QFC23
Trim and Variant name: Unrestricted
Model/Family year: Unrestricted
Trim/Variant year: 1995 or prior; Boss wants a proven design.
Must be road legal in the US. Meaning markers, cats and dogs. And lights, I guess.
Maximum loudness of 45.
95 RON (91 AKI) recommended; 98 RON (93) allowed, but with 10% fuel economy penalty. 91 has no benefits.
Minimum/maximum price (in detailed stats): 30k - 80k // 4 points will be detracted for every 1000 over/under
Tire width must end in 5; no slicks allowed, must be radial.
Even though this challenge would benefit from V16s, I don't have the DLC. Thus no V16s.
Must have at least 2 seats. All body styles allowed.
Be reasonable and at least a bit realistic; no drums all-round or 3 cylinder engines on an executive barge that weighs 2 tons.
9/4/2023 - Clarified techpool, added 'be reasonable' in the rules, tires must now be radial.
9/4/2023 - Rewrote techpool clarification, fixed TLDR.
9/4/2023 - Recommended fuel type is now 95 RON (91 AKI); 98 RON (95) is allowed with a 10% fuel economy penalty. Using 91 RON (87) does not provide any benefits.
9/4/2023 - 'No cheese' rule added for Advanced Trim Settings.
Submissions open - Sunday, April 9th 23:59 (GMT)
Submissions close - Sunday, April 16th 23:59 (Your timezone)
Bentley Arnage - The vehicle was introduced in '98, but is still roughly representative.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) - Also a bit on the newer end ('95).
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140*) '93 - Bit more in the desired time period. * Thanks for the correction Knugcab!
Toyota Century - Very much on the comfort sweet spot, not so much about the performance.
Toyota Crown Majesta - Bit more in the middle, but good nonetheless.
Nissan President - I don’t know much about the car, but it’s in the same segment as the Crown/Century.
Lincoln Town Car - Again, don’t know much about it, but it looks the part.
Audi S8 (D2) - Not much to be said, looks fast, and looks luxurious.
Audi 200 - He’s looking for something a bit more upmarket, but it works.
BMW E38 7-Series - Fast, perhaps not as luxurious, but great for getting away.
Aston Martin Virage - Nothing’s preventing him from looking at grand tourers and the like. Also great for getaways.
Toyota Chaser - Not quite luxurious, but great with the engine and handling. (and great looking :))
Mafioso Motoring
Brief
1996
Jay is a 27-year-old chauffeur for his mafia boss. Following an unfortunate incident with some of his ‘competition’, involving spent ammunition, major collateral damage and the troubled IAS Serpent he was driving being irreperably damaged, his boss has tasked him with finding a replacement for the vehicle, something equally as prestigious, comfortable, stylish, and perhaps a bit more than that. Along with that, Jay wants the vehicle to be capable of escaping sticky situations without becoming a new shape wrapped around a tree.
Priorities
Comfort
His boss expects the vehicle to be equivalent to laying on an exquisite reclining sofa with dancers on the side to keep him entertained. Jay can't quite fit said dancers in the car, so it needs to be more comfortable and exquisite to compensate.
Looks
A mafia boss needs to look the part; Stylish outfits must go with a stylish car. Chrome, hood ornaments, presitigious-looking badges and strong names, all work towards a powerful image, though Jay has also noticed that his boss has an affinity for more and less flashy types of designs.
Prestige
The boss simply won't accept any cheapness, even if it is well-hidden behind a cloud of otherwise good stats. Fortunately, the boss has a history of embracing changes; one of the reasons he's still in business. Thus brands that may have previously been known for producing cheap vehicles will not be excluded.Not like i'd be able to scour everyone's brands and vehicles anyway. Just saying that vehicles with lots of 'quirks and features' are accepted and will not be punished for unconventional styling or engineering decisions. Just try to explain why you've done something extraordinary and I'll keep it in mind.
Price
The boss won't accept 'cheap' vehicles. However, Jay is concerned that a vehicle that is too expensive might get him reprimanded for wasting money that could have been better spent elsewhere. He will choose a more cost-effective alternative if it's a dead tie otherwise.
Drivability
Jay likes to have his vehicle somewhat drivable in case of similar incidents as the one that destroyed the previous vehicle. Wrestling with the thing to get it driving straight under pressure is best avoided.
Speed/Acceleration
Winning a race to 60 might be the deciding factor between life, death or arrest. Thus, a vehicle that can get off the line, and stay at a high speed comfortably is very much preferable.
Running costs
The less 'Vehicle running costs' is on the monthly report, the happier the boss will be. This includes fuel economy, reliability and service costs. His coffers are deep however, so don't get too worked up on these.
Safety
Let's face it, if the vehicle crashes it'd probably be better to die and avoid punishment than to live, both for Jay and his boss. However, it still needs to pass safety standards, even if just barely.
Offroad
The car isn't going offroad everyday, but it's better if it is at least vaguely capable, just in case a 'job' or elaborate escape route requires it. No need for Land Rover or Land Cruiser levels though.
Stats that don’t matter:
Sportiness - The 3-star comfort priority makes it hard to get high sportiness, and besides, Boss isn't driving himself.
Enviromental resistance - The fact is, this car is probably going to last for maybe a year or two before it gets shot up irreperably.
Practicality/Utility - That will be left up to his henchmen who’ll drive some inconspicuous hatchbacks instead.
TLDR: Chauffeur looking for opulent executive luxobarge with comfort, speed and prestige front and foremost.
Rules
Model and Family name: QFC23 - [Forum username]Trim and Variant name: Unrestricted
Model/Family year: Unrestricted
Trim/Variant year: 1995 or prior; Boss wants a proven design.
Must be road legal in the US. Meaning markers, cats and dogs. And lights, I guess.
Maximum loudness of 45.
95 RON (91 AKI) recommended; 98 RON (93) allowed, but with 10% fuel economy penalty. 91 has no benefits.
Minimum/maximum price (in detailed stats): 30k - 80k // 4 points will be detracted for every 1000 over/under
Tire width must end in 5; no slicks allowed, must be radial.
Even though this challenge would benefit from V16s, I don't have the DLC. Thus no V16s.
Must have at least 2 seats. All body styles allowed.
How would you even get the two in the car otherwise?
No Legacy Bodies allowed.Be reasonable and at least a bit realistic; no drums all-round or 3 cylinder engines on an executive barge that weighs 2 tons.
Advanced Trim Settings
Advanced trim will be kept under a 'no cheese' rule. Fixing weird rake on the body? Go ahead! Lowering your suspension so you get no bottom-out with a super soft suspension setup while not looking like a monster truck? Rather not. Unsure if something is allowed? Just ask!
Techpool
Start with default techpool (Everything +5). Add 30 extra points as desired. Do not go above 10 points per category.
This means you start with +5 techpool, and can add up to 5 extra points per category, with a maximum of 30 extra points. You cannot go below +5 techpool on any category. You can however not spend all of those 30 techpool points, but you're missing out on free stat benefits that way.
Changelog
8/4/2023 - Added inspirations, TLDR for the priorities section9/4/2023 - Clarified techpool, added 'be reasonable' in the rules, tires must now be radial.
9/4/2023 - Rewrote techpool clarification, fixed TLDR.
9/4/2023 - Recommended fuel type is now 95 RON (91 AKI); 98 RON (95) is allowed with a 10% fuel economy penalty. Using 91 RON (87) does not provide any benefits.
9/4/2023 - 'No cheese' rule added for Advanced Trim Settings.
Submitting & Deadlines
Send submissions to my forum DM.Submissions open - Sunday, April 9th 23:59 (GMT)
Submissions close - Sunday, April 16th 23:59 (Your timezone)
Feel free to ask how the techpool ended up on my end; provide the correct techpool if needed or desired. I’ll allow one resubmission.
Inspirations
'Conventional'
Bentley Arnage - The vehicle was introduced in '98, but is still roughly representative.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) - Also a bit on the newer end ('95).
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140*) '93 - Bit more in the desired time period. * Thanks for the correction Knugcab!
Toyota Century - Very much on the comfort sweet spot, not so much about the performance.
Toyota Crown Majesta - Bit more in the middle, but good nonetheless.
Nissan President - I don’t know much about the car, but it’s in the same segment as the Crown/Century.
Lincoln Town Car - Again, don’t know much about it, but it looks the part.
Audi S8 (D2) - Not much to be said, looks fast, and looks luxurious.
Not so conventional, but interesting nonetheless
Audi 200 - He’s looking for something a bit more upmarket, but it works.
BMW E38 7-Series - Fast, perhaps not as luxurious, but great for getting away.
Aston Martin Virage - Nothing’s preventing him from looking at grand tourers and the like. Also great for getaways.
Toyota Chaser - Not quite luxurious, but great with the engine and handling. (and great looking :))
Notes
This is my first time hosting anything, please excuse any weird balancing and feel free to bombard me with questions / suggestions altering anything.
Fun theme, though!
