The ATL Automobiles & Automakers Thread.

[YLi]

1. Timeline: Anne
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Zastava Yugo
3. Model Type: Hypercar
4. Model Year: 2013
5. Nation of Origin: Yugoslavia
6. Production run: 1975-Present
7. Engine: 8.8 liter, air cooled, hyperbar (*) boxer 8
8. Horsepower: 1625 hp @ 6000 rpm
9. Torque: 1780 lb./ft @ 2500 rpm
10. Drivetrain: AWD
11. Transmission: Zastava Yugo Tiptronic M
12. Weight: 1070kg/2360 lb.
13. Performance:
-0-100 km/h: 2.0 sec
-400m: 7.9s @ 176 mph
-Skidpad: 6.85g (**)
-Gas Mileage: 15 city / 21 highway (*** see note)
-Top Speed: 300+ mph (500 km/h)

14. Description: The Yugo is nothing short of legendary. Those who are wealthy enough to own such a car sometimes wait years to get their hands on one. Those who cannot whisper of it in reverent awe. The Yugo is the pride and joy of the Socialist Federal Republic and is treated as such. Each car is hand made to excruciatingly high standards in Zastava's custom workshop in Kragujevac, Serbia. While most vehicles are reserved for the use of President Dizdarevic and his staff, certain extremely wealthy and highly influential Westerners can get their hands on a Yugo. Zastava is a famously incorruptible corporation, so any attempt at bribery will get a customer moved to the very bottom of the waitlist, which is rumored to be 30 years long.

(*) Technology Note #1: The hyperbar boxer 8 uses an autonomous two stage gas turbine for forced induction. The turbine provides increasing amounts of power as the car goes faster and faster. This arrangement is about as complicated as it sounds. However, given Zastava's long experience with building automotive turbines, the setup is surprisingly durable, especially since the turbine has one moving part and no need for lubrication.

(**) Technology Note #2: The downright pukeworthy lateral-g figure is achieved by actively inducing vortex airflow under the car, which results in a sickening amount of downforce being produced.

(***) Technology Note #3: This figure will obviously go way, way down if the turbine begins kicking in at high speeds.

15. OTL Equivalent: SSC Tuatara after snorting a mix of crystal meth and rocket fuel.

MSRP: $2,750,000, if you can get your hands on one. The current waitlist for the car is in excess of 30 years, although some customers are arbitrarily moved up at times.

 

[CaliBoy1990]

Thought I might do a couple of early 'Union & Liberty' cars, if Wilcoxchar doesn't mind much.

1. Timeline: See above
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Edison American
3. Model Type: 2 door coupe
4. Model Year: 1905
5. Nation of Origin: United States; Bellwood, New Jersey
6. Production run: 1904-13
7. Engine: 7.8 litre V-12
8. Horsepower: 119 @ 2,700 rpm
9. Torque: 165 lb./ft @ 1,700 rpm
10. Drivetrain: Rear
11. Transmission: 3 speed manual
12. Weight: 1070kg/2760 lb.
13. Performance:
- 0-60 mph: 14.3 sec.
- Top Speed: 83 mph
14. Description: One of the earliest American sports cars, and a prominent race winner in Indianapolis.

1. Timeline: See above
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Cooper Raceabout
3. Model Type: 2 door coupe
4. Model Year: 1907
5. Nation of Origin: United States; Tiptonville(OTL's Fort Worth), Houston State.
6. Production run: 1905-17
7. Engine: 4.0 litre 8 cyl.
8. Horsepower: 69 @ 2,400 rpm
9. Torque: 114 lb./ft @ 1,800 rpm
10. Drivetrain: Rear
11. Transmission: 3 speed manual
12. Weight: 2776 lb.
13. Performance:
- 0-60 mph: 18.8 sec.
- Top Speed: 74 mph
14. Description: Another early American sporty coupe. One of the first cars to be manufactured in Houston State. Cooper's main sales offices were located in nearby Wilkinston(OTL's Dallas, TX), and many of the cars were sold thru official dealerships in that area.

 

[YLi]

1. Timeline: Anne
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Chevrolet Suburban/FAW Shenya.
3. Model Type: SUV
4. Model Year: 2011
5. Nation of Origin: United States
6. Production run: 1935-Present (1972-Present in China)
7. Engine: 7.1L supercharged diesel
8. Horsepower: 675 hp @ 6500 rpm
9. Torque: 900 lb/ft. @ 3000 rpm
10. Drivetrain: AWD
11. Transmission: 7 speed automatic
12. Weight: 5070kg/11,177 lbs.

13. Performance:
-As expected, this thing might just be kind of slow.
-45 degree approach and departure angle. Is an absolute beast off-road thanks to an extremely powerful engine, portal axles and zero lubrication differentials.
-8500kg towing capacity
-3000kg payload.
-Turret ring and retractable pintle mount for machine gun instead of sunroof.
-Gas Mileage: 14 city/19 hwy

14. Description: Although not selected by the US military as its utility vehicle, the Chevrolet Suburban was a highly popular staff car for officers and select rear line troops in the Iranian Intervention and World War 3. Since 1972, FAW Tianjin has been producing the Suburban under license from GM.

As a staff car, the Suburban has been extensively uparmored to deal with threats. A list of protective enhancements for the passengers is below:

-Modified high performance suspension and brakes.
-Run flat tires with reinforced sidewalls
-Bulletproof windows made from transparent alumina
-Special quick release harness system for seats
-Ballistic steel skidplates with UHWPE spall liner
-All body panels reinforced with silicon carbide ceramic plate in a UHWPE (Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) matrix.
-Hood armored with UHWPE
-Frame shock rafted and reinforced with roll bars
-Fuel lines armored with UHWPE
-Radiator, battery and ECU armored with ballistic steel and UHWPE
-Armored, reinforced fenders
-Backup battery and ECU
-Self sealing, armored fuel tank.
-Nomex lined interior
-All structural bolts go through rubber washers to prevent frame vibration
-Integrated fire suppression system
-Heavy duty winch
-Armored hubcaps for wheels.
-NBC filtration system with emergency air supply

15. OTL Equivalent: Chevy err... Suburban.

MSRP: $55,000-$300,000

 

[wilcoxchar]

Thought I might do a couple of early 'Union & Liberty' cars, if Wilcoxchar doesn't mind much.

I don't mind at all. Those look good, though the Dallas-Fort Worth area is going to be pretty small ITTL. I'm thinking Nacogdoches for the major inland urban area in Houston.

 

[Shooter]

Timeline: ? Last World War...
Model Name/Manufacturer: Davies Large Sedan/Scientific Design and Industry Automotive Division.
Model Type/Class: Family car.
Body Style: Four door sedan
Model Year: 1925
Nation of Origin: United States ( Heartland of America in ATL)
Production run: 1925... Sells into the many millions like the beetle and model "T" because of low cost, long life and great quality.
Engine: 3,770-7,540 cc, 230/460CID, Centrifugal Supercharged until 1932, then Super and Turbo charged, two stroke, Schnurle' ported, Radial Diesel, 4-8 cylinders optional.
Horsepower: 47/94, at intro, grows to 292-584 hp in production street cars by 1945 and 1,182 in NASCAR versions.
Drive train: Inclined rear engine over bevel gear to transverse trans-axle, W Torsen differentials and optional 4WD.Front mounted radiator with electric fans and large trunk storrage front and rear.
Transmission: 3 speed manual to eight speed manual, or twin clutch 8S automatic.
Weight: 3,280 pounds in 2004
Description: Think Dodge Intrepid, second gen body with C-5 Vette, or '88-1/2 Fiero GT nose, flush head lights and a '68 Torino fastback!!! I like aerodynamics and Porsche/BMW like refinement because of incremental running improvements. Like the beetle/911/BMW. Low cost by refusing to do yearly model changes and less expensive, but more frugal and durable engine-driveline!
OTL Equivalent: NONE?

 

[TheMann]

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Ferrari Mondial V
Manufacturer: Automobili Ferrari
Model Type: Sport Sedan
Model Year: 2015
Nation of Origin: Maranello, Italy and Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Production run: 2014-present
Engine: 4.5-liter naturally-aspirated V8, twin overhead cams, five valves per cylinder
Power: 562 hp @ 9000 rpm, 398 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain: Mid-engined, all wheel drive
Transmission: 7 speed semi-automatic, with paddle shift and fully automatic mode
Weight: 3,422 lbs
0-100 km/h: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 304 km/h (189 mph)
MSRP: $76,700
Description: Ferrari's answer to the problems with its very-expensive cars following the travel. Wanting to use its high-technology inheirited from Canada in their 458 Italia, Enzo, FF, California and 599 GTB models, Ferrari developed a special sedan using its Mondial nameplate, but with the cost reduced to just over $75,000. The Mondial V was Ferrari's first sedan, but it was a real Ferrari in every way possible, including the drivetrain from the FF and the engine from the 458 Italia. The car was a substantial hit, with over 14,000 sold by 2020.

 

[TheMann]

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Mazda Six
Manufacturer: Mazda Automobile Company
Model Type: Sport Sedan
Model Year: 2015
Origin: Hiroshima, Japan (2002-2010, 2015-present), Flat Rock, Superior, Canada (2013-present)
Production run: 2002-2010, 2013-present
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 OR 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-5 OR 3.5-liter turbocharged V6
Power: 237 hp (inline-4), 310 hp (inline-5), 392 hp (V6)
Drivetrain: Front-engined, rear OR all wheel drive
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
Weight: 3,032 lbs to 3,490 lbs, depending on model and options
0-100 km/h (V6): 4.9 seconds (V6 version)
Top Speed (V6):280 km/h (174 mph)
MSRP: $23,000 to $42,500

Description: Mazda, like all of the import auto manufacturers, wound up having to scramble madly to keep their businesses in order after the travel, and they were successful at it in large part by pandering to the new young population Canada now found itself with. The new Mazda Six, introduced in 2013 as one of the first new car models for Mazda, was a natural response to this. A handsome four-door sedan with a roomy interior, Mazda used its connections to Ford to secure use of Ford's Ecoboost engines, and the Newest Mazda Six is highly regarded as one of the finest-handling four-door sedans on the market today. Along with the other cars Mazda made in the post-travel marketplace, it established the maker, which has based its operations in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Hiroshima, Japan, one of the higher-selling import marques.

 

[Ming777]

In the spirit of TheMann....

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Toyota Hilux
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Model Type: Mid-Sized Pick-Up Truck
Model Year: 2012
Origin: Toyota City, Japan (2014-present), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (2012-present)
Production run: 2005-Present (OTL), 2012-present
Engine:
2.0 L inline-4 OR 2.5 L turbo diesel inline-4 OR 2.5 L intercooled turbo diesel inline-4 OR 2.7 L inline-4 ORhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_KD_engine#1KD-FTV intercooled VN turbo diesel inline-4 OR 4.0 L V6
Power: 134 hp (2.0 L) to 236 (V6) depending on specific engine used
Drivetrain: Front-engined, rear OR all wheel drive
Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4 or 5-speed automatic
Weight: (TBC) depending on model and options
0-100 km/h (V6): 12 Seconds
Top Speed (V6): 170 km/h (106 mph); (JATO*) 280 km/h (174 mph)
MSRP: $23,000 to $42,500
*As proven by Top Gear

Description: Following the events known as the Travel, Toyota Canada soon decided to embark on a rebuilding of the Company Image, which had suffered in recent years of making vehicles that were "soulless machines" that no longer had the company's famed reliability and had lost the original spirit of Toyota. Thus their main facility in Cambridge, Ontario began to remake the company in Canada, with one of the outcomes being the replacement of the Toyota Tacoma with the Hilux.

The Canadian Toyota Hilux was based on the Seventh Generation Hilux produced outside of North America, with the continued usage of an updated ladder chassis and additional refinements for usage in the diverse and rugged environments in Canada. Modified Hiluxes adapted to Cold Climates have experiences some success in the far north, being a reliable arctic vehicle and a good complement to traditional methods of travel in northern Canada.

The Toyota Hilux once again proved its infamous durability during an challenge on Top Gear, with a recently water damaged Hilux competing with other Mid-Sized Pickups in a series of extreme challenges, including a head on "Moose Crash" and an extreme trip through flooded river with the few operational trucks finally placed on derelict apartment blocks that were demolished in Detriot. In the end, the Hilux was the only vehicle that still functioned (slightly).

 

[TheMann]

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Fisker Karma Surf
Manufacturer: Fisker Automotive
Model Type: Station Wagon
Model Year: 2020
Nation of Origin: Aurora, Toronto, Canada (2015-2017), Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (2018-present)
Production run: 2015-present
Engine: 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 paired with four Western Electric electric motors (two 75kW motors driving rear wheels, two 40kW units driving front wheels) and lithium-titanate battery cells (2015-2018), two Pratt and Whitney GTC45 gas turbines with the 120kW and 60kW electric motors (2019-present)
Power: 274 hp (gas engine drive mode, up until 2018 models), 308 hp (full electric), 582 hp (maximum power mode with gas engine), 482 hp (gas turbine-electric version)
Drivetrain: front engined, all wheel drive, gas engine and 80kW / 120kW motors drive rear wheels, 40kW / 60kW motors drive front wheels (gas turbine version only provides electric power for motors)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic, with paddle shift
Weight: 4,467 lbs
0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds
Top Speed: 276 km/h (171 mph)
MSRP: $82,800

Description: Fisker restarted production of its ground-breaking Karma luxury sedan in 2015 using Magna components and new technology, including the use of a Toyota-sourced 8-speed automatic gearbox, Western Electric superconductor electric motors and wiring and Altairnano batteries, along with the PowerStation charging system developed by Ford and Altairnano. The Fisker cars became a status symbol as they gained a number of famous owners, including Queen Catharine, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, the wife of Canada's Prime Minister, famed moviemaker James Cameron and NHL hockey star Sidney Crosby. Production between 2015 and 2020 numbered over 2,800 units, nearly all of which were sold in Canada, the Commonwealth, Japan and the Celtic Alliance.

OOC: This is what Ming777's character drives in In Defense of Humanity.

 

[TheMann]

Great bit there, Ming, but the only time a Hilux is gonna go 280 km/h is with a JATO rocket mounted in the bed.

 

[Ming777]

Perhaps another of Top Gear's zany Challenges: Can a Toyota Hilux be launched into space/flight with JATO rockets?

EDIT: Wasn't my unique Karma equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada micro gas turbines as well?

 

[TheMann]

Perhaps another of Top Gear's zany Challenges: Can a Toyota Hilux be launched into space/flight with JATO rockets?

Don't give 'em any ideas! Do you want to have to worry if a Hilux is gonna land on your house?!

 

[TheMann]

Perhaps another of Top Gear's zany Challenges: Can a Toyota Hilux be launched into space/flight with JATO rockets?

EDIT: Wasn't my unique Karma equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada micro gas turbines as well?

Yep. You're right. I forgot that the Karmas in this world switched to the GT power. Going to fix that now.

 

[Ming777]

That's right folks: A Jet Engine-Electic Hybrid!!!

 

[TheMann]

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Chevrolet Sonic X
Manufacturer: General Motors
Model Type: Hatchback
Model Year: 2021
Nation of Origin: Oshawa, Toronto, Canada
Production run: 2021-present
Engine: 225 kW Ballard Fuel Systems hydrogen fuel cell stack paired with four 52kW Western Electric electric motors and superconducting power systems, 16kW lithium-titanate battery cell
Power: 278 hp
Drivetrain: fuel cell in front, electric motors on all four wheels, fuel tanks and batteries underneath the vehicle floor
Transmission: CVT transmission connecting each electric motor to its drive axle, equipped regenerative braking
Weight: 2,789 lbs
0-100 km/h: 3.3 seconds
Top Speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
MSRP: $46,000

Description: When Ford introduced their electric cars in 2017, GM had to bring up a response, and while several automakers went to develop competing electric cars, GM instead focused its efforts on producing a commercially-viable hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, and two vehicles, the Chevrolet Sequel and the Chevrolet Sonic X. The Sonic X is one of the fastest accelerating cars on the road, and is tuned in every way to make it one of the most responsive road cars ever made, with the powerful electric motors and fast-acting fuel cell system making the car one of the most advanced pieces of engineering on the road. Capable of over 650 kilometers without a fuel fill and 60 km on pure electric power, the Sonic X is one of the most modern high-performance cars on the road - and its performance was shown in its domination of the 2021 World Rally Championship, winning 12 rallies in 16 attempts and propelling Travis Pastrana and Alexandra Kendrias to the WRC title.

OOC: The first real hydrogen-powered sports car in In Defense of Humanity, and it beats the $#*@! out of the Lancer Evolution or WRX STi. Eat your hearts out, Subaru and Mitsubishi.

 

[Ming777]

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Toyota GT-86 (Hachi-Roku)
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Model Type: 2-Door Sports Coupe with a 3-Door Hatchback version as well
Model Year: 2014
Nation of Origin: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Production run: 2014-present
Engine: 2.0L directed-injected Flat-4
Power: 197 hp
Drivetrain: Front-engined, rear-wheel drive
Transmission: 6-speed Manual or Automatic
Weight: 1,180 kilograms (2,601 lb)
0-100 km/h: 5.3 Seconds
Top Speed: 233 kph (145mph)
MSRP: $23,000

Description: Later...

 

[TheMann]

Timeline: Rise of the North / In Defense of Humanity
Model Name: Aston Martin Victor
Manufacturer: Grand Touring Automobiles, Aston Martin Division
Model Type: Sports Car
Model Year: 2020
Origin: Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Production run: 2020-present
Engine: 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged V10, hydraulic valve actuation, multi-fuel capable (electronic and boost settings for gasoline, methanol and bio-ethanol)
Power: 474 hp (gasoline), 520 hp (methanol), 558 hp (bio-ethanol)
Drivetrain: Mid-engined, rear wheel drive
Transmission: seven-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission with paddle shift, developed and supplied by Linamar Visteon
Weight: 2,725 lbs
0-100 km/h: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)
MSRP: $132,800

Description: When Aston Martin restarted operations after reclaiming and reactivating its Newport Pagnell facility in central England, they initially focused on the production of their beautiful Vanquish supercar, Rapide luxury sedan and posh DB9 and V8/V12 Vantage GTs, but the company soon found that growing competition from automakers both big and small forced them to make a new product, something to grab headlines and make a statement. The Aston Martin Victor, named after company savior Victor Gauntlett, was Aston Martin's first mid-engined road car, its first turbocharged vehicle and its first car capable of running on multiple fuels, with an advanced adaptive computer manufactured by Research in Motion which adjusted the engine's boost levels, valve timing and fuel mixtures to adapt to changes in fuel and atmospheric conditions. The Victor also took advantage of a number of other innovations, including a double-clutch gearbox made by Linamar Visteon, carbon-fiber bodywork using molecular construction and mostly-aerogel windows made by Kanosha Materials, all done to reduce weight and improve efficiency.

The Victor debuted at the 2018 Toronto Auto Show, and began to be delivered to customers in 2020, and has rapidly risen to eclipse the Vanquish, DB9 and V12 Vantage's sales, though it is still beaten the luxurious Rapide and cheaper V8 Vantage.

 

[NothingNow]

Select models from Sticking With a Sure Thing, in preparation for V2.0.

Model Name/Manufacturer: Ford Thunderbird Mk.XI
Bodystyle: Two Seat Convertible.
Model Year: 2002-2005
Nation of Origin: United States, (Wixom, Michigan)
Production run: August 2001 – June 2005.
Number built: 83,000 of all types.
Drivetrain: Longitudinal Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Engines: (All Gasoline/Petrol)
3.9L AJ-30/35 V8 (252-280bhp/267-288lb-ft)
4.2L AJ-34S Supercharged V8 (400bhp/408lb-ft) From MY2004.
Transmission:
Ford Bordeaux 5R55N 5-speed Automatic
Gertrag 221 5-speed Manual
Borg-Warner T-56 6-Speed Manual (only with AJ-34S)
Dimensions:
Length: 4732mm (186.3 in)
Width: 1829mm (72 in)
Height: 1323mm (52.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2723mm (107.2 in)
Weight: 3781-4000lbs
OTL Equivalent: Mk. XI Thunderbird.
Description:
The Revival of the Ford Thunderbird in 2002 was not really a success. Sure, it sold nearly 33000 vehicles in it’s first model year, but sales quickly dropped, leveling off at about 15,000 a year following the Introduction of the Supercharged version in MY2004, after the decision was made to cancel the refresh, and retire the model after MY2005, when it would be partially replaced by the Redesigned Ford Mustang.
The Thunderbird was successful however, in winning critical praise from the motoring press, and providing a new Halo car, despite it’s somewhat controversial styling. This merited a rethinking of strategy…

Model Name/Manufacturer: Lincoln Mark X and Lincoln Zephyr
Bodystyle: Two Seat Convertible.
Model Year: 2006-2010
Nation of Origin: United States, (Wixom, Michigan)
Production run: July 2005 – June 2010
Number built: ~146,000
Drivetrain: Longitudinal Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Engines: (All Gasoline/Petrol)
3.9L AJ-30/35 V8 (280bhp/288lb-ft)
4.2L AJ-34S Supercharged V8 (400bhp/408lb-ft)
6.0L Aston-Martin V12 (510bhp/420lb-ft)
Transmission:
Ford Bordeaux 5R55N 5-speed Automatic
Gertrag 221 5-speed Manual
Borg-Warner T-56 6-Speed Manual (only with AJ-34S and Aston-Martin V12)
Dimensions:
Length: 4732mm (186.3 in)
Width: 1829mm (72 in)
Height: 1323mm (52.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2723mm (107.2 in)
Weight: 3920-4450lbs
OTL Equivalent: Mk. XI Thunderbird.
Description:
Under it’s skin, the Mark X was more or less identical to the Thunderbird upon it was based. Indeed, the majority of differences between the Thunderbird Mk.XI and the Mark X were cosmetic, and descended from the initially planned facelift, and derived from the Mark X concept car, including the folding hardtop and new nose. Only the Grille, badging and interior were modified to meet Lincoln design specs. Sales were good in it’s four year production run, averaging about 25,000 vehicles per annum in the North American Market alone.

Following Lincoln’s need for a performance coupe and convertible to compete with the international brand’s models, a version fitted with the Aston Martin V12 and tuned by Ford SVT was introduced as the Zephyr in 2007. Sales of the Zephyr were great, despite the vehicle’s significant bulk, and risky handling on the track.

Model Name/Manufacturer: Lincoln Mark XI/Zephyr
Bodystyle: Four Seat Four Door Convertible and Two Seat Two Door Convertible.
Model Year: 2011-2016
Nation of Origin: United States, (Wixom, Michigan)
Production run: August 2010 – May 2016.
Number built: ~193,000
Drivetrain: Longitudinal Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Engines: (All Gasoline/Petrol)
4.0L Barra 195 Straight Six (261bhp/288lb-ft)
4.0L Barra 270T FG Turbocharged Six (362bhp/406lb-ft)
5.0L Coyote V8 (380-444bhp/380lb-ft)
6.0L Aston-Martin V12 Twin-Turbo (640bhp/720lb-ft)
Transmission:
ZF 6HP26 6-speed Automatic
ZF 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic
Borg-Warner T-6060 6-Speed Manual
Dimensions:
Length: 4732-5332mm (186.3-209.9 in)
Width: 1829mm (72 in)
Height: 1323mm (52.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2723-3323mm (107.2-130.8 in)
Weight: 3720-4943lbs
OTL Equivalent: None.
Description:
A redesign of the Mark X and Zephyr, the Mark XI did little to modify the striking styling of it’s predecessor, focusing more on improving handling and performance, including the substitution of Aluminum (instead of Steel) in the body panels and some other componentry. A Stretched model, lengthened by 500mm, and featuring four doors was also added, to make the vehicle somewhat more practical. Both the Mark XI and Zephyr were offered in both bodystyles. As new environmental regulations appeared, new engines were added, including a pair of straight sixes sourced from Ford,and a twin-turbocharged version of the Aston Martin V12.
Reception was mixed, as some criticized Ford and Lincoln for maintaining the styling of the vehicle. Strangely, Jeremy Clarkson, of Top Gear UK fame, was one of the more notable defenders, despite a modified Zephyr Four door nearly killing him, during an attempt at setting a record for fastest time for a four-door vehicle around the Circuit de Monaco, taking part of the Façade of the Fairmont Hotel with it.

 

[YLi]

1. Timeline: Anne
2. Model Name/Manufacturer: Volga 32/Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod
3. Model Type: Light sports car
4. Model Year: 2012
5. Nation of Origin: Soviet Union/Russia
6. Production run: 1959-Present
7. Engine: 2.5L twincharged flat 4. or 3.2L twincharged flat 6
8. Horsepower: 350 hp (4 cyl), 575 hp (6 cyl)
9. Torque: 325 lb. ft. (4 cyl), 550 lb. ft. (6 cyl)
10. Drivetrain: AWD
11. Transmission: 7 speed manumatic
12. Weight: 2540 lb./1152 kg
13. Performance:
-0-100 km/h: 4.4 sec (4 cyl), 3.0 sec (6 cyl)
-400m: 12.6s @ 112 mph (4 cyl), 11.0s @ 136 mph (6 cyl)
-Skidpad: 1.17G
-Gas Mileage: 28 mpg city/33 mpg highway (4 cyl), 25 mpg city/31 mpg highway (6 cyl)
-Top Speed: 175 mph (4 cyl), 215 mph (6 cyl)

Description: A fun, fast no-frills sports car from the folks at GAZ. The point is to offer as much bang for the buck as possible. As with most other Russian products, the Volga 32 is also ridiculously durable and requires about the half the maintenance that most American cars need. The Volga is also a very popular tuner car in the US, especially since both the 4 and 6 cylinder versions are frequently sold as kit cars which can be assembled with a minimum number of required tools.

GAZ Automotive Race Team driver Mira Chernenkova lapped the Nurburgring Nordschliefe in 7 minutes, 10 seconds in an bone stock 6 cyl. Volga 32 in 2008. This was barely 5 seconds slower than the time posted by Dacia Automotive's Mihail Ionescu, who was driving a Dacia 8400 MSP, a car with a starting sticker price 7 times that of the Volga 32.

OTL Equivalent: Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS exterior, Nissan GTR interior.

MSRP: $26,000 (4 cyl.), $55,000 (6 cyl.)

 

[CaliBoy1990]

Glad to see you good folks have been busy while I've been out:

@Wilcox: Nacogdoches is a nice town, but I seriously doubt it could ever come close to being a major metropolis.....Why not TTL's Waco or Austin instead?