Above, left to right: 1974 WLF-6 concept (red), 1984 Wolfhound GT (white), and 1989 Wolfhound GTS (black, originally silver).
The three iterations of this platform were as follows:
WLF-6: Original concept car, powered by an all-aluminum 280-bhp 3.5L DOHC 24V I6 with multi-point EFI. Was voted Car of the Year at the 1974 Letaran Auto Convention. This concept used full aluminum panels and a luxury interior and cassette tape player.
Wolfhound 3.6 GT: The first production variant. Engine size is now 3.6L; power up to 300 bhp. Submitted in Round 4 of the Letara History Challenge. To save costs, the interior and stereo were downgraded to premium level, and the bodywork to partial aluminum.
Wolfhound 3.6 GTS: Updated version with variable valve timing (all cams) and 17-inch wheels front and rear. Power has increased further, to 320 bhp. I am planning on submitting this for the next round of LHC, unless I can come up with a newer car that surpasses it.
I enjoyed making all three trims, and hope that its replacement proves to be a worthy successor.
Utilizing an all aluminium and Vercetti exclusive 235 CI V8, this peppy little sports car seeks to show that Gasmean Brutes and Fruinian Grace can combine to deliver a winning formula.
Essenheit Type 274/274LM-German sports car manufactured by Essenheit from 1959 to 1968. The numbers in the index indicate the volume in cubic centimeters that falls on one cylinder in the engine (this engine has six cylinders, rear-engine layout, rear-wheel drive)
Originally created for TMCC26 and fitted with a luxury interior and stereo (complete with CD player) as well as adaptive dampers. This build has pop-up headlights instead of exposed ones (it’s a late-80s performance car, what else did you expect?).
Cloned from the original TMCC26 submission, with the engine also cloned and given an AlSi block/heads, developing 20 more horsepower compared to the original. It now has a sports interior with premium CD player, in a full carbon-fiber body/chassis with pushrod-actuated suspension, but no driving aids or adaptive dampers, for a rawer, more visceral driving experience. 440 bhp in a 1,050kg supercar yields a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph - a sizable improvement over the original, but at a huge cost ($70,500 AMU instead of $39,900 AMU).
If TMCC26 had required me to submit a car from 1992, and if money had been no object, this is what my submission would have looked like - its exterior has been revised with exposed headlights (because aerodynamics), a more curvaceous front bumper, and bigger side intakes, among other things.
1978 Premio Hussar GT
The 1978 Premio Hussar GT is a high-performance sports car that was part of the second generation of Premio Hussar models. With a 3.0 liter flat 6 engine producing 185 horsepower, the GT spec is one of the higher-end trims available for the Hussar.
This car was designed to provide an exhilarating driving experience, and its sleek, aerodynamic body combined with its powerful engine helped it achieve impressive performance numbers. The 1978 model year marked the first year of the second generation of Premio Hussar models, with updated styling, improved technology, and enhanced driving dynamics.
The Premio Hussar GTS-R was a highly-tuned, track-focused version of the 4th generation Premio Hussar. Under the hood, the GTS-R was equipped with a potent 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine that delivered a staggering 365 horsepower. This high-output engine was built to withstand the rigors of intense racing, with race-spec components like a reinforced engine block, high-strength connecting rods, and a forged crankshaft.
To complement the engine’s power, the Hussar GTS-R was fitted with a host of race modifications that helped to improve its performance on the track. This included a stripped-out interior with lightweight bucket seats and a roll cage, aerodynamic upgrades like a front splitter and rear wing, and high-performance suspension components like coilover shocks and upgraded sway bars.
In addition to these modifications, the Hussar GTS-R also featured advanced racing technology like a launch control system, adjustable boost control, and a high-performance braking system with ventilated disc brakes and racing-spec brake pads.
Overall, the Premio Hussar GTS-R was a no-compromise track machine that pushed the limits of what was possible in a production car. With its potent engine, advanced racing technology, and race-spec modifications, it was a force to be reckoned with on the track and a true testament to the engineering prowess of the Premio brand.
