2020 (2024) AMS Albite 3.0T AWD
A comfortable yet sporty premium sedan that will happily serve as a daily driver, starting from $30,000 AMU.
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2024 Spectral Aversion RSC
All new to 2024 the Spectral Aversion gives you a taste of everything with out sacrificing anything. Rear wheel drive and one of the last 6 Speed gated Manuals on the market, coupled with Olbrish Editions beautiful Leather interior. You get the purist driving experience with an amazing acoustic and visual setting.
Performance Specs
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328HP 306 LBFT
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5.7 0-62
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.87G
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44M 62-0
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22MPG
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30,000
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2024 ARLINGTON AIRACRUISER FQ-Spec
Photos, Lore and Specs
The Airacruiser nameplate is a hefty promise. Launched on a longitudinal front-drive platform in 1985, it has survived by making customers salivate for the next iteration - not dread it. After four generations of such sporty front-drivers, the decision was made in 2022 to send drive to the rear wheels: both to foster homogeneity with the more luxurious Somervell Sinclair and Waldersee Ritter, and to simply be able to say: We, a mainstream, non-luxury brand, can sell a burnout to a layman.
The fifth-gen Airacruiser sells itself on style as much as substance. Appearing as a blunt-looking, high-haunched muscle sedan with Arlington’s signature split grille, quad taillamps and a raised, vented hood, it continues in the tradition of cars such as the original 1995 Somervell Sinclair, giving customers genuine standout looks without undermining usability.
The underpinning platform is a full-fat, wishbone-front and multilink-rear affair with no strut towers to speak of: you can even add shims to adjust caster and everything. All models are shipped with relatively overbuilt brakes and a top-line selection of tires from Arlington’s development partners, including a cutting-edge summer tire on sports trims. Shock absorber selection starts with monotube and allows the choice of a magnetorheological active system.
The Airacruiser is available with 4- and 5-cylinder staggered-inline engines - with 3 options of the latter. The base 'cruiser and the premium Highline trim get a 175hp 1.8-liter S4; the upgrade engine is a 2.3 S5 with AVVC valve control, enabling a 255hp output and coming standard in the FQ-spec and Limited.
The performance FQ package gets an AVVC-strapped 3.1 S5 churning out 330 hp, and the all-out RFQ comes with a fixed-lift, supercharged version of same - good for 445 hp.
The transmission selection consists of a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed, column-shift automatic with optional (standard in FQ-spec) paddle shifters. All drivetrain packages are adjusted with suitable final drives and shift logic for the engine of choice, and traction is managed by stability and traction control, as well as a helical limited-slip differential and launch control on the sportier versions.
One major area of concentration for all longitudinal Arlingtons - but especially the compact 'cruiser - is space management. To that end, the short length of the Staggered engines provides a reasonable dash-axle ratio that leaves a spacious-for-wheelbase passenger compartment, which contributes in its own manner via slim (yet well-reinforced) doors and walls and a crimped center console.
Inside, one is greeted with touch-or-knob infotainment, a rational horizontal layout of physical light, audio and climate controls, and a single-stalk wiper/signal package to leave the right side vacant for the column shifter. Steering wheel-mounted controls include audio backups, cruise control (standard), and the engine start. As for style, interiors can be had in a cloth/leatherette blend or actual leather upholstery; the sporty trims allow the customer to option red accents.
In a final coup of space efficiency, the Airacruiser is available (and, in fact, primarily advertised) as a liftback. The six-window body’s cavernous maw serves to drive home that fundamental point: Even as a brutallly efficient and undeniably advanced performance vehicle, the Airacruiser remains nothing less than the best mainstream compact car on the market today. Starting at $22,000 for a base sedan, and with an FQ-spec liftback with 9AT, MagDamp and the mechanical LSD available at as little as $28,400, this Texan is all hat and more cattle.
Notable Specifications
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141ci, 20v, Si5 engine; 254 hp @ 7600, 193 lb-ft @ 5700.
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9-speed computer-controlled automatic with paddle shift functionality;
Rear wheel drive; helical-geared rear differential with 4.84:1 final drive -
Suspension (F/R): Control arms, 210# coil springs, magnetorheological shock absorbers, tubular stabilizer / Multilink, 200# coil springs, magnetorheological shock absorbers, tubular stabilizer
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Dimensions (WB/L/W/H): 108.3 in / 183.1 in / 72.3 in / 54.8 in)
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Weight: 3270 lb
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Acceleration (0-60/Qt.Mi.): 5.2 s / 13.6 s
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Lateral Grip: 1.02 g
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Fuel Economy (Combined): 35.7 mpg-US
Yippee-ki-yay, Motherfuckers
Collaborative effort with @Kyorg
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Hoffsman Lamda
by @KSIolajidebt, @Lazar, and donutsnail
The Hoffsman Lamda was designed with the purpose of providing a scintillating, pure sports car experience in a package that is both usable every day and affordable to the common consumer.
With its aggressive stance and futuristic style, including Star Jewel lighting fixtures, the Lamda has a menacing presence unlike anything else on the road.
By pairing a stiff chassis with advanced active suspension, the result is a car of unbelievable agility and athleticism, regardless of price.
Powertain Details
To keep costs down, existing off the shelf parts were used where possible. The drivetrain is sourced wholly from Turból. Power comes from their corporate 3.9 liter V6, a perennial mass-market workhorse found all across the Turból umbrella in minivans, crossovers, trucks, and more. In this sporting guise it produces 322 horsepower at 6300 rpm and a stout 302 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. Paired with a Turból 8sp DCT, the Lamda accelerates from 0-100 kmh in under 4 seconds on its way to a 12.39 second quarter-mile. It has an electronically limited top speed of 185 mph, just shy of 200 mph unlimited. As is typical of modern Turból 4xAll systems, power is sent entirely to the rear wheels under normal driving conditions, but will be diverted forward when slip occurs. How proactively the system behaves is determined by customizable drive modes, which can accomodate full-time AWD for slippery conditions as well as RWD-only should the driver desire.
Specifications
Body: 4 door, 5 passenger sedan
Dimensions (Length x Width): 182.1" x 75.0"
Engine: 3.9 liter DOHC V6, 24 valve, Direct Injection
Drive: RWD based AWD, 8 speed DCT
Suspension: Front double wishbone, Rear Multilink, Active
Engine Output: 322 hp, 302 lb-ft
Weight: 3698 lb
0-62 mph: 3.99 s
1/4 mile: 12.39 s
Top Speed: 185 mph electronically limited, 199 mph unlimited
Skidpad: 1.07g
Fuel Consumption: 25.2 MPG combined
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Flint Dauntless Sport AWD
Bring some fun to your everyday with the Flint Dauntless Sport AWD. It’s an easy-to-drive around-town runabout with all of the comfort and practicality that you’d expect from any Dauntless compact sedan from Flint, complete with liftback for added practicality. It’s a breeze to drive with an advanced automatic transmission–but with paddle shifters for when you’re looking for some excitement. The Sport AWD trim comes with–you guessed it–all-wheel drive and a limited slip differential for enhanced handling and road-holding. Power comes from a smooth 5-cylinder engine–something you won’t get on lower trims of Dauntless–delivering 246 horsepower. And 17" alloy wheels with wide sport tires give you more grip in those tight corners. And as always, every Dauntless comes standard with Flint’s commitment to building some of the most reliable, longest-lasting vehicles on the road. So visit your local Flint dealer, and check out the Dauntless Sport AWD starting at $26,300.
Flint Motors. Quality First.
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low budget ad time!!! i am so tired and fried from finals week sorry in advance blame physics
anywayd
what if YOU wanted big power, but your wallet said
nuh-uh
fear not. we got 290 of em
but don’t worry! it’s somewhat cheap, but dead-on reliable. seriously.
toyota has nothin on this.
THE 2024 NEWMAN MARINER BRAWLER 3.1
The Mariner just keeps on going, and keeps on throwing punches. It really likes doing that
other fun things!
rwd. 6mt. lsd. 4.6 0-60. comfy seats. semi-automatic suspension rigged up under some fancy footwork and wide sport tires. 1G handling. 54/46 weight distro. cool aero mirrors. dual exit exhaust. and more probably!
$28.3k
buy this!
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2024 VOLARO Viernes
3.7 Prestige RWD
Fly Past.
The Viernes for 2024 brings you itself in the form of the 3.7 Prestige RWD starting package.
The Viernes is what VOLARO calls its liberating compact executive sports sedan, aimed at those who live in perpetuity. In simpler words, cool. In less simple words, unleashed from the boundaries of time — Unmistakably a VOLARO.
The 3.7 Prestige RWD starting package grants the driver the third generation of the “Inquisition-V” (ZHJ.j-37-m17b HCe) 3.7-liter V6, paired here to an 8-speed selectable advanced-automatic transmission.
SuperTrac Control rear-wheel-drive has been selected.
Fly Past!
VOLARO Group de la España
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2024 Tioro Amaro TR Edition, a sporty and dynamic sports sedan. With a perfectly balanced inline-6 engine making 310h, an on-demand AWD system and an 8-spd automatic with manual mode, this is the sports sedan of your dreams, starting at $26,000. A collaboration between iivansmith & Oreology.
A collaboration between @iivansmith & @Oreology
The Tioro Amaro is presence in motion. Sculpted lines flow with dynamic energy, exuding both elegance and raw power throughout its design. A muscular stance anchors its sporty spirit, while intricate LED signatures illuminate its bold identity.
Its signature amethyst finish captivates — a living hue that dances with the light, shifting between brilliance and mystery. Every curve, every reflection speaks of artistry in design, a form that doesn’t just catch the eye but holds it.
The Amaro isn’t just seen; it’s felt. A statement of boldness, sculpted by light and shadow, forever in motion.
Every journey begins with a spark, a yearning for motion and meaning. The Tioro Amaro is your canvas, blending the rhythm of the road with the poetry of precision. It whispers confidence in the everyday and roars exhilaration when the road opens wide.
Through winding backroads, its rear-wheel drive nature invites playful freedom — the rear end gliding in harmony with your intentions. In winter’s grip or under rainy skies, its on-demand all-wheel drive transforms uncertainty into steady resolve, grounding you with seamless control.
Whether carrying friends, groceries, or simply the weight of your ambitions, the Amaro makes every moment an opportunity to revel in the art of driving. From the city’s pulse to the quiet of the open road, it’s not just about where you’re going — it’s how alive you feel getting there.
310hp @ 7300rpm, 360Nm @ 5600rpm
Front Double-Wishbone, Rear Multi-Link
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S P255/35R20
On-Demand Helical AWD System
250km/h Limited, 4.5s 0-100km/h, 12.9s 1/4mi
3.1L Naturally-Aspirated Dynactiv Inline-6
AHS Steel Monocoque Longitudinal Chassis
Vented Steel Discs, 380mm Front, 320mm Rear
8-spd Automatic with Manual Mode
1.05G Cornering, 36.2m 100-0km/h, 7.5L/100km
Starting at $26,000.
A collaboration between @iivansmith & @Oreology
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Just a reminder: The deadline should’ve passed by now. Was it extended without our knowledge? In any case, I’m relieved that I got my entry in before the original deadline for submissions.
Anyway, I’m seeing a lot of stunning designs here, from smaller sporty compacts to bigger midsize sedans - whoever wins is sure to earn their hard-fought victory.
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I’m hoping a grace period was given for ads, if not I posted mine just in case.
Ah crap, I forgot to send mine in because I was in holiday preparation stress.
Damn, but happens.
Apologies for reviews taking so long to come out. Progress is happening but Christmas stuff and me being sick has been delaying things.
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