This one takes styling cues from the FC and FD RX-7s and combines them into a small, yet attractive package. The result looks ace - and it should have an exhilarating driving experience to match.
The new Halvson Performa Turbo manages to package the advanced sPORT 2 litre inline 5 from our family car line, the Harrier, into a small sports car, not unlike offerings from famous Japanese companies. The difference here is that we offer a turbo, 5 cylinders, and RWD fun.
Specs
- Power: 142kW at 6,700 RPM
- Torque: 279Nm at 3,700 RPM
- Weight: 1,291Kg
- 0-100km/h: 6.18 seconds
- Top speed: 252km/h
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It’s been more than a week since the deadline, and we still haven’t had any reviews of the entries - so what’s the hold up?
“Challenge closes at 11:59 PM UTC on the 15th” - it is you that have misunderstood things.
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This was specifically called out, this round was extended due to other challenges finishing around then.
On that note - challenge is closed. Reviews will come shortly.
Edit: I’ve realised I should’ve posted a reminder that this is closing, and due to IRL circumstances, reviews won’t start until Wednesday. I’m extending submissions until 11:59 UTC, on the 17th of May. That is 35 hours from now.
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I will just say before the reviews, I know my car will do awfully compared to everyone else’s, but I just wanted to make a kit car 
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My goal was to melt tires and stuff a big-block in a small convertible.
I wanted to just make a weirder-looking GT Cabriolet, whilst encapsulating my company’s design language
I literally just did a Civic EK9 Type-R 
Régal Atome (Targa)
A mid-engine smol sports car, 150 hp and can turn on a dime, it is fun and exciting to drive with a 0-100 of 6.5 seconds, you are in full control without too much pesky electronics in the way. How a true sport car should be. It is relatively cheap as well!
This is the targa edition, because even YOU deserve a tan.
OOC: Hope I got it in time. That was a last minute job when I saw it was extended
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Introducing the Cronos Rocket VI starting at just 37100 AMU
Inspired by race cars of a bygone era and the simple, viceral, white knuckle thrill they provided, the Rocket VI is an adrenaline machine built for two. The unique, all weather, tandem seat design weighs less that 700 kg with power provided to the rear wheels through a five speed manual gearbox by a 1000cc inline four. Get yours to experience thrills like Moss, Clark, and Fangio now with the added bonus of room for a terrified passenger!
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Gordon Murray wants his car back
Challenge is closed. Expect results soon.
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REVIEW TIME!
A slight note first - I am just using the order they imported here, and I am using everyone's pre-sent photos as I don't have a ton of time for stuff.@GassTiresAndOil - Armor Sunburst GS: Ah, the nineties. The era of no lineflow, just make it look good. It fits the brief well, though, nice times for a low price.
@Karhgath - Régal Atome: Basic 90s Safety, no TC/ESC? Somebody’s gonna die. Quite the aggressive, mean looks too, it wants you dead.
@Tsundere-kun - Cabrillo Raphale GTR: Looks expensive. Real expensive. It’s a bit big and heavy for my liking, but it does decently well in the stats.
@z2bbgr - Pocono Sport Spider: Seat pattern clashes too much, looks real expensive too, stats are pretty nice overall though.
@MrdjaNikolen - Daniloski KimiKup: Looks like it fits the budget in the front, but it looks like an old Chrysler at the rear. Brake fade kills the performance, oof.
@abg7 - AMS Shadowcrow 3.0: Sleek yet blob, I like it. Looks “Realistically expensive”, like a 30k car trying to look like a 60k car.
@Bbestdu28 - BMA Compaq 286: Hey, I know that name! Hot hatch is an adventurous choice, boring-looking sleeper hatch even more so. It’s super fast, but with low comfort.
@BTCheetah - Rocket: Nike ONE at home. This car abuses how width (and drag/footprint/price) is done. It’s not fast, and has high sport despite mega brake fade.
@cake_ape - Niata by Mons Customs: Not a fan of the taillights, overall looks too custom and is super expensive but easy to drive. I never like carbon hoods, but that’s me.
@ChemaTheMexican - Tobuhai Urbano R-spec: Actually hot-looking hatch. Shame it’s slower than most, has bad sportiness and has -5 quality basic safety + no TC, so it’s a deathtrap too.
@CritcicalSet9849 - Morton SX20: Pop-ups are cool and easy, car is nice and sleek - but the weight and weak i5 drag the performance down
@Ducethetruth100 - WMS: Headlights are too far in, small grille just sticks out like a sore thumb. Basic interior + mega stiff springs is pain.
@Edsel - Aero Keai: Limited to 140 km/h, which kills sport/laptimes. Yes, 140 is the kei gentleman’s agreement, I don’t care about Japan’s taxes and norms.
@ErenWithPizza - Shima Camille: I get told this constantly, and now I get it. Too much negative space is bad. There’s nothing to catch the eye on the sides, it’s boring.
@Fayeding_spray - Compak Speedster: I’m not a fan of the way the chrome trim looks, or the matte white with the metallic blue. Bad acceleration hurts laptimes a lot.
@kalan - Mano stry 188 ModerizationII: I am going to do a longer review, because everything here is wrong. Engineering “highlights”: Mega wheelspin, gearing limits top speed below 210kmh, terminal oversteer, staggered wheel/tyre diameter but not width, basic interior, AM radio only, no ABS, costs 47k. Visuals suck too, with clashing paint, janky-looking fender flares, taillights floating in midair, overuse of 3D primitives generating awful-looking grille and light housing “curves”, headlight projectors clipping through the cover, and an incomplete interior which is on full display due to the removal of the top. Please do not waste my time like this.
@Ldub0775 - Takahashi Rocket: Looks expensive. It’s a fantastic car… But it fails at being small, being light and, compared to the rest of the field, being sporty.
@Lotto77 - Halvson Performa Turbo 2.0: It’s just kinda… Middle of the road? Looks nice but not captivating. Fast but not too fast. A tad heavy, despite a low footprint. Not bad?
@Madrias - Bricksley Kingsnake 427ci: Outdated V8, not sporty, really heavy yet uncomfortable… It’s all the worst parts of muscle cars wrapped into one!
@mart1n2005 - Knightwick Pulse 2.0 V6: It’s a shame this thing accelerates so slowly and only has a basic cassette player, because it’s absolutely gorgeous. Sex.
@Nightwave - Ibis Anodus: Another car in desperate need of a turbo or a larger engine. Performance is dragged down by a weak engine, you know the drill.
@NoahC - Yinzer MR-Squared: Fast on track, but at what cost? Expensive, uncomfortable, heavy and a bit of a pain to drive. Looks super expensive too.
@SheikhMansour - Oryu Destriero Cabrio: Seen a lot of cars like this one, but somehow, it’s just cute. Maybe it’s the yellow. It’s impossibly fast, with no basically compromises.
@Fletchyboy100 - Dalton Ultralight (EuroTek): You should’ve mentioned I need to hide body+chassis. It’s light, but lacks power. The massive issue, though, is car having a big fat zero for comfort.
@Kobracashi - Reduit WK-99: I love the way it looks… But the high camber shreds the staggered tyres, plus the high price doesn’t buy comfort.
@Riley - Zephorus M1: It’s immaculately crafted, with the stats to match. It looks expensive, that’s the criticism. Looks too expensive, but you know…
@Interior - Schnell LX50: It exudes cool. Shame it’s heavy and lacks sportiness, because it’s really, really cool.
Finishing order and next-in-line will come in another post, I wanted to get these out nice and quickly and I need to go touch grass.
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Yeah, I wasn’t too surprised I was underpowered. It’s a running theme.
You know what, considering I was going after the MX-5 specifically, I’ll count that as a major win for myself! :^)
Why did I put in the little 2.0 instead of using the 1.8 turbo like the older model, could have been a while different ball game. I did think I put in a standard cassette though, that’s just a balls up on my end
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@voiddoesnotknow @Lanson Neither of you named your entries or included that they were for QFC in the family name, which is why they weren’t reviewed. I just picked every car with QFC in the model year.
So, the top 5 (plus one person who doesn’t want to host) are:
- @SheikhMansour - No hosting indication
- @GassTiresandOil - Does not want to host
- @abg7 - Wants to host
- @Riley - No hosting indication (has subsequently opted out)
- @cake_ape - No hosting indication
- @Bbestdu28 - No hosting indication
Sheikh wins because it’s a cute, approachable car with monstrous performance. Gass is second because it’s not quite as insane with the performance but still hits the brief. ABG is third because it looks like an impressive car on the correct budget.
@SheikhMansour - your hosting window is open until 10AM UTC, 19/05/2022. If you do not reply before then, you may still request hosting but @abg7 can claim hosting first, then @Riley can claim from 10AM UTC on 20/05/2022 and so forth.
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In other words, less can be more, at least in terms of aesthetics. The upshot is that the whole Shadowcrow range, from the entry-level base model to the upmarket Touring spec (which I didn’t submit) feels like a quality product twice its price.
And yes, I am able to host, exactly as planned.
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