The Car Shopping Round (Round 64): Tears in Heaven

I could give you many likes! In my mind GSI Eviscerator nailed it.

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I seriously considered replicating the Banshee, so itā€™s awesome to see it done!

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The DHB Solae DLX 660G


We understand you need a vehicle without comprise. While there is a nearly endless selection of high-performance sports cars or massive sports utility vehicles. The truth is nothing is quite as elegant yet imposing and demanding of respect as a full-size prestige luxury sedan. So we offer you only the best of the best. The most expensive and ultimate luxury vehicle produced in Anikatia.

In our resolute quest for absolute excellence, we offer you the top of the line flagship model in a special protection addition of the DHB Solae that is certified with the highest level ballistic protection. The bodywork and windows are able to withstand hardened steel core bullets fired from assault rifles. We even offer blast protection so you may always feel at ease in the most opulent and premium handcrafted interior.

We offer not only the dependable high levels of protection but also the ultimate in ride comfort and onboard luxury features. Permanent all-wheel drive improves traction and driving stability, particularly when road conditions are difficult in winter, for example.

The DHB Solae DLX 660G is equipped as standard with a new eight-speed automatic transmission offering the smoothest ride. Our design is strikingly unique with an imposing road presence yet it retains a refined elegance of quality. It is a design that demands to be driven, yet equally, it is a vehicle that is a joy to be chauffeur driven within.


MSRP $316,200

It exudes confidence as the flagship of the DHB model range, the DHB Solae satisfies the very highest requirements in terms of luxury appointments and comfort. The top-of-the-range model is the DHB Solae DLX 660G. This Deluxe Limited X-Drive (AWD) Guardian variant is powered by a 6.6L twin-turbo V12 that has an output of 540 kW (724 hp). With a displacement of 6585 cc, the maximum torque of 1000 Nm is available from 2800 rpm. While every luxury has been kept in mind the Solae DLX 660G completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the top speed is 320 km/h.

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That thing reminds me of a Bentley Flying Spur (specifically, the current one). I must admit, my entry for this round, the Kramer KR12, was also inspired by the Pegassi Zentorno, itself also one of my favorite cars in GTA V.

Now that is some seriously good marketing! Gorgeous looking car (as always), I definetley agree with @abg7 on the Bentley thing. Certainly a competitor to the luxury limousine market.

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Hereā€™s the car I had high hopes forā€¦ but will ultimately not be submitting. Based on the GTA IV Turismo (with design elements of the GTA V Turismo R), hereā€™s the 2016 Grotti Turismo T-S specially customised for Tommy Vercetti.

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Why exactly did you choose not to submit it? And what will you actually submit instead in its place? At any rate, you may consider sharing this highly attractive design in the ā€œEverybody is a Reviewerā€ showroom for others to review. Itā€™s a shame you couldnā€™t put this bright red beast into the contestā€¦

@DeusExMackia Thanks, It was actually the splendid job Erin did on the marketing side of things with that beautifully argued pitch that made me realise I had to step things up for DHB.

But I actually kinda of wish this body has a longer wheelbase option with a bit more adjustment at the front then I could have really given it a more imposing stature and longer flowing bonnet.

However, Iā€™m rather glad itā€™s able to pull off the whole Bentley levels of luxury and style, though.

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So, this may look un-imposing, and thatā€™s because it is.

The Epitaph Mk. IV is just that. The Epitaphā€™s are all custom made, with none being the same. All have little niggles that make each one different. This Epitaph, Serial number #005, is a V6, RWD sport machine. With a mid-transverse layout, and a ā€œkick-your-sister-in-the-nutsā€ red, this is one showy thing. Small, and light, 005 is nothing a master, such as yourself, couldnā€™t handle.

Costing [Classified], this is the car for you, sir!



Not gonna do well, like usual :imp:

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^those beautiful cars up there

and then thereā€™s mine.

iā€™m gonna need a full redesign on the frontā€¦

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Sentinel concept, perhaps?

iā€™m trying to get something that looks elegant yet stern. and itā€™s not going too well right now.

and i donā€™t really like ā€˜blockyā€™ cars

I saw that right away, believe it or not! :smile:

@Rk38 Thank you for the compliments, Iā€™m glad to know my marketing has had an impact :wink:

@Fayeding_Spray Thing is, itā€™s an unimposing car in a lineup of imposing cars, so actually, the Epitaph should stand out well. Itā€™s got a quaint simplicity to it; itā€™s uncomplicated and welcoming. I like.

Also, push rod suspension :thumbsup:

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it sure as fudge ainā€™t pretty.
but iā€™m sure it aint that bad either. so thatā€™s a progressā€¦ i guess.

although. the front and rear end look still donā€™t match each other :rolling_eyes:

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it beige. it very beige.

oh donā€™t worry, i already changed the color :slight_smile:

I like the front air dams and lip. I don;t like the two small centre vents, and the headlights have ā€œwastedā€ space around them towards the fender. I like the rear wing I like the number plate surround and exhaust, try adding indicators to the rear view mirrors. The driving light at the bottom of the front bumper are looking good

I suck at taillights and headlights too dude I know your pain, why can everybody else get cool looking driving lights and mine look like they are attached with playdow

thx for the feedback. iā€™ll try to do something about it

the small ā€˜hoodā€™ vents areā€¦ well i wasnā€™t actually sure about it. it worked for the phyton. maybe not so much here. or maybe, iā€™ll make it the chromed one.

the headlights areā€¦ i was fiddling with it for a while. but thatā€™s the best i could do. anything more and it would look too ā€˜busyā€™ and deleting anything makes it look too bland, but as is, it looks like something more could be put it. so much dilemma.

some sort of badge may make it seem less empty without cluttering up the space, if you get the right one.

try putting a vent behind your headlights/tailights for some black contrast maybe a larger grill between the lights And Iā€™m glad you dont think I am a dick for pointing out what I donā€™t like personally.
This will be my entry A GTA Griffen by DSD



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