[size=150]2015 Erin Tauga[/size]
The (remade) 2015 Erin Tauga Vox, in Pacific Ocean Blue. It came 14th in the JECB challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=7600 
Modification will be made based on advice from Mason148.
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2 new cars:
[size=150]1986 Erin Scarlet[/size]
By 1986, Erin was well on the road to recovery. The Nasaro had become the best selling sports car on the market, the Visto and the Merna received praise after praise from the critics and the Berlose was creating a massive dent into Germany’s dominance of the saloon. But something was missing.
Many fans of the company were still waiting for a high end sports car, a car like the ones they used to produce in the sixties and seventies. And Erin gave them just that.
The Scarlet was based on a formula that Erin had spearheaded all its life when it came to sports coupes: V8 in the front, well designed cabin in the middle and power sent to the back. But alongside this, the Scarlet also represented just how far the company had come from it’s crash; its body was designed in a wind tunnel, it featured advanced vented disc brakes, ABS, advanced safety equipment such as airbags and unparralleled build quality.
However, prices were kept down and reliability kept high by making the body and engine simple. The chassis was made of durable galvanised steel with aluminium body panels, while the engine was a tuned 3.8l V8, that favored lower power to make it cheaper to service.
Don’t think for a moment though that it was slow; 0-60 took just 5 seconds and it had a top speed of 178 mph, noticeably faster than its Porsche 911 rival.
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[size=150]1992 Erin Merna XR[/size]
Take one 1992 Erin Merna Mk 5, replace body panels with Polymer ones, add one 4WD system from ErinSport’s 1992 WRC Merna, then add BTCC-derived 2.0l Turbo engine, and you end up with the Merna XR.
Made to be a road-going racer that people might actually be able to afford, the Merna XR was capable of 0-60 in 5.9 seconds and topped out at 150 mph. It’s super lightweight body made it easy to drive, if a little uncontrolable. Yet the 5 doors, 5 seats and big boot meant that you could use it everyday in theory, so long as the 19 mpg economy and £3000+ service costs weren’t an issue.
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[size=150]1985 Erin Nasaro Erinsport XR SM[/size]
Ever since the Nasaro had first been in development back in the late 70s, Erin has been designing the car to compete in Group 5 racing, alongside the likes of the Zakspeed Capri Turbo and the Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’.
However, by the time the car was launched, Group 5 was dying out. So instead, they modified it for the new Group A regulations and took it touring car racing.
Competiting in many competetions across Europe and the world during the 80s, the Group A Nasaro offered some unique competition against the many saloons that raced in the competitions. And unsurpringsly, Erin got a few calls from people asking if they could have one…
So, they decided to release a version of the Nasaro called the ‘SM’, or ‘Super Modified’. In short, it would be a slightly less powerful, slightly more road-worthy version of the Group A racer, using the same 2.6l flatplane V8, only with moderatly smaller turbos. That said, it could still do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and go onto a top speed of 188 mph.
A number of deisgn changes were made too. The pop up headlights were replaced with more aerodynamic clusters, two massive air intakes were cut out of the side of the car and a massive rear wing was put on the back.
Only 5 would ever be built, and all were sold to select buyers.
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Great rare car!
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Hello once again, I’ve decided to get back into this game seeing as plenty of new features are on the way. Here’s a new model:
[size=150]2014 Erin Berlose Mk 5[/size]
The latest iteration of the Berlose excels in being an incredible all-rounder, combining excellent fuel economy, class-leading safety and plenty of performance.Now sporting Erin’s newest design, the Berlose has become a striking, elegant saloon that caters for practicality with a large boot and great cabin space whilst also maintaining its distinctive sporty looks and brilliant driving style. Perhaps most important of all is that the Berlose has become a real drivers car, just as at home on the school run as it is on the Autobahn.
Stats-wise, this top of the range Berlose Vox with its Pueron 3.0 TDi i6 engine gives an average of 40 mpg with ultra low emissions, but not compromising on power with a 235 bhp ready to go and a 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds. Switching out an automatic gearbox for a 7-speed manual, the Berlose is serious fun to drive, making the most of a brand new adaptive suspension system and limited slip diff.
Comfort is not neglected either, with full leather interior as standard and extra features like 9" touchscreen display, sat nav on all models, wireless charging pads for your mobile devices and in-car WiFi. Safety equipment remains just as high level as other Erin models, with laser guided Collision Mitigation Systems, lane change cameras with LED displays on mirrors, 10 airbags in the cabin and a 5 Star Euro NCAP rating.
To say the least, the latest Berlose is an exemplar executive saloon that excels in driver experience and usability.
This car competed in Round 6 of the Car Shopping Round: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9081&start=345#p100157
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[size=150]1966 Erin Merna Touring BRC66[/size]
Take the nimbleness of an Austin Mini touring car and add in the driving characteristcis of a Lotus Elan, and poof! You’ve got yourself the Merna Touring - BRC66 edition.
Made specifically for the 1966 year tournament, the Merna Touring featured a combination of lightweight construction and power to create a lively, nippy, 131mph micro saloon. Compare to the standard model (the Mk 1 Merna), the Touring was completed stripped out, lowered down and was also a rear wheel drive car, unlike the normal version. This gave it a good power to weight ratio and made it far better to drive at speed.
Featuring an aluminum body, semiclad undercarriage, semi-slick tyres and buzzy 2.4l V6 under the bonnet.
This car competed in the Bavarian Racing Challenge 1966 as car 99 - viewtopic.php?f=39&t=8998
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[size=150]1993 Erin Visto Mk 2[/size]
The second generation Visto was built on very similar, updated version of the Mk 1 chassis, but now featured added rigidity and better reliability. More unusual was the fact that this supermini was technically a micro-sedan, with the added boot space helping to make it more practical. Although it was as boring as skimmed milk, it was at least very economical, especially this entry level Lex trim 0.9l model which had little more than 58 bhp and took 13.5 seconds to reach 0.60 - at least it was cheap…
This car is currently competing in the Nineties Econobox Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9157
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[size=150]2000 Erin Merna Mk 6[/size]
What better a way to kick off the new millennium with the 6th iteration of the fun loving family car, the Erin Merna.
Now just as green as it actually is ‘green’, the Mk 6 brought the Merna up to date with the modern world and featured a 5 star Euro NCAP rating, good peformance and a wide choice of trims.
This was also one of the largest Merna’s ever made, with a wheelbase of 2.6m. That meant there was plenty of space inside and especially in the boot. Although heavier, the better weight balance improved the driving capability of the car and made it what some might even consider ‘fun’ to drive!
This car finished 5th in the Young Norwegian Car Enthusiast Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9099
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[size=150]2002 Erin Visto[/size]
A no-nonsense, super economical, super comfortable and pretty darn reliable little supermini from the early noughties.
By no means that interesting car in the world, the Mk 3 Visto set out to undercut the competition with practicality, affordability and comfort over driving characteristics and looks. With seating for 5, a good sized boot and a decent amount of equipment, it came with everything you needed and nothing more.
This car competed as a Company Car in the Got Rice? Tuners Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9251
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[size=150]1968 Erin Lira (Mk 1)[/size]
When then-CEO Dominic Erin decided to take on the British sports car market, he tasked his design team with making an upmarket, lightweight sports car that could be powered by a sub 2.0l engine.
The 949kg roadster utilised a fibreglass body and a larger than average body length for excellent weight distribution. Though the interior was lacking in luxuries, it was all about the driving experience; this car danced through corners and revelled on a twisty country road.
Although slightly more expensive than equivalent MG’s or Triumph’s, the Lira’s low-slung, aerodynamic body gave it a rounded and sporty look, while still having plenty of chrome.
The Lira would go on to be one of Erin’s most successful cars, with close to 150,000 being built. Not only that, but the Lira would see hardtop and fastback variants, and would be one of the few cars that managed to turn Erin a profit during the company’s crash in the late 70s.
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[size=150]1978 Erin Nedala (Mk 2)[/size]
The previous Nedala had opened up the GT Saloon market for Erin, but its replacement would be a far bolder beast. This is the godfather of the modern super saloon - long, powerful and unsparingly luxurious inside.
Powered by a 4.2l V8 with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the Mk 2 Nedala was a true 150 mph car, though its economy could bring tears to owners eyes. But, when the cream leather and real oak interior greeted you upon getting in, that seemingly didn’t matter. Air conditioning, electric seats, rear window curtains, champagne cooler, in-car telephone and dual sunroof all came as standard, while its sheer size and reinforced cabin made it surprisingly safe.
Sacrificing handling for comfort, the Nedala excelled in ride quality, and was at home when cruising on the motorway. Saddle fuel tanks meant its range neared 1000 miles.
This is by far and away the biggest car Erin ever made, designed to warrant a second look, but not to be imposing. In fact, the rather abstract nature of its design was made to give it a more futuristic design, while the chrome and odd curve still gave it a sense of familiarity.
Sadly, the Nedala was the beginning of the end for the ‘old Erin’. Launched in September 1978, the car sold well until the following year, when the company crashed due to falling sales and investors pulling out. The Nedala was suddenly seen as too similar to it’s Jaguar and Mercedes competitors, and production was stopped a mere 11 months after launch. Only 897 would ever be built.
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That is some serious chrome work right there!
Our motto is “go chrome or go home”.
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[size=150]1988 ErinSport CRP4-B 833[/size]
The defining star of Erin’s Group C era, the CRP4-B is still one of the fastest race cars ever made by ErinSport.
The CRP (Group C Race Prototype) development team had now produced a succession of ever improving cars, with this one being the best. Featuring a carbon fibre chassis molded to an aluminium composite body on top, the car was exceptionally light and very safe. Sitting in the rear was 7.0l V12 attached to its own carbon fibre subframe to stop the driver from being rattled to death.
The result was 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and a top speed (out of the workshop) of 233 mph, though some variants reached up to 240 mph.
The car was very successful in the various Group C and IMSA races it entered. This particular version, the 833, competed at Le Mans. The 3 cars ErinSport entered finished 11th, 9th and 4th.
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This is a reupload of an old model. It’s been redesigned for a new competition.
[size=150]2014 Erin Merna (Mk 8)[/size]
With so much attention on fuel economy in today’s automotive world, Erin needed to produce a hatchback that could match those requirements. The brand new Merna Mk 8 was the answer, and it was a design breakthrough for the company.
Using an aluminium body on top of an AHS Steel chassis, with double wishbone suspension all round and an uber-economical engine that could still fire out 128 hp, the Mk 8 is fun to drive without being a drain on the wallet.
The car balances out all of the key statistics to produce a well rounded, medium weight hatchback that is incredibly competitive against today’s market.
The model shown is a top of the range Vox trim model.
This car is currently competing in the Automation Rally Championship Homologation competition: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=8953
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[size=150]1978 Erin Comprida SV6 Turbo (Mk 2)[/size]
The Mk 2 Comprida came at an uneasy time for Erin, and motoring journalists were right to point out at the time that the car looked nothing like any other models being made by the company at the time. More plastic, less chrome, completely different headlight clusters and even more amazing, a non-Erin engine!
This was mainly all due to the deep divisions in the company that would lead to their massive crash in the late-70s. The Mk 2 was made by a separate design team who almost had to have the car self-funded, hence why it used a different engine.
Still, it did turn out rather well. Taking the place of Erin’s mid range sports coupe, it featured a 2.9l V6 from Toledo, producing a spritely 210 hp, which pushed the car from 0-60 in 6.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 143 mph.
A clever lightweight interior and aluminium body made the car very light, coming in at just 1109kg. Yet, it still featured advanced safety-focused design techniques and specialised reinforced chassis designed to protect the cabin in the event of the car rolling over.
Sadly, the car would only be produced for another 2 years, before massive drops in profits forced it out of production.
This car is competing in the Holy Toledo Design Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9428
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[size=150]1993 ErinSport Berlose DTM93[/size]
Erin has never been involved in DTM except for the one time in the early 90s when they entered with a modified version of the Berlose Mk 2.
Featuring a homologated 2.5 inline 6 knocking out some 350+ bhp, it powered the aluminium-bodied car from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 170 mph.
Capable of setting a 1:17 round the Airfield Track, it was a seriously nippy car, despite being somewhat larger than its DTM rivals.
This car competed in the DTM93 challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=7918
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[size=150]Erin Berlose (Mk 2 Facelift)[/size]
Having been originally released in 1991, the Mk 2 Berlose was facelifted and greatly improved for 1995 to make it much more competitive against its German rivals.
A far better interior, including a wealth of driver aids and a CD player, improved looks and much better driving characteristics made this a great executive saloon back in 1995.
Taking a sportier approach against the competition, the Mk 2 made the most of partial-aluminium body on top of a CR steel chassis with double wishbone suspension all around. Semi-active dampers were also used on many models, one of the first time such technology reached this part of the market.
A range of engines were available for the car, including the 2.3 TMPi TwinC on this Lex trim version. Although small, it was very economical and reliable, and could still take the car from 0-60 in 7.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 137 mph. It was well suited to cruising, but was still fun on twistier roads (though not as good as some other trims availible).
This car competed in Season 2 of Pyrlix’s Themed Car Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9468
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[size=150]1977 Erin Civera (Mk 2)[/size]
The Civera had become one of the defining cars of Erin’s 70s era, meaning the Mk 2 had big boots to fill.
However, new styling, an all new body shape and focus on luxury made sure the Mk 2 was a great car for Erin. While certainly a departure from the original, it was a risk they were willing to take.
Simple in its construction, with only an all-steel monocoque chassis and double wishbone suspension all round, the basic car was a great platform on to which a plethora of different trims would be created, from entry level models to the sporty, X Department tuned X-V8.
The trim shown here, the GT-L, was one of the most expensive models, and focused on comfort and luxury rather than sportiness. It meant the Civera could enter the market as a budget luxury car whilst maintaining its GT status.
This car competed in the Holy Toledo Design Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=9428
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[size=150]1996 Erin Scarlet (Mk 3)[/size]
One of the greatest cars Erin has ever made, and the defining car of their 90s era. The Scarlet had always been based around making the ultimate driver’s car, and the Mk 3 excelled at this. The styling was minimal; slightly aggressive but contemporary, sleek and subtle while still eye catching.
The 3.8l V8 that had become synonymous with this car was updated, now throwing out 413 hp to a LSD at the rear. The car was capable of 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and could hit a top speed of 193 mph. Considering its then price of £57000, it was considerably cheaper than its rivals and equally as quick.
The Scarlet was excellent at being far more usable than many of the sports cars at the time; 2 seats instead of 4, a big boot, an engine that exchanged some power for reliability, excellent ride quality and decent economy. But it was also clever, with its lightweight interior, active suspension, economy mode and an excellent audio system.
The Scarlet also saw an extensive motorsport career, especially in GT2 competitions, sports car competitions and even Le Mans.
Sadly, the car ended production in 2002 with no immediate replacement.
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[quote=“IvanoFFer”]The park positions changed for the 1965 year, I believe. Before that, they parked on the drivers side. Perhaps my car at one point had the wiper motor changed???
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Interesting. I too find correlations between the position of my wiper motors when they’re not moving and when I had my wiper motors changed.
(I’ve reported that post by the way)
The following cars were officially launched at the Geneva Auto Show 2016. For more publicity photos, please click here: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9538&p=100691#p100691
[size=150]2016 Erin Scarlet (Mk 4)[/size]
Welcome to the ultimate drivers car. The perfect combination of performance, usability and looks. A 211 mph, 501 bhp sports coupe that breaks boundaries and sets new bars.
An aluminium chassis, active suspension, a wealth of driver aids and near perfect weight balance combine to make a thoroughly exciting and new driving experience.
And best of all, it’s £83000, cheaper than any equivalent car.
A racing tuned version - the GT1 Concept - has also been developed, to prepare the Mk 4 for its upcoming racing career.
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[size=150]2016 Erin Tauga SB-X[/size]
What happens when you give the new estate version of the Tauga Mk 3 - the ‘SB’ or Shooting Brake - to our in-house tuning company, the X Department?
You get the SB-X: an all wheel drive, 168 mph super estate that does 0-60 in 4.1 seconds and still has room for the whole family (plus the dog).
Practically meets performance like never before.
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Is the Scarlet (Mk 4) really cost $830,000 euros or typo 
. it’s nice but that’s hell lots of money
Crikey! That’s a big typo. Thanks for pointing it out 
