Any pictures that show the exterior is it’s entirety?
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Maybe muck around with the scale of the fabric.
Bergmann Matterhorn Clubsport
V10 flappy paddle Super SUV
Yes, you need a SUV with a 5L V10, over 350hp and a 5.3 sec 0-100
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2005 Valiant VSO Thunder
The Thunder from down under is now available in very limited numbers in LHD from your local Valiant dealer.
Lore information
The fourth generation large family car from Valiant Australia launched in 1999 as the standard Montrose and the higher end Fortis cars, and the well loved ute models. The DB refresh came in 2002 with updated looks on the outside and improvements to the engines available.
As they had done since 1983, Valiant Special Operations (VSO) worked their magic over the range offering higher tuned variants of both the inline six and V8 models marketed as the GT6 and GT8 and the Thunder as the ute.
The Thunder is more than just a large engine slotted in the normal ute, the rear suspension is changed from leaf springs to multilink from the sedan offering significantly better handling and comfort.
As with the sedan models a VSO specific body kit is fitted with deep front bumper, side skirts with integrated rear brake cooling, wide rear arches and a skirted rear bumper with twin exhaust outlets.
Technical Specifications
| Length | 4.70m |
| Width | 1.79m |
| Wheelbase | 2.85m |
| Weight | 1452KG |
| Chassis | AHS light truck monocoque |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with active dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with active dampers |
| Front Brakes | 350mm ventilated, four caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 330mm ventilated discs, four caliper |
| Steering | variable hydraulic |
| Front Tyres | P245 40R18 94Y Radial |
| Rear Tyres | P245 40R18 94Y Radial |
| Engine | 5967cc V8 with sequential multi point fuel injection |
| Transmission | five speed VSO tuned automatic with heavy duty lockup |
| Power | 398bhp@6000rpm |
| Torque | 540NM@4500rpm |
Interior
The Thunder gets the full suite of VSO upgrades to the interior making it a premium place to be. The instruments are blue faced with full driver information screens inside the temperature and fuel dials offering up to date information on the engine also they can be used for 0-100 times, lap times and other performance stats.
Dual zone climate control, a modern sat nav system with surround sound and electrically operated and heated leather seats are some of the premium interior appointments fitted as standard.
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Wow, quite the unexpected “car” here! Looks amazing 
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Why am I in both categories?
whoops
fuckup on my end
When I first saw the Edgewater Daytona, I was utterly amazed, considering the fact that on closer inspection, it was actually built on the '65 Pantera-esque body - a holdover from the Kee era with an unusually small engine bay in mid-engined configurations (it’s wider than it is long) and few morphing zones. Taking all that into account, the end result is still a masterpiece.
@mart1n2005 it takes a brave person to bring a ute to a luxury car fight, but the VSO Thunder (based on the Montrose/Fortis) has more than enough power to compete. Besides, our client will most likely treat the tray as a very large luggage compartment - one that can easily store not only his golf equipment, but those of his friends as well.
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A new standard for a new era
2005 Kaizen FC32
K406 TU1
Introduction and some specifications
As a indicator of future design philosphies and engineering, the Kaizen Class 4 has always been considered the defining vehicle of the company. With over 50 years of engineering excellence, sublime design, and cultural significance and reflection under its belt, it has been a hallmark of the compact executive segment and has bestowed Kaizen with a reputation few can hope to match.
Released in 2004, the 6th generation Class 4 is considered a pivotal point in company history. Adopting a streamlined yet serious design, it put more emphasis on comfort, safety, efficiency, and size, an approach that still has major influence to this day. Meticulously developed to navigate a increasingly unforgiving framework of market desires and regulations, the K406 draws a fine line between simple tradition and the power of modern technology.
For 2005, the TU1 revision was released, which made a navigation system available for all trims and introduced Kaizen’s first ever turbocharged production car, the FC32. Heeding calls for more performance for normal variants, Kaizen reportedly investigated the use of a V8, before concluding that turbocharging the top line 3.0L inline 6 was a more efficient option. Furthermore, the forced induction experience of Sora (a mid-size manufacturer that works exclusively on Kaizens and has extensive relations with Kaizen) indicated that the latest advancements in turbochargers, electronic controls, and direct fuel injection could offer a broad, consistent powerband and significantly less lag. In the end, a single twin-scroll setup was chosen for its optimal blend of dependability, power delivery, and efficiency. Transmission options are a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed ZF 6HP automatic.
VEHICLE TYPE
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE
$40,000
ENGINE TYPE
NST 30B4R1
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve I6, ALSI block and head, direct fuel injection, 90 AKI
Displacement
3.0L, 2999cc
Power
320 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
325 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
PERFORMANCE
Zero to 62 mph: 5.5 sec
Top speed: 155 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined: 30 US mpg
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Mechanically, this reminds me of a Far Eastern interpretation of an E9x 335i, turbocharged engine and all - the main difference being that the 335i had a twin-turbo engine whereas the TU1 has a single twin-scroll turbo. Calling it a 4-door coupe might be a stretch, though; its roofline may not be low enough to qualify for that description.
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The 2005 Somervell Spear W
There’s a reason the personal luxury coupe has gone out of fashion. They are bland. They are slow. They are corporate. And unlike other US companies, which pointed the finger at consumers as they shelved their iconic nameplates, Somervell sees that to win over the hearts and minds of consumers, one needs to listen to their complaints and improve.
That is why the latest Sabre, launched by the Crimson Cross division in 2000, featured a 340-horsepower 5-liter V8 coupled with Arlington’s versatile 5-speed ECDOT (Electronically Controlled Dual Overdrive Transmission) as standard. That is why the platform is an enlarged refinement of the already advanced Foxhound chassis, featuring air-sprung control-arm front and multi-link rear suspension and a stiff high-strength steel shell with excellent crumple characteristics. That is why the 200-inch-long body is as imposing in shape as it is aerodynamic in essence. Nothing is subpar.
But some people, y’know, they just don’t get it. Oh, that Japanese car has boatloads of boost. Oh, that German car has a new and advanced satnav. Oh yeah? Well, lo and behold: The new-for-2005 Spear W. The debut solo of the W performance sub-brand, this one redefines performance cars. Carrying over the adjustable air springs, and the cushy leather seats, and the bullet shape, this one brings back an engine long extinct from cars: a 8.2-liter, 460-hp, 550-lb-ft Big Block Arlington. As a result, the Spear W gets from 0 to 60 in just 4.7 seconds and easily reaches 186 mph.
In addition, the W comes standard with an advanced in-car infotainment system that includes satellite navigation and Bluetooth for hands-free phone and music. In terms of ride, the Sabre W has a firmer ride than the standard car, but still places refinement and comfort first; most of the improved handling characteristics are a consequence a further enhanced active setup that includes multimode dampers and a fully active sway bar.
The result of the above changes is a uniquely American and yet fantastically modern luxury sports coupe - no, GT - that delivers a one-in-a-million driving experience. And you won’t get tired of it any time in the next two decades.
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2005 Moretti Montecarlo Berlinetta
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THE DEFINITIVE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The culmination of progress and refinement, a daily drive that you will never find stale. Its responsive and on demand control over the vehicle means that you will always be in control with the SAAS-4W system providing a balanced split of power to all wheels.
MORE THEN A GROCERY GETTER
With its practical format and stable wheelbase the Aisare ES-36 will not disappoint for what it delivers. You can guarantee it will provide all of your needs, be that commuting in comfort or blitzing through the highway with ease.
ADDITIONAL SHOTS
DETAIL
Engine
Turbocharged AlSi 3598cc I6, 16V DOHC
Direct injection, 6500 RPM redline
410hp @ 5500 RPM, 449lb-ft @ 3800RPM
Drivetrain
Front engine, all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic, SAAS-WS
410hp @ 5500 RPM, 449lb-ft @ 3800RPM
Safety and comfort
Advanced safety
Electronic stability control
5 luxury seats, luxury satellite navigation
General
21.4mpg combined, 4451.3lb
Top speed 165mph, 0-62 in 5.3s
1.05g 20m cornering radius
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That’s huge for an I4 - without balance shafts (or even a harmonic damper), it would quickly self-destruct. Then again, Porsche used a 3.0L I4 in the 968 (the successor to the 944, itself derived from the 924) - but that car went out of production nearly three decades ago. Considering the lack of prestige an I4 confers compared to any engine with 6 cylinders or more, your decision to choose such a humble layout seems like a brave move - although an I4 will generally be lighter and cheaper to service than a comparable six-cylinder engine, all other things being equal.