CSC 62 : Autocrat's Automotive Dreams
April 1967, Great People’s Place, Centreville, Democratic Republic of the Commune
You, among others, have had the privilege of being invited here, at the People’s Palace by the Minister of Transports.
This is probably very important, but neither you nor the people around you seems to know why.
Either they wanted to create a surprise, or the information was more likely not communicated correctly.
Upon reaching the entrance, you and your fellow invitee comrades were escorted to a large meeting room.
Going forward a few minutes enters the Minister.
Sitting on a chair, he silently scrutinized every invitee for what seemed like a minute, then exclaimed :
“My dear comrades, it is with great pleasure we invited you today.”
“As you are aware, we, the people of this great country, have been relying on our comrades from the Komintern to provide us with automotive transportation.”A few seconds of silence ensue, he looks at his papers and once again glances at the invitees.
“Our great leader tasked you with designing an automobile for our people.”
Another moment of silence. No comments from anyone could be heard.
“We will go through the details and specifications decreated by our Great Leader.”
Rules
-Engineering will not be judged, since all the mechanical components have been sourced for production.
-Wheelbase should be comprised between 2m and 2,6m, with a tolerance of up to 5cm included.
-Front, rear, or even mid-engine layout, the choice is yours.
-The car should either be a sedan or a hatchback, with between 2 to 5 doors.
-The car date should be set to 1968.
-The people from the Commune drive on the right side of the road.
-Adding a simple interior will be a positive, although not mandatory.
-Licence plate should use the European format, you’re free to choose any texture you like, if you can’t choose just use the archana texture.
"Our Great Leader also stated that our automobiles should reflect the history and culture of our people, and as such should avoid following western design trends."
-The design should try to look unique, not a copy of an existing car.
-The car should be asymmetrical since this would set us apart from Western car designs.
-The car should have either one or three headlights, no two or four or them.
-The car should have one single taillight.
-Blinkers are still authorized of course and are mandatory on both front and rear.
-You’re free to do whatever you want for brake lights.
-Reverse lights are not mandatory and you are free to choose if you want them symmetrical or not and how many of them.
Submission Guidelines
No resubmission will be acceptedNaming Convention:
Car and engine model name: CSC62 - Forum Username
Car trim: Up to you
Engine trim: Up to You
Rules are subject to change until November 30, 2023 00:00 UTC+01:00
Entries open November 30, 2023 00:00 UTC+01:00
Deadline : December 30, 2023 00:00 UTC+01:00
"This is all you need to know, take your time and refine your design well. If you succeed, this design is likely to last for decades to come."The Minister ends his presentation on that note.
It is now up to you to design DRC’s first people’s automobile. Have fun! The winner will win a blender model of their car.
Changelog
Added details such as what side of the road is used and what license plate to use.
Added potential inspiration pictures.
Added specification for brake lights and reverse lights.