Old bodies have a safety penalty, using them will make it harder to compete in that category, but at the same time, this competition has banned mods which will also limit the number of bodies. It’s a tough call.
Sometimes old makes more sense. That’s why our Storm Envy MK1 platform was used for the new Rally Coupe.
Due to the restrictions on cylinder counts, we chose the simplest available solution to make the Envy Rally Coupe live up to the legacy of the old V8 powered counterpart. The solution? Cut the V8 in half and use just four big cylinders. Then use a turbo to make up the lost horsepower.
Win or lose, it’s sure to be a terrifyingly fun machine.
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The Scarab Flare platform was made with rallying in mind.
Scarab Flare X-trail builds on this and tries to make a solid performer. A 2.5l turbocharged V6 and AWD makes it a worthy contender.
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I forgot to ask, does this have to be front engined?
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no it does not
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excellent, then I’m bringing an old eccentric back to the fray: the Matteo Miglia Legatus, as reviewed here:
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This is the 1992 OMG Mauler. It is fitted with a large displacement highly economic naturally aspirated DOHC I4. The drivetrain is a manually lockable 4WD mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It’s a go anywhere 4x4 with road manners.
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Regarding parts that require mass production, are engine components that require a forge works or CNC shop among them?
If you can mass produce them it’s ok, so forged and CNC is ok.
(1986 Piper Barlow X shown in Grand Gold)
Returning in 1986 from a long hiatus, the engineers at Ardent have put forth the off-road variant of their Piper compact car line, available only in a 3-door hatchback.
Ardent’s frugality and durability are engineered in every part of this model. Yet that doesn’t betray the fun and adventure that await owners. Departing from the pure transportation roots of the Piper, the Piper Barlow adds on-demand 4WD for improved driving dynamics on rough roads and winter weather. Over 6.5 inches of ground clearance means that Piper Barlow won’t get stuck as you quest for your favorite hangout. And power steering makes parking a breeze, even in the urban jungle. And an available special sport appearance package adds black-trim vents on the hood and styled steel wheels with center caps.*
A step up to the top-trim Barlow X adds generous new features from bumper to bumper. Under the hood, a 118 horsepower 2.6 liter Orion 6-cylinder motor that garners 27 combined MPG. At the wheels, an all-new antilock-braking system for added poor weather control. Inside, Luxe-Weave full cloth seating with driver’s lumbar adjustment and SlideEase passenger seat are among the many comfort touches of Barlow X.
And as always, Ardent’s commitment to safety means that a driver’s air bag is standard on all Barlow trims.
All this for around $10,000 (+ dealer markup and taxes)**
Be more than Adventurous.
Be Ardent.
*Standard on Piper Barlow X
**Price is for Piper Barlow X with 5-speed manual transmission
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im still here
Life happened. Been keeping busy.
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Holy wow, he lives! Welcome back.
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Yeah welcome back
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4-days left
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last day to enter!
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Final Results
Best Eco and weight @DeusExMackia
Most Average car @Sillyducky
Only Mid Engined car @HighOctaneLove
Safest and best looking car but worst overall @Madrias
Not the best but Above average car @VicVictory
Disqualified for insufficient cooling @stensen
Best Offroad Worst looking stat @Zabhawkin
And finally The best Color and Best over all, the contest winners is @one85db
Results
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No mention for having the best off road score? Or worst looks, both DMA traditions
I’ll take good looking and safe. So it’s not much of an off-roader, it drinks a ton of fuel, costs a fortune, and will eventually eat your wallet with repair costs, but it is half-a-V8 in a sporty-ish car that can handle some mild off-roading.
Plus, when you inevitably do lose control of the beast and slam into a tree because you thought it could handle more than just mild off-roading, at least you’re safe, right?