Four-valve dual overhead-cam heads were somewhat rare in 1982, let alone when combined with multi-point electronic fuel injection, and as such the Ornon’s engine would have been one of the most advanced ones anyone could have bought at the time outside of a few rare and expensive exotic cars. The fact that it looks better after its facelift is icing on the cake.
1985 Lacam Furka
At the end of the 1970s, to expand its range, Lacam decided to study the production of a smaller, more economical sedan. This car requires a new platform and a brand new engine. The development was completed in 1985. It resulted in the presentation of the Lacam Furka.
This car is powered by an all new inline-4 engine proposed in a large range of power : 80hp to 190 hp. It is both available in 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
| Model | Lacam Furka |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / steel panels |
| Suspension | Mac Pherson strut front & semi trailing arm rear |
| Brakes | 2-piston front solid discs and 1-piston rear solid disc |
| Length | 4,30 m |
| Width | 1,70 m |
| Wheelbase | 2,47 m |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission |
| Engine name | LACAM L4orce | LACAM L4orce | LACAM L4orce | LACAM L4orce | LACAM L4orce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | SOHC 2V I4 | SOHC 2V I4 | SOHC 2V I4 | SOHC 2V I4 | SOHC 2V I4 |
| Capacity | 1579cc | 1767cc | 1977cc | 2193cc | 2193cc |
| Bore x stroke | 86 x 68 mm | 89 x 71 mm | 91 x 67 mm | 94 x 79 mm | 94 x 79 mm |
| Fuel system | single barrel single carburetor | single barrel single carburetor | Single point EFI | Single point EFI | Single point EFI |
| Power | 80 hp @ 5,600 RPM | 95 hp @ 5,800 RPM | 115 hp @ 5,800 RPM | 125 hp @ 5,700 RPM | 141 hp @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm @ 3,700 RPM | 136 Nm @ 4,200 RPM | 158 Nm @ 4,400 RPM | 175 Nm @ 4,100 RPM | 181 NM @ 4,500 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6,300 RPM | 6,300 RPM | 6,300 RPM | 6,300 RPM | 6,300 RPM |
| Model | 80G | 95G | 115 G (A) | 125G A | 140 G (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 030 kg | 1100 Kg | 1 118 kg (1 124 Kg) | 1 155 kg | 1 154 kg (1 164 kg) |
| 0-100 km/h | 12,4 s | 12,2 s | 11 s (12,7 s) | 11,7 s | 10,6 s (11,5 s) |
| 80-120 km/h | 8,88 s | 7,92 s | 6,60 s (7,44 s) | 6,84 s | 5,64 s (6,48 s) |
| 1/4 mile time | 18,67 s | 18,91 s | 18,31 s (19,39 s) | 18,67 s | 18,07 s (18,55 s) |
| 1 km time | 33,76 s | 33,31 s | 31,95 s (33,46 s) | 32,40 s | 31,06 s (31,95 s) |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h | 224 km/h (219 km/h) | 224 km/h | 238 km/h (232 km/h) |
| 100-0 braking distance | 45,00 m | 44,60 m | 43,70 m | 43,10 m | 43,10 m |
| Fuel Economy | 9,8 L/100 km | 12,2 L/100 km | 11,3 L/100 km (11,7 L/100 km) | 12,5 L/100 km | 12,1 L/100km (12,5 L/100 km) |
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1985 Lacam Furka coupe
Six months later, Lacam unveils the coupe version. It uses the most powerful engines and the highest finish of the sedan.
Chassis and transmission settings are a bit sportier than the sedan.
| Model | Lacam Furka |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / steel panels |
| Suspension | Mac Pherson strut front & semi trailing arm rear |
| Brakes | 2-piston front solid discs and 1-piston rear solid disc |
| Length | 4,30m |
| Width | 1,70 m |
| Wheelbase | 2,47 m |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission |
| Engine name | LACAM L4orce | LACAM L4orce | LACAM L4orce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | SOHC 2V I4 | SOHC 2V I4 | SOHC 2V I4 |
| Capacity | 1977cc | 2193cc | 2193cc |
| Bore x stroke | 91 x 67 mm | 94 x 79 mm | 94 x 79 mm |
| Fuel system | Single point EFI | Single point EFI | Single point EFI |
| Power | 115 hp @ 5,800 RPM | 125 hp @ 5,700 RPM | 141 hp @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm @ 4,400 RPM | 175 Nm @ 4,100 RPM | 181 NM @ 4,500 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6,300 RPM | 6,300 RPM | 6,300 RPM |
| Model | 115 G (A) | 125G | 140 G (A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 100 kg (1 107 Kg) | 1 107 kg | 1 112 kg (1 120 kg) |
| 0-100 km/h | 10,50 s (11,90 s) | 9,55 s | 9,06 s (10,60 s) |
| 80-120 km/h | 6,48 s (6,72 s) | 5,88 s | 5,40 s (6,24 s) |
| 1/4 mile time | 17,94 s (18,78 s) | 17,23 s | 16,99 s (17,94 s) |
| 1 km time | 31,66 s (32,85 s) | 30,45 s | 29,85 s (31,20 s) |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h (221 km/h) | 233 km/h | 241 km/h (233 km/h) |
| 100-0 braking distance | 42,70 m | 42,70 m | 42,40 m |
| Fuel Economy | 11,2 L/100 km (11,6 L/100 km) | 11,5 L/100 km | 11,8 L/100km (12,2 L/100 km) |
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I can only say that I love this brand and I can’t realize why I haven’t discovered it before.
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The Furka is one of your better-looking designs - naming it after a Swiss mountain pass certainly helps. And I get why many of the available engines are fitted with single-point EFI - multi-point EFI was more expensive, and therefore less common in 1985 than it would be just a decade later. However, a corrosion-resistant steel chassis seems like overkill (cost-wise) in any lower-end car made before 1994, when treated steel panels first become available - a galvanized steel chassis, with its lower cost, would have sufficed for such vehicles.
Edit: @Knugcab you were referring to corrosion-resistant steel panels. That item was removed in the most recent update due to being too similar to treated steel panels stat-wise. However, corrosion-resistant steel chassis are still present in the game.
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Is CR even a thing anymore after the latest updates?
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1986 Lacam Furka coupe 170 LMR
The Lacam Furka 170 LMR is the first car developed by Lacam Motor Racing department. It uses our first inline 4 DOHC 16 valves engine tuned for performance and driving pleasure.
LMR departement modified the running gears, brake system and the steering system for a better handling on small winding road we find in moutains. It modified vehicle's aerodynamics for better road behavior at high speed too.
| Engine name | LACAM L4orce DOHC sport |
|---|---|
| Type | DOHC 4V I4 |
| Capacity | 2193cc |
| Bore x stroke | 94 x 79 mm |
| Fuel system | Multi point EFI |
| Power | 170hp @ 6,700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 NM @ 5,500 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6,700 RPM |
| Model | 170 LMR |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 140 kg |
| 0-100 km/h | 7,03 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4,74 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 15,19 s |
| 1 km time | 27,60 s |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h |
| 100-0 braking distance | 34,50 m |
| Fuel Economy | 12 L/100km |
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1986 Lacam Furka convertible
What better than a convertible to take advantage of spring and the days that are getting longer?
To preserve the safety of the passengers, the engineers considerably reinforced the structure. This work allowed the designers to remove the roll bar initially envisaged.
Convertible versions use sames engines as coupe. To compensate for the higher weight, the axle ratio has been increased.
| Model | 115 G (A) | 125G | 140 G (A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 279 kg (1 285 Kg) | 1 285 kg | 1 291 kg (1 297 kg) |
| 0-100 km/h | 11,10 s (11,90 s) | 10,5 s | 10 s (11,60 s) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7,56 s (8,52 s) | 6,84 s | 6,24 s (6,84 s) |
| 1/4 mile time | 18,07 s (18,91 s) | 17,70 s | 17,58 s (18,55 s) |
| 1 km time | 32,26 s (33,46s) | 31,50 s | 31,06 s (33,40 s) |
| Top Speed | 219 km/h (215 km/h) | 226 km/h | 233 km/h (227 km/h) |
| 100-0 braking distance | 44 m | 43,90 m | 44,10 m |
| Fuel Economy | 12,1 L/100 km (12,5 L/100 km) | 12,7 L/100 km | 12,7 L/100km (13,2 L/100 km) |
All tops store in a hard tonneau cover when lowered. Optional electric softop is available.
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1987 V635 Tabor III engine
To replace the L629 inline 6-cylinder engine released in 1963, Lacam designed an all-new, all-aluminum V6 engine. Its displacement can vary from 2.5 liters to 3.5 liters. It can be fitted with a cylinder head with single or double camshaft. All variants receive electronic multi-point injection and a catalyst to meet future anti-pollution standards.
| Engine name | V635 Tabor III 2.5 SOHC | V635 Tabor III 3.0 SOHC | V635 Tabor III 3.5 SOHC | V635 Tabor III 3.5 DOHC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | SOHC 2V V6 | SOHC 2V V6 | SOHC 2V V6 | DOHC 4V V6 |
| Capacity | 2,475 cc | 2,977 cc | 3,487 cc | 3,487 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 86 x 71 mm | 90 x 78 mm | 95 x 82 mm | 95 x 82 mm |
| Fuel system | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI |
| Power | 142hp @ 5,900 RPM | 177hp @ 5,900 RPM | 206hp @ 6,000 RPM | 228hp @ 6,500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 NM @ 3,600 RPM | 250 NM @ 3,700 RPM | 295 NM @ 3,800 RPM | 318 NM @ 4,000 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6,500 RPM | 6,500 RPM | 6,500 RPM | 7,200 RPM |
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The switch from a straight-six to a V6 after 25 years may have resulted in a less balanced engine compared to an I6 of identical dimensions, but on the other hand, it yielded a more compact one (vital for transverse applications) - and the all-alloy construction is not only very advanced for 1988, but also helps save some weight. I hope the quad-cam version of the V635 Tabor III engine finds a home under the hood of the next Furka, among other things. Obviously, since all variants of a given engine family must share the same valvetrain, and the Tabor III comes in single or dual overhead camshaft-per-bank variants, I’m assuming you created two different families (one SOHC, the other DOHC) to fill out the new-for-'88 Tabor lineup.
It’s too bad that we have to create two distinct families for engines which differ only in their valvetrain. It is however common to have different valvetrains in the same engine family like PSA XU or PRV…
I guess that it was needed to make it somewhat challenging in campaign though. If not, one could as well have developed an engine of a certain size in 1948 and just changing valvetrain etc. as years went by. And in sandbox, it doesn’t matter very much, I think. So…
1988 Lacam Ornon
Here is the thourth generation of Lacam Ornon. It was presented at the opening of the Paris Motor Show in 1988.
This new generation introduces the all new V6 engine. The engineers focused the developement of quiet operation. It is remarkable.
The levels of active and passive safety are exceptional. ABS is standard on all trim levels. Dual airbag is available on the entire range as standard or as an option.
To complete the exceptional comfort of the passenger compartment, the controlled damping suspension is standard on 230G.
| Model | Lacam Ornon |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / steel panels |
| Suspension | Mac Pherson strut front & semi trailing arm rear |
| Brakes | 3-piston front vented discs and 1-piston rear solid disc or 1-piston rear vented disc |
| Length | 4,61m |
| Width | 1,76 m |
| Wheelbase | 2,64 m |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission |
| Model | 140G | 180G | 180G Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 275 kg | 1 310 kg | 1 318 kg |
| 0-100 km/h | 9,06 s | 7,86 s | 8,82 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5,88 s | 4,80 s | 5,40 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 16,86 s | 15,90 s | 16,50 s |
| 1 km time | 30,16 s | 28,35 s | 29,25 s |
| Top Speed | 228 km/h | 244 km/h | 239 km/h |
| 100-0 braking distance | 43,10 m | 39,50 m | 39,60 m |
| Fuel Economy | 10,5 L/100 km | 11,4 L/100 km | 11,8 L/100km |
| Model | 210G | 210G Auto | 230G Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 320 kg | 1 330 kg | 1 387 kg |
| 0-100 km/h | 7,26 s | 7,99 s | 7,14 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4,08 s | 4,68 s | 4,20 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 15,31 s | 15,90 s | 15,55 s |
| 1 km time | 27,16 s | 28,06s | 27,31 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| 100-0 braking distance | 38,40 m | 38,50 m | 38,70 m |
| Fuel Economy | 12,2 L/100 km | 12,6 L/100 km | 12,8 L/100km |
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Nice. Will there be a coupe model?
Of course yes! And a LMR variant…
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What trim levels will this wondrous looking machine be available in?
I think that I could take an Ornon for a review if you are interested, a bit curious about the car.
By the way, wouldn’t this be the fourth generation?
