After recovering from being ill, I’ve decided to play around in Automation again. But since I’m awful at writing interesting company lore, I’ll just post assorted cars here. With the BeamNG-ready files (the ones that go into the BeamNG mods folder) being available for those that wish to drive around the things!
First car will be the De Vass Chancellor, a large 1980s SUV, heavily inspired by SUVs in the US during this era.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: De Vass Automobiles Model (MY): Chancellor (1983) Engine/s: 5.7L OctaStar V8 / 7.1L Supernova V8 Trims: 5.7 PE / 7.1 LXE Vehicle type: Large SUV
Engine Details Engine: 5.7 OctaStar V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 226 hp / 383Nm @2400RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
Driveline: QuadraDrive (AWD), 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 6.66 s Quarter mile: 15.06 s Weight (KG): 2017.2 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): decent handling, very fast, fun, not-so-boat-like
Engine Details Engine: 7.1L Supernova V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 333 hp / 530Nm @3200RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI (performance), regular quality fuel
Indeed! Maybe my Swedishness must have influenced the design. DRLs have been required here by law since 1977 and can be found on old Volvos and Saabs in the 70s and 80s.
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.51 s Quarter mile: 15.66 s Weight (KG): 1585.9 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): imagine a Crown Vic with European-style handling characteristics, can do doughnuts, decent power
Engine Details Engine: 5.7L OctaStar V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 226 hp / 383Nm @2400RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.86 s Quarter mile: 15.9 s Weight (KG): 1667.7 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): same as the 5.7 EFI but slower and heavier
Engine Details Engine: 5.7L OctaStar V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 226 hp / 383Nm @2400RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
Would you like to drive any of these cars in BeamNG? Please write that in this thread and I will PM you the big, BeamNG-ready file that goes in the mods folder.
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.26 s Quarter mile: 15.43 s Weight (KG): 1756.4 Top speed (KM/H): 240 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): boaty, less European and more Crown Vic and Chevy Caprice style of handling. Soft suspension.
Engine Details Engine: upgraded 5.7L OctaStar V8. Upgraded emissions equipment HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 251 hp / 418Nm @2500RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.74 s Quarter mile: 15.78 s Weight (KG): 1905.2 Top speed (KM/H): 239 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): same as the 5.7i but heavier and slower.
Engine Details Engine: upgraded 5.7L OctaStar V8. Upgraded emissions equipment HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 251 hp / 418Nm @2500RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 6.78 s Quarter mile: 14.94 s Weight (KG): 1763.6 Top speed (KM/H): 248 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Very quick acceleration for its size. Strong suspension, clears curbs like a champ
Engine Details Engine: 5.7L OctaStar V8 - Police Tune. HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 292 hp / 427Nm @3600RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
The second generation De Vass Chancellor! Featuring a less brick-like aerodynamic profile and vastly more powerful engine for the 7.1 LXE.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: De Vass Automobiles Model (MY): Chancellor (1989) Engine/s: 5.7L OctaStar V8 / 7.1L Supernova V8 Trims: 5.7 PE / 5.7 LXE Vehicle type: Full size late 80s / early 90s SUV
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.62 s Quarter mile: 15.9 s Weight (KG): 1890.5 Top speed (KM/H): 205 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Like a boat but faster then the previous generation
Engine Details Engine: upgraded 5.7L OctaStar V8. Upgraded emissions equipment HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 251 hp / 418Nm @2500RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Single point EFI, regular quality fuel
Driveline: QuadraDrive (AWD), 4 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 6.18 s Quarter mile: 14.59 s Weight (KG): 2147.3 Top speed (KM/H): 225 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Very very fast straight line performance. Shitloads of understeer
Engine Details Engine: upgraded 7.1L Supernova V8. Upgraded emissions equipment. HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 390 hp / 589Nm @3200RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: Multipoint EFI (Single throttle body), regular quality fuel
The Roamer and Chancellor lines would have been quite popular in the 80s on looks alone, but they were also spacious and comfortable as well for their time.
Introducing another car company, the Cansa Car Company (CCC). This company will produce more European-style cars, compact hatchbacks, cheapo-mobiles and small sports cars. This is the 1978 Metroista, which is a hatchback that’s the textbook definition of cheap.
Trim type: The definition of cheap (basic). Only for markets where catalytic converters are not required Driveability: 39.5 Sportiness: 5.9 Comfort: 6.7 Prestige: 14.9 Safety: 33.7 Practicality: 53.9 Utility: 12.9 Offroad: 14.4 Reliability: 58.7 Env. resistance: 30.6
Driveline: Transverse FWD, 4 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 12.8 s Quarter mile: 18.67 s Weight (KG): 842.5 Top speed (KM/H): 145 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Surprsingly fun to drive around, feels peppy, fun on dirt tracks, can be rally tuned potentially
Engine Details Engine: Triumph 1.5L I4 (only available in countries with leaded fuel / no catalytic converter laws) HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 69 hp / 106Nm @3300RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: high quality 1x single barrel eco carb (4+ quality), regular quality fuel
Driveline: Transverse FWD, 4 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 8.94 s Quarter mile: 16.99 s Weight (KG): 891.2 Top speed (KM/H): 172 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Basically like the 1.5ge but faster.
Engine Details Engine: LST-R4 2.2L I4 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 112 hp / 151Nm @4300RPM Block & Head material: Cast iron / Cast iron Fuel system & fuel type: 1x 4 barrel carb, regular quality fuel
Another car by Cansa Car Company. The 1992 Euphoria, a small, budget sports coupe featuring partial aluminum panels, full double wishbones and a hefty I6 in two flavors, turbocharged and naturally aspirated.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: Cansa Car Company (CCC) Model (MY): Euphoria (1992) Engine/s: 2.9L Hexar I6 Trims: 2.9R / 2.9RS Vehicle type: Early 90s cheapo, compact two-seater sports coupe
Trim type: The base trim. Mix of standard and basic components. Has ABS. Driveability: 45.8 Sportiness: 39.5 Comfort: 18.7 Prestige: 27.8 Safety: 46.4 Practicality: 25.2 Utility: 14.1 Offroad: 11.6 Reliability: 56.1 Env. resistance: 37.6
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 5 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 6.66 s Quarter mile: 14.94 s Weight (KG): 1066.8 Top speed (KM/H): 227 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Very peppy, great handling in corners, stable at high speed.
Engine Details Engine: 2.9L Hexar I6 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 173 hp / 236Nm @3900RPM Block & Top end: All cast iron, SOHC 3 valves Fuel system & fuel type: single point EFI (performance), regular quality unleaded
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 5 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 5.59 s Quarter mile: 13.86 s Weight (KG): 1150.7 Top speed (KM/H): 254 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): A butt-rocket. Lightning fast and stays corners. Barely any oversteer.
Engine Details Engine: Turbocharged 2.9L Hexar I6 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 245 hp / 309Nm @5400RPM Block & Top end: All cast iron, SOHC 3 valves Fuel system & fuel type: single point EFI (performance), regular quality unleaded
Yet another car from De Vass Automobiles. The year 2000 Roamer and also the new, state of the art police vehicle, the DVPI, model year 2000, internally known as the DVPI2K. Features fancy features such as treated steel panels. Despite the modern stuff, it’s the same, corners-cut premium, full-size sedan that y’all are familiar with.
Trim type: The most popular trim. Premium (with CD player!) but corners cut (examples are ladder chassis, single point EFI & 4 speed auto) Driveability: 57.4 Sportiness: 16.5 Comfort: 39.3 Prestige: 41.5 Safety: 50.6 Practicality: 48.1 Utility: 28.2 Offroad: 19.8 Reliability: 55.8 Env. resistance: 45.6
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 7.62 s Quarter mile: 15.66 s Weight (KG): 1943 Top speed (KM/H): 250 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Very much like the 89’ Roamer but less oversteery.
Engine Details Engine: 5L Oktan V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 275 hp / 387Nm @3300RPM Block & Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, SOHC 3 valves Fuel system & fuel type: single point EFI, regular quality unleaded
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 6.55 s Quarter mile: 14.7 s Weight (KG): 1846.6 Top speed (KM/H): 260 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Extremly easy to drive, no wheelspin, fast, can do several PIT maneuvers without busting the radiator (the 89’ DVPI had the issue of busting the radiator after too many / too enthusiastic PIT maneuvers.
Introducing the Cansa Car Company Maestro. A mid-size European-style sedan that’s actually fun to drive. Features a police version too (because I’m totally into making police cars in Automation lol)
Overview of car
Manufacturer: Cansa Car Company Model (MY): Maestro (2004) Engine/s: 2.1L Quadrant I4 / 2.7L Hexagon I6 / 3.5L TripleV V6 Trims: 2.1T / 2.7T / V6T PV Chassis & Panels: Corrosion resistent steel & partial aluminum panels Vehicle type: A mid size, mid 2000s European sedan with a twist. The engine is mounted longitudinally so it’s RWD (except 2.1T, which is FWD)
Driveline: Longitudinal FWD, 5 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 7.99 s Quarter mile: 16.15 s Weight (KG): 1411.5 Top speed (KM/H): 218 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Drives like a decent, European FWD mid-size sedan. Decent and predictable handling.
Engine Details Engine: 2.1L Turbocharged Quadrant I4 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 170 hp / 228Nm @3600RPM Block & Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, SOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: multipoint EFI (single throttle body), regular quality unleaded
Trim type: Upper scale sport model with better interior, phatter tires, a 6 speed gearbox and a bigger engine as well as a LSD. Driveability: 47.2 Sportiness: 32.5 Comfort: 32.8 Prestige: 39.2 Safety: 58.2 Practicality: 53.2 Utility: 21.9 Offroad: 16 Reliability: 55.1 Env. resistance: 45.4
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 6 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 6.55 s Quarter mile: 14.82 s Weight (KG): 1636.7 Top speed (KM/H): 250 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Very fast for what it is, great handling, likes to oversteer at times.
Engine Details Engine: 2.7L Turbocharged Hexagon I6 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 262 hp / 312Nm @4200RPM Block & Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, DOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: multipoint EFI (single throttle body), regular quality unleaded
Trim type: Police model. Very high tech with a 320hp turbo V6, AWD and automatic gearbox as well as heavy duty suspension (3+ quality). Driveability: 69.4 Sportiness: 26.8 Comfort: 27.6 Prestige: 38 Safety: 58.9 Practicality: 53.8 Utility: 30.6 Offroad: 16 Reliability: 56.6 Env. resistance: 43.6
Driveline: Longitudinal AWD, 6 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 5.59 s Quarter mile: 14.10 s Weight (KG): 1689.8 Top speed (KM/H): 245 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Doesn’t understeer terribly much even though it’s AWD. Fast acceleration, very easy to drive.
Engine Details Engine: 3.5L Turbocharged TripleV V6 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 320 hp / 393Nm @4100RPM Block & Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, DOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: multipoint EFI (twin throttle body), regular quality unleaded
This post is about the 2008 Roamer, by everyone’s favorite corner cutting company, De Vass Automobiles.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: De Vass Automobiles. Model (MY): Roamer (2008). Engine/s: 5L Oktan V8 Trims: 5.0 / PPV Chassis & Panels: Corrosion resistant steel ladder chassis & treated steel panels Vehicle type: A full size land barge with a fuel inefficient V8 in the nose. Think of it as a modern looking Crown Vic.
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 5 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.03 s Quarter mile: 15.31 s Weight (KG): 2115.5 Top speed (KM/H): 259 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Kind of between an American land yacht and a European sedan.
Engine Details Engine: 5L Oktan V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 293 HP / 424 Nm @3700RPM Block & Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, SOHC 3 valves Fuel system & fuel type: multipoint EFI (single throttle body), regular quality unleaded
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 5 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 6.07 s Quarter mile: 14.47 s Weight (KG): 1998 Top speed (KM/H): 260 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Kind of between an American land yacht and a European sedan but faster. Like the Crown Vic police car mixed with a European car. That type of handling.
Presenting a new car company: Elander Motors. They build opulent, top of the line, comfortable GT cars, luxury cars and luxurious high performance cars. They often use exotic and expensive materials and the best that’s available at the time. This is their 2019 Megaton, a front engine, rear wheel drive super car featuring a massive V10 in the nose, a luxury HUD entertainment system and fancy interior.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: Elander Motors. Model (MY): Megaton (2019). Engine/s: Behemoth 9L V10 Trims: Encore / GRT Limited Edition Chassis & Panels: AHS steel monocoque chassis & full aluminum panels Vehicle type: A massive super car, with a massive V10, with a massive price tag and with massive tires.
Trim type: Car enthusiast’s trim featuring a 6 speed manual, sport two seat interior and HUD entertainment system. Driveability: 55 Sportiness: 55.7 Comfort: 43.1 Prestige: 70.7 Safety: 71.5 Practicality: 25.9 Utility: 24.7 Offroad: 16.9 Reliability: 58.2 Env. resistance: 51.8
Trim type: A special ultra-luxury version with a handmade 4 seat interior. Built in very limited numbers. Driveability: 68.2 Sportiness: 50.1 Comfort: 61 Prestige: 75.8 Safety: 75.6 Practicality: 37.8 Utility: 21.9 Offroad: 17 Reliability: 56.4 Env. resistance: 51.8
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 6 speed DCT 0-100KM/H: 3.9 s Quarter mile: 11.70 s Weight (KG): 2139.6 Top speed (KM/H): 334 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Imagine a very heavy, ultra-luxury, four seater Dodge Viper with a DCT.
Engine Details Engine: 9L Behemoth V10 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 711 HP / 892 Nm @4500RPM Block, Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, DOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: direct injection (twin throttle body), premium quality (95 RON) unleaded
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 7 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.14 s Quarter mile: 15.43 s Weight (KG): 2231.6 Top speed (KM/H): 273 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Like a land yacht that has gone to the gym. It doesn’t feel all that cargo ship-y as it may seem.
Engine Details Engine: 5.0L Oktan V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 298 HP / 435 Nm @3800RPM Block, Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, SOHC 3 valves Fuel system & fuel type: multipoint injection (single throttle body), regular quality (91 RON) unleaded
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 7 speed adv. automatic 0-100KM/H: 5.82 s Quarter mile: 14.23 s Weight (KG): 2084.4 Top speed (KM/H): 287 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Handling is great for what it is. Fast enough to stay on the tail of all BeamNG cars.
Cansa Car Company brings you the 2004 Metroista. A little hatchback that comes in different flavors, ranging from an economic city car to a stupidly fast hot hatch.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: Cansa Car Company. Model (MY): Metroista (2004). Engine/s: 1.5L Rebar I4 / 2.1L Quadrant I4 / 2.7L Scorpio I5 Trims: 091T ETek / 128 TS / 164 CRS Chassis & Panels: Galvanized steel monocoque chassis & treated steel panels Vehicle type: A compact hatchback that comes in different flavors, ranging from eco city car to stupidly souped up hot hatch.
Trim type: The lowest end trim. A basic (actually has a CD player!) budget city car with a peppy 1.5L turbo I4. Driveability: 58.5 Sportiness: 14.8 Comfort: 16.8 Prestige: 19.9 Safety: 49.8 Practicality: 48.4 Utility: 13.5 Offroad: 14.5 Reliability: 59.8 Env. resistance: 46.9
Driveline: Transverse FWD, 5 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 10.5 s Quarter mile: 17.58 s Weight (KG): 1162.1 Top speed (KM/H): 188 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Very respectable for what it is. Peppy, good handling, reaches 160KM/H really fast for some reason.
Trim type: A mid range model with a more powerful turbo engine, better interior and bumpers with paint (no plastic!) Driveability: 57.6 Sportiness: 21.5 Comfort: 19.2 Prestige: 26 Safety: 50.6 Practicality: 48.5 Utility: 15.2 Offroad: 13.7 Reliability: 58.6 Env. resistance: 43.2
Driveline: Transverse FWD, 5 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 7.39 s Quarter mile: 15.66 s Weight (KG): 1228.8 Top speed (KM/H): 215 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Same as the 091T ETek but on steroids. Very easy to drive and very fast.
Trim type: Top tier trim with a very souped up 270hp turbo engine, ridiculous 1G cornering and a top speed of 250KM/H Driveability: 57.2 Sportiness: 28.6 Comfort: 19 Prestige: 31.6 Safety: 51.8 Practicality: 47.4 Utility: 16.3 Offroad: 10.6 Reliability: 56.6 Env. resistance: 43.8
Driveline: Transverse FWD, 5 speed manual 0-100KM/H: 5.7 s Quarter mile: 13.98 s Weight (KG): 1321.2 Top speed (KM/H): 250 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Obscenely fast little hatchback. Second fastest of all cars in this thread (1st place for the Elander Megaton). Great traction, very easy to drive, gets above 200 KM/H very fast, very stable during high speed driving.
Engine Details Engine: 2.7L turbocharged Scorpio I5 - tuned by the Cansa Road Sport division. HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 270 HP / 325 Nm @4700RPM Block, Top end: Aluminum/Silicon, DOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: multipoint injection (single throttle body), regular quality (91 RON) unleaded
Introducing yet another car company: Henderson & Price. They were primarily making utility vehicles and vans until the late 80s and early 90s, when they started building sedans and SUVs, as a way to compete with De Vass. Since then, they’ve been building more passenger oriented cars alongside their usual vans and pickup trucks.
Overview of car
Manufacturer: Henderson & Price. Model (MY): Emperor (1991). Engine/s: 4.5L Forty-five V8. Trims: Regular (no trim name) / Police Pursuit and Patrol (PPP) Chassis & Panels: Galvanized steel monocoque chassis & partial aluminum panels Vehicle type: A full size, ladder chassis premium V8 boat. Features a full double wishbone setup and decent fuel economy for what it is.
Trim type: The most common civilian model. Premium grade sedan with a cassette player, ABS and air conditioner. Driveability: 53.7 Sportiness: 12 Comfort: 41.8 Prestige: 41.1 Safety: 47.6 Practicality: 49.3 Utility: 30.2 Offroad: 19.3 Reliability: 55.2 Env. resistance: 44.7
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed advanced automatic 0-100KM/H: 7.99 s Quarter mile: 16.15 s Weight (KG): 1793.1 Top speed (KM/H): 239 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): Exactly like you expect it to drive. Like a god damn American land yacht.
Engine Details Engine: 4.5L Forty-five V8 HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 231 HP / 339 Nm @2900RPM Block, Top end: Full cast iron, SOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: single point injection (single throttle body), regular quality (91 RON) unleaded
Driveline: Longitudinal RWD, 4 speed advanced automatic 0-100KM/H: 6.78 s Quarter mile: 15.06 s Weight (KG): 1720.7 Top speed (KM/H): 249 Driving characteristics (BeamNG): A very competent police cruiser with great handling, very little wheelspin. Good cornering capabilities.
Engine Details Engine: 4.5L Forty-five V8 - Police tune HP / peak torque @RPM (Nm): 279 HP / 369 Nm @3600RPM Block, Top end: Full cast iron, SOHC 4 valves Fuel system & fuel type: single point injection (single throttle body), regular quality (91 RON) unleaded
