I like it, were you inspired by the first gen Audi 100?
A bit (on the drive train setup as longitudinal FWD with Boxer), but more like Lancia Fulvia + BMW 2002
A bit continuation of it’s own lineup.
Here are triplets of the Leonia
From left: 1979 Leonia (3rd Gen) SC2000 - The first model with EFI
At middle: 1973 Leonia (2nd Gen) SC2000 - The first with Fuel Injection (Mechanical)
On the right: 1968 Leonia (1st Gen) SC2000 - The genesis of the Leonia
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1988 Rosenthal Ocelot
Adding more cars to my main lineup Rosenthal, the lore is still being worked on.
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2019 Kartil Kyanite GT and Kyanite GT VSI
The Kartil Kyanite, first introduced in 2019, represents a new era for Kartil’s lineup of large luxury and performance coupes. This imposing coupe combines sleek aesthetics with powerful performance and cutting-edge technology.
The GT variant of the Kartil Kyanite caters to those seeking a luxurious driving experience. It boasts a commanding 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that unleashes an impressive 534 horsepower at 5900 RPM. This power is efficiently transferred to all four wheels through an advanced AWD drivetrain, providing exceptional traction and stability. The GT is equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), ensuring lightning-fast gear shifts. The front double wishbone and rear MultiLink suspension setup enhance the car’s handling and responsiveness.
Inside the GT, opulence reigns supreme. The cabin is adorned with plush leather seats and is equipped with an array of luxury features designed to maximize comfort and convenience. Electric variable power steering offers precise control, and full electronic steering control and launch control further enhance the driving experience.
For those seeking even higher performance, the GT VSi variant takes things to the next level. It is powered by a formidable 5.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, generating an exhilarating 721 horsepower at a mind-boggling 8600 RPM. The GT VSi shares the same 7-speed DCT transmission as the GT, providing lightning-quick gear changes. The drivetrain and suspension are further fine-tuned for improved performance, ensuring exhilarating acceleration and precise handling.
Visually, the GT VSi stands out with its more aggressive styling, featuring enhanced aerodynamics and active aero elements that dramatically increase downforce. The removal of the small rear seats, coupled with carbon ceramic brakes, contributes to weight reduction and enhances overall performance.
While the Kartil Kyanite GT and GT VSi deliver exceptional performance, it’s important to note that they are relatively heavy in comparison to some competitors, with the GT weighing in at 2103 kg and the GT VSi at 1856 kg. Nevertheless, these vehicles embody the perfect blend of luxury, power, and advanced technology, making them highly sought-after options for enthusiasts who crave a thrilling and opulent driving experience.
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1999 Westman Halowood
Vintage cars seem to be a favourite of yours, and all the ancient vehicles you present are quite good
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1987 LVC LF2
Essentially the answer to the question “What if my CSR156 entry were a front-engined, rear-drive, four-seater, powered by an all-alloy flat-four?”
The reason it’s here is that it’s not really a dedicated sports car, as my actual entry was - but its performance potential (983.6kg curb weight, distributed 52.5%/47.5% front-to-rear) would have made it an ideal Group A homologation special for the 2000cc class, as shown here.
Its all-alloy 2.0L flat-four delivers 150 bhp to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox and geared LSD.
This trim lacks ABS and power steering for cost and reliability’s sake, limiting its cost to just $12,500.
OK, so it’s not as attention-grabbing on the outside, but it’s more practical on the inside and doesn’t use all of the budget (either upfront or in terms of fuel, running, and service costs).
As Yoda would say, “Size matters not”. The LF2 is not just a light car, but also a small one, being less than 1.7m wide and well under 3.8m long, allowing it to squeeze through narrow roads with ease.
And although it only has struts up front and semi-trailing arms at the rear, it’s still an all-independent suspension setup - one that’s been tuned for agile handling without causing unmanageable oversteer or excessive loss of comfort.
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TAZ 103 and 103/B a second generation of standard archana’s car product from 1958 to 1967 in two motorizations.
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1981 ASAKURA Sakai Coupe
Essentially a hyper cheap, hyper simple family-sized Japanese coupe built off of the same body as a ute. With horrific fuel efficiency and incredibly poor handling thanks to its solid axle leaf suspension in the rear (a leftover of the ‘ute’ origins of the car), 1981 truly was one of the darkest years for Asakura Heavy Industries.
A poorly-proportioned and fatally 70s back end, if you like that sort of thing. Note the Multidrive logo on the back, this thing for whatever reason has Asakura’s special brand of 4WD…
Note the car’s excessive ride height and large cabin, this can fit 4 people relatively comfortably while going over rough terrain, possibly the only pro of this car.
Oh no, here we go. The front of this thing was certainly not designed for a family coupe, and it shows. The windshield is too flat, the grill is just too wide, and the fact hat it has bare steelies doesn’t help. Oh and lord, if you can guess the motto of the company: ‘Beauty and Certainity’ “ARGGHH WHAT THE HELL IS EVEN THIS??!?!?!” - The founder’s reaction after seeing this car for the first time (this was what killed him)
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1990 Globus Commander - the result of a classic personal luxury car mixed with the muscle and performance heritage of the brand - if you need a sign that malaise is over now, this is everything you need to know.
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I’ve waited a long time for anyone to create a genuinely good-looking two-door car based on the Boat body set ever since the Kee days, but that option was out of reach for years, because prior to the release of the UE4 4.3 build into the open beta phase, the requisite body style just wasn’t there - now that it is (and on a revised version of the body style, with multiple sizes to boot), however, I’ll seriously consider using it more often as soon as I opt into the new version. As for the car itself, the bubble rear window and lack of an upper grille (with a vestigial lower one) are quite appropriate for something introduced at the dawn of the 1990s.
