TMCC17- The Courier
by @vero94773 and @debonair0806
After 4 movies, 2 video games and countless other offshoots, the studio behind The Courier movies, Blackbird Studios, is partnering with The Movie Network to create a TV show adaptation of The Courier, to coincide with the launch of their new streaming service, coming in early 2023. There’s just one problem; they need a car for The Courier. Blackbird Studios and The Movie Network have agreed to spend $90,000 on a new, stylish sports sedan that will take the role of the hero car. This car should be memorable and exciting, while remaining classy and prestigious. In short, it should be the second star of the show, as the trusty counterpart for The Courier.
Rules
- Trim/Variant Year- 2020
- Maximum Engine ET- 200 ET
- Maximum Trim ET- 180 ET
- $90,000 maximum budget
- No race parts, no V16s
- 98 RON/93 AKI maximum (you can use lower grade fuel, but it offers no benefit)
- A 3-way catalytic converter (high-flow is okay) and at least one muffler is required
- Maximum of 45 engine loudness
- Must be a sedan, or a liftback style sedan (bodies that are marked as hatchbacks in Automation but are in fact liftback sedans are allowed as well, however 4 door bodies that are marked as coupes in game will not be allowed due to inconsistent seating setups.)
- 4 doors are required
- At least 4 full seats, no + seats allowed
- Your car must have a wheelbase in the range of 2.8m to 3.0m (Standard rounding rules apply.)
- No semi-slick tires
- An interior is highly recommended, but not mandatory
- Advanced trim settings are allowed, but keep it reasonable
Inspirations
Priorities
- Drivability- While the stunt driver behind most of the action sequences is capable of keeping a car in check, even in the most demanding circumstances, they want a car that is capable of driving civilly and relaxed as well.
- Comfort- The Courier doesn’t just carry packages; he also carries people. Thus, the car should be comfortable and shut the outside world out.
- Design- The car should look the part of a luxurious and sporty sedan, and have a memorable design that draws in the audience.
- Prestige- The car should be thoroughly premium inside and out; a commuter car won’t cut it here.
- Performance- things like the car’s power, 0-60 times, top speed, 1/4 mile time, etc etc.
- Sportiness- While the car doesn’t need to be supercar sporty, it should still handle well and drive with urgency.
- Safety- Given the action-packed nature of the show, the car should be able to protect the occupants from impacts and other damage.
- Reliability- The car should be able to handle long production days and rough treatment with little trouble.
- Fuel Economy- While the studio doesn’t expect a fuel sipper, the car should be able to handle long shoots without having to stop for gas too frequently.
- Service Costs- The studio is wiilling to cover any service visits and repairs during filming, but do try to keep things reasonable.
Notes
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CSR level realism is expected here. Anything that’s too minmaxxed or outside the scope of the challenge will be binned, so please be sensible with your car.
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Value is of some importance. If a cheaper car can do all the same things a more expensive car can, then obviously the cheaper car will win out. However, anything too compromised in the name of affordability may be looked down upon.
Submissions
An ad is required but it doesn’t need to be detailed, just the name of your car and some photos will suffice.
All submissions should be sent to BOTH @debonair0806 and myself over the forms only. Submissions over Discord will not be accepted.
The naming convention as follows;
- Model/engine family: TMCC17- (forum username)
- Trim/engine variant: whatever you’d like
This round will be held on v4.2 (Open Alpha) of Automation.
All submissions are final; however, given the relatively unstable nature of the alpha version of the game, resubmissions will be allowed in the event of an update that changes any relevant portions of the game.
Submissions will open on Thursday, April 7th, at 11:59pm PDT. Until then, the ruleset will be up for deliberation, and the rules are subject to change. After submissions open, the rules will be locked in.
Submissions will close 2 weeks later, on Thursday, April 21st, at 11:59pm PDT. No submissions will be taken after this point, and judging will begin.
Changelog
- Clarified that 4 doors are required.
- Added a clarification on advanced trim settings.
- Updated seat rule for clarity.
- Added more information on body styles.
- Further updates to the seating rule and body style rule.