economical 30mpg average this is the perfect American domestic alternative to a lexus GS or volvo S80
0-60mph: 6.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.94@97mph
Top speed: 149mph
Transmission: 5 speed automatic, Front engine RWD, Viscous diff
Powerplant: 260hp 3.8 liter Turbo charged 18 valve SOHC MPFI I6 running on Regular 91 ron
Total cost: $11153
Dealer price: $26,000
I like the exhausts 
Front to back the Comet is a study in “love it or hate it” designs, if nothing else we wanted it to stand out in a parking lot.
New for 1995 the Centauri Neutrino, shown here in base DX, and the hardcore R trim levels. Pricing starts at $14,500 for the DX, $15,500 for the FX, then $19,500 each for the three top end trim levels; the LS luxury model, GS gran sport, and the R aimed at enthusiasts. All Neutrinoare front wheel drive with an aluminum frame and feature light weight dent resistant polymer panels, all are equipped with technologically advanced Hades 4 cylinder engines. A 1.6L with 100hp in the DX and FX, returning a average US MPG of 47 and 45 respectively, a 1.8L with 158hp in the LS returning 45mpg, a 184hp 1.8L in the GS returning 39mpg, and an amazing 211hp 2.0L in the R that still returns 39mpg. both the GS and R are zippy little performers than can hold their own against much more expensive rivals on the track and yet retain the streetability, economy, and practicality of a everyday hatchback. Come take a test drive and see which one is right for you, thoughts comments, and opinions welcome.
edit after some litigation the Centauri Quark has been renamed to the Neutrino here is the new export folder with the updated name. also included is a new trim, the TURBO with 291hp from a boosted version of the 2.0 in the R, the turbo has comparable street performance as the GS and R but is equipped with only 2 seats allowing a far higher amount of interior space and comfort. Getting a still respectable 34mpg the TURBO can be yours for $23,000
nialloftara - Centauri Neutrino.zip (126 KB)
I have to ask you if there is a way that the 6.1 Hellfire will fit into that Comet’s engine bay at all -
To me, aside from weight and a bit of economy, it’s a better engine in every way than the Hellfire V8 you have in there - especially considering the power difference. Couple that with the lower final price from having much lower production units… I’m curious if this could work out…
It doesn’t , the sixxer is a a little more than half its size and you can see its already a dark yellow for the lenght fit. The hellfire is a very good engine if it can fit, but not many car hoods are sized for engines that are nearly 3 feet long.