I am quite into Automation and have been playing since December of 2024. I play the game a whole lot (it’s about all I could ask for from a game,) and I aim to share some of my cars in this forum in a non-consecutive order.
Quality comes standard (joke)
1999 DeWitt Danera Exo - “We took Naples, Italy to Naples, Florida.”
Danera was a short-lived attempt by the American automaker DeWitt to apply their new generation of Gasser V8 into an Italian-esque grand touring package. DeWitt marketed the Danera as it’s own sub-brand sold at distinct dealers as a cheaper alternative to the less reliable sports cars produced in Italy (think Cartagine Raphael and Leviatano HS99.)
Produced from 1998 to 2003 under a single generation (internally called DX1), an estimated 11,578 units were produced at a plant in Evansville, Indiana. The most common configuration was the hard-top naturally-aspirated Exo model, and the rarest was the Targa-top SC supercharged model. The Danera has garnered a small cult following throughout America, helped by their mechanical robustness and reasonable used prices.
DeWitt Danera Exo Specs
-Engine-
GXGT 4.6 Liter naturally-aspirated V8, producing 366 horsepower @ 7300RPM and 317lb-ft of torque @ 4700RPM
-Transmission-
5DMT 5-Speed manual transmission, powering the rear wheels
Exo and SC models shown
It’s not a bad start, seeing as this is based on the '91 Vendetta (limitations and all), but a 5-speed manual gearbox seems a bit inadequate for something debuting in 1999, and the headlights (which are pop-up units, not exposed ones) are not only undersized, but also anachronistic. That said, 366 horsepower in base form is a formidable amount for the era.
Ain’t that a hoot
“Cue The Lightning.”
The Akron Sparrow was a compact sedan produced by the American auto company Akron from 1983 to 2016. The 3rd generation of Sparrow (produced 1999-2007 with a mid-cycle refresh in 2003) was the most successful generation, selling north of 2 million units worldwide during production.
The 2nd generation Sparrow featured the introduction of the LST moniker, a trim usually denoting increased performance and cornering capabilities. The 3rd generation LST is often hailed among enthusiasts for it’s balance of power and precise handling, partnered with a stout 1.8-liter inline-4 and sub-3000 pound curb weight.
Akron Sparrow LST Specs
-Engine-
1.8-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 producing 171 horsepower @8100 RPM and 143lb-ft of torque @4700 RPM
-Transmission-
Akron Sport 6-Speed Manual, powering the front wheels
LS 1.8 and LST 1.8 models shown
I suspect the donor car for this one is the Snake body set - it may not be the most obvious choice for a modern build of any kind, but you did a better job with it than I thought you could, and it’s a refreshing departure from the norm.
The full-sized American flagship that couldn’t be sunk
The 3rd Generation Akron Agent was debuted for the 1995 model year. When it came out, it was the most advanced car of the size on sale at the time.
The Agent for the 1999 MY gained a new option code - S5Y U3M. Checking this box got you a stroked and supercharged version of the 4.7 liter ACE V8 found in the stock Agent, a 5-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a 2-inch lowering.
Today the Agent [ and it’s stablemate, the Portage De Grand ] are common sights in the North American continent, a testament to their indestructability 20 some years later.
Back in the 2000s, a supercharged example would’ve been the most fitting choice for an undercover FBI, CIA, or DEA agent to chase down even the most desperate suspects, such was its menacing yet understated air.
We set the bar for rallying motorsports. We also set the bar for consumer compact automobiles.
This is what happens when you combine them.
Turbocharging. It’s an exclusive technology. An elusive aspect of only the kind of Kurobas you find on rally stages across Europe.
The Cascade TRS breaks that trend. We have engineered the finest 1.8 liter turbocharged boxer-4 money can buy. Combined with a 5-speed manual and AWD, the rally stages don’t sound so crazy.
Get yours today.
1987 Kuroba Motors Ltd.
For something built on any variant of the Gen(Eric) body set, this one reminds me of Group A homologation special (turbo I4 mated to an AWD system) - and a successful one at that.
2013 Massenauto 8K Lineup
The 8K has become more than a nameplate; it’s a legacy. A story told for 17 whole years.
It has set the standard for how German mid-sized sedans are judged.
For 2013, it sets the standard for the whole world.
8K t - ($34,536)
Base model in a Massenauto doesn’t mean no satnav or alloy wheels. In a Massenauto, base model means a powerful and efficient 2.1 liter turbocharged inline-4, driving the front wheels through an advanced 7-speed automatic. Across all trims, the front and rear are illuminated by LED/xenon lighting. Base model also means styling and materials that you can only find for twice as much money from competing brands. The 8K t comes fully-loaded for everyday life.
8K t Sportline - ($36,109)
Weitrovaus and Duchess aren’t going to like this one. The 8K ti pertains to one of the least compromised sporty driving experiences that German engineering can make. The 2.1 liter turbocharged inline-4 has now been tuned to produce near 300 horsepower; paired with our AWD system, it’s enough to whisk it to 60 quicker than a comparable 920tt or Calumet SE. The 8K ti does all this while managing an interior volume level of 73 decibels. Ouch.
8K si - ($42,710)
It’s hard to find a premium car that does this much for this little. We top the range of the 8K with a Massenauto speciailty - the inline-5. This time it is our V-series 3.2 liter, conceived and assembled with your personal comfort in mind. Inside, the authentic leather and magnolia wood accents are sure to please. What else does the 8K si get you? The most advanced suspension system in the segment, that’s what. M.A.S.S. (Massenauto Advanced Suspension System) uses a computer chip to adapt to the road at a rate of 40,000 calculations/second.
German engineering at it’s finest.
It’s Everything.
The latest generation of 8K may be our best 8K yet. We certainly hope you think the same when you’re behind the wheel of one at the dealership tomorrow.
Massenauto:
Think again.
2013 Massenauto Automobiles. Product of Germany. Massenauto is not at fault for any diesels cheating emissions testing or just straight up lying about MPGS. Contact me for inline-5 services.
1996 DeWitt Delores 3.4C
Specs:
3.4 liter V6
~150 horsepower
~194 lb-feet of torque
FWD
4-speed automatic
The Delores was a peculiar automobile. The motive behind the inception of it was to tap into a niche of youth-oriented semi-sporty econovertibles, basically the first wave of girly pop cars. The 3.4 under the hood wasn’t anything special; it was the same engine used in the base Breton pickup and Ivandale minivan. Paired with an exclusive 4-speed automatic and FWD, you really have to wonder what the DeWitt execs were smoking.
It looks like what :steamhappy: would drive
1989 Viken B2CT Husvagn
It was already an established fact in the late 1980s that Viken was a peculiar duck of a brand. They had started life manufacturing train axles for the war effort in the 40s, but after it was over they switched over the tooling in their factory to support automobiles. The Swedish marque would create various automotive oddities even after being bought out completely by Ghallagher in 1972. A steady line of 4WD 2-stroke estates, the closest thing a Swedish thing can make to a sports car (sorry S1CT,) and rebadged American compacts kept the lights on in Stokholm. A complete attack on rationality and the trickle of money came in 1989. And it came in the form of a 2-door caravan.
The B2CT was the top-spec version of the B2/B4 lineup Viken had been producing since 1980. Unlike other Viken models, the B2/B4 was completely without any underpinnings or powertrains from their stateside stakeholder. Ordering a B2CT meant you got a turbocharged inline-6, some of the greatest wheels money could buy, and a fully vacuum-fluorescent gauge cluster. The story goes that the then-CEO of Viken Europe was lounging at home one day when a salesman for the local caravan dealership knocked on his door. The CEO took one look at the B2CT in his driveway and the salesman and committed to one of the strangest cars ever conceived.
The Husvagn was the result of his epiphany. It had the front end and taillight bar of a regular B2CT, but a massive growth was sculpted into the rear to accommodate for an entire living quarters. Wood grain, a full bed, an ice chest; you name it, the Husvagn had it. Only about 200 were hesitatingly cranked out of Viken factories before everyone snapped back to reality and went back to making slightly less crazy automobiles. Depending on the condition, people are deranged enough to buy them on BringATrailer for north of 80k. That’s the power of Sweden.
2000 Okira Cisco Turbo RZ
In the North American continent, we only got a single mode of Okira Cisco in the late 90’s. The Cisco we got was a fleet-ready sport utility with the makeup and factory parts that could easily send it down an offroad trail. In Japan they got that plus one. The Turbo RZ nameplate usually found it’s way onto strange things in Japan, including the Cisco.
The Turbo RZ version of the Cisco had an aftermarket set of 6-spoke Yokorima wheels, a turbocharged version of the LDE 2.2 inline-4, a revised front and rear fascia, a larger factory exhaust, and body color everything. Production figures were somewhere in the 4000s, rivaling some Duchess products in terms of exclusivity.
Okira figured out pretty quickly that there wasn’t any market for a turbocharged lowered mid-sized SUV [ if only they waited 20 years ] and pulled the trim off spec sheets for the rest of recent history. It’s pretty hard to find something that epitomizes the state of the Japanese car market in the time quite like the Cisco Turbo RZ.
The Cisco Turbo RZ reminds me of the JDM Forester STI of the mid-2000s, but in a larger body.
