A Chariot for the Chairman (OBSOLETE)
Here’s the thing. I always thought the existing 3.0 m bodies in the game were kind of… well… stubby. When the Rolls-Royce body came out however, i rejoiced. This here is the 88888888L, the (fictional) chairman’s vehicle of choice.
Design
Heavily inspired by the Hongqi L5, the 88888888L aspires to capture the same extravagance as its real-life inspiration, achieved by its futuristic lighting and its rather excessive chrome grille. A large badge sits on top of the brand’s name in Chinese, while a hood ornament lays at the end of a chrome strip running across the hood.
The rear carries the same modern flow that the front possesses of through its heckblende taillight, while the lower fascia maintains the aggressive edges the front contain. The badging is smaller, allowing the long taillights to gather in most of the attention.
The sides are simply designed as well. The red Honghu badge is stamped at the rear quarter, flush with the C-pillar. Moving towards the front, an LED light runs from the front door down to the front fender, acting as a fully-functioning indicator and DRL at night. Flag holders are also equipped on each fender for the sake of flying the five stars.
Drivetrain
The 88888888L is not much different from the normal 88888888 drivetrain-wise. Both use the same 4.5 litre V12, AWD and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Although it may have a decently-sized V12 in it, the 88888888L is by no means fast. The vehicle weighs roughly 5400 pounds, and has a 0-60 time of 8 seconds.
Interior
The inside of the Chairman’s Honghu is nothing short of extravagant. Rosewood and jade trim separates all the leather inside the vehicle. The same wide screen from the Jinhe GC is seen on the 88888888L, while Jinhe’s AI-based avoidance system is also standard. The dashboard and switches are either lined with chrome or chrome altogether with the shifter being one large jade unit. A box on the passenger side holds a fake peony inside of it, symbolizing honor and high social class. The rear seats recline, giving the passenger a view out of the large sunroof typically used by the chairman to stand out of. A large rear screen contains satellite reception for television and built-in internet access. Live maps and an internet browser are also included into the system. (100 comfort in the game needs an explanation, right?)
The Chairman’s Safety
Alongside the aforementioned features derived from the Jinhe GC, the chairman’s edition of the 88888888L is rumoured to have fully bulletproof glass, explosives to eject the door in a crash, excess oxygen supplies, and various other equipment to keep the chairman alive by any means necessary. The craziest being the ability to fully fold the front passenger seat flat and recline the rear seat in order to create an impromptu stretcher. Signal jammers, tracking devices and an immobility system were also included under the scenario the vehicle may be stolen. As expected, civilian versions did not include these.
The 88888888L comes with an extravagant price tag, as expected. 2,888,888 CNY will buy the civilian version, while the Chairman’s own unit price is kept classified. Rumours do however say it costs quite a lot.
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