Codename Indistinct is a competition of design and styling. Your aim is to create a car intended for the company/client to sell. They’ll ask for specifics but allow quite a lot of creative freedom! I hope you enjoy your time building and entering.
Codename Indistinct I
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However he does not have any connections within the automotive industry, so his friend proposed an idea: To invite clients worldwide to design a prototype saloon car to get the company started…
Outside of story note
I thought about this idea for a company brand for quite a while, but haven’t really set about kicking it off. I also had a few friends asking me whenever I’d make a new competition, so I thought I’d give a go at combining the two and see where it leads…!
Gerald looked out the window to see a brand new Jaguar Mark VII M pull up into the parking. It’d be Leon Bennet, his friend who he met and worked with in several business ventures. He would soon enter into Gerald’s office.
Leon: Ah, good afternoon Gerald. I hope you have been well.
Gerald: Yes, things have been going rather well, thank you. Have any news on your proposition?
Leon: That I do! I set out on organising mail to the top automotive industries to get our challenge into circulation. We should hear back from several soon, from design houses, to individual designers even.
Both of them sat down, either side of Gerald’s desk.
Gerald: Well, now we wait then I suppose?
Leon: Yes. However there is still the need of our company name…
Scenario
Your task: To design and develop a prototype premium saloon car. Planned for production in 1958.
Sub-tasks (Completely optional): Develop a company motto for the brand, and simple badge to go from 1955 until the mid 1960s.
Requirements
- Model and engine family year set to 1955, Trim and engine variant year set to 1958.
- Maximum quality sliding is from 0 to +2.
- Car markets will not be marked in judgement.
- One entry per person!
Chassis
Steel panels on a Galvanised Steel Monocoque chassis with front longitudinal double wishbone front & rear only. The factories only have steel and galvanisation plants to work with.
Drivetrain & Engine
Rear wheel drive, 2 gear automatic paired with a open differential is what the base chassis uses.
The engine which will be used is not yet decided although Gerald seems to like the idea of a high capacity Inline 6, or a sweet sounding V12. Using either an I6 or V12 only is allowed.
Fuel is fine as any selection, although Regular Leaded is preferred from it being the most common fuel.
Wheels
Tyres are to be sized only ending with a “5”. Example: 245 front & 285 rear.
Besides the above rule, no restriction, just choose within good reason.
Fuel Economy
Aim for above 10mpg. Above 15-20mpg will score slightly better.
Interior
Premium is the standard here. Although Luxury will be considered if it is cost-effective.
4-5 seats is the allowed seating. Full seats only. 2 front, 2/3 rear.
Safety
Higher the better.
Suspension
Progressive suspension setup only.
Cost
The lower the better. This is however a prototype premium car being made. Consider the cost to produce the car. Service cost doesn’t matter as much.
Suggestions and assistance
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This challenge is mainly design based. Focus your attention more on the visuals of the car than the internal tuning.
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The brand will primarily focus on premium markets, and has an incline to smooth riding cars, that are very safe, economical with fuel, and comfortable.
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Being Hetvesia, the real life representative is Switzerland. Keep in mind the mountainous terrain of the country, maybe lean to utility and a little bit more off-road for this.
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Since the car is luxurious, a loud engine and exhaust system would not be ideal.
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Keywords to describe the brand would be: Fabulous, High-class, Lavish, Vigorous, Efficient
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Submission guidelines
Model name: Indistinct - (your forum user name)
Trim name: Your car’s name
Engine name: Your engine’s name
Engine trim name: Your engine’s trim
Example:
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Post a picture/pictures of your submitted car on this thread alongside your submission sent.
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Your entry can be an automationverse client, or just made up for this comp, anything is okay!
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Important Note: No re submissions allowed - so please make sure that your entry meets all requirements before submitting.
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All mods are allowed
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Submissions will open at 12:00am GMT September 30th 2019 and will close at 12:00 pm GMT, October 9th 2019. Please note that until submissions open, rules and regulations may be subject to change.
I am using open beta, so please state which version you are using on your entry submission. Open Beta is preferred.
