RetroniX by Bradford

[yurimacs]

(Short description)

As Bradford was in crippling financial state in late 2018, Bradford agreed to collaborate with the known brand Lagau in an agreement that Lagau will provide the Chassis and Drivetrain and Bradford will do the coachbuilding and any mechanical tuning.

Established in Jan. 2019, RetroniX aims to build fast sports car inspired by the history books of automotive greatness. Building with only mechanical engineering, no electronic non-sense.

(tl;dr, my shitty way of fusing the “lore” of Lagau and Bradford together)

Model A Platform

Model A Sedan

As Retronix’s main lineup, the Model A aims to be the perfect daily driver for the masses while offering a performance based source of happiness in their lives. Priced at $36682 @ 20%, it is priced competitively with its rivals while offering standard quality seats and touchscreen infotainment. Made with an all-aluminum platform, it aims to offer variety for future developments of this car.

Stats:

Top speed - 338 km/h
0-100 km/h - 4.40s
Drive type - Longitudinal RWD
Transmission - 7 speed Sequential / Geared LSD
Tyres (standard) - F245/R265, 700 Tyre Diameter 18 inch Rim Diameter (alloy)
Weight: 1630.7kg (54.7/45.3)

Engine:
2818cc All-AlSi Inline-6 cylinder DOHC 4-valves Turbo-charged
Direct Fuel Injection
95 RON
10.6:1 compression
493 HP @ 8200 RPM
506 Nm @ 5200 RPM

Model A GT-Class Coupe

As the Model A’s big and luxurious brother of the range, it is no surprise that it does not fail to offer you the best in comfort and luxury. Step inside and you find 4 full seating layout covered in premium quality leather, adjusted using electricity. and in the center is an 9" infotainment touchscreen.

Although using the same engine as the sedan, it is tuned up to 535hp to compensate for the heaviness of all these luxuries and now uses a Dual-Clutch 7-Speed gear box to help accelerate to 0-100 in 4.2s, up to a top speed of 347 km/h.


Stats:

Top speed - 346 km/h
0-100 km/h - 4.20s
Drive type - Longitudinal RWD
Transmission - 7 speed Dual-Clutch Sequential / Geared LSD
Tyres (standard) - F245/R265, 720 Tyre Diameter 19 inch Rim Diameter (magnesium)
Weight: 1630.8kg (54.6/45.4)

Engine:
2797cc All-AlSi Inline-6 cylinder DOHC 4-valves Turbo-charged
Direct Fuel Injection
98 RON
11.4:1 compression
535 HP @ 8500 RPM
501 Nm @ 6900 RPM

RetroniX Battaglia

At the center of the stand, stands proud the battleship of the brand.

Commanding presence at its whim

The All-new RetroniX Battaglia Sports Car.

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As the model car of RetroniX, this car is the culmination of all our skills, R&D, time that has been poured out for the production of such model.

Carbon Fibre in the chassis helps it keep out unwanted weight

No forced induction for natural characteristic

All-mechanical being for road, and for the track. Priced at $167770 @ 40%

Stats:
Top speed - 345 km/h 0-100 km/h - 3.10s

Drive type - Longitudinal AWD (69% Rear)

Transmission - 7 speed Sequential / Electric LSD
Tyres (standard) - F270/R325, 710 Tyre Diameter 19 inch Rim Diameter (magnesium)
Weight: 1631.5kg (43.8/56.2)

Engine:
5916cc Magnesium/AlSi V12 DOHC w/ VVL 4-valves Naturally Aspirated
Direct Fuel Injection
98 RON
12.5:1 compression
664 HP @ 8400 RPM
634 Nm @ 6600 RPM

[abg7]

The Battaglia looks OK and is a solid performer, but the Model A line… Oh dear. That is certainly not a rear end I’d be envious of. It looks droopy from behind, and the chrome-ringed rectangular taillights on the coupe are just unnecessary. Also, both body styles seem to have a trunk that’s too short - it disrupts the overall proportions severely. And the Retronix name… I was expecting retro-futuristic styling, but I haven’t found any of that in your cars, which defeats the purpose of such a name.

Things are brighter on the engineering front - the Model A has loads of power and ought to handle well, but the sedan really should use the same dual-clutch gearbox as the coupe for smoothness’ sake. And with that much power and torque going to the back wheels, an electric LSD would be recommended over a geared LSD, despite the extra cost. All things considered, all of your cars are strong performers, at least on paper, but the Model A’s styling leaves a lot to be desired. While you’re at it, why not make the coupe a full 4-seater rather than a 2+2? It certainly looks like it has enough room for a pair of adult-sized rear seats.

[yurimacs]

Thank you for your feedback. To me, I knew the Battaglia would get good press, knowing that I put some thought and time for it. Model A was a bit disappointing after awhile,and I mixed up the 2+2 term. It actually has four full seats and I thought 2+2 would mean that, I will edit that promptly. But rest assured there will be a facelift concept for the Model A soon.