Merciel S.A Archives

[Hshan]

1.8 in such small car? I’d say that’s even pretty sporty

[abg7]

That is one cute classic you’ve got there. It’s no surprise that its simplicity made it a favorite among the general public!

[Dorifto_Dorito]

Merciel Archives: 1966 Merciel 112

1966 Merciel 112 Vitesse

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Its time for a proper Merciel now, one of the most iconic cars made by the company, the Merciel 112 Vitesse. Designed in 1961 by Jaqcues Bourcet to beat the likes of the Lotus Cortina, the 112 Vitesse was the most advanced car ever made by Merciel. The Vitesse featured a unibody chassis, the first ever built by Merciel. The new chassis was more rigid than traditional ladder frames allowing the car to roll less in the corners, improving the handling.

Under the hood, the engine also received some attention. The standard 1.8L Montreuil Slant 4 from the 50s fitted to the previous generation Vitesse simply wouldn’t do. Its basic pushrod design limited rpm and horsepower and the two valves per cylinder limited airflow. So to improve performance, Montreuil developed a brand new engine specifically for the new Vitesse. This new 2.0L inline 4 engine, mounted transversely, utilised a SOHC setup with 3 valves per cylinder and was mated with a 4 speed manual gearbox. On the higher spec models, the RS, the engine could output a maximum of 128hp at the flywheel.

Inside, the 112 Vitesse was fitted with 5 standard fabric seats and a standard radio. Higher spec models could also be fitted with a more premium interior.

Much like the Montreuil FM-4, the Merciel 112 Vitesse had a long lasting legacy. The car was produced from 1966 to 1974 and in that time, the car had become an icon for Merciel, not only for its style, but its importance in Merciel’s Motorsport history.

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Motorsport

While Bourcet never really intended the Vitesse to compete in any sort of racing, it wouldnt be long before it ended up in a competition of some sort. The Vitesse made its BTCC debut in 1967 and was soon battling @DeusExMackia’s Erin Merna Mk 1.5 forming a sort of rivalry between the two companies. However while the Merna may have dominated on the track, the same could not be said on the rally course. From the years of 1967-1972, the 112 Vitesse was racing at the very top, fighting against Lancia and Mini. While the Vitesse never won a World Championship, it came very close in 1967 narrowly losing out to the Mini by only a couple of points.

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Stats and Prices

Price: Fr 11,850 (@50%)

Price: Fr 12,000 (@50%)

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[DeusExMackia]

Gosh what a pretty little car! Can’t decide if that red or that blue looks better.

And as for a rivalry between the 112 and the Merna, well, I couldn’t think of a better script of one being better on the track and another being better on a rally course

[abg7]

What a pretty little car that is! And it has some racing pedigree too.

[Dorifto_Dorito]

"Merciel Archives: Nohda Assent

4th Generation Nohda Assent (L70 81-85)

_{Déjà vu, I’ve just been in this place before, higher on the street and I know its my time to gooo…}

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Nohda Giken Kōgyō KK or Nohda Motor Co., Ltd was founded by Takayama Noda in 1937. Based in Osaka, Nohda initially produced sewing machines and bicycles before producing their first automobile in 1949. From there, the company grew to a large multinational company before being partially bought by the Merciel Groupe in 1996. Their most successful line of automobiles is the Assent

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The Nohda Assent is the most successful line of automobiles ever produced by the company. Initially introduced in 1969, at least 25,900,000 being produced in the 50 years the car has been sold for.

In 1981, Nohda revealed their latest generation, the L70 which sold from 1981-85. The L70 series was the last FR Assent as the L80 model would get an FF layout. The L70 Assent was also one of the first Assent to gain much popularity in the US following the company’s success in the 1978 IMSA.

The new L70 Assent featured a unibody chassis with a solid axle rear. The engine depended on the variant. The standard models were fitted with the Nohda L series of inline 4s with the displacement varying from 1.3L, 1.6L and 1.8L. More sporty models came with the Nohda S series of 2.5L V6s derived from the previous generation N series V6s fitted to the L60 series. Higher end trims also came with EFI whereas the base trim came with 4 barrel carburettors. The engine would be mated to either a 4 speed manual in the base trims, however the sportier trims came with a 5 speed. The USDM spec however came with a 3 speed automatic as standard. Inside, the Assent came with 5 standard fabric seats and a standard radio.

In 1984, Nohda revamped the car giving it the new S2500 M engine which fitted Multi Point Fuel Injection. This new performance model was given the name, Assent Trophy. The Trophy also fitted a new geared LSD and a high performance 5 Speed Manual transmission. This allowed the Trophy to go from 0-60 in 7 seconds.

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Stats and Prices

SL(EU&JAPAN): $12,450 (@50%)

SL (USDM): $13,200 (@50%)

GLX: $16,350 (@50%)

GTX: $18,150 (@50%)

Trophy: $19,650 (@50%)

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And just for fun

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[phale]

Fuck yeah asymmetry!

[abg7]

It’s obvious that you have made a sharp-looking sport compact. Despite the primitive live rear axle, somehow it manages to be fun to drive, while retaining a fair amount of practicality.

Also, by broadening the scope of this thread to focus on an entire group of brands, I expect to see a lot more of your (UE4) cars than just the ones from Merciel itself.

[squidhead]

That front grille. You just won at automation.

[DeusExMackia]

GLX.

GLX.

Honestly do you want cash, card, PayPal, solid gold bars? 'Cause I am sold.

[Oskiinus]

Kansei dorifto?!*

Other than that, this car is one of my favourites now.

[Hshan]

That is so 80s and so Japanese that I would drive just for that intense 80s Japanese properliness I feel like I need to re-learn how to design looking at this and remembering my designs from the era. BTW, how did you make that front body-coloured logo?

[abg7]

If that’s not a rival to the Mk4 Scarlet, I don’t know what is, but the blue paint and yellow headlights remind me of Alpines of old, such as the original A110 and the later A310.

[squidhead]

Looks sexy as hell though.

[Dorifto_Dorito]

Merciel Archives: Nohda Bop! and Merciel Pixi

1st Generation Nohda Bop! (A80 2000-2009)

_{Don’t mind the shoddy photoshop…}

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In 1999 at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nohda unveiled a small concept kei car. Unlike its predecessor, this new car was more curved and streamlined. This would become the Nohda Bop!.

The Bop! featured an AHS steel unibody construction with corrosion resistant steel panels and McPherson Struts front and a Torsion Beam in the rear . This provided the car with adequate luggage space in the rear without sacrificing much passenger space. Under the bonnet was the small Nohda 660K2 engine, which produced about 53 horsepower. However in the SuperBop!, this engine had a turbocharger added and tuned to produce 64hp, thus staying in the requirements to be a kei car.

Inside, the car was capable of seating 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children. The interior wasnt anything new or outstanding, featuring standard seats and a standard CD player. The steering was hydraulic and the car featured ABS as standard.

Stats and Prices

Standard: $10,530 @30%

SportCUP/SuperBop!: $11,570 @30%

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Merciel Pixi

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SInce 1996, Nohda had been partnered with Merciel and became a part of the Merciel Groupe. As sales of Nohda Europe was quite weak compared to Nohda of Japan and Nohda of America, Merciel offered to sell the Bop! in Europe under the Merciel marque.

What resulted was the Merciel Pixi. Underneath, the two cars shared the exact same chassis, however inside, the 660K engine was replaced with a Montreuil 1.1L engine. This provided the car with 77hp, making it faster than the SuperBop!.

Stats and Prices

Pixi Standard:14,850 @50%

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[Dorifto_Dorito]

"Merciel Archives: Corsaire GTE and Vixen WRC

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Merciel Corsaire GTE 2018

Unveiled at the LA Auto Show this week, the Corsaire GTE has gone through a radical facelift. The new facelift features new LED headlights and front grill.

Behind, a new set of LED taillights, a new larger diffuser and a larger, more impressive rear wing. This all improves downforce and handling of the car

Underneath, the car has received some minor adjustments following the feedback from the 2017 car. The engine, which previously made whopping 800hp has now been electronically limited to 750, improving driveability and the electronic steering assist has been replaced with a variable hydraulic one, improving the driver’s feel for the road.

Overall, the new 2018 Corsaire should be just as, if not more competitive than the 2017 model.

_{The new 2018 Corsaire without any liveries}

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Merciel Vixen WRC 2018

Also shown at the LA Motor Show was the new 2018 Merciel Vixen WRC. Replacing the 2017 Vitesse WRC, the new 2018 Vixen WRC is the successor to the 2004 Vixen WRC, which won 3 consecutive championships from 2005-2008.

Due to the new 2018 regulations, the new Vixen is wider than the old Vitesse, allowing for more stability. In addition, the extra aerodynamic features present on the car further improve handling.

Underneath, the Vixen retains the 1.6L i4 from the Vitesse, which in itself is based off the 2004 Vixen. While the extra weight of the Vixen may seem to hinder the performance of the car, the new 2018 car features a new, more sophisticated anti-lag system that reduces lag allowing for it to reach peak power much faster.

In addition to this, the new Vixen features a more advanced electronic central locking differential and a new 6 speed sequential gearbox, overall, making the Vixen as fast as the Vitesse.

_{The new 2018 Vixen WRC without any liveries}

[abg7]

The Corsaire looks like it could give an equivalent Scarlet or Fleming a run for its money, and the Vixen… Well, quite frankly, it’s mental!

[DeusExMackia]

Dude, read the guidelines. You aren’t allowed to post pr0n on here

[squidhead]

ok, Corsaire. You got me. I WANT ONE

[squidhead]

That’s a good looking paintscheme. I’ve done something very similar in terms of general idea (use of different colour triangles) for a girl drifter a few weeks back. And this clicks with me very much.