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 Archer Sparrow was a compact sedan produced by the American auto company Archer from 1983 to 2016. The 3rd generation of Sparrow (produced 1999-2007 with a mid-cycle refresh in 2003.)
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.
Archer Sparrow LST Specs
-Engine-
1.8-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 producing 171 horsepower @8100 RPM and 143lb-ft of torque @4700 RPM
-Transmission-
Archer Sport 6-Speed Manual, powering the front wheels
LS 1.8 and LST 1.8 models shown
(guess who didn’t realize someone had named a brand Archer light years before me until like 5 seconds ago)
