1991
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Scylla
The 4S Model
In 1991, Leviathan Motor Company sought to reinvigorate its lineup of upscale sedans and coupes. The result was the all new Scylla. Built to replace the dated Ares, the Scylla featured sleek new proportions and styling influenced by LMC’s recent performance cars. Under the long hood was a re-tuned version of the 4.6L V8 found in the Maladus. The 296 hp power plant was placed transversely in a FWD layout. Its 0-62 mph time of 6.5 seconds was a thrill at the time but its handling characteristics fell short of its competition. Most versions were also capable of 155 mph.
While the Wraith V8 would be the only engine option for the Scylla, there were many choices elsewhere. The Scylla came in 2-door, 4-door, and convertible variants. The GTS model came with all the high end options from a Bose sound system to sunroofs and an adaptive 4-speed automatic transmission. All versions came with leather seats that came in a few shades of beige. The air suspension gave a smooth somewhat floaty ride.
1992 Scylla Cabriolet
The Scylla sold better than its predecessor domestically, although in time it grew a reputation of being a money pit. The engine was much harder to work on mounted transversely and the adaptive transmission had dubious reliability The car would also be sold overseas in European markets, but the FWD and automatic trans. turned some buyers off.
1992
Maladus M200
Nessus 500R
1993
Scylla GTS
1994
Maladus Twinturbo
1998
Maladus Facelift
This is the 5th generation Maladus, the latest and greatest (at the time) from a long line of LMC sports cars dating back to 1961. The M200 began production in 1992 and received a facelift in 1998 for the final two years. It was fitted with an improved version of the all-aluminum 4.6L V8 Wraith producing 358 hp for the base model. At 3,243 lbs, it was much heavier than the previous generation, but it proved to be surprisingly nimble on the track. The base '98 Maladus could reach 163 mph and conplete a quarter mile in 13.5 seconds.
The Maladus has seen many uses over the years due to its versatility as a sports car. Previous Maladuses (Maladi? Maladus’s?) have been tuned by TreadKillers with a '94 430R and an '89 M150 model appeared in a starring role in The Agile and the Angry. The Maladus would go on to be Motor World Review’s “Best Sports Car” the next year thanks to it’s no compromises approach.
