This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out

[David_Herrera]

Welcome to Kurosake Digital Museum

Kurosake has stood as one of the most successful and globally recognized brands in the automotive industry. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of its foundation, we proudly present a curated collection of the records, stories, and achievements that have defined our legacy and marked our journey through the decades.

This retrospective brings together the history that has driven Kurosake forward—highlighting the perseverance, vision, and dedication that have enabled us to become one of the most influential names in automotive history.

We invite you to explore our collection of photographs, articles, and videos, carefully restored and selected to preserve and showcase the rich history of Kurosake. From its humble beginnings to the present day, each piece reflects the innovation, passion, and determination that have defined the brand for generations.

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Articles

In this section, you will find a collection of articles published through the forum, documenting the history of the brand across the decades. Feel free to explore them and follow along as new articles are regularly added, continuing to expand the story of Kurosake and its enduring legacy.

1940 - 1950: The Origins

Our story begins with our founder, Shinji Kurosake, who was born in 1913 in the city of Tharomi, Dalluha. Shinji was the son of a aeronautic engineer and a schoolteacher. From an early age, he developed a fascination with machinery, often spending countless hours observing and assisting his father with mechanical projects. This early exposure laid the foundation for what would later become a lifelong passion for engineering and innovation.

After completing his primary education with outstanding results, Shinji pursued higher studies abroad, enrolling at the prestigious Technical University of Fruinia. However, it was outside the classroom where Shinji discovered his true passion. While traveling throughout Fruinia, he became captivated by the rapidly growing world of automobile racing.

Upon graduating with honors, Shinji remained in Fruinia and began participating in various racing events across the country even in the unforgiving Mille Monti achieving average results. Working alongside a small group of friends, he modified commercial vehicles. Although the team achieved respectable results and gained valuable experience, their successes were often limited by the inherent constraints of the production cars they relied upon.

As the years passed, Shinji grew increasingly frustrated by these limitations. No matter how much effort was invested in refining existing vehicles, he believed true performance could only be achieved by designing a machine from the ground up. During this period, he revisited a sports car concept he had envisioned years earlier, a vehicle engineered specifically to deliver the driving experience he believed enthusiasts and racers deserved.

Despite his affection for Fruinia and the opportunities it had provided, Shinji recognized the immense challenge of establishing a new automotive company in a market already dominated by powerful and well-established manufacturers. Rather than competing on unfavorable terms, he chose to return to his hometown Tharomi, where he believed he could build something truly unique.

With the unwavering support of his family, friends, and former racing colleagues, Shinji transformed his vision into reality culminating in the founding of Kurosake Motors Ltd., a company built upon the principles of engineering excellence, innovation, and a passion for performance. What began as the dream of a young engineer and racing enthusiast would eventually grow into a respected automotive manufacturer, carrying Shinji Kurosake’s vision far beyond the streets of Tharomi and into automotive history.

1950 - 1960: Kurosake Motors Ltd. is born

1950: The creation of the Kurosake Ichi

This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out - #2 by David_Herrera

1953: The Nightlife of Basara

This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out - #8 by David_Herrera

1956: The Last Ichi

This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out - #12 by David_Herrera

1960 - 1970: Kurosake Motors as a Corporation

1960: Speed, Money and Regulations

This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out - #14 by David_Herrera

1961: Fruinia Finest

This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out - #17 by David_Herrera

1964: An Era of Visceral Competition

This is Kurosake (A Campaign Saga) 7th Chapter Out - #18 by David_Herrera

1970 - 1980

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1980 - 1990

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1990 - 2000

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2000 - 2010

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2010 - 2020

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Video Resumee

If you prefer a more concise overview, you can explore our recap videos, which highlight the development of each vehicle, how they managed in its era, and the vision behind its creation. To bring these stories to life, we have also reunited many of these historic models on our test track, allowing enthusiasts to witness firsthand how they evolved across the time.

1950 - 1960

Kurosake Ichi

(https://youtu.be/agfPFOlT-J4)

Kurosake Nocturne

(https://youtu.be/YcAhuRIUfYA)

Kurosake Ichi Competizione

https://youtu.be/UyzLToyrWv4

1960 - 1970

Kurosake Ju

https://youtu.be/H0CVrFn8mCc

Kurosake Aqua

https://youtu.be/woifY6buQIk

Kurosake Ju Evoluzione

https://youtu.be/tuxnqiZ8PSo

1970 - 1980

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1980 - 1990

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1990 - 2000

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2000 - 2010

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2010 - 2020

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Photo Gallery

You can also explore detailed studio photographs of each vehicle in our collection. While many of the images featured throughout the articles document historic moments and events, this gallery is dedicated to modern, high-quality photography of every model we have gathered. Together, these images form a lasting digital record, preserving the design, craftsmanship, and character of each vehicle for future generations.

1950 - 1960

Kurosake Ichi

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
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Kurosake Nocturne

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Ltd__-_Nocturne.car (209.9 KB)

Kurosake Ichi Competizione

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Ltd__-_Ichi_Competizione.car (259.6 KB)

1960 - 1970

Kurosake Ju

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Co__-_Ju.car (279.8 KB)

Kurosake Aqua

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Co__-_Aqua.car (268.7 KB)

Kurosake Ju Evoluzione

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Co__-_Ju_Evoluzione.car (279.5 KB)

1970 - 1980

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1980 - 1990

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1990 - 2000

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2000 - 2010

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2010 - 2020

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[David_Herrera]

Kurosake Motors Ltd. is born: The creation of the Kurosake Ichi

While studying engineering, Shinji Kurosake had already begun developing the concept for a sports car. His designs and calculations demonstrated a remarkable engineering potential, but a new challenge emerged: transforming ambitious concepts into a viable manufacturing operation with limited financial resources.

Determined to bring his vision to life, Shinji gathered support from family and friends and established the first Kurosake HQ on the outskirts of Tharomi. What began as a modest workshop would later become one of the most significant sites in the company’s history. Today, the original factory stands within the city Centre and serves as the home of the Kurosake Innovation and R&D Center.

Shinji made the strategic decision to source an existing powertrain rather than develop his own engine from the ground up. He secured a partnership with Al-Rilma Motor Company, which agreed to supply inline-six engines for Kurosake’s first production vehicles. This collaboration allowed the young company to focus its resources on vehicle engineering, manufacturing processes, and product refinement.

With the foundation in place, Shinji began sourcing materials and recruiting a skilled workforce while finalizing the engineering requirements necessary for production. The project would ultimately become known as the Ichi , meaning “One”, as the first car Shinji is going to manufacture

After four months of intensive work, the first Ichi was completed. It was finished in Victory White , a color that would later become one of the most iconic tones in Kurosake’s sports car heritage. Unfortunately, we could only find this paint on historical records of the original car. Most surviving examples were either repainted over the decades or originally delivered in the two other factory color options: Cool Red and Coral Black .

Initial testing of the Ichi proved highly successful. Although Shinji remained committed to continuous improvement and recognized that further engineering development would be necessary, the vehicle quickly gained popularity throughout Dalluha and Fruinia.

Driven by gratitude toward the country where his automotive dream had taken shape, Shinji personally negotiated export arrangements to introduce the Ichi to Fruinia. These early international sales not only expanded Kurosake’s reach but also demonstrated that Dalluha was capable of producing sports cars that could compete beyond its borders.

[Dan]

Try asking Mr Chips if you can get content creator on discord to submit the video on there.

[abg7]

That’s a decent start to what will hopefully become an enduring legacy.

[RingBurst120]

The Kurosake Ichi is actually cool! I hope that for the company, they will participate in Touring car racing or rallying : Both connect directly to the production cars.

[David_Herrera]

Spoiler alert, that will be the idea I started in a hard capmaing so im trying to not go broke lol

[RingBurst120]

Don’t worry, you’ll do amazing.

[David_Herrera]

1953: The Nightlife of Basara

The Kurosake Ichi proved to be a successful first step for the company. By the end of its production run, nearly 1,000 cars had been sold, with most of them finding homes in Fruinia, where the Ichi quickly gained a reputation as an affordable and exciting sports car.

Its biggest achievement for the model came when a privately entered Ichi drove by a younger Franco Lissa won the Mille Monti in the up to 2.5L class. Although it wasn’t a factory effort, the victory gave Kurosake valuable exposure and helped increase demand in Fruinia. As sales continued to grow in Fruinia, Shinji found himself traveling constantly between there and Dalluha, managing both the factory in Tharomi and the company’s growing Fruinian market as a salesman in Treno.

To make those trips easier, Shinji moved to Basara , Dalluha’s capital. The city offered a convenient location between the international airport and the factory, but it also introduced him to a completely different world.

Despite beign a Dalluhan, Shinji never visited Basara, but as he was settling in the city, he quickly became well known among Basara’s business and social circles. As one of the country’s youngest automotive engineers, he was frequently invited to dinners, private clubs, and gatherings attended by politicians, entrepreneurs, bankers, and even members of the royal family.

It was during those evenings that he noticed a common opinion among Dalluha’s elite. While they admired the Ichi and respected what Kurosake had achieved in such a short time, they believed the country still lacked a true luxury automobile. Those who could afford one almost always chose prestigious cars imported from Fruinia or Gasmea, which offered a level of comfort, refinement, and exclusivity that local manufacturers had yet to match.

Shinji later recalled that, during one of Basara’s social gatherings, a respected oil magnate approached him with a piece of advice: “Shinji, not every fast car has to be a coffin on wheels.”

The remark reflected a broader reality of Dalluha’s luxury market. Unlike Fruinia, where buyers often prioritized outright performance and racing pedigree, Dalluhan customers valued comfort, refinement, and effortless grand touring just as much as speed. Combined with his experiences in Basara’s vibrant nightlife and conversations with the country’s elite, Shinji began to see an opportunity for Kurosake to enter a completely different segment. It was there that the first ideas for a luxurious grand touring car began to take shape.

That project would eventually become the Kurosake Nocturne .

Inspired by Basara’s lively nightlife, the Nocturne captured the style and optimism of the early 1950s. It was based on the same inline-six platform as the Ichi, but almost every part of the car was refined. The engine was smoother and more reliable, the suspension was tuned for comfort, and the cabin was designed to make long-distance travel effortless.

The Nocturne was built with Dalluha’s upper class in mind, yet it also attracted a handful of buyers from abroad who appreciated its unique character. Most cars left the factory painted in Astral Purple, a color inspired by the city’s night sky, although customers could personalize nearly every aspect of the vehicle to suit their own tastes. Fortunately, we could photograph a timeless Nocturne in Astral Purple that you can find in our photo library

As confidence in the project grew, so did Kurosake’s ambitions. With financial backing from several of Basara’s leading banks, Shinji approved the construction of a second factory in the capital. The new facility would become the home of the Nocturne and future ambitious projects, while the original factory in Tharomi continued producing and improving the Ichi.

Looking back, the move to Basara was about much more than opening another factory. It exposed Shinji to a new audience, changed the way he thought about automobiles, and led to the creation of one of Kurosake’s most important models. Without the nights spent in Basara, the Nocturne might never have existed.

The Kurosake Nocturne was warmly received as a luxury Grand Tourer, quickly becoming a familiar sight along Basara’s boulevards, upscale hotels, and nightlife districts. It was equally at home cruising through the capital’s evening streets as it was covering long distances across Dalluha in comfort, earning a reputation as the ideal car for those who valued refinement without sacrificing performance.

Despite designing the Nocturne with luxury as its main priority, Shinji’s passion for speed had not disappeared. Determined to prove that comfort and performance could coexist, he staged an unforgettable demonstration. Late one night, with traffic at a minimum, Shinji personally drove a Nocturne at full speed along the highway between Basara and Al Rilma. Other rumors stated that the Stunt came from a bet between Shinji and other Basaran Socialite to challenge his car.

The run quickly became the subject of conversation throughout the country. Reports claimed that the Nocturne completed the journey in a time remarkably close to that of the express train connecting the two cities—an extraordinary achievement for a large luxury automobile of its era.

More importantly, the demonstration reinforced the philosophy behind the Nocturne. Shinji wanted to show that high-speed travel did not have to be reserved for racing drivers or stripped-down sports cars. The Nocturne allowed an ordinary driver to travel quickly, comfortably, and with confidence, making long-distance journeys feel effortless. The story spread rapidly and became one of the model’s earliest legends, helping attract a new wave of customers who admired its unique balance of elegance and performance.

Thanks for reading, dont forget to visit the video and photo Gallery at the start of the forum to have more content of Kurosake

[Racetro]

Very cool car the Nocturne. Looks like a Gasmeacana lowrider straight from the factory; except from my test drive it handles less like a lead sled and more a crème brûlée. Curious if the Basara to Al Rilma run might become an unofficial benchmark between Dalluhan manufacturers and hotrodders… at least until law enforcement spoils the fun.

[RingBurst120]

Hey, it’s like a Gasmean streamliner. With its gaudy chrome and the tail fins, I almost mistook it as a Cadillac.

[David_Herrera]

A Thank you Message to the Community

Today I found out that Kurosake is a co-winner for Best New Thread of the Month!

I honestly want to thank everyone who’s supported this series since the very beginning.

I started Kurosake as a way to learn the game better while creating my own story, and seeing so many people enjoy it as well has been incredibly rewarding. Along the way I’ve learned a lot, discovered new things, and overcome plenty of challenges, especially since this is my first brand in the game.

Now it’s time to aim for Best New Post of the Month. The competition is definitely tougher, but that just motivates me to keep improving. I’ve taken a little time to step back, think of new ideas, and find ways to make each post even better while, most importantly, continuing to have fun with it.

I’ve been a bit quiet recently because I’ve been busy with job applications and a few hospital visits, but I’m getting everything ready for the next chapter, which should be out tomorrow with the same or hopefully even better quality as before.

Thank you all again for the support. If you have any ideas or suggestions that you think would make this thread even better, I’d love to hear them!

As a spoiler for the next chapter, i will leave you the name of the article: “1956: The Last Ichi”

Also as always dont forget to visit the video and photo Gallery at the start of the forum to have more content of Kurosake

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[David_Herrera]

1956: The Last Ichi

When the Kurosake Ichi was introduced at the beginning of the 1950s, it quickly established itself as a lightweight and capable sports car. Designed to be equally at home on the road and on the race circuit, the Ichi became a popular choice among private drivers thanks to its balanced chassis, reliable six-cylinder engine and relatively simple construction, making it easy to repair and modify. While Kurosake entered the car in several major events during its early years, factory development gradually slowed as the company shifted its attention to newer projects. Even so, the Ichi’s racing career was far from over.

Across Fruinia, independent drivers continued to campaign the car with remarkable success, none more notable than Franco Lissa. Based in Porto Castelfranco, Lissa believed the Ichi still had far more potential than most people gave it credit for. Rather than replacing it with a newer car, he spent years refining it himself, working in a modest workshop with little more than basic tools and practical experience. The results spoke for themselves.

Lissa won his class in the 1952 and 1953 Mille Monti, consistently finishing ahead of newer machinery. Every season his Ichi became a little different, as he experimented with suspension geometry, reduced weight wherever possible and continually improved the car’s reliability. Without factory support, he managed to keep the same platform competitive for four years, something very few private entrants had ever achieved.

His remarkable run came to an abrupt end during the 1955 Mille Monti. While leading the race, Lissa suffered a heavy crash that destroyed much of the car and forced him to retire. The accident made headlines throughout Fruinia.

One of the people who read about it was Shinji Kurosake, who happened to be in Terso on a business trip. Looking at the newspaper in his hotel that morning, he found himself asking a simple question: how had one private driver managed to keep the Ichi competitive for so long without any factory assistance?

Determined to find the answer, Shinji travelled to Porto Castelfranco to meet Lissa personally.

Their first meeting was brief. Lissa was known for his stubborn personality and sarcastic sense of humor, and he had little interest in talking to the man whose company had stopped developing the Ichi years earlier. Shinji didn’t argue or try to defend himself. He simply offered his help, left a business card and returned home. Several days later, Lissa made the call.

After learning that Shinji had also competed in the Mille Monti earlier in his career, Lissa gained a new respect for him. Rather than asking Kurosake to rebuild his crashed car, he proposed something much more ambitious: building the ultimate evolution of the Ichi and taking it back to the Mille Monti for one final attempt at victory.

Working together, they transformed a standard Ichi into a purpose-built competition car. The chassis was strengthened with a full roll cage, unnecessary weight was removed, the bodywork was refined to reduce drag, and the old engine was replaced with the newer KI6 1954C unit from the Nocturne. Although it produced slightly less power, the newer engine offered far greater reliability over the demanding mountain course.

They also replaced the traditional cross-ply tyres with modern radial tyres, eliminating the need for a mid-race tyre change and improving grip throughout the event. The finished car was no longer simply an upgraded Ichi.

It became the Ichi Competizione.

Franco Lissa entered the 1956 Mille Monti behind the wheel of the new machine, delivering one of the most memorable performances of his career. The Competizione completed the race without mechanical trouble, allowing Lissa to pull away from the field and secure a dominant overall victory.

It proved to be the final major Mille Monti victory for the Ichi. Although the Competizione returned in 1957 and 1958 with private drivers, earning several podium finishes, it never again reached the top step of the podium.

Its reputation, however, continued to grow. Throughout the late 1950s, the Ichi Competizione became a successful sight in club racing and Pro-Am events across Fruinia and Dalluha, earning a reputation for reliability, balance and endurance.

Dont forget to visit the video and photo Gallery at the start of the forum to have more content of Kurosake

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Ichi Competizione Photo Gallery

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Ltd__-_Ichi_Competizione.car (259.6 KB)

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Ichi Competizione Video Resumee

https://youtu.be/UyzLToyrWv4

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[RingBurst120]

This is absolutely amazing work. If it were in real life, the competizione could have been so similar to a performance-oriented Austin Healey

[David_Herrera]

1960: Speed, Money and Regulations

The return of the Ichi Competizione marked the beginning of a new era for Kurosake. After its remarkable success, many across Fruinia saw Shinji Kurosake as a manufacturer capable of competing among the country’s greatest racing names. While the Mille Monti had cemented the company’s reputation, Shinji’s true ambition lay elsewhere: the legendary 24 Hours of Narnilla, the world’s most prestigious endurance race.

As Kurosake approached its tenth anniversary, Shinji and Franco Lissa set out to build a machine unlike anything the company had produced before. For nearly three years, the pair worked relentlessly on what would become Kurosake’s most ambitious racing project. However, the timing could not have been worse. Although the Nocturne remained one of the company’s most successful road cars, its sales had begun to decline, and newly introduced emission regulations meant that both the Nocturne and the Ichi Competizione would soon be banned from sale in Fruinia. Suddenly, Kurosake faced the daunting challenge of replacing its two flagship models while financing an entirely new racing program.

Rather than starting from scratch, Shinji and Lissa chose to evolve the proven Ichi platform. The result was the KI6 R28SC, a 2.8-litre supercharged inline-six WES2 approved producing 226 horsepower and powering Kurosake’s first-ever mid-engine racing car. It was a revolutionary design for the young manufacturer, but innovation came at a price. Development costs exceeded 20 million Credits, pushing the company to the brink of abandoning the project. Refusing to let years of work disappear, Franco Lissa proposed becoming Shinji’s business partner, investing his own capital to shoulder part of the debt. That partnership marked the official foundation of Kurosake Motors Company, giving the project the financial support it desperately needed.

By the winter of 1960, development was finally complete. The car was named Ju, in celebration of the ten years since Kurosake’s founding. More than an anniversary model, the Ju embodied everything the company had learned during its first decade, combining innovative engineering with uncompromising performance. Although completed at the end of 1960, the Ju made its racing debut in the 1961 season, where it quickly established itself as the benchmark of Fruinian sports car racing. Fast yet notoriously demanding to drive, it dominated major competitions for the next three consecutive years.

Believing the Ju was destined for motorsport’s greatest stage, Franco Lissa persuaded Shinji to enter the 24 Hours of Narnilla. Sharing driving duties with Lissa and Rockford, Shinji faced the strongest manufacturers in Fruinia in one of the closest endurance battles of the decade. After twenty-four grueling hours, the Ju claimed overall victory, making Shinji one of the last team owners to win the race while driving his own car.

The Ju’s success did not end at Narnilla. It went on to collect victories in many of the era’s most demanding events, including the Mille Monti and the newly established Dalluha Grand Tour, whose canyon roads became one of the signature venues of the Global SportsCar Tournament. Those victories introduced the Kurosake name to countries where the brand had never officially sold a single vehicle, establishing an international reputation that would define the company’s future.

While Franco Lissa managed customer racing operations and trained a growing network of Fruinian privateers, Shinji focused on expanding production of the Ju and developing the long-awaited successor to the Nocturne. Despite the championships, the trophies, and the worldwide recognition, success had come at an enormous financial cost. Once again, Shinji found himself searching for new markets, determined to repay the debt that had made Kurosake one of the world’s most respected names in sports car racing.

Dont forget to visit the video and photo Gallery at the start of the forum to have more content of Kurosake

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Ju Photo Gallery

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
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Ju Video Resumee

https://youtu.be/H0CVrFn8mCc

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[RingBurst120]

No way! The Ju looks so sleek and Berlinette. I love the body style. Is it also possible to make a rally version of the Ju? Maybe just like the 1969 Alpine 110, you can add a 1.7L Inline-4, DCOE Side-draft Carburettors, DOHC 2-valve, and more?

[David_Herrera]

I appreciate it, unfortunately Lore wise, the brand (and my economic decisions in the campaign) almost got bankrupt doing the new engine, as engines are so expensive (Spoiler alert), the brand will continue using the same I6 trougth all the 60s. But dont worry that will change in the 70s hehe. But feel free to create your own version using this chassis, maybe it will correct the difficult steering of that death machine lol

[David_Herrera]

1961: Fruinia Finest

After establishing Kurosake as a benchmark for prototype racing, Shinji knew that the struggle of the debt will bring the brand down if he doesnt act fast, with an actually low credit score, Shinji decided to return to his most profitable market of GT cars, so after redesigning the chassis of the Nocturne and equiping it with the latest technology of the Ju aswell as adapting it to the newer emisions standards, what came of it was the Kurosake Aqua.

As similar to the nocturne, the Aqua is a conmemoration of the blue beaches of Fruinia, as half of the mille monti went around the fruinian riviera, it also worked as a hommage of the victories achieved by the Ju and Ichi and the appropiation the brand was getting inside Fruinia. But it also served its purpouse inside Dalluha as the proper succesor of the Nocturne, a long powerful Luxury performance car that competed in the luxury segment against once again the exclusive and respectable Gasmean competing trims, For all the 1960, the Aqua was the most sold car by Kurosake while maintaining a good reputation in racing.

Even with the help of its prototype race driver Mike Rockford, Kurosake gave a shot in entering the Gasmean Stock car racing scene with Rockford as its main driver, but with little to no good results as Gasmean Stock car technology increase so fast towards the 60s, thing that Kurosake couldnt reach as Logistics and the debt of the company couldnt let them invest in better technology for its racing team, even so, as what happened with the nocturne, many Aqua were resold in Gasmea as a odd Luxury performance car, while the effort of Mike Rockfort were not so much succesful, it could make the brand be remembered as a competing trim, but that effort will not be retaken as for 1990 when Kurosake first reached Gasmea as an official supplier.

As for the main home in Dalluha, The Aqua was popular as the proper Nocturne Succesor, even so that many people decided to recreate the dangerously famous run from Basara to Al Rilma for Competing against the train. Many of the people in Basara start to talk about how the Aqua was extremely more faster than the train, even so that the race was almost pointless seeing now how the nocturne made their difference close back then are now surpassed by in a matter of minutes, even so the most wealth and crazy people of Dalluha saw the Aqua as a base car for going fast, as people due to the strict police enforcement that punish speeding drivers in the highways of Dalluha after many incidents on the road based on the challenge of beating the Train, many sports car entusiast began racing on the Dalluhan desert flats, And the Aqua as many engine swapped nocturnes were popular among the big powerful Gasmean Machinery in the Straight line racing, the Supercharger of the I6 platform shared with the Ju could make the Aqua going faster of 200 kph, as maintaining its stability, also the new introduced radial tyres, experimental in only racing vehicles of the brand made their official introduction to the road market with the Aqua.

It also as the Nocturne, were innovative in the painting technology, as the car came with various factory impactful colors, the main selling one was the Riviera Aqua Blue (The exact one that resemblance the Aqua name) but also the Nocturne´s astral Purple was reintroduced, popular in Dalluha, and the Monti Tangerino wich was also a brand new color, inspired by the Citrus fruit remarkable of Fruinia but also custom colors from the customers also were available for an extra cost

As the Aqua became a decade Profitable car for the brand, the Racing scene of Kurosake needed a last shot in their becaming outdated Ju to compete in the latter stages of the decade as the new introduction of race cars was made with the Brand recovering from its financial wounds

Dont forget to visit the video and photo Gallery at the start of the forum to have more content of Kurosake

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Aqua Photo Gallery

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Co__-_Aqua.car (268.7 KB)

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Aqua Video Resumee

https://youtu.be/woifY6buQIk

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[David_Herrera]

1964: An Era of Visceral Competition

The Ju had proven to be an exceptional racing car, but only in the right hands. Franco Lissa was one of the few drivers who could truly handle the car, perhaps the only one who could fully understand the sheer force of its supercharger working through a fixed differential. However, Shinji’s goal was never simply to build a victorious racing heritage. He wanted Kurosake to be able to sell that victory to its customers. While the Ju was a force to be reckoned with in the early 1960s, many privateers had become uncomfortable with its incredibly difficult handling as dedicated circuits began to replace the great public-road events, which were gradually disappearing due to safety concerns as racing speeds increased exponentially.

Most Ju sales were concentrated in Fruinia, and for that reason Franco was appointed head of the racing division, while Shinji focused on leading the general public division in Dalluha. Franco was responsible for providing factory support to all of Kurosake’s privateers, especially by tuning the cars to comply with different regulations and amateur championships across Fruinia and neighboring countries. He also became a coach for many private drivers, helping them learn how to control the Ju and extract its full potential. Still, the incredibly steep learning curve and the high maintenance costs associated with the supercharger frustrated many customers. By the end of 1964, several privateers had decided to leave the Ju behind in favor of the more conventional and larger prototypes of the era, particularly those powered by V8 and V12 engines. This was particularly bad news for Kurosake, as nearly half of its workforce and sales were tied to the racing program. For that reason, Shinji called Lissa in for a meeting.

During the meeting, Shinji made it clear that the Ju was falling behind its competitors and that a solution had to be found. Lissa proposed several ideas, including different engine designs and more ambitious developments, but Shinji had to bring Franco’s vision back down to earth. Kurosake had still not recovered from the investment made in the original Ju, so Shinji restricted Franco to improving the existing car for public customers rather than developing an entirely new chassis. He did not dismiss Lissa’s ideas, however, making it clear that the time for those projects would come soon enough.

With the new task established, Franco reunited with the few privateers who remained loyal to the brand and used their cars to develop the ultimate version of the Ju. He listened to their complaints and carefully noted every possible improvement. The biggest flaw was the elephant in the room: the difficult handling caused by the combination of the supercharged engine and fixed differential. Franco acknowledged the issue from personal experience, having found that the rear end of the car could step out with surprising ease through medium- and high-speed corners. This had not been as significant a problem at the beginning of the decade, when major races were still held on narrow, winding public roads. Now, however, dedicated circuits with faster corners were becoming increasingly common. The Ju had simply never been designed for this new racing environment.

The second major complaint was the gearing. Privateers protested that first gear could barely get the car up to speed, while second gear was extremely long, and the supercharger took too long to build boost after shifting. Ventilation was another area that needed attention. Even though the Ju had one of the most reliable engines on the grid, improved airflow and cooling could make it even more dependable. Franco noted all of these opportunities for improvement and knew exactly what had to be done with the limited time and budget he could obtain from headquarters.

With the help of Shinji and several aeronautical engineers, Lissa designed a new body for the existing Ju chassis. Considerably sleeker than the original, the new body became the first Kurosake car to deliberately incorporate aerodynamics into its design. Its larger rear section improved stability through high-speed corners and, perhaps most importantly, restored the confidence of privateer drivers. Lissa chose not to replace the fixed differential, as other solutions would have been considerably more expensive and difficult to develop. The aerodynamic changes could already compensate for much of the problem. Modern studies have shown that the rear of the original Ju generated considerably more turbulent airflow than the sleeker rear body of the Evoluzione. While Franco originally made the decision to add more mass toward the rear for mechanical reasons, the new aerodynamic design ultimately contributed to the car’s improved stability as well.

The engine was also revised, gaining another 20 horsepower, but peak power was not the main objective. Instead, Lissa developed a smoother power curve, allowing the engine to deliver its power more quickly and consistently than the previous generation. This made the car easier to control and also helped smooth the forces being transferred through the fixed differential.

Franco Lissa decided to call the new car the Ju Evoluzione, representing both the ultimate version of the Ju and a prototype of what his approach to customer-focused development could accomplish in motorsport. He continued teaching privateers and providing factory support, but Kurosake would not make a factory effort with the Evoluzione. For that reason, only customer-owned Ju Evoluziones exist today, as none ever wore the white and crimson livery of the original factory Ju. The Evoluzione achieved strong results in many amateur championships and respectable results in the Global Sportscar Tournament, although it never achieved a famous victory or championship of its own, largely due to the increasing competition and growing factory efforts from other manufacturers throughout the decade.

However, the Ju Evoluzione fulfilled its purpose. It attracted more customers and extended the life of the original Ju through its shared chassis. Many original Ju cars were rebuilt into Evoluzione specification, while others were used as parts donors for newer cars, significantly reducing costs for both Kurosake and its customers. The Ju Evoluzione was not as successful as its first iteration, but it became famous for being an affordable and reliable machine compared with the more powerful, yet increasingly failure-prone rivals of the era. It was a perfect machine for amateur and semi-professional drivers. Thanks to the Evoluzione’s strong reception, Shinji finally approved Lissa to begin work on a completely new chassis, this time with the goal of returning Kurosake to the top of the Global Sportscar Tournament as a factory effort.

Dont forget to visit the video and photo Gallery at the start of the forum to have more content of Kurosake

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Ju Evoluzione Photo Gallery

Car file (made for BeamNG too):
Kurosake_Motors_Co__-_Ju_Evoluzione.car (279.5 KB)

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Ju Evoluzione Video Resumee

https://youtu.be/tuxnqiZ8PSo

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[David_Herrera]

Hi there all, First i want to apologize for the delay in the new chapter for everyone who was following this series, i had a difficult time finding a job that made me retire of the game for a while.

I retook the passion of the game and i am already doing the next chapter with the love it deserves, also i want to give these chapters a more deep emphasis in competition on and outside the circuits, so i like to invite all of you to send me your cars and if you want me to include them in this history as rivals of Kurosake in racing or cars magazines, for the moment i will really appreciate if you send me your brand details (For lore reasons please keep them inside Automation Universe) via DM, as we are near the 1970, i kindly ask all of you to send me your best street and racing machines of this era.

Also when i was starting this series, i was not aware that every posts has a character limit, so the idea of a “repository” of all the articles in the first post could not be made, for that reason i will do a little rework of the main post of this thread, but still all the articles will remain in the forum for you to discover.

Also thank you for all the people who has supported this thread, and as always any idea of how to improve is very welcome

[RingBurst120]

The Ju Evoluzione is the ultimate evolution.

It makes sense the Ju was snappy: It was mid-rear or rear-engined, making the rear part snappy, and there wasn’t a little hint of a spoiler. (Though you did really good on the cooling)

The Evoluzione is now much better. I can see that you made the car a bit shorter, and wider. The cooling at the rear is pure aesthetic.