Two more challenge submissions of mine:
1992 HPG HL6 - Originally built for PC92.
Touted as the drivers’ choice of luxury sedan, its all-alloy 4.0L V8 delivers 275 horsepower, sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed advanced automatic transmission.
Graceful curves on the outside lend it a unique style while hinting at the athleticism within.
A sumptuous high-quality interior and CD stereo sound system provide more than enough comfort for all five occupants, with dual front airbags for improved safety.
In short, it’s a livelier counterpoint to more stoic alternatives - but not without compromising comfort to an unacceptable degree.
2006 AAA Centurion 6.0 SS - Originally built for JOC6F.
Powered by a 6.0L OHV V8 sending 400 horsepower to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and helical LSD, this sports sedan is a natural-born thriller for five.
Body and chassis options are identical to those of the HL6 (treated steel panels over an AHS steel chassis, with A-arm front suspension and a multilink rear end), but the Centurion has 245/45R18 wide high-performance tires wrapped around 18-inch alloy wheels at each corner to match its power (the HL6 has 225/60R16 tires and 16-inch alloy wheels).
The Centurion SS also had standard-fit satnav from launch as part of its premium interior package.
Overall, I felt very satisfied with these builds - and had a lot of fun making them, to boot.