yes, manuals are mandated, i’ve updated the main post a couple times, it’s all there and in the changelog.
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Submissions are now open! Make sure you check the rules, as they have changed a couple of times.
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Introducing, a 2002 Nichi Harata! Affordable car for family target. One of the ecological and economical car for this time.
Engine:
The heart of the Harata has 1,2L inline-4, OHV 16v, eating 95 RON octane, having 69.5hp at 5500 rpm and 101.0Nm at 3800 rpm revving to 6000 rpm redline and it’s made for WES 10 regulation.
Perfomance:
5-speed manual, 180 kmh top speed, 14.5s 0-100, 19.4 1/4 mile, 46.8m 100-0, 6.7L/100km.
The max car price is 12000$. Affordable for family.
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If I’m not mistaken, RHD wipers have the tips of their blades facing towards the right-hand side of the car, whereas LHD wiper blades’ tips face towards the left-hand side instead.
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Will there be a sales price target ?
In the rules, max price of $15,000
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is techpool 30mil combined ? as your pic is 45mil
That’s an… unusual body set choice for your entry - so which one exactly is it? Is it a mod of some sort? Whatever it is, I’m convinced it isn’t the '99 Flatnose, since that one doesn’t have a 4-door variant.
Yes it’s 30M, the picture is just for illustrative purposes
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The 2006 TAE - ECC 144
The ECC 144 is your average economy hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats, 4 wheels and 4 cylinders. All while not exactly being a looker. It weighs 1271 kilograms, is front wheel drive, has a 5 speed Manual and has a rev limit of 6000rpm. It features a naturally aspirated 1400cc inline 4 engine that produces 75 horsepower and 111nm of torque and has a fuel consumption rate of just 8.4 litres per 100km. It can go from 0 to 100km/h in 14.8 seconds and has a top speed of 174km/h. It’s your bog standard small family car that you can buy for just $12,500
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2006 Alvern Bravo SE
If you were to open a dictionary and flip pages until you reached the word ‘Dull’, that word entry would most likely be accompanied by an image of a MK.V Bravo SE, Whilst nowadays the MK.V is typically associated with Retirement home car parks and Council estates at 2 In the Morning.
When it was launched however, it wasn’t sluggish and didn’t have nearly as much of an image problem, with a 1.7 Liter engine and a 5-Speed Manual, it could reasonably get to 60 in a shade under 11 seconds, the quickest Bravo without an ‘I’ in the trim name.
[Whilst usually I have some slightly unserious description of a car, with this car.. I really can’t think of anything for it.]
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EMBARGOED PRESS RELEASE
POSEIDON AUTOMOTIVE – FIRST TRACK SIGHTING OF THE 2006 TURTLE GEN 6
Embargoed until official unveiling
Poseidon Automotive’s upcoming Gen 6 Turtle has been caught undergoing dynamic evaluation at the company’s private test facility — and early impressions from both engineers and observers suggest this may be the most capable compact Poseidon ever engineered.
The Turtle, long regarded as the dependable backbone of Poseidon’s compact lineup since its 1950 debut, appears to be entering a new era with a stronger focus on chassis precision, refined lightweight construction, and a surprisingly spirited power delivery from the latest generation of Manta Power Units (MPU).
Despite heavy camouflage, test footage shows the Gen 6 maintaining exceptional composure through high-speed transitions, with reduced body roll and sharper mid-corner bite — hallmarks traditionally seen in larger Poseidon platforms, not compact commuters.
MPU OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Lina Vargan – Chief Engineer, Manta Power Units
“The Gen 6 Turtle marks a turning point for MPU.
We’ve reduced internal drag, introduced a more adaptive breathing system, and focused on torque availability at suburban speeds.
What you’re seeing on the test track is the smoothness the Turtle is known for — now paired with an unexpectedly lively response.
Our mandate was simple: make the Turtle feel lighter on its feet, more eager, and more efficient than ever.”
This aligns with MPU’s ongoing refinement program that precedes the future Whirlpool Manifold tech, giving the Gen 6 a clean, responsive character that will serve as the foundation for the coming decade.
SHARK MOTORSPORT STATEMENT
Kai Henders – Development Supervisor, Shark Motorsport
“Although the Turtle is not a Shark Motorsport vehicle, our chassis group was invited to consult on torsional rigidity and dynamic behaviour.
The result is a compact platform that reacts like a much more serious car.
We helped refine steering geometry, dampening control, and aero stability.
It’s still unmistakably a Turtle — but it now carries a bit of Shark DNA in how confidently it changes direction.”
Shark Motorsport’s involvement signals Poseidon’s intent to elevate the handling profile of even its most accessible model lines, enriching the brand’s performance lineage.
EARLY IMPRESSIONS FROM INTERNAL TESTING
Although specifications remain confidential, engineers hinted at:
- Significant chassis strengthening over the Gen 5
- New lightweight sub-frame architecture
- Improved efficiency from next-generation MPU tuning
- Enhanced steering feel and on-centre stability
- A slightly sportier footprint without compromising comfort
The Gen 6 Turtle appears poised to appeal not just to traditional buyers seeking reliability, but also to younger drivers wanting an engaging, well-balanced compact car.
OFFICIAL REVEAL COMING SOON
Poseidon Automotive has confirmed that a full global reveal will follow after durability validation is complete. Until then, industry watchers can expect more sightings of this impressively composed prototype as it undergoes final calibration.
The Turtle has always been the quiet achiever — but the Gen 6 may be about to make some noise.
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