In 1996 ECV-R decided to create their own sports car. The Chassis was drawn up, and an engine was made to suit. Very Experimental materials were used, such as Carbon Fiber on the Chassis, not to dissimilar to the T-001 and T-002 Concepts from 1990. AlSi was used for the bottom end of the V6, and a larger water intercooler was used to cool the moderately sized turbos. Two versions of the Shark were made, the X, which was the closed roof model, and the X-O, which was the open-topped version (No windscreen was mounted, but it was an option.) The Shark X was sold for just under 55k, while the X-O was sold for just over 56k.
In 1998, ECV entered the only market they had no stake in, Japan. However, to get some leniency in their rules and laws, ECV founded Kaiju. Kaiju’s only task was to sell re-named ECV cars, and a few special Japan only models, such as the Akai. The Akai was fitted with a 660cc i4, and a small turbocharger system. The Kaiju was sold for around 300,000 yen when new.
2001, the 50th anniversary of Eden Citeria Valiente, and why not make a special car to commemorate that. That is what this car is. The Return of the Typhor name. Attempting to create a similar look to the original Typhor Prod. 1, the ECV 50th somewhat fails with the fixtures, since it needs to fit in with the modern ECV look, it succeeds in a modern shape, with a long bonnet and shorter rear. The same wing has been carried over from the '51 Prod.1, although widened to fit in with the shape of the car. Running a special 4.0L V8, making 339hp@7000rpm and 295 ft-lb@4000rpm, and fitted with seats in a 2+2 situation. The main and true difference is that the Prod. 1 is a convertible, while the ECV 50th is not. Only 500 50ths will be made, and will sell for $30k each.
In 2001, work began on creating a sucessor to the R323, but to run in the LMP900 catergory of vehicles for the ALMS series/Le Mans. The result was somewhat strange, looking like nothing to ever come from ECV, and not even identifiable as an ECV vehicle w/o the livery. In it’s first ALMS season, there was two teams running XGT LM’s. The first was ECV-R Racing, with the numbers #44, #45, and #46. The second was Fivola Racing, with numbers #77, #88, and #99. ECV-R finished the season in 5th, with their best finish being a 2nd at Petite Lemans, and Fivola Finished the season in 13, having failed to complete a race due to driver errors. ECV-R continued running the XGT in the 2003 and 2004 seasons, and finished mid-pack in both, while Fivola pulled out, selling their cars to private teams. ECV-R failed to return for the 2005 season, as they would set their sights on other forms of motorsport.
The XGT LM would feature a 6l flatplane V8 making 550hp on 100 octane fuel. It would also feature a required 6 speed manual and a body made entirely of carbon fibre. The car would be around 200kg overweight from the minimum (1100kg [min of 900kg]) making the XGT not the most rapid vehicle. It would, however, prove to be extremely reliable, with only a single engine fault through out all seasons it was involved in.
The 2nd Kaiju/Japan only model was released in 2003. Running as a small-ish hatchback, the Neko was sold to the masses with large success, finding an international model under the moniker of the ECV Vulpecula MkII. In 2004, Kaiju released the Neko R. The nickname given to the Neko R was Yamaneko (Wildcat/Lynx) due to it’s small, aggressive stance, and stature. The Neko R, however, would not sell well. Being barely better equiped than a top-range Neko, and was completely undriveable, due to extremely twitchy handling, and large amounts of understeer. Only 50 Neko R’s were produced, and none were sold outside of Japan.
The Raven has returned. The new, 2005 X2-R is the best. Premium Interior and ICE, with Sport-Grade tires, and just under 450hp, the new Raven is a very much welcome return of the old name, last seen in 1972. There were hints of a new Raven between then, but this is it. 2 door, 4 seats, 5.2L V8, RWD. This is the Return of the Raven most wanted, and everyone got. Double Wishbone front and back, with a 6 speed manual 'box, and a 5 star safety rating.
The Raven is Back, and only available in White, Black, and Trans-Am Red.
In 2006, the Focus of the rune was shifted back to a mid-range family of Sedans and - for the first time in the Rune Line up - Wagons. For the latest model run, the Zavir Motori AS27EC-0DZA engine was used as the basis. This 2.7L twin turbo economic V6, used in Zavir Automobili cars, was chosen for it’s ease of available parts, economy, and it’s performance. All models would run off the same engine, and would be tuned, body-wise, differently. The Sedan-R would be the best Sedan model (the Wagon-R is identical.) however, the Sedan-S (and Wagon-S) would sell the most models. Many called the MkV Rune Disloyal to the previous models, but ECV claimed it was an “Evolution of the Rune Name, and, with the use of the Zavir engine, a new way forward.”
Yay, the first Zavir-powered car not being Zavir on this forum One detail though - there are no Zavir Motori cars, since it is only an engine brand. Cars are Zavir Automobili
Just as the Rune MkV was released, ECV released the newest big car. Bringing back the old Mammoth Name, that had not been seen since 1971, the Mammoth MkIII would be made to bring the fight to Audi, Mercedes, BMW, and their competitors. The top of the range model, the SK2, would feature a 6L V12, making 419hp, and be geared to a speed of exactly 300km/h. 0-100 would take 5.0s and 80-120 would take 3.0s. The MkIII SK2 is meant to be a comfotable cruiser with high-end performance if needed. The SK2 would look similar, but different to the Rune MkV, as to further accentuate the big brother/little sister connection between the two.
In 2007, The next in Kaiju’s vehicle line-up was released, this was the Osoroshii (Ghastly). The Osoroshii was somewhat of an un-driveable mess, weighing more than what the engine could pull. However, it was somewhat economical, and wasn’t too bad looking. The Osoroshii sold for 350,000 yen new.
In 2008, ECV revived the Atlas name for a new series of Hatch models. The best selling of these was the AllTrack. The AllTrack was the semi-offroad version of the Atlas 2 WP (Wagon-Performance), using a slightly altered 2L V6. The Body was made from steel, and the panels made from partial aluminium. The AllTrack isn’t meant to crawl rocks or anything, but is more suited to the back country roads than your average hatch/wagon. The AllTrack was made as a direct competitor to the Audi A4 Allroad model, outselling it in 2008.
In 2009, ECV released a somewhat fun, small sports car called the Auchenai. The Auchenai, powered by a 2.1L turbocharged inline 6, makes a somewhat piddly 281hp, but is more than enough to get it moving. Some may recognize the name, and you would be correct, some of our head of staff are quite big WoW players, and admire Blizzard. The RWD car is fun enough, and was unintentionally marketed against the Honda s2k and Mazda MX-5 NC.
In 2010, at the Paris Motor Show, ECV revealed three concepts, the HVC Series. The HVC, Meaning Hybrid Vehicle Concept, is a new way of looking at the future for ECV. The First HVC concept is a more crossover-esque vehicle, with a total power output of 110hp (66 of which comes from the 1L inline 4) with 95% of the power going to the front wheels, the 001 is the more normal of the bunch. It also has conceptual “No-Touch” door system, meaning the door will open with a simple hand wave over the sensor.
Limbo is the other end of the spectrum. A >1000hp Hybrid Monster, made only to go fast. Limbo is an exercise in how mad the ECV designers can get, and they are hoping to one day challenge the likes of Ferrari, Bugatti, Lamborghini, KHT, and more. Limbo is not made for production, instead staying as a one-off tour car. Limbo is a monster, made without budget, and is an allusion toward the next Eos model, which is hinted at late 2012 for global release.
One detail though - there are no Zavir Motori cars, since it is only an engine brand. Cars are Zavir Automobili 
