The ATL Automobiles & Automakers Thread.

[phx1138]

@phx1138: Nice! My favorites are the Nash Dolphin and Packard Pomona.

TY. You're welcome to add at PIOT, if you want...

1. Timeline: (See above)
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Arsenault Shediack
3. Model Type: 2-seat fastback Coupe
4. Model Year: 1972
5. Nation of Origin: Quebec
6. Production run: 1970-81
7. Number built: 55735
8. Engine: 5.3 liter V-8
9. Horsepower: 350hp
10. Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 5-spd manual
12. Top Speed: 168 mph
13. Weight: 2,948 lbs.
14. Description: Very well known sports car from Quebec. Outperforms most other cars on the road today, and has won the make a number of trophies in racing circuits across the world.
15. OTL Equivalent: '63 Corvette/'52 Cisitalia 202.

From Quebec? Looks like I'd like this one, too. (Tho TBH, I prefer the '58-'60.)

 

[phx1138]

A few more...

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Nash Parisienne
3. Model Type: 2- & 4-dr sedan, coupe
4. Model Year: 1946
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1946-55
7. Number built: 185439
8. Engine: 173ci L-head straight 6
9. Horsepower: 80hp
10. Drivetrain: Front engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 2sp auto
12. Weight: 3380pd
13. Description: First slab-sided car, replacing the previous pontoon-fendered models. Its small size (wheelbase only 102in) make it very unattractive to American consumers.
14. OTL Equivalent: 1950 Nash Rabmler

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Nash Statesman
3. Model Type: 2- & 4-dr sedan, coupe, 3-, 4-, 5-, & 6-dr delivery (sedan & panel models [panels have 1 rear doors, others 2])
4. Model Year: 1947
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1948-72 (2d generation, 1959-69; 3d generation, 1969-72)
7. Number built: 794253
8. Engine: 173ci or 235ci L-head straight 6
9. Horsepower: 80hp or 110hp
10. Drivetrain: Front engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 2sp auto
12. Weight: 3380pd
13. Description: Longer wheelbase variant of Parisienne
14. OTL Equivalent: 1949 Nash Ambassador

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Nash Highlands
3. Model Type: 2- or 4-dr coupe utility
4. Model Year: 1949
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1948-72 (2d generation, 1959-69; 3d generation, 1969-72)
7. Number built: 194009
8. Engine: 173ci or 235ci L-head straight 6
9. Horsepower: 80hp or 110hp
10. Drivetrain: Front engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 2sp auto
12. Weight: 3970pd
13. Description: Pickup bed on Parisienne chassis, with heavy-duty delivery & taxi package parts. It is the first ever coupe utility.
14. OTL Equivalent: 1953 Holden coupe utility

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Lincoln Zephyr
3. Model Type: 2-dr sports sedan, coupe, convertible (4 seats)
4. Model Year: 1951
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1951-57
7. Number built: 22341
8. Engine: 292ci OHV V12
9. Horsepower: 180hp
10. Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 3sp manual
12. Weight: 4830pd
13. Description: Lincoln's competitor for the Packard Panther.
14. OTL Equivalent: 1958 4-seat Thunderbird/1957 Continental Mark II (more successful than the OTL Continental Mk2...)

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Hudson Comet
3. Model Type: coupe, 2- & 4-dr & sedan, 2- & 4-dr delivery
4. Model Year: 1959
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1958-66
7. Number built: 1005883
8. Engine: 308ci OHV straight 6, optional 263ci V8
9. Horsepower: 118hp (6), 200hp (V8)
10. Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 3sp auto
12. Weight: 3900pd
13. Description: A reskinned Wasp, it features Hudson's new 200hp 263ci V8 as an option.
14. OTL Equivalent: 1959 AMC Rambler

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Hudson Bumblebee
3. Model Type: coupe, 2-dr sedan, 2-dr convertible
4. Model Year: 1959
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1958-70 (second generation, 1966-70)
7. Number built: 178883
8. Engine: 263ci V8
9. Horsepower: 200hp or 220hp (second generation, 255-370hp)
10. Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 4sp manual, optional 3sp auto
12. Weight: 3400pd
13. Description: A reskinned, shortened Wasp, it features Hudson's new 200hp 263ci V8 as standard
14. OTL Equivalent: AMC Rebel Machine

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Chevy Corporal
3. Model Type: coupe, 2- & 4-dr sedan, 2-dr convertible
4. Model Year: 1961
5. Nation of Origin: U.S.
6. Production run: 1960-74 (second generation, 1968-74)
7. Number built: 1809570
8. Engine: aluminum 265ci V8
9. Horsepower: 200hp or 220hp (second generation, 255-370hp)
10. Drivetrain: Rear engine, rear drive
11. Transmission: 4sp manual, optional 3sp auto
12. Weight: 2900pd
13. Description: Designed as a competitor for the Nash Stingray, it is the most unusual design GM produces for decades.
14. OTL Equivalent: 1959 Corvair

FYI: Buick Skyhawk, Buick LeSabre, Olds Starfire, Nash Dolphin, Nash Stingray.

 

[The Uchronian]

1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Monsanto M-10
3. Model Type: 2-door coupe.
4. Model Year: 1939
5. Nation of Origin: United States
6. Production run: 1936-47
7. Number built: 112,357
8. Engine: 5467cc straight 6,
9. Horsepower: 170 hp @ 3,300 rpm
10. Drivetrain: FR
11. Transmission: 3 speed manual
12. Weight: 3846 lbs.
13. Description: Unlike most other American cars, actually has decent reliability and is well put together. But if you ain't white...........you can't buy.
14. OTL Equivalent:

1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Lycamore L-45
3. Model Type: 4 door sedan
4. Model Year: 1942
5. Nation of Origin: New England: Boston, MA
6. Production run: 287,350
7. Number built: 1938-49
8. Engine: 5.3 liter V-10, SOHC(Single OverHead Cam)
9. Horsepower: 224 hp @ 4,500 rpm
10. Drivetrain: FR
11. Transmission: 3 speed automatic
12. Weight: 4,324 lbs.
13. Description: Very well made Yankee sports sedan. Also used by the Australian ambassador to New England.
14. OTL Equivalent: Hudson Super Six

 

[phx1138]

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Shanghai Automobile Corporation (Shànghǎi Qìchē Jítuán) Model 1
3. Model Type: 2-door sedan
4. Model Year: 1938
5. Nation of Origin: Republic of China
6. Production run: 1938-57
7. Number built: 288,007
8. Engine: 171ci (2.8 L) straight 4
9. Horsepower: 24 hp
10. Drivetrain: FR
11. Transmission: 3 speed manual
12. Weight: 1446 lbs.
13. Description: Joint venture with GM, this is little more than a Chinese-built copy of GM-Opel's Heidelberg.
14. OTL Equivalent: Opel Olympia (more or less)

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: SQJ Fengqi (Flying Banner)
3. Model Type: 2 & 4 door sedan
4. Model Year: 1946
5. Nation of Origin: Republic of China
6. Production run: 734,848
7. Number built: 1946-460
8. Engine: 261ci OHV inline 6
9. Horsepower: 100 hp
10. Drivetrain: FR
11. Transmission: 3 speed manual
12. Weight: 2944 lbs.
13. Description: First Chinese-designed & -built car, loosely based on the '40 Buick Super.
14. OTL Equivalent: Hong Qi (roughly)

1. Timeline: Peace in Our Time
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: SQJ Khulan (a Mongolian wild ass)
3. Model Type: 2 & 4 door utility
4. Model Year: 1950
5. Nation of Origin: Republic of China
6. Production run: 114,111
7. Number built: 1950-61
8. Engine: 171ci straight 4
9. Horsepower: 30 hp
10. Drivetrain: FR
11. Transmission: 3 speed manual
12. Weight: 2580 lbs.
13. Description: Chinese-designed & -built utility, based on the Chinese Army ute.
14. OTL Equivalent: GAZ-69/CJ-1 Jeep

 

[Petike]

1. Timeline: The Sparrow Avengers universe (European Crimson Skies TL)
2. Model name/Manufacturer: Laurin & Klement T.14 Karpaťan ("Carpathian")
3. Model types: 2 door utility, 4 door utility, all-terrain utility van (or light truck, depending on what you prefer to call it)
4. Model uear: no specific year, this is a general overview of the model
5. Nation of origin: The Czech-Moravian-Silesian Republic
6. Production run: 1949-1972 (numerous updates and new versions)
7. Number built: 412 225
8. Engine: 1.8 l I4
9. Horsepower: 31-32 hp (depending on the version)
10. Drivetrain: 4x4
11. Transmission: manual 3 speed (pre-1958 models) manual 4 speed (1960s/1970s models)
12. Weight: 1350 kg (older versions), 1250-1300 kg (newer versions)
13. Description: One of the best-selling and most reliable central European all-terrain vehicles. Saved the Laurin & Klement plant from bankruptcy during the harsh years of the latter half of the 1940s. Since the 1950s, it's been produced by the new off-road branch of the company at the Brno plant in the CMSR, the Trenčín plant in recently united Slovakia (formerly in the Commonwealth of Považie), the Katowice plant in Poland and the Szolnok plant in Hungary. The T in the model names of L&K's off-road series means terénní ("terrain-going"). The earliest ancestor of the now-legendary T.14 was the T.1, an early off-road prototype built in 1926, 2 years after the Czech manufacturer narrowly avoided being absorbed by the mammoth that is the Škoda heavy industries corporation. The T.14 has been succesful as export in many third world countries, but also in Scandinavia and Belogvardeyan* markets. It is the most common motor vehicle in the Visegrad Union's Morska Wola colony in South America, favoured by farmers, foresters and the staff of the Union's Kopernik Spaceport. The model has become popular enough globally to be given it own logo by L&K (in the manner of the OTL Ford Mustang). The logo includes a Hucul horse, and was made with export markets in mind, given that the Hucul horse breed is often referred to by the synonymous term Carpathian (horse).
14. OTL Equivalent : The early Land Rover series (before it became a separate brand/marque), the Russian GAZ jeeps and the jeep version of the Škoda Tudor. The van version of the T.14 is a bit different looking, somewhat resembling a prettier GAZ-69. Yeah, as already hinted at, Škoda is known for its trains, trolleys, tanks and airplanes ITTL, but never got around to manufacturing civilian cars. The Laurin & Klement brand lives on for a few decades more.

Just a piece of civilian tech from my European Crimson Skies TL. It actually doesn't appear in the main series, but comes from its minor spinoff, which is set in the 1960s and deals with the trials and tribulations of an international team of experts working in the early spaceflight program of the central European countries. (After defeating a non-Nazi fascist/revanchist Germany in an ATL WWII and acquiring their rocketry tech and scientists Operation Paperclip/Ministry of Space-style, the countries create an ESA-like organization and start playing with rockets.)

* - White Russian (let's just say a far worse and longer-lasting Russian Civil War rolled around and ended with an annoying series of stalemates, balkanizing Russia into successor states of varying size)

 

[Æsir]

1. Timeline: Yet another "Famous People In Alternate Realities" Thread
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: AMC Spirit / Simca Samba / Simca Spirit
3. Model Type: Subcompact, 3-door hatchback*, 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan**
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: United States/France/Venezuela
6. Assembly: Caracas, Venezuela and Canton, China
7. Production run: 2010-present
8. Gasoline Engines: 90 hp 1.5L I4, 135 hp turbocharged 1.4L I4
9. Diesel Engines: 72 hp turbocharged 1.6L I4*, 104 hp twin turbocharged 1.6L I4*
10. Drivetrain: Front engine, front-wheel drive
11. Transmission: 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual* (Turbo only), 8-speed automatic
12. Weight: 2,400 lb
13. Description: The latest iteration of American Motors Corporation's "World car"; styled in Detroit, engineered in France by AMC's European subsidiary Simca, and built at AMC's plant in Caracas, Venezuela under the AMC Spirit (Americas and Australia) and Simca Samba (Europe and Africa) names as well as in Canton, China for the local market as the Simca Spirit. Features innovations such as a high-efficiency 8-speed automatic transmission and small displacement turbocharged engines.
14. OTL Equivalent: Any generic subcompact hatchback

* marks Europe only option, ** marks Americas/China only option.

 

[The Uchronian]

Just recently came back to this thread; I am honestly quite happy to discover that some people share the same interest in automobiles as I do. Thanks guys.

 

[Petike]

Just recently came back to this thread; I am honestly quite happy to discover that some people share the same interest in automobiles as I do. Thanks guys.

I'm actually not much of an auto-nut (even though I like various vintage models, regardless of brand), but the thread idea is nice and fairly original. It deserves to keep going and not die prematurely.

 

[Kevin R.]

1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Chapin Manhattan
3. Model Type: 2-door subcompact coupe or 3-door hatchback
4. Model Year: 1965
5. Nation of Origin: New England
6. Production run: 1950-1967
7. Engine: Chapin 1.5L B-series engine
8. Horsepower: 55 hp
9. Drivetrain: FF
10. Transmission: 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual
11. Weight: 850 kg (~1850 lbs.)
12. Description: With only miniscule petroleum reserves within its borders, the Commonwealth of New England was dependent upon imported gasoline, most of it coming from Canada and the US. This drove fuel prices into the stratosphere, especially given the growing political tensions between New England and the US -- the energy crises of 1947 and 1960 were both caused by the US cutting petroleum exports to New England in response to the support given by Americaid and other New England groups (and, allegedly, elements of the government and military) to anti-American freedom fighters in South America. This drove New England's horst-buying habits greatly in the direction of compacts, most famously the pioneering Chapin Manhattan. With its FWD drivetrain and its fuel economy of about 17 km/L (40 mpg), the Manhattan was marketed as capable of traversing the crowded streets of New England's snowy, densely-populated cities, as well as being a horst that wouldn't support American imperialism by guzzling tons of Texan or Venezuelan crude.
13. OTL Equivalent: Nash Metropolitan, Mini Cooper

 

[Archibald]

1. Timeline: Mine. Explorers
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: ABR motors - Model R
3. Model Type: Subcompact, 3-door hatchback*, 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan**
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: United States
6. Assembly: United States
7. Production run: 2007-present
8. Gasoline Engines: none
9. Diesel Engines:none
10 Ammonia engine, a straight adapatation of the standard, hundred year old gasoline internal combustion engine.
11. Drivetrain: Front engine, front-wheel drive
12. Transmission: 5-speed manual 8-speed automatic
12. Weight: 2,400 lb
13. Description:
Build by famous milionaire Elton Rusk, which in 1995 as a student tasked himself with improving Internet, Space Travel, and clean cars altogether !
The result of Rusk reflexions - electric propulsion is a non stater, methanol still has carbon emissions, while ammonia has none, plus the fertilizer distribution network.
The ABR motors Model R (ABR stands for both Fritz Haber and Automobile Builder Rusk !) is presented as a rather ordinary car with the sole exceptioon of ammonia replacing gasoline. Although only 50% of gasoline energy, ammonia still offers a decent autonomy, if only compared with batteries. Methanol and ammonia are the closest thing from gasoline, the ones that makes the least modification to the car industry as we know it...

 

[The Uchronian]

I'm actually not much of an auto-nut (even though I like various vintage models, regardless of brand), but the thread idea is nice and fairly original. It deserves to keep going and not die prematurely.

Well, I'm glad to hear that.

1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Chapin Manhattan
3. Model Type: 2-door subcompact coupe or 3-door hatchback
4. Model Year: 1965
5. Nation of Origin: New England
6. Production run: 1950-1967
7. Engine: Chapin 1.5L B-series engine
8. Horsepower: 55 hp
9. Drivetrain: FF
10. Transmission: 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual
11. Weight: 850 kg (~1850 lbs.)
12. Description: With only miniscule petroleum reserves within its borders, the Commonwealth of New England was dependent upon imported gasoline, most of it coming from Canada and the US. This drove fuel prices into the stratosphere, especially given the growing political tensions between New England and the US -- the energy crises of 1947 and 1960 were both caused by the US cutting petroleum exports to New England in response to the support given by Americaid and other New England groups (and, allegedly, elements of the government and military) to anti-American freedom fighters in South America. This drove New England's horst-buying habits greatly in the direction of compacts, most famously the pioneering Chapin Manhattan. With its FWD drivetrain and its fuel economy of about 17 km/L (40 mpg), the Manhattan was marketed as capable of traversing the crowded streets of New England's snowy, densely-populated cities, as well as being a horst that wouldn't support American imperialism by guzzling tons of Texan or Venezuelan crude.
13. OTL Equivalent: Nash Metropolitan, Mini Cooper

Nice one, Kevin! BTW, I recently had a discussion with Jared himself concerning transport in DoD, and he seemed to like the idea. Maybe I can send this to him? He might just make this canon.

Anyway, here's a couple of DoD ideas of my own:


1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Hilton Stilwater
3. Model Type: 2-door sedan
4. Model Year: 1948
5. Nation of Origin: United States
6. Production run: 1942-1949
7. Engine: 3.7 liter 5-cylinder
8. Horsepower: 124 hp
9. Drivetrain: FF
10. Transmission: 3 speed manual
11. Weight: 2925 lbs.
12. Top Speed: 90 mph
13. Description: This auto was a typical mid-level '40s American horst: Some pomp and a little luxury, but lacking in performance of any kind. And some of the parts didn't always work well either, for well built horsts were almost always too expensive for the average American to afford. Built by Hilton, Inc. in Swanson, Ga.


1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Wilshire Monterrey
3. Model Type: 4 door luxury sedan
4. Model Year: 1961
5. Nation of Origin: United States
6. Production run: 1959-1962
7. Engine: 6.5 liter V-8
8. Horsepower: 297 hp @ 4,500 rpm
9. Drivetrain: FR
10. Transmission: 3 speed automatic
11. Weight: 4,178 lbs.
12. Top Speed: 136 mph
13. OTL Equivalent: Chrysler Imperial/Buick Wildcat
14. Description: A 4-door sports and luxury sedan that came out of a well known South California company, named after the town in which it was established. Manufactured only by free union, and not indentured, labor, this car was actually pretty well built, and not slapped together as most American cars still were. All leather seats, wool carpeting, and a mahogany dashboard were all standard, as well as high-end A/C and heating modules and an AM radio. You could also order reclining seats and lap belts for only a few extra dollars. The engine was pretty solid as well, each one having been tested strenously before being installed. All in all, this was one of the few American horsts which could truly be called great. Unfortunately, however, due to imminent hostilities abroad, Wilshire was forced to discontinue its flagship model in August, 1962.


1. Timeline: Decades of Darkness
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Chatman Tonawanda
3. Model Type: 2 door sports coupe
4. Model Year: 1947
5. Nation of Origin: New England
6. Production run: 1942-1949, 84,577 examples
7. Engine: 3.6 litre V-8
8. Horsepower: 283 hp @ 5,100 rpm
9. Drivetrain: FR
10. Transmission: 4 speed manual
11. Weight: 2,778 lbs.
12. Top Speed: 144 mph
13. OTL Equivalent: TBD
13. Description: This was a very high-end Yankee sportscar that earned the respect of many drivers across the world(even by some in America!), and it not only won a number of awards, but also many races on racetracks across the world. Unfortunately, however, the Fuel Crisis in October 1947, which occurred because of the U.S.'s withdrawing oil imports, thanks to New England's support of Australia after the Talbot Scandal, in which an Australian spy by that name was caught red-handed engaging in and assisting 'anti-social' activities in Acapulco State, caused the company to discontinue the model at the end of September, 1949.

 

[Berus]

1. Timeline: Mine. United States of Greater Austria (Is in the year 2020 in a alt. Timeline, nt sure if that counts)
2. Manufacturer/Model Name: MAG S8 ( Magyar Általános Gépgyár )
3. Model Type: Compact Crossover SUV, 5-door
4. Model Year: 2012-
5. Nation of Origin: USGA (Hungary)
6. Production run: Since 2012
7. Engine: 2.0 litre diesel, there is also a Hybrid version
8. Horsepower: 150 hp
9. Drivetrain: --
10. Transmission: 6-speed manual/automatic
11. Weight: 1,700 kg
12. Top Speed: 140 mph
13. Description: Similar to that vehicle

 

[Josephus]

Except the wheel ought to be on the other side. Until Anschluss you drove on the left in Austria.

 

[BillyShears]

1. POD: Butler Wins in ‘64
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Rover P11 Triumph
3. Model Type: 4-door Saloon
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: United Kingdom
6. Production run: 2010-2016
7. Number built: 238,311 (including regular Rover version)
8. Engine: Triumph 5.2L turbocharged V8
9. Horsepower: 410bhp
10. Drivetrain: RWD (FWD and 4WD versions available)
11. Transmission: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic
12. Weight: 3388 lbs
13. Description: Rover’s latest executive saloon is the biggest rival to Jaguar’s XF and the MG SD4, it features luxury executive styling with varying trim levels evoking the classic breed of Rovers of old with a full Triumph engine giving a sporty feel to the Triumph model.
14. OTL Equivalent: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 AMG

Notes: From this POD, Leyland didn’t merge with British Motor Holdings and is an independent company and has become almost a ‘British Mercedes-Benz’ with Triumph as their AMG-style division.

 

[Berus]

Except the wheel ought to be on the other side. Until Anschluss you drove on the left in Austria.

No that was 1932 ( in the real timeline), and even in this alt. History the right hand traffic was decided due to it was present in most other european countries aswell.

 

[The Uchronian]

1. POD: Butler Wins in ‘64
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Rover P11 Triumph
3. Model Type: 4-door Saloon
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: United Kingdom
6. Production run: 2010-2016
7. Number built: 238,311 (including regular Rover version)
8. Engine: Triumph 5.2L turbocharged V8
9. Horsepower: 410bhp
10. Drivetrain: RWD (FWD and 4WD versions available)
11. Transmission: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic
12. Weight: 3388 lbs
13. Description: Rover’s latest executive saloon is the biggest rival to Jaguar’s XF and the MG SD4, it features luxury executive styling with varying trim levels evoking the classic breed of Rovers of old with a full Triumph engine giving a sporty feel to the Triumph model.
14. OTL Equivalent: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 AMG

Notes: From this POD, Leyland didn’t merge with British Motor Holdings and is an independent company and has become almost a ‘British Mercedes-Benz’ with Triumph as their AMG-style division.

Hey Bill, I'm liking this one. Too bad Triumph's auto division didn't live past '84 IOTL, eh?

No that was 1932 ( in the real timeline), and even in this alt. History the right hand traffic was decided due to it was present in most other european countries aswell.

Hello Berus, and welcome!

 

[BillyShears]

Hey Bill, I'm liking this one. Too bad Triumph's auto division didn't live past '84 IOTL, eh?

It is, we had so many great car companies with their heritage in the UK up until the 70s, thanks to consolidation, nationalisation, bankruptcy, Chrysler, the Germans and venture capitalists we're only really left with Aston Martin Lagonda these days *sigh*

 

[The Uchronian]

It is, we had so many great car companies with their heritage in the UK up until the 70s, thanks to consolidation, nationalisation, bankruptcy, Chrysler, the Germans and venture capitalists we're only really left with Aston Martin Lagonda these days *sigh*

Yep, what a shame. Anyway, now that this has been bumped, anyone else have any ideas?

 

[YLi]

1. Timeline: Anne
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Dacia 6300 GT/MSP Limited Edition
3. Model Type: Muscle Car
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: Romania
6. Production run: 1965-Present
7. Engine: 6.6 liter, twincharged boxer 8
8. Horsepower: 725 hp @ 6000 rpm
9. Torque: 680 lb./ft @ 2600 rpm
10. Drivetrain: AWD
11. Transmission: Dacia Tiptronic
12. Weight: 3415 lb./1549 kg
13. Performance:
-0-100 km/h: 3.2 sec
-400m: 11.1s @ 135 mph
-Skidpad: 1.14g
-Gas Mileage: 18 city / 24 highway
-Top Speed: 209 mph

14. Description: Dacia Motor Corporation has long been at the very forefront of high performance automobiles. Starting with the 2008 model year, Dacia's MotorSports Performance division (MSP) will build cars using the body shell of the 1966 6300 and the internals of modern 6300s. Although the styling is retro, the car is stunningly quick and agile; its AWD system is able to put all the power of the massive 6.6L twincharged boxer 8 onto the pavement. The car's low center of mass and custom tuned suspension allows for very sharp cornering. Curb weight is kept to a minimum through extensive use of carbon fiber, honeycombed aluminum and titanium. Computerized engine control allows for efficient fuel consumption by shutting off cylinders when not in use.

For those who cannot afford it, the standard Dacia 6300 coupe, with a 3.3L twincharged boxer 4 starts at just under $28,000. It still makes a solid 350 horsepower, so it's a great deal.

15. OTL Equivalent: 1966 Pontiac GTO

MSRP: $275,000

 

[The Uchronian]

1. Timeline: Anne
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Dacia 6300 GT/MSP Limited Edition
3. Model Type: Muscle Car
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: Romania
6. Production run: 1965-Present
7. Engine: 6.6 liter, twincharged boxer 8
8. Horsepower: 725 hp @ 6000 rpm
9. Torque: 680 lb./ft @ 2600 rpm
10. Drivetrain: AWD
11. Transmission: Dacia Tiptronic
12. Weight: 3415 lb./1549 kg
13. Performance:
-0-100 km/h: 3.2 sec
-400m: 11.1s @ 135 mph
-Skidpad: 1.14g
-Gas Mileage: 18 city / 24 highway
-Top Speed: 209 mph

14. Description: Dacia Motor Corporation has long been at the very forefront of high performance automobiles. Starting with the 2008 model year, Dacia's MotorSports Performance division (MSP) will build cars using the body shell of the 1966 6300 and the internals of modern 6300s. Although the styling is retro, the car is stunningly quick and agile; its AWD system is able to put all the power of the massive 6.6L twincharged boxer 8 onto the pavement. The car's low center of mass and custom tuned suspension allows for very sharp cornering. Curb weight is kept to a minimum through extensive use of carbon fiber, honeycombed aluminum and titanium. Computerized engine control allows for efficient fuel consumption by shutting off cylinders when not in use.

For those who cannot afford it, the standard Dacia 6300 coupe, with a 3.3L twincharged boxer 4 starts at just under $28,000. It still makes a solid 350 horsepower, so it's a great deal.

15. OTL Equivalent: 1966 Pontiac GTO

MSRP: $275,000

Nice one. Here, I got another one for Decades of Darkness:

1. See Above
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Colville 450GT
3. Model Type: 2-door sports car
4. Model Year: 1977
5. Nation of Origin: Republic of Canada, LaPorte(formerly Selkirk), Manitoba
6. Production run: 1967-1979
7. Engine: 4.5 litre V-8
8. Horsepower: 377 hp @ 5400 rpm
9. Torque: 460 lb./ft @ 3600 rpm
10. Drivetrain: Rear-wheel
11. Transmission: 5 speed semi-automatic
12. Weight: 2677 lbs.
13. Performance:
-0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
-400m: 13.2s @ 117 mph
-Gas Mileage: 17 city / 22 highway
-Top Speed: 169 mph

14. Description: Canada's horst(they call it automotive these days, out of spite towards the U.S.)industry has had its ups and downs since its birth in the late 1880s, with the lowest point being the Era of the Troubles, when over half of Canadian companies were driven out of business. The Colville company was founded in Bealeton, Man. in 1939, the year of the birth of the Republic, and has long been regarded by sportsmen across the world(including the one surviving, though not claimant, heir of the throne, Prince Jonathan, whose love for expensive cars is well-known.)for its high-quality sports models, and the 450GT was one of the cream of the crop, hands down. It won numerous races, too, including one model that was entered in the 1972 Santa Cruz[OTL Manaus]-Punta Arenas Rally by Arlo Toponen. Production sadly ceased in 1979 but it is still regarded as one of the best sports vehicles of all time.