[LHC] - Letara History Challenge - Rd 5 [Results being posted]

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KHI Special Interests

800 Privateer

Powered by KHI’s American-market 300ci V8, the Privateer is truly a hoon turned police car. Where the street versions of the 800 top out around 140 and are paired to a calm, controlled automatic, this car has an aggressive speed over 160mph and a slick five-speed manual. It seats four, in case a wounded officer or perpetrator needs to be rushed to a hospital, or the perp has been detained but there are no patrol cars on scene.

Leapfrog

Bounding into racing, the KHI Leapfrog propels itself with a turbocharged V8, displacing only 274ci yet making over 795 horsepower. Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, yet shockingly offroad capable and able to lap Lerance in under 4:25… on utility tires. Yes, KHI borrowed heavily from notes they took while watching the DAK-R push its pace, and while they cannot really compete with it, they hope to put up a good show this year, unlike previous races.

Their hopes are self-evident in the livery. Instead of accepting sponsorships, the team who worked on this car for months on end, outside of regular work hours, have spraypainted and signed the car themselves. Good luck, Leapfrog!

The Leapfrog will be driven by an experienced Swedish driver, Lars Johansson, for the first segment. There will only be one fuel stop, and during that first run Lars will use his experience and cool head under pressure to figure out exactly how the car is doing and what to look out for. That information will be handed off to Su-Ho Kim, granddaughter of KHI’s founder. While young, she has the energy and spirit of a professional, and has been racing since her childhood. With Lars’s experience and wisdom, and Su-Ho’s talent and health, they should make a formidable pair.

[GetWrekt01]

Vector Motor Corp Joins the Market as Macht Teuton

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LE LORE DOMP

In the aftermath of World War II, Britain was in need of rebuilding and revitalization. One area that saw significant growth was the automotive industry, and among the companies that emerged during this time was Vector Motors. A company created by a band of automotive enthusiasts, engineers, and wannabe racecar drivers.

Vector Motors initially produced small sports cars that were affordable, yet built well and fun to drive, capturing the attention of British drivers who were eager for some excitement after the austere post-war years. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing vehicles that were not only stylish but also reliable and well-engineered.

In the late 1950s, Vector Motors expanded its production to include larger, more luxurious models aimed at the growing middle class. Fuel economy, highway driving, easier to use gearbox, better adjustable seats and comfortable interior were put to priority. Driving dynamics was still a concern however, which meant motorists who were looking for an exciting driving experience weren’t entirely out of the picture.

During the 1960s, Vector Motors became increasingly focused on developing high-performance sports cars that could compete with the likes of Jaguar and Aston Martin. The company’s engineers experimented with new technologies and materials, however the once small management team of the company proved to be insufficient in this new world of advanced motor vehicle engineering and innovation. Thus, the CEO of Vector Motors finally decided to expand upon the small team in order to compete with companies with larger pockets, and also refocusing some of the company goals to become a broader name in the industry. This prompted a change in the branding to “Vector Motor Corporation”.

Due to nearly two decades of success with their products, Vector Motor Corp had more than enough stashed in the bank to go for other companies around the world and purchase them. The goal was to infiltrate markets in other countries and segments, combine Vector’s own tech with the tech of the companies they acquire to create the ultimate driving machine and finally, to thrive as a giant automotive conglomerate which started as a small independent motor company.

By the mid 70s, Vector ended up owning 3 automotive companies. Marvin from the USA, Macht Teuton from Germany and Bushido from Japan. While each of these companies (Including Vector) made their own cars, they shared parts with each other in order to keep costs low, and reliability and familiarity high. Sometimes rebadging would definitely occur, but a distinction between the models was always expected when it happened.

The year is 1979, and Vector is thrilled to be finally joining the Letaran market. But there’s only one problem. Vector’s mainline cars are… more on the premium end these days. They are mostly high performance sportscars, super saloons, exotics and some other stuff here and there.

Vector owns other small companies like Sparsam that make cheap shitboxes, but it seems like Letara’s market has evolved past that and is transitioning into preferring more upmarket cars. So sub 20k cars is not something they want to focus on. Bushido’s cars make more sense for Letara’s current market, but something tells the CEO that the small Japanese Bushidos won’t really be too popular in Letara for long. And as for Marvin… Heh!

Macht Teuton is the only brand that makes sense for Letara, in the CEO’s eyes. It’s a German company that is known for making mostly upmarket cars, that are decently reliable, comfortable to drive, and power dense when it comes to the engines. Slightly lowering the build quality where it doesn’t matter, downsizing or lobbing off cylinders (or an entire bank) from engines, re-tuning the gearbox and suspension to accommodate for Letaran roads and people’s preferences was the way to go, the CEO thought.

And thus, it was decided. Macht Teuton was chosen as the brand that would spearhead into Letara’s market to represent Vector Motor Corp, at least for the time being. Whether Vector would introduce its own mainline cars, and even Bushido in the near future, would depend entirely on how Macht Teuton does on its first decade in Letara.

Vector's Entry to the Consumer Market

In 1975, the engineers at Vector and Macht Teuton came up with a brilliant idea. A new platform made from unibody chassis, all around independent suspensions and modularity that would result in multiple types of vehicles sharing the same parts. The original concept included every type of vehicle, from a 4 door saloon, to a massive SUV. The first engineer that came up with this plan was from Macht Teuton, thus they were allowed to name the model. But their suggestion was to not have a proper model name at all on all of the vehicles, but give them a different name that denotes their features based on what kind of cars they are. However, a codename was still given to the platform, UEM-75. Unibody, Experimental, Modular and the year 1975.

The UEM-75 platform was the brainchild of a group of engineers who wanted to create the ultimate driving machine, but also share that feel among various types of cars in the same platform. They poured all their knowledge and expertise into designing an armada of cars that would be stylish, powerful and reliable. Cars that would share parts and identity with each other yet would have their own personalities.

The CL 285-C

A 2-seater, luxury convertible sports-ish car. At its purest form, it was powered by a V8, mated to a 5 speed manual. Of course, such a car with engine that powerful and driving dynamics centered that much toward the driving experience than the riding experience was unnecessary for Letara. Thus, the Letaran market got itself the modest 2.7L 6 cylinder version of the car, but to accommodate for comfort, a cushy 4 speed automatic transmission was brought from the most luxurious trim of the car. Everything in this car, from interior quality to the volume of space available was geared towards the experience one will have when riding the car. However, driving dynamics weren’t entirely thrown out. It was still a sports car at heart, and pulled some decent results on the skidplate and managed to snag a 6.5s 0-100.

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The CS 285 Jaeger

Coupe. Sport. These two words were the only primary focus when developing this model. A 2 door super coupe, originally born with a massive 5L V8, created jointly by the madmen in Macht Teuton and Vector. It was powerful, expensive, tight and extremely focused on driving dynamics. Comfort was not thrown out of the window but it was nowhere near the primary focus. But it was also very clear that such a car would be extremely niche among the people as it would be very expensive to buy and run, while not being the most comfortable car for a daily ride.

Thus, Vector’s 3.2L signature 6 cylinder engine was implemented to the car, mated to its 5 speed manual. It was an engine that had survived 2 decades and only recently was refreshed for the modern era, with the same dimensions. The engineers at Macht Teuton had a special place for this engine in particular, as this was the very engine they’d once source from Vector and put them in their older cars when they’d need to release a performance trim. When the new 3.2L straight six was being developed, the Macht Teuton engineers lovingly named it “Jaeger”. Hence, when the CS 285’s core was changed with the engine, the trim itself was also named Jaeger. The 5.5s 0-100 capable driving machine was expected to chase down supercars nearly twice or more of its price, which it did, taking down even the 911s and Ferraris of its time.

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The GL 500 Luxuswagen

When the idea of a big SUV with the same platform as the other cars in this lineup was first brought up, a good majority of the engineers in the entire Vector Motor Corp legitimately thought that they misinterpreted it somehow. The concept of a unibody SUV with all around independent suspension, especially a semi-trailing arm for the rear end was unthinkable for the time being. After all, an SUV is supposed to be a utility vehicle, a tool, a tough car that can carry loads of weight. But some engineers saw it way past that. A large, safe, spacious car that can impose its position over other smaller cars, powered by a big engine, and fitted with the cushiest objects and tech possible… sounds like the ultimate daily driver and pissing contest competitor for the rich. Thus, the GL500 Luxuswagen was born.

Vector’s 5L V12 was sourced but was detuned significantly to produce a lazy 380hp, but massive amounts of low down torque. Just idling the engine meant it would be producing 370nm of it. Despite the laziness of the engine, and the higher curb weight of the SUV, it still managed to get a 5.7s 0-100. But it sure did handle like a pig. The semi-trailing arm suspension also meant it would have lower carrying capacity, thus a spring and ride height tuning would be required if someone wanted to carry more. But who really cares right? As long as it can carry the amount of people it seats, should be fine since it’s a millionaire’s daily driver anyway. Of course it has captain’s seats-ish style of 4 seats, and the two rear seats lay a bit above the front row seats. The driving dynamics were the last priority for this car, as more focus was given to driving ease and ride comfort.

Vector's Proposal for the Highway Troopers

The Jaeger 032 LHPD Special

The Jaeger. Started with an engine name, then was given to special trims of a car, finally became a car of itself. The 3.2L signature straight 6 was updated for the 1980s, and was meant for larger cars, rather than the Jaeger from the platform known as platform UC-80. But some engineers had the brilliant idea of shoving the big 6 cylinder from a larger sports car into this rather small car, and ended up getting stellar performance. It ended up having great driving dynamics and performance while being sensible in terms of costs. Soon, a V8 version was also proposed. The V8 version managed to get a 0-100 of 4.8s while the straight 6 managed 5.3s. When Letara’s police department required a reliable highway cruiser to catch criminals, the Jaeger was considered as a great candidate. However, a lot of the car had to be changed. The Jaeger engine was detuned, the interior bits were stripped off by a moderate margin, and certain nice parts were replaced with less nice parts to save running costs. This car still managed to get a 0-100 of 6.2s, good enough to catch criminals in their sports cars, as it managed to sustain high speed driving for long time.

Photo Bomb

[happyfireballman]

Rhania is Back, Better Than Ever:

Who Said Retirement Meant Goodbye?

First off, the Hunters will sadly be retiring after their 2 generations of which a new leaf is to be turned: The new Protector series will now take their place.

The new Protector series is a completely new car built from the ground up to improve on what has been made with the Hunter Series, now without futher ado, let’s present the newcomers to Letara!

(From left to right)

The Rhania Protector-F, Protector, and Protector-WH are the newcomers with all the latest gadgets on board such as an advanced 8track system to keep your party going. Our SUV variants allow up to 6 people to sit in comfortably while having 2430L worth of space.

as for engineering design:
Protector:
2L I6 - 133HP
14 MPG
Towing Capacity: 4320lbs
Load Capacity: 5820lbs
$24,600

Protector-F:
3L I6 - 216HP
13 MPG
Towing Capacity: 3492lbs
Load Capacity: 5820lbs
$27,200

Protector-WH:
3L I6 - 216HP
13.2 MPG
Towing Capacity: 2028lbs
Load Capacity: 7561lbs
$21,700

The Newest Racer Around The Block

Introducing the Rhania Rochester

This bad boy can reach a top speed of 195 MPH, do a 0-60 in 4.40 seconds, and attain a cornering G force of 1.17Gs!

Specifications Sheet:
2194 LBs
900 HP - 605 lb-ft - 3.1L TTV6
10.3MPG
Fiberglass body
5 speed gearbox

Rhania’s Interceptor

For those speeding on the highway, this Rhania Pursuer would be the best option to take them down as this force of nature can reach a top speed of 158MPH acclerating with a 0-60 of 6 seconds and a 60-120 of 3.53 seconds. The car is fitted with a 4L I6 that can produce 277 HP while gaining 18.4 MPG. The interceptor is able to seat 5 so that the pursued will be able to be taken to the station. The car costs $23,500 to buy and is a reliable pick for high speed chases and incase of a crash, the 55 score of safety would protect the occupants inside.

Thank You For Choosing Rhania; The Smartest Choice.

[Aruna]

The tale of Vizzuri 1975-1984.

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Following on from 1974, the somewhat successful Vizzuri campaigns to Letara's growth and development:

Spending:
Re-working the Lerance Raceway track in a new design by Vizzuri
Supporting a new class in higher education, electrical robotics and computing

Lobbying:
Lobby for 24hr/Endurance racing at Lerance Raceway as main event
Classification:
R1 Class 1975-1984:
Runs on Lerance raceway full course
Two-seater mandated
Not required to be road-legal
Ethanol Blend E85 (108 RON) racing fuel mixture allowed
Minimum safety of 35
Minimum comfort of 5
Enclosed bodywork (Does not require a roof)
Natural or turbocharged allowed - Turbocharged cars are allowed up to a maximum of 5.0L
Must be fitted with a minimum of a windshield, one or more windscreen wipers, two doors, headlights, taillights, front and rear indicators, roll bar (If interior, or exposed interior)
A maximum of two aero fixtures allowed
Slick radial tyres only

Lobby for additional spending towards Lerance Raceway, redesign the course,
along with camping at the lake re-organised and paved to caravans/static holiday homes, moved spectator stands as well as new ones
Keep the indicator light regulations as they are, especially allowing white glass with amber or red bulb

Vizzuri decided to upgrade their Letaran car assembly plant into a full factory, introducing new opportunities to Letarans for work, and saving import costs entirely.

The next generation of Vizzuri come 1980 onward presented a more aerodynamicly advanced and sleek appearances.

In 1980 the Laonda’s third generation was released with a bewilderingly new unique style compared to the second generation:

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Vizzuri Laonda Special GT '80

Shown in Azure

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In 1980, the brand new third generation Laonda GT was released, sadly the Vantaggio trim didn’t make it to Letaran waters again, but the cabriolet returned alongside the GT model and a new Prestazione Turbo in 1984.

Retaining it’s roots, the Laonda Special GT continued trend with the Vizzuri 4.7L V8 (4748V QV) engine, now producing 352hp. It is able to get up to 62mph in 5.3s and reach upwards of 184mph, all whilst achieving record handling grip to it’s predecessor at .93g & .98g (low and high speed respectively).

A completely smoothed over design with sharp details as well as pop-up headlights were a main attraction to the car’s design, though swayed from the '70s aggressive muscle statement. It was offered with an electronic automatic 4-gear or manual 5-gear transmission, with luxury interior and cassette system as standard. Previously all Vizzuri’s have had manual rack & pinion steering, but the way forward is now hydraulic for better usability and comfort.

The exterior features many luxury accessories: Daytime running lights, sharp snowflake alloy wheels, front and rear foglights, sunroof with noise-reducing aero-cover, and finally specialised Letaran flag plates.

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Vizzuri Laonda Cabriolet Special 35th Edizione Dell'Anniversario '81

Shown in Giada Scintillante Edizione Dell'Anniversario contrasted by El Dorado Oro with Beige soft top

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The cabriolet celebrated the 35th anniversary of Vizzuri (est. 1946), featured in a striking metallic jade green with gold combination.

It came with the same equipment as the Laonda Special GT but came with a hidden automatic soft top by button press, hand made interior and new for Vizzuri All-wheel-drive.

It was still sportly, able to get to 60mph in 6.9s, and hit just a few mph slower than the fixed top Special GT.

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Vizzuri Laonda Prestazione Turbo '84

Shown in Metallico Luce Dell'oceano Onda d'urto

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Later in 1984, the Laonda Prestazione Turbo was released to the Letaran public: featuring a breath-taking 850hp from a boost-controlled twin scroll ball bearing twin-turbo system. The 1.5 bar boost setup enabled an overwhelmingly high top speed of 220mph. 0-62mph was recorded at 4.9s through the electronic automatic 4-gear transmission that came as standard equipment, though the 5-gear manual was only a millisecond quicker.

The high-impact colours returned for the new Prestazione Turbo, and the '84 facelift had updated bumpers and aero as well as more painted trim, and most noticeably the 3-spoke wheels, bonnet intakes, lower splitter and rear whaletail wing.

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Vizzuri Vipera QV Interceptor '80

Shown in Bianco w/ Letaran Green police interceptor livery

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The Letaran government required a completely different mode of transportation once again, not offroad or luxury, but a police interceptor. Vizzuri decided to experiment with a few possible routes, and the outcome eventually was the Vipera QV Interceptor.

Derived from the road-going Vipera QV, the Interceptor version features stage 1 reinforcement to chassis weight and ramming zones (front and rear bumpers)

The Vipera QV uses the same 4.7L V8 commonly fitted to Vizzuris, though detuned entry grade models had a “lesser” powered engine variant coming with 272hp. It still enabled the interceptor to reach 170mph and get up to 62mph in 5 seconds, allowing it to easily catch speeding criminals on highways, as well as through technical areas with a balanced .91g grip record at high and low speed.

With the government forecasting a massive leap of car performance, the Vipera QV Interceptors would be able to keep up and for years to come with a moderate service costs amount for such a supercar, as well as 23.9mpg (UK).

The stylish green on white Letaran police livery showcases the pure speed of this super wedge even at a standstill, making criminals think twice about making a wrong move with one of these around, the large red & blue light bar will let them know right away if they do!

Although being a two-seater sports car, Vizzuri believes (and is hopeful) Letaran police force have civic cruisers and vans for detainment of criminals back to the station, as there is no space for a fiend inside this interceptor.

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Vizzuri Ossopeske QV Group 4 Rally car '77

Shown in Metallico Luce Dell'oceano Onda d'urto with Bianco livery

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With four podiums and one victory from 1964 to 1974, Scuderia Vizzuri were somewhere on the right track, but needed to produce a more drivable and reliable but less back-breaking car this time. The solution (hopefully!) is the Ossopeske QV Group 4 Rally car

Intended for Group 4 as a naturally aspirated car, the Ossopeske QV for the new Lerance Raceway Rallycross featured twin turbos making 424hp with a weight of 868kg. It is a very agile lightweight rally car with impressive grip of 1.18g - 1.22g, 0-62mph in 3.7s and top speed of 165mph+. Able to lap the new rallycross circuit in 4:16.99, it was looking to be a real contender.

Such as it’s predecessor race cars like the Drago and Drago QV Corsa, it retained all road-legal equipment to enable it to go and showcase around the roads of Letara before the big race as an advertising campaign.

Scuderia Vizzuri driver and company co-owner Dante Rizzo now nearing retirement from racing would take up the gauntlet of driving the #8 Ossopeske QV Group 4 Rally car hoping for a final victory (or two!), as well as Zeno Pesaro being on standby as a second driver/maintenance crew chief.

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[TanksAreTryhards]

Levante Addendums

Addendum 1: Back to Racing

After missing a good 10 years of Letara’s top racing scene, for '77 Levante is seemingly returning to the top class with a derivative of their soon-to-be-launched Grifo III, clothed in the blue and yellow colors of Scuderia Z.A.R.T. 24 years old prodigy Gunter Leche will take the wheel of the Grifo GRT-i, togheter with 31 years old tarmac specialist Alessio Scaniz. The car is expected to shakedown soon on the new Lerance Raceway for testing.

Development history

The initial development of the GRT-i can be traced back to its contemporary rally incarnation, which had started development in late 1972 as a full blow prototype based on the “Midship Experimental” showcar of 1971.

AKA the Derpmobile

The base chassis bared a striking resemblance to the base model car, with the notable addictions of double wishbones at the front instead of the Mcpherson struts, and stronger corrosion resistance steel for construction. This was a conscious choice of by then technical director Robert Mille, which was far convinced the base platform had enough potential to be raceworthy (and being cheaper than a full blown custom monocoque helped a lot too).

What wasn’t anywhere near standard was the engine. The original 2.6 liter turbocharged engine used in the rally car had been cranked up to 400HP, but with the appearance of monsters like the DAK-R pushing the power limit to plain unresponsible levels, the old powerplant was nowhere near robust enought to compete. In its stead, a new 3.5 liter DOHC V6 was employed, using EFI for the first time on a Levante racecar. It’s twin turbos, set up to an happy 1.5 bar, guaranteed a respectable 620 hp, with the turbo spooling just over 3500 rpm to keep Turbo Lag in check. This new “Lancenigo” engine was a little engineering marvel, with top work in both turbo and fuel system areas, showing pretty robust reliability in internal testing

Seems so unoffensive, and yet…

While 600 hp may seem a lot, it was still 300 hp behind the power hungry monsters that lapped the Lerance Raceway. For that, Robert Mille dictated a lightweight approach to the new car, in order to keep the RWD thing competitive. This meant a fiberglass shell was used to reduce weight, while all ancillaries were reduced to a minimum to shed weight. This allowed to stop the scale at 971 kg, which while not superbly impressive, was still well under the ton. This resulted in a car that, using an high grade derivative of utility tyres, was still able to pull 1.15gs in slow turns, and go from 0 to 100 in 3 seconds flat, while allowing a degree of competency on the uneven part of the course.

Born from compromises in a troubled time for the company, the Grifo GRT-i is far from a favourite, but hopes to cut an underdog role for itself.

Staggered tyres? no problem, just carry a spare in the front booth, and a bigger one under the tray…

Shakedown

For Head of Racing, mister Bruno Giordano

Initial report from our drivers is that the car is at a satisfactory level in both raw performance and pace, able to pace Lerance Raceway in the low 4:19s regularly. Grip levels are adequate on all surfaces, and the car is in general pretty fast on slow corners and directional changes, suffering some understeer at high speed turns.

Engine delivery is what worries our drivers much, with unpredictability on the power delivery of the high-boost turbos making the car tricky to drive, as well as some rear end snappines making the car quite an handful. This is gonna be a factor in a 100-lap race.

On the bright side, drivers report that the car is plenty livable for the long run, a neat foward step form our older cars, and the reliability seems to be not a concern for our team, with low rates of failure during testing. We hope it will stay the same in races.

Particular attention has been put foward to me on the fact that the dirt section of Lerance is way harsher than expected; our current off-road set up might not be enought to clear it at blistering pace, but drivers have found the rough patch manageable at high speeds.

Finally, while our 13 mpg motor is plenty fast, on a small car like ours, it might cost us time in pit stops. We calculate that up to 3 stops might be needed to clear the race. This means we will have to keep up pace to stay with our competitors, but we wil have not to worry about driver tiredness, or degrading tyres.

All in all, we have a fast package, but how suited this is to a long race like this will be a big question for our racing team.

Shakedowns can get quite hectic sometimes…

Addendum 2: Interceptor

Levante fowards to the Letaran Police it’s own proposal for an hot pursuit veichle capable of catching almost every car able to roam Letaran Highways. The 320 HPV (Hot Pursuit Vehicle) bundles high technology solutions, power, and an AWD system in an unassuming pacage, one that wont scream “i’m here to catch you yadda yadda” in the face of an unsospecting criminal, breaking any semblance of cover. Oh did we tell you that we have an actual rear bench to sit the baddies in, too? Let me tell you all about it…

Specs

Engine: 3000 cc inline 6, single turbo, multipoint fuel injection.
Traction: Quadra AWD system
Chassis: Galvanised Steel Monocoque, all-round DW suspension
Interior: 2+3 seating, Premium interiors
Tyres: 225/55, R16, alloy rims
Gearbox: Multimatic Advanced Auto, 4 speed

Weight: 1347 kg, 57/43 split
Power: 332 HP at 5700 RPM
Torque: 507 NM at 3600 RPM
Top Speed: 260 km/h
0-100: 4.8 seconds
Skidpad: 1.06/1.01 gs
Cost: 25000 $
Livery: Cool as fuck, never ever shall i contour letters again

No, for the eleventh time this week, this is not a Lexus. What the fuck is a Lexus, anyways?

A cool shot of the 320 sedan approaching an unsuspecting criminal in a Levante Sparviero…for our promotional material. We like dynamic entrances

[Ludvig]

A flock of Swansons
Our boxers are so quirky and not like all the other cars

Consumer

125 SPC - Hot Hatch Intensifies

The SPC returns, keeping the 2,5L Boxer 6 RWD configuration. With more power and less weight, what could go wrong?
To your family and insurance rep, it’s an innocent granny car. With a small, low-power engine of under 150hp. To you, it’s a road eating monster that will leave most others a small object in your rear-view mirror. While we can’t magically make it bigger than it is, it’s still a reasonably practical everyday car that’ll fit more than you think.

125 PO - A Real Actual Convertible

aka the Barbie Car

Forget the “controversial” 200 convertible of the past; this new, smaller one is Safe and Effective™. Enjoy the sun in a small package, fitted with a smooth engine with performance only available in our sports cars just a few years ago. Back seat very suitable for children.

112 GE - Oil Crisis Fighter

With innovative front wheel drive, a Swanson first, and a very efficient 12 valve engine, this is our most accessible offering at a mere 12.300$. It’s slow, but not dangerously so - and very quick and nimble in the city and on rural roads. Sips just 5,1L/100km of E10.

Government

555 G - Catching crims and locking them up...in your community

A familiar sight for government officials [and to some degree others, pretending rest of lineup for sale outside the competition].
More performance-oriented, still torquey 280 hp 5,5L engine. Power Steering, 5-speed manual and clutched differential for ease and precision of handling the big boat. A simple but high.quality interior, with a sturdy cage separating the crims in the back. American-grade bumpers with Tag Strips. That’s right, you tag the crims with green paint to mark your prey.

Racing

969 RC - Participation Trophy Streak Contender

With 9 wins and 7 podiums on Lerance Raceway, albeit in the discontinued R2 class, there is some pressure on the team. Headquarters insist on them using the new for 1977 900 mid engine sports car, as “it would be a bad look to race a discontinued model again, for several reasons”. Veteran driver Peder Aas insists his personal car would be faster, but will stay on for a couple more years.
Anyhow, the top dog 900 does carry a literal aircraft engine usually propelling sponsor Xessna’s planes. With fuel injection, but no turbocharging (unlike the concept car) it runs at twice the rpm and power of it’s usual configuration.

[Mikonp7]

Greetings comrates

Facelift of the Rushba!

A new decade, a new Rushba. This is over most advanced upgrade of the Rushba to date. Not only was the design adjusted for the new decade and the generel design language of Popas, the engine runs not only more economical, but is also build more robust. Highlight for the facelift is the whole new interior, setting a new standart for Rushbas today, and the ones to come.

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Time to enforce.

For the goverment Popas made a special trim of the Cheechi. This cheechi is a mix of the sedan and sport version, combining the 4 door bodystyle with the enginetune of the sport one. Also a lot of costsaving and performance enhancing features where added. So that this version comes with an cheaper more rugged interior and a upgraded 5 speed manual takes place instead of the 4 speed automatic

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Want more Popas? Visit us at the Letara Transportation Show!

[cake_ape]

24 hour notice!

One day remains to get your entries in. Pretty good turn-out so far

[SheikhMansour]

New for 1975: The Mocabey Senator and Triarius

Mocabey introduces the four door Senator and the two door Triarius, the best in the luxury space. Seen here with sumptuous hydropneumatic suspension and smooth 6.4L V12 engines, they are guaranteed to carry their passengers wherever they desire with the utmost comfort and urgency.

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Mocabey’s Interceptor: The Regent

The Government of Letara has requested a vehicle that can chase down even the fastest of criminals and motorway miscreants while still being economical to maintain, and Mocabey’s solution is the Regent Interceptor.

A traditional sedan that can seat five, and therefore hold three arrestees in the back, the Regent is powered by a 5.0L V8 producing 305 bhp and 287 lb-ft of torque, ensuring it reaches 100km/h in just six seconds on its way to 250km/h. For extra toughness, it is built on a hybrid monocoque/ladder platform, with a passenger unibody safety cell attached to a strong frame that can resist hits from aggressive adversaries. And the government can have them for less than $20,000 each.

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The 1984 Mocabey Bonneville: Faster Than Ever Before

[Happyhungryhippo]

Letara, 1976

Ludger Frehse greeted his colleague Lionel Lomax. “So, let’s show you your new Globus model. It’s done, finally.”
“How is the Premier going after it’s first year?”
“Too early to tell. Now let me present you the Stallion. You see that sports car? This is where the engine is from. We prepared it for next year’s racing in Letara, and so we had the idea to use the now dismounted engine as the one to be taken for the Stallion. It’s a lot more fun to drive than the Premier sedan, nevertheless, consumption isn’t higher. Take a seat.”
“Well, it’s a small market niche, Ludger. However, you have proved to be an expert in that aspect, I remember the success of the Publica ST.”

“Exactly. However, our racing team won’t have something competetive, rallycross is something nobody in the team had experience with, however, our specially tuned RT320 did at least qualify for it.”

When entering the Stallion and going for a test drive, Lomax did have a pleased facial expression. “It’s comfortable, but not too plushy for nice cornering. The V6 really lacks V8 emotion, but besides that, accelleration is brisk and economy great.”
“Sure. This one is another segment-breaker. It’s a sports coupe with four full-size seats that you would buy if a family car has to be fancier than your neighbour’s sedan, or you basically want a sports car but prefer good old values like comfort and space without sacrificing fun in the driving experience”, advertized Frehse, who lighted a cigar.

“So… a car for people who are not able to afford a Gran Turismo?”
“Yeah, Lionel, you got the idea.”

[cake_ape]

Round 4 is closed for entries now. Without further ado:

Rd. 4 RESULTS

Chapter 1: politics, economy, and natural environment

Economy and natural disasters 1946-1984.

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POLITICS

International: Letara maintained its status as a diplomatic powerhouse during this decade. Several high-profile international conflicts were resolved at the International Court of Peace Negotiations (ICPN) in Fiegheni, and Letara had a strong presence at the Global Federation Summit (GFS). Now that the border conflict with Montelin was resolved and Montelin peacefully withdrew from the Letaran peninsula, their relationship was improving slowly, but surely. Although a relatively small nation, Letara was punching above its weight in all areas it seems, and was a well-respected member of the international community of nations. Somunds, a long-term ally of Letara was very pleased too with their continued alliance. However, with their economy taking a small dip, they have ceased sending aid to Letara - which was not a large blow to Letara considering its own thundering economy. There is talk of reciprocating Somunds’ earlier aid to Letara with tariff concessions and other aid packages to prop up Letara’s most valuable neighbour in their hour of need.

Domestic: Politically, the country continued its long era of stability. The social programs and continued investement in the country seem to be paying off, people have more money in their pockets, so why change the system? All political parties’ mindsets are shifting toward a more spending-focused agenda. Minor squabbles are still the norm of course, but overall there is a sense that things are heading in the right direction. The generation that lived through the darkest of the “dark '50s” are starting to collect their pensions, demanding more and more social programs - they worked hard to get the country back on its feet, so they deserve the fruits of their labour in a cozy retirement.

RP effects: The government will have a large spending budget (spending tokens) - these will be added to the pool of tokens the car companies collectively spend during Rd. 5 Preface. The gov’t spending priorities may or may not augment company spending, and will focus on large-scale infrastructure projects.

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ECONOMY

The economy of Letara experienced considerable growth - nay, an explosion - in this decade. Especially in the early '80s the country could be said to have entered a period of unparalleled prosperity. The small blips down in '77, '81, and '83 were not even worth mentioning. Businesses and people prospered, factories worked as hard as they could, and Letaran goods were exported as fast as the infrastructure allowed. There was considerable optimism and everyone and everything invested their wealth into new ventures all over Letara. The general population prospered and the middle class grew. People finally had money to spend on more than just the basics in life.

RP effects: With the economy blossoming, people are more optimistic about the future than ever before. The middle-class now has quite a lot of money to spend, and is also willing to spend it. People relax their caution in this decade, and allow themselves a little “extra” - a second car perhaps? Companies would do well to capitalize on the growing prosperity.

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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

If the '40s and '50s could be described as outright calamitous, this decade is outright… boring. No natural disasters happened between '75 and '83, and only a minor forest fire was recorded in '84 - caused by some careless tourists in Letara’s popular National Park. The climate was good too during this decade and crops prospered. Although volcanologists are a vigilant type, they couldn’t even record the smallest of rumbles at Mt. Modred. The only issue that the Letaran notes is that with the growing prosperity, emissions from overworked factories and recently more crowded roads is leading to more and more air pollution, which in turn leads to respiratory issues in big cities among the more vulnerable. This is perhaps something that needs addressing in the very near future…

RP effects: The agricultural and forestry industries are booming, leading to talks about opening new lands for these industries. Factories are looking to expand too, but are cautious about future mandates on pollution control measures.

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Car reviews and other results to follow shortly!

[LS_Swapped_Rx-7]

Kamaka Car Present Feature: 1977 XSM-1 and 1980 Destiny

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Kamaka Motor Corporation proud to do introduce next generation for iconic Destiny. Destiny platform taken extreme versatile. Able to configure budget family car to performing highly turbocharge sports car.

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XSM-1

XSM-1 concept newest additional to our Letara racing legacy, turbo technology test. Potential on racing is enormous, this place it is the of new rallycross series. Experimental V6 turbo the on middle producing over 500 horsepower, our with able to only hope the of highest performing possible.

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Destiny 2000 EX

For 1980 Destiny it the continuity legacy originate first destiny on Letara 1962. Fun to drove sedan of everyone. Comes taking standard 2 liter I6. Makes 110 horsepower. Equip has carburetors to create service easy.

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Destiny 2000GT Turbo Wagon

Only not wagon insure practicality extra, also performing with turbocharger fuel inject. Makes 170 horsepower. 0-60 7.5 second. Purely workhorse being wagon no longer.

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Destiny 2000 XS-Turbo

2000 XS-Turbo perform highest from line up. Although 2 cylinder remove for make in line 4, make up for dual over the head shaft four valves turbo inject. Make 207 horsepower. Fine tuned further guarantee performing maximum.

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Destiny Police Interceptor

Full potential Destiny is unleashed for police interceptor proposal. Compromise not being make for any part. Featuring top secret 2.8 liter straight six turbo. Make 400 hp. Top speed 185 mph guarantee any car catched.

[Happyhungryhippo]

PRIMUS Highway Interceptor proposal

The Astrona III is a common sight on the highway, even if it is only available for two years. Powerful yet economic engines, a stable and secure ride with surprising cornering abilities for a car of it’s size, and a roomy and modern interior.

Based on the Astrona 260 GLX, the following changes were made:

• Increased engine size of the OHC V6 to 3.6 liter and over 200hp, allowing a top speed of 150 mph (240 kmh), noticeably more than most road cars. Since police officers are trained professionals that know how to operate it, a five-speed manual was the choice of transmission.

• Spacious interior and trunk, allowing easy transportation of equipment and delinquents.

• Robust interior, featuring standard black leather, the wood trim was deleted, the other GLX features not. Power windows and mirrors, electronic check control system, high quality radio, everything was kept as the officers spend the whole day in it and deserve some comfort.

• Steel rims, they are more durable than the GLX’ alloys, and it’s a government car, after all

• Upgraded brakes and wider tires to handle the extra power.

[IDK158]

I know if I lives in Letara id definitely want one of these

[cake_ape]

Rd. 4 RESULTS

Chapter 2:

This post will be OOC as it’s just dealing with some unfortunate housekeeping before I get to the meat and bones of the reviews. Y’all seemed to like this format, so here goes. Perhaps some bad news for some, but maybe also some relief for others. So, let’s rip the band-aid off, get the less fun stuff out of the way, so we can get to the good stuff.

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CONSUMER CATEGORY

Although I strive to have as few bins in the consumer category as possible, there are still things that cannot be explained away or swept under the rug in some RP/lore friendly fashion. These cars broke some hard rules:

@donutsnail Turból 550 Letara: Engine at TP 5 (other trims are fine).

@doot KHI 792 Pelican and KHI 792 Sparrow: Both engine family and top end TP at 10. The KHI 792 GT20 is fine.
After checking it was a legit game issue and these cars are re-instated.

@DrDoomD1scord all three consumer trims: Driver assist TP at 3 (max is 2). Also for C3 engine internals TP are at 5.

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GOVERNMENT ASSIGNMENT

@ChemaTheMexican Garland Determinator Interceptor: Rear downforce >0.

@Ch_Flash Martinet Erable Police: No side markers visible. Those lights are not what you can classify as wrap-around; they are not visible from a 90 degree side-on view.

@DrDoomD1scord TIO - Hawk MFR-12 TT R730 (Letara Market) Clone: Several engine parts at TP5.

@FidleDo Liberty Familia Highway Patrol Car: Most engine parts at TP5.

@GassTiresandOil Kessel Tornado Pursuit: Rear side marker is orange, not red.

@GetWrekt01 Macht Teuton Jaeger 032 LHPD: Rear side marker is orange, not red.

@IDK158 Vausse Naviria LHCI: All engine parts at TP5.

@ldub0775 General Auto G500 Police Interceptor: No rear side marker visible. The wraparound orange indicator light does not count as a red side marker, and there is not other red light/reflector there.

@mart1n2005 Knightwick S-Roadster “police cruiser”: Rear downforce >0.

@SheikhMansour Mocabey Regent Interceptor: No front side marker visible when looking side-on. I know you intended the front light assembly to be “wraparound”, but it really isn’t visible when looking at the car from 90 degrees on the side.

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RACING

@Admiral_Obvious Grig Concept: Has only one seat vs. the required two.

@doot KHI Leapfrog: Too much rear downforce (37.5 kg vs. the allowed max of 20 kg).

@Edsel Aero Endurance and Reliability Testing Platform (ERT): Futuristic engine (looks like TP on the engine was reset to 5 - a real shame but got to check by doing a clean re-import).

@Riley Zephorus Stelvio DAKR: Has one too much TP on driver assists.

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I will also add that there were still way too many people with naming convention errors. I’ve let them slide again this round, but next round they will be hard bins too.

Car reviews, gov’t assignment, and racing results coming soon!

[GetWrekt01]

I love how everyone’s binned for some technical reason of sort, then there’s my headass getting binned for a botched side marker color

[ldub0775]

literally me

[Riley]

Well that’s really fucking annoying. One less techpool and one less quality in assists and it still makes the price with unchanged stats.

Can’t expect cake to change it for me though, but god that’s fucking dumb. The entire thing I enter for, gone.

[ldub0775]

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[mart1n2005]

Argh why did I leave the spoiler on? It doesn’t even need it