That’s the idea, “if you want to be fast, add lightness” 
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Mine is actually Japanese 
(Edit: Sorry @MitsubishiFan, I could swear that I read that yours was american… )
Mine was american, based on a Ford Ranger 2009 body (even if it looks more like a 1999), but with a V8 engine. But I agree with the aussie verdict.
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Boss Motorsports has entered the FT50 into DRC9.
Powered by the Boss 432 Big Block Family (yes, the one originally developed in 1969). The 7.1L produces 420 horsepower but, for utility’s sake, makes over 450 ft-lbs of torque. Not to worry, the truck still achieves over 15 US MPG even with an engine originally developed over 40 years ago.
The chassis is an old school ladder frame with struts in the front and leaf springs in the rear. This truck is set up to handle all of your heavy lifting with ease. Inside our smaller truck body (we were originally going to submit the FT100, our full-sized truck, but it just wasn’t going to meet the rule requirements) you’ll find premium seating and entertainment as well as a full realm of driver assists.
It’s not the best looking truck, it probably will not be the fastest, but I really wanted to submit something for this round even with some personal time constraints.
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I present the OMG Reklas. It is powered by a 7.6L V12 making 462HP and 497ft-lb of torque. The torque curve of this monster engine remains relatively flat throughout its RPM range, of 5600RPM, with a low of 380 ft-lb at idle while reaching it peak number at 2300 RPM. This vehicle is made to be very versatile and comfortable, utilizing an automatic gearbox mated to an electric differential which drives 17" rims mounted with 740MM medium compound road tires, it maintains very good road manners, while still managing to be a good utility vehicle.
We have designed this truck to be sporty, yet rugged. The rear bumper has been moved inwards, flush with the bed of the truck giving a smooth clean appearance and keeping our sporty philosophy alive. Built in steps on the truck bed ease access to the truck bed while allowing a much lower step than a bumper will typically provide.
The front-mounted brush guard allows the driver some peace of mind while plowing through rough trails, but should the truck become stuck the 9.5K pound electric winch is sure to pull it free. The air intake mounted to the bonnet is not just for show, it serves the serious purpose of engine air intake so that, even in deep water, the engine can still breath.
Good lighting is something every off-roader should have, and we have made sure to give just that to every Reklas owner. We had fitted the Reklas with active projection headlamps, that will turn to light your way while driving. It also includes driving lights mounted down low which are great for low-speed trailing, and for those times when maximum light is needed we have included a 10k lumen light bar mounted up high to flood the night with light.
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Nice chrome side line, how you’v done that?
(That blue Ranger is exactly what I thought! I always thought it would be awesome. 
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There is chrome beneath the door but the body stripe is actually white. They are both mods in the workshop.
The white stripe is a mod by RAZ called Square Stripes.
The chrome stripe is a mod by Pyrlix called Plastic and Chrome Stripes.
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Thanks, man!
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entries are CLOSED. i will be giving them a good look over in due course.
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All entries appear to be a-ok. except mine which is not drivable.
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Because everybody is quiet in the 4 challenges that I’m currently I decided to post some stats.
Based on what you guys shared until now, it seems that I have a couple of aces up my sleeve.
Kalahari Roamer
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i’ll be doing the event tomorrow, i’ve been busy atm.
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Mine have a 6 speed double clutch sequential too, but weights almost 70kg more and a lot less power. My hope will be the torque, but a V8 against a V12 will be hard…
(@JohnWaldock, don’t worry, man, I know you’re just trying to kill us of anxiety)
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lol V12 vs I6 Turbocharged
Mine is FWD V12, Honda Ridgeline style. 
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that’s insane. I hope you will turn your tires into smoke, but I noticed that the game doesn’t do a very good job a simulating weight shift during launch, so actually FWD seems like a solid option. and it’s a lighter architecture.
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Do not worry, you are not alone 
same aces are up my sleeve as well only your car seems to be lighter…
IT’S TRUCK TIME!!!
round 9, and it’s all about the most boss of pickup trucks
and in tribute to the pickup trucks, we are in Georgia at the Swanson Proving Grounds quarter mile. lets look at the competition…
Kalahari Roamer @RaduST
this is a MEAN looking pickup truck! it’s light at just over 1800kg, and it has 538bhp, so it’s not to be sniffed at
Birch Bullhorn @Detsikeulii
for a supertruck, this looks suprisingly restrained, but that’s no bad thing at all. what is bad, though, is the weight. 2200+kg. its a heifer and then some, and with only 443bhp, it might struggle a little.
Smooth Detonator S @AirJordan
This is one hell of an intimidator. lots of chrome, imposing stance, and an air of menace. it tips the scales at just over 2000kg and has 505hp, so it might do well with a good run.
Bogliq Hauler SE @HighOctaneLove
Man, Moldova are REALLY churning out some very international and very blue cars, aren’t they? anyway, this is the epitome of a brutish truck, i mean LOOK AT THE GRILL!!! it’s another one that busts the 2000kg mark, but, with just 441hp from a 6.1 V12 twin turbo, thats not very promising.
Boss FT50 @KLinardo
this one looks…indicators. seriously, that ruins the looks for me. anyway, it’s on par with the Kalahari in terms of weight, coming in at under 1900kg, but it lacks a bit of power with just 420 (blayzit) hp, and thats coming from a 7.1 Litre engine, too. i expected a touch more
FAILED PARC FERME
@one85db failed for reliability
@Spool failed for reliability and driveability
and @Nomade0013 failed because his car literally exploded, and by that, i mean it had cooling so insufficient, the car failed.
round results will be up later.
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I may be just alittle bias towards Bogliq…they make my engines…