"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/05/2015 at 17:37 • Filed to: BYOB
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/05/2015 at 17:37 • Filed to: BYOB | 10
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Inspired by Hyundai (first time that’s ever been said), I decided to start messing around with building a brand. Feel free to build your own!
Brand Attributes
You get a total of 25 points to be distributed between the following categories:
Performance
Technology
Economy
Luxury
Service
Design
Value
- Note that a Zero in any category means you will be at the bottom of the market in terms of that respective attribute. It does NOT mean your vehicles are without that attribute.
Model Lineup
You get a line up of 7 models to begin with chosen from the following:
Compact 4-Door Sedan
Compact 4-Door Hatchback
Compact 4-Door Wagon
Compact 2-Door Coupe (2+2)
Compact 2-Door Convertible (2+2, Soft Top)
Compact 2-Door Convertible (2+2, Hard Top-Retractable or Detachable)
Compact CUV (5 seater only)
Midsize 4-Door Sedan
Midsize 4-Door Wagon
Midsize 4-Door Coupe (Liftback)
Midsize 2-Door Coupe (2+2)
Midsize 2-Door Convertible (2+2, Soft Top)
Midsize CUV (4 seater only)
Midsize CUV (5 seater only)
Midsize CUV (5 seater w/opt. 7 seater 3rd row)
Midsize CUV 4-Door Coupe (5 seater only)
Fullsize 4-Door Sedan
Fullsize 2-Door Coupe (4 seater)
Fullsize 2-Door Convertible (4 seater)
Fullsize SUV (7 seater)
Fullsize SUV (8 seater)
2 Seater Coupe
2 Seater Convertible (Soft Top)
2 Seater Convertible (Hard Top-Retractable or Detachable)
- Hybrid, PHEV, Electric, and Diesel versions of any body style count as a separate model
Bonus points
If you name your brand and two benchmark competitor brands, add 1 point to any individual brand attribute. Attribute total = 26 points
If you name all of your model lineup, add 2 points to any individual/pair of attributes. Attribute total = 27 points
Highest possible attribute total = 28 points
My citroen won't start
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 17:51 |
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Performance-8
Technology-3
Economy-0
Luxury-8
Service-2
Design-4
Value-1
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Midsize 4-Door Sedan: Altdorf
Midsize 4-Door Wagon: Altdorf SportWagon
Midsize 2-Door Coupe (2+2): Altdorf Coupé
Midsize 2-Door Convertible (2+2, Soft Top): Altdorf Décapotable
Midsize CUV 4-Door Coupe (5 seater only): Thunder Sport Coupé
Fullsize 4-Door Sedan: Magenta
Fullsize SUV (7 seats): Thunder
not for canada - australian in disguise
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:08 |
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Luxury - 10
Performance - 6
Technology - 5
Design - 6
Service - 2
Economy - 0
Value - 0
Brand name: Viking (Competes with Rolls-Royce, Bentley with the cars, and Range Rover with the SUVs)
Lineup:
Fullsize 4-door - Viking Vanden Plas (Lower end models compete with the 7er, S-Class, XJ. Higher ups compete with the Phantom, Mercedes-Maybach) (Available with a supercharged V6, a supercharged V8, and a V12)
Fullsize 2-door Coupe - Viking Vanden Plas Coupe (Competes with the Continental GT, S-Class coupe.) (Available with a supercharged V8 and a V12)
Fullsize 2-door Convertible - Viking Vanden Plas Drophead (Same as the Coupe, just the convertible version)
Fullsize SUV (7-seater) - Viking Nunavut (Competes with the Range Rover, G-Wagen, Escalade.) (Available with a supercharged V6, a supercharged V8, a diesel I-6, and a V12)
Midsize CUV (5-seater) - Viking Nunavik (Competes with the Range Rover Sport, Audi Q5, Lexus RX) (Available with a diesel 4 cylinder, a supercharged V6, and a supercharged V8)
Logo would be similar to the final Rover logo.
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:09 |
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Brand name: Valhalla Motor Cars (Competes with Ferrari and Volvo by combining skull crushing berserker performance with Nordic sensibilities)
Models:
Compact 4-Door Hatchback - Loki
Compact 4-Door Wagon - Heimdallr
Compact CUV (5 seater only) - Thor
Midsize 4-Door Sedan - Ullr
Midsize 2-Door Coupe (2+2) - Baldur
Midsize CUV (5 seater w/opt. 7 seater 3rd row) - Freyr
Fullsize 4-Door Sedan - Odin
2 Seater Coupe - Tyr
Attributes
Performance - 10
Technology - 2
Economy - 3
Luxury - 2
Service - 2
Design - 5
Value - 4
Note, the brand provides enhanced capabilities in several other attributes not even considered by normal car companies such as:
Drinking - 100
Warring - 100
Plundering - 100
Wenching - 100
Yes I know they’re all 100, which is more points than even possible, but fuck you, we’re vikings.
pjhusa
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:09 |
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I want to, but no time at the moment.
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Wobbles the Mind
> pjhusa
11/05/2015 at 18:17 |
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No worries, I wanted to give everyone a project
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:25 |
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General Lee brand
Brand attributes:
Performance - 15
Technology - 0 - Only city slickers want them fancy computers in the dang cars.
Economy - 4
Luxury - 2
Service - 0 - DIY
Design - 4
Value - 0 - You either got the money or take a walk
Full size coupe/convertible called the Boluke:
Pickup Truck called the Cooter Diesel:
Compact CUV/SUV called the Dixie:
Entry-level 2 seater coupe/City vehicle called the Grasshopper:
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and also a small 4 door sedan called the Deputy:
And a mid sized 4 door sedan called the Sheriff:
And a full sized luxury sedan called the Boss Hogg:
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Wobbles the Mind
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
11/05/2015 at 18:30 |
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I was confused why the Economy attribute had any points until I saw the Grasshopper.
AMC/Renauledge
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:34 |
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!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Mainstream AMC Eagle/Lancia Delta Integrale-like RWD-based AWD cars and SUVs.
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Range:
Dauntless Vagabond 5 - A compact 5-door AWD hatch.
Dauntless Vagabond X - A compact 4-door AWD wagon.
Dauntless Phalanx coupe - A compact Vagabond-based 2-door AWD 2+2 sport coupe
Dauntless Phalanx Off-Roadster - A compact Vagabond-based 2-door AWD 2+2 convertible.
Dauntless Centurion 5 - A midsize 4-door AWD liftback “coupe”.
Dauntless Centurion X - A midsize 4-door AWD wagon.
Dauntless Halcyon - A stretched Centurion-based 8-passenger large SUV.
Values:
Performance - 6
Technology - 4
Economy - 4
Luxury - 2
Service - 0
Design - 7
Value - 5
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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:37 |
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I bet you didn’t see one of those since you were knee-high to a grasshopper , eh?
Yeee haw!
TheHondaBro
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:40 |
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Neosport (Exclusively hydrogen-powered cars)
We compete with Tesla and Toyota/Lexus
Performance - 9
Technology - 8
Economy - 3
Luxury - 3
Service - 1
Design - 4
Value - 0
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
2-seater coupe - Alpha
Fullsize 2-door coupe - Beta
Midsize 4-door Sedan - Gamma
Compact CUV - Delta
Fullsize SUV (7 seats) - Epsilon
Compact 4-door sedan - Zeta
Compact 2-door coupe - Eta
The first two will look like these:
I even have a badge made up:
Bluecold
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 18:40 |
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Performance - 4
Technology - 7
Economy - 6
Luxury - 1
Service - 2
Design - 5
Value - 1
My brand will be called TFV. Technology-Forward Vehicles. Goal is to make something people actually want to buy. The vehicles will be efficient, sparse, lightweight and technology forward. Not ‘technology forward’ in the way of adding gadgets, but technology forward in the way Citroen, Saab and Lancia were. With one key difference. Whereas those brands were mostly for quirky individualists, my cars will appeal to everyone. The goal is to make people _want_ to drive my car. Intended competitors are current SMART and Tesla clientele. Key market will be inner city people that don’t need a traditional car, but want a TFV car. They won’t offer traditional value, but instead of a 3 series with a lot of space space you don’t need you can get a more practical TFV car that suits inner city life with a real focus on driving pleasure and mobility.
Performance will be suitable, but not mindblowing. Nothing over a 150 horsepower, but low weight will help make the car feel fast and planted.
TFV doesn’t need or has the place to offer 7 vehicles. The few vehicles offered will be cabover designs (or as much as a Smart is a cabover), maximizing space and aerodynamic efficiency. The powertrain will be turbine-plug-in-hybrid. Suspension will be active. The spoilers and whatnot will also be active.
The interior will be sparse. Think 60’s FIAT sparse. Very very few bits and bobs to play with. The few knobs that there are are well-thought out. Everything in the car will work seamlessly and will be designed with care. Stuff like awful steering wheels and bargain-bin seatbelt clips (seriously why does every car, from a renault 5 to an s class use virtually the same clips) will not fly.
The design will be restrained, but with a slight edge. Think Zagato.
This is a brand for nerds and spec-comparing people to cry out in terror.
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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> My citroen won't start
11/05/2015 at 18:40 |
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Hmmm... Uri... are they all diesels that require Adblue fluid?
;-)
MultiplaOrgasms
> My citroen won't start
11/05/2015 at 18:43 |
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Wasn’t there some African truck manufacturer called Uri?
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Wobbles the Mind
> AMC/Renauledge
11/05/2015 at 18:45 |
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It seems a hybrid model would be “divergent” to the lineup. Good night everybody!
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Wobbles the Mind
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
11/05/2015 at 18:48 |
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“I call my sis Dixie cuz er’ry time I see ‘er, I can’t help but whistle!” *slaps knee with cap* WHOO!!
V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:00 |
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Do i need to have 7 ? What if I want to take a Lexus style approach and only do one thing to obliterate the competition..
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Wobbles the Mind
> V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
11/05/2015 at 19:06 |
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It’s your brand. Tactical nukes are always ethical when in the car biz.
Your boy, BJR
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:06 |
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Brand name: El Camino
What we build: El Caminos.
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Wobbles the Mind
> Your boy, BJR
11/05/2015 at 19:08 |
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The El Camino El Camino. Like something out of the Ferrari and Mazda playbook.
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V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:09 |
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Lol ok
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Your boy, BJR
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:12 |
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It’ll look like this. But with an airbrushed bald eagle crying a star spangled tear of hairy American masculinity on the hood.
Amoore100
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:17 |
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My reinterpretation of Volvo and Saab, if they were to somehow merge under Geely and become sister brands:
Volvo (Mercedes/Lexus competitor):
Performance-6
Technology-3
Economy-3
Luxury-8
Service-2
Design-4
Value-2
Special trademarks: All models RWD (w/ AWD options), all have inline engines w/ turbo, diesel, or hybrid variants, luxury oriented
Compact 4-Door Sedan - Volvo S20 with a N/A or turbo I3 engine and N/A or turbo I4 engine options (competes with Mercedes CLA, Audi A3)
Compact 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Volvo P20 with same engine options as S20 (compete with Opel Cascadia, etc.)
Compact 3-Door Shooting Break - Volvo C20 with same engine options as S20 (like a more luxurious 3-door Fiesta, etc.)
Compact 5 -Door Wagon - Volvo V30 with same engine options as S20 (competes with Audi A3 hatch, BMW 1 Series hatch)
Compact CUV (5 seater only) - Volvo XC30 with same engine options as Volvo S20 (completes with Mercedes GLA, etc.)
Midsize 4-Door Sedan - Volvo S40 with the N/A or turbo I4 and N/A turbo I5 engines (competing with Bimmer 3 Series, etc.)
Midsize 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Volvo P40 with same engine options as S40 (compete with BMW 4 Series, etc.)
Midsize 5-Door Wagon - Volvo V50 with same engines as S40, (competing with BMW 3 Series Touring or Audi A4 Avant)
Midsize CUV (5 seater only) - Volvo XC50 with same engines as S40 (competes with Mercedes GLK, BMW X3)
Midsize Minivan/MPV 5-Door - Volvo PV50 with same engines as S40 (competes with Mercedes Vaneo/BMW 2 Series Active Tourer)
Executive 4-Door Sedan - Volvo S60 with the N/A or turbo I5 and N/A turbo I6 engines (competing with Bimmer 5 Series, etc.)
Executive 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Volvo P60 with same engine options as S60 (compete with Merc E Class Coupe, etc.)
Executive 5-Door Wagon - Volvo V70 with same engines as S60, (competing with BMW 5 Series Touring or Merc E Class Estate)
Executive CUV (5-7 seater) - Volvo XC70 with same engines as S60 (competes with BMW X5, Lexus RX)
Executive/Medium Minivan/MPV 5-Door - Volvo PV70 with same engines as S60 (competes with Mercedes V Class)
Fullsize Luxury 4-Door Sedan - Volvo S80 with the N/A or turbo I6 and N/A turbo I8 engines (competing with Bimmer 7 Series, etc.)
Fullsize Luxury 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Volvo P80 with same engine options as S80 (compete with Mercedes S Class Coupe, etc.)
Fullsize Luxury 5-Door Wagon - Volvo V90 with same engines as S80, (no current competition, thus why it must exist)
Fullsize Luxury CUV (5-7 seater) - Volvo XC90 with same engines as S80 (competes with Audi Q7, Mercedes GL)
And since Volvo would be a Mercedes competitor, it would have a full line of industrial work vehicles as well:
Small work van - Volvo Duett with same engines as Volvo S20 but diesel only (competes with Mercedes Citan)
Medium work van - Volvo Duett L with same engines as Volvo S40 but diesel only (competes with Mercedes Vito)
Medium work van - Volvo Duett XL with same engines as Volvo S60 but diesel only and high roof option (competes with Mercedes Sprinter)
And don’t forget the rest of the Volvo Trucks range which would stay relatively unchanged:
Public services truck (i.e. garbage truck) - Volvo FE with similar engines to Volvo S40 diesel (competes with Mercedes Econic)
Compact delivery truck - Volvo FL with similar engines as Volvo FE (competes with Mercedes Atego)
Midsized long haul truck - Volvo FM with similar engines as Volvo S60 diesel (competes with Mercedes Antos)
Fullsize luxury long haul truck - Volvo FH with similar engines as Volvo FM but with more power (competes with Mercedes Actros)
Offroad/construction heavy work truck - Volvo FMX with similar engines as FH (competes with Mercedes Arocs)
And to top it all off, the Volvo Buses range.
City bus - Volvo 7900 with similar engines as Volvo FE (competes with Mercedes Citaro)
Luxury Coach - Volvo 9700 with similar engines as Volvo FM (competes with Mercedes Tourismo)
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
What a mouthful. And now, Saab!
Saab (BMW/Infiniti competitor):
Performance-8
Technology-2
Economy-4
Luxury-6
Service-2
Design-3
Value-3
Special trademarks: All models FWD (w/ AWD options), all have vee engines w/ turbo, diesel, or hybrid variants, sport oriented
Compact 4-Door Sedan/Hatch - Saab 9-1 with a N/A or turbo V2 engine and N/A or turbo V4 engine options (competes with Mercedes CLA, Audi A3)
Compact 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Saab 9-1C with same engine options as 9-2 (compete with Opel Cascadia, etc.)
Compact 5 -Door Wagon
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Saab 9-2 Combi
with same engine options as 9-1 (competes with Audi A3 hatch, BMW 1 Series hatch)
Compact CUV (5 seater only) - Saab 9-2X with same engine options as 9-1 (completes with Mercedes GLA, etc.)
Midsize 4-Door Sedan - Saab 9-3 with the N/A or turbo V4 and N/A turbo V6 engines (competing with Bimmer 3 Series, etc.)
Midsize 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Saab 9-3C with same engine options as 9-3 (compete with BMW 4 Series, etc.)
Midsize 5-Door Wagon - Saab 9-4 Combi with same engines as 9-3, (competing with BMW 3 Series Touring or Audi A4 Avant)
Midsize CUV (5 seater only) - Saab 9-4X with same engines as 9-3 (competes with Mercedes GLK, BMW X3)
Executive 4-Door Sedan - Saab 9-5 with the N/A or turbo V6 and N/A turbo V8 engines (competing with Bimmer 5 Series, etc.)
Executive 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Saab 9-5C with same engine options as 9-5 (compete with Merc E Class Coupe, etc.)
Executive 5-Door Wagon - Saab 9-6 Combi with same engines as 9-5, (competing with BMW 5 Series Touring or Merc E Class Estate)
Executive CUV (5-7 seater) - Saab 9-6X with same engines as 9-5 (competes with BMW X5, Lexus RX)
Fullsize Luxury 4-Door Sedan - Saab 9-7 with the N/A or turbo V8 and N/A turbo V10 engines (competing with Bimmer 7 Series, etc.)
Fullsize Luxury 2-Door Coupe/Convertible - Saab 9-7C with same engine options as 9-7 (compete with Mercedes S Class Coupe, etc.)
Fullsize Luxury 5-Door Wagon - Saab 9-8 Combi with same engines as 9-7, (no current competition, thus why it must exist)
Fullsize Luxury CUV (5-7 seater) - Saab 9-8X with same engines as 9-7 (competes with Audi Q7, Mercedes GL)
Of course there’s always the Scania Trucks range:
Public services truck (i.e. garbage truck) - Scania P Series with similar engines to Saab 9-3 diesel (competes with Mercedes Econic)
Compact delivery truck - also Scania P Series with similar engines (competes with Mercedes Atego)
Midsized long haul truck - Scania G Series with similar engines as Saab 9-5 diesel (competes with Mercedes Antos)
Fullsize luxury long haul truck - Scania R Series/Streamline with similar engines as Saab 9-7 diesel (competes with Mercedes Actros)
Offroad/construction heavy work truck - modified Scania P Series with similar engines as G Series (competes with Mercedes Arocs)
And to top it all off, the Scania Buses range.
City bus - Scania Citywide with similar engines as Scania P Series (competes with Mercedes Citaro)
Luxury Coach - Scania Touring with similar engines as Scania G Series (competes with Mercedes Tourismo)
And there you have it, what I call the SMA (Swedish Motor Alliance).
Van Man, rocks the Man Van
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:20 |
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This is fun!
Brand name: Mica (dunno why though)
Logo (can I get a bonus for this too?):
Attributes:
Performance- 6
Technology- 2
Economy- 3
Luxury- 3
Service- 3
Design- 5
Value- 6
Competitors: Ford and Chevy (mainstream brand with a wide range of offering, including some sporty and upscale cars)
Models (I used Infinit-style alphanumerics because they’re simple):
Compact 4-door hatchback- MC20
Midsize 4-door sedan- MC50
Midsize 4-door wagon- MC60
2 seater coupe- Mongrel
Compact CUV- MX30
Full Size SUV (8-seat)- MX80
(Not an option but who cares) Full Size Pickup Truck- Pounder
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Wobbles the Mind
> Van Man, rocks the Man Van
11/05/2015 at 19:23 |
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Pounder! I like. You have room for a Quarter Pounder Compact Pickup, and Half Pounder Midsize Pickup.
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Van Man, rocks the Man Van
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 19:24 |
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Didn't even think of that!
ktfright | Kinja Neighborhood Black Guy
> Snuze: Needs another Swede
11/05/2015 at 19:41 |
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I could rock with this.
Herr Quattro - Has a 4-Motion
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 20:04 |
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Performance - 13
Technology - 2
Economy -0
Luxury -1
Service -0
Design - 12
Value - 0
Apollo Motorsports
(Builds lightweight cars, in a style reminiscent of 1960s LeMans GT class cars, along with some F1 cars (ahem 300SLR))
•2 seater Coupe: Velocity
-FR supercharged 4.5L 4-Rotor
-Competes with the Ariel Atom
•2 seater Coupe: Nardo
-AWD Hybrid 3.0L I6
-Competes with the BMW M4
•2 seater Convertible: Daytona
-FR Turbocharged 2.0L H4
-Competes with the Ariel Atom
•2 seater Convertible: Turismo
-FR NA V12
-Competes with the Corvette, and Porsche Spyder/Targa
•2 seater Soft top: Zephyr
-FR Turbocharged 1.8L I4
-Competes with the Miata and BRZ
•2 door 2+2: Revolution
-FR Hybrid Turbo V12
-Competes with the Lamborghini Asterion, Aston Martin, Ferrari F12, etc.
•One Seater*: Speedbird
-3.6L 3 Rotor
-Competes with the BAC Mono
*I know this isn’t an available option, but Apollo needs a car to compete with the BAC Mono
Baeromez
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 22:08 |
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!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Performance - 8
Technology - 5
Economy - 0
Luxury - 0
Service - 6
Design - 4
Value - 5
Competing with the likes of Local Motors and Porsche AG, Lightning Motors is an American performance car company specializing in simple, reliable, sports-oriented cars at affordable prices. Built to last, on tuner-friendly platforms, Lightning Motors vehicles are created using time-tested, proven technology, paired with innovative design and engineering to deliver a superior driving experience.
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
Thunderbolt - Lightning Motors’ premier sports car, the Thunderbolt is a 2 door, 2 passenger coupe. The Thunderbolt is powered by Lightning Motors CE8, a modularly designed, naturally-aspirated, DOHC 4.2L V8. Featuring direct-injection and a flat plane crank, the CE8 has a square 55mm bore and stroke which allows it to rev to nearly 11k RPM, while producing 550 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent from the front-mid mounted engine to the rear wheels through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and 2-way limited-slip differential. The Thunderbolt features independent rear suspension with inboard shocks and springs, double wishbone front suspension, and 4 wheel disc brakes; 12 inch front, 11 inch rear. The Thunderbolt’s construction consists of fiberglass body panels mounted to an aluminum tub with a tubular steel subframe front and rear. Like all Lightning Motors vehicles, the Thunderbolt ’s interior is relatively spartan, featuring minimal sound-deadening, and woven-nylon carpeting. Standard seats are race-inspired, fully bolstered with 5-point harness. Options include comfort oriented touring seats, weight saving Bose in-dash sound system, and single fold-out cup holder. MSRP - $45,999
Flashbang - A compact, 2 passenger, mid-engined coupe, the Flashbang is Lightning Motors’ entry level sports model. The Flashbang is powered by LM ’s CE4, a 2.5L 4 cylinder derived from the CE8, producing 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the wheels via a 5-speed manual. The Flashbang is constructed of a fiberglass body over a lightweight tubular steel frame, and features coil-over suspension and disc brakes at all four corners. Options include factory adjustable coil-overs and LSD. MSRP - $23,599
Apollo/Apollo X - The Lightning Motors Apollo is a 4 passenger, mid size sedan available as either a 2 door or 4 door. Sporting either the BA6, an NA, DOHC, direct-injection, 3.5L inline-six making 325 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, or the turbocharged BA6T in the Apollo X , which adds a single turbocharger and intercooler to boost the power output up to 425 hp and the torque to 450 lb-ft. Both cars share a 6 speed manual transmission and LSD. The Apollo X also features a firmer suspension, lightweight wheels with high-performance summer tires, and larger disc brakes borrowed from the Thunderbolt. MSRP - Apollo $24,999, Apollo X $31,999
Firestorm - The Firestorm is Lightning Motors’ entry into the compact sport truck world. Powered by the BA6T found in the Apollo X, mated to a symmetrical AWD system, the Firestorm is capable hauling loads and hauling ass. MSRP - $35,999
Hailstorm - The Firestorm ’s off road counterpart, the Hailstorm, s hares its AWD system and is based on the same chassis but features a heavy duty lifted suspension and off road tires. Equipped to handle the rigors of off road performance, the Hailstorm is powered by the more durable BA6 rather than its turbocharged cousin. MSRP - $29,999
Zeus - At the top of Lightning Motors ’ model range is the Zeus . Built for long range touring with a nod towards endurance racing, the Zeus is a 2 door, 4 passenger (2+2) GT with a sporting pedigree. Aluminum-bodied and motivated by the Lightning Motors BA12T, the Zeus is a full size car that moves and handles like a much smaller vehicle. The car’s BA12T engine is a V12 based on the Apollo X’s BA6T. At 7L, and twin-turbocharged, the BA12T emits a thunderous 800 hp and 750 lb-ft of torque. The most highly appointed of Lightning Motors lineup, the Zeus eschews the bare bones interior for modest appointments such as power windows, vinyl seats, and an auxiliary audio jack. MSRP - $59,999
Thor - For those who want practicality with their madness, the Thor is a 2 door wagon version of the Zeus . Sharing all the features of its big brother, but with a detuned, naturally aspirated version of the BA12T, dubbed the BA12, and featuring additional cargo space, at a lower price, some refer to the Thor as the ‘Jalopnik Special.’ MSRP - $48,999
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V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Wobbles the Mind
11/05/2015 at 22:30 |
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Name: Vanguard
Luxury-12
Tech-3
Performance-7
Design-4
Service-4
Economy-(-2)
Value-0
MODELS
numeric scheme description
First number: length in yards
Second numbers: displacement
600 series full size sedan(think S class or 7 series)
4.0 V8 bi-turbo W
6.0 V12 bi-turbo
8.0 V16 quad turbo
The 600 will be offered in coupe or cabriolet spec.
700 series limo size sedan (Maybach 62 or LWB phantom)
8.0 V16 quad-turbo
12.0 V24 quad-turbo
The 700 series will be offered in sedan or convertible
All models will be built to a money is no object standard, concerning quality and materials. All models will have hydraulic suspension and steering. Simple, heavy duty transmissions. Electric seats and such. Mechanical door latches and locks so important systems are redundant. Knobs for hvac controls and actual gauges. Leather everything and the ability to fully customize the interior colors. No forced packages or combos . Excellent dealerships with a no hassle, pay one price experience.
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Baeromez
> Bluecold
11/05/2015 at 22:42 |
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Sounds like if Apple made cars.
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Bluecold
> Baeromez
11/06/2015 at 05:11 |
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Yes and no. Apple offers only polish and no geekery. TFV will offer the geekery in spades. And that will be a defining feature of the brand.
The goal is to make something like an XL1 that you can buy. But with gas turbines and active suspension and active aerodynamics.
BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> Wobbles the Mind
07/20/2016 at 06:06 |
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Didn’t do this last time, but I want in!
Brand name: Triumph (pair up with Triumph motorcycles, and spend my extra point buying the marque name from BMW).
Performance - 6
Technology - 4
Economy - 3
Luxury - 2
Service - 3
Design - 5
Value - 3
Main competitors will be manufacturers like Caterham, Morgan, and Ariel for the sports cars, and probably closest to old-school RenaultSport for the hatches. Not sure the CUV idea has a competitor as yet. Maybe a Defender V8 or a Wrangler would be closest, or a Juke Nismo with added Ariel Nomad.
Model Lineup:
1 & 2 - Spitfire (2-seater convertible/coupe): lightweight tube-frame car with proven mechanical grip technologies like double-wishbone suspension, good dampers etc. Comes with either a fuel injected 1050cc Triumph Triple or two mated together to make a 2100cc DOHC inline 6. Sumptuous bodywork, clean and flowing design. Think a Caterham with sex appeal.
3 & 4 - Spitfire EV (2-seater convertible/coupe): same as above but with EV drivetrains
5 - Spitfire Scrambler (2-seater coupe): same as above, but with lifted Baja-style suspension, big knobbly tyres and genuine offroad capability both in an overlanding sense and a Baja pre-runner sense. The world’s first affordable offroad sports car! Clean up shop at rallycross :)
6 - Dolomite (Compact 4-door hatchback): Use an existing sub-compact hatchback inner bodyshell, with radically altered bodywork in the same style as the above Spitfire (clean, flowing design). Variety of hot engines from existing manufacturers (likely hotted up turbo BMW I4s to keep ties to former owners).
7 - Dolomite Scrambler (Compact CUV): Same as above, but with genuine offroad capability like the spitfire Scrambler. Look the part too with lifted suspension, flared arches and big knobbly tyres. No horrible tall CUV bodyshell either. More like a standard hatchback lifted.
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BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
07/20/2016 at 06:28 |
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Scratch the Spitfire coupe EV model. That’s just an option on the convertible one.
Better idea!
4 - Toledo Scrambler (Compact 2-door Pickup Truck): Exactly the same as the Dolomite Scrambler, but scrap the boot and the rear two doors and install a pickup bed!
RT
> Wobbles the Mind
07/20/2016 at 22:03 |
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Late to the party, but I still want a try at this, it should be fun.
Brand name: Impeto.
Benchmarks: Saab and Lancia. But if they don’t count due to their current statuses; Volvo and Mazda are close enough.
Attributes:
Performance- 5
Technology- 3
Economy- 2
Luxury- 4
Service- 3
Design- 6
Value- 5
Attributes in bold are key strengths.
Lineup:
Compact 2-Door Coupe (2+2) - Saiga
First up we have the Saiga, which is the budget model. But it is also mid-engined like an MR2, making it the rebirth of the MR commuter car.
Compact 4-Door Wagon - Shuto
Next is the Shuto, it means “Shoot” in Japanese as homage to the Shooting Brake. It’s a sensible model but still unique in design.
Midsize 4-Door Coupe (Liftback) - Soprano
The sedan is the Soprano, paying homage to the liftback Saabs and Citroens of old. It drives like an E30 and has a smooth engine to boot.
Fullsize 4-Door Sedan - Strata
Speaking of smooth, we have the Strata, as the name implies it is all about status. The best large-engined executive car, guaranteed.
Fullsize SUV ( 6 seater) - Sisu
Named after a complex Finnish word which roughly translates to “balls of steel” we have the Sisu, our resident SUV for families or the muddy stuff.
2 Seater Coupe - Serpent
Now it’s time for our first serious performance machine, the Serpent. Somewhere between an RX-7 and an Italian sports car in design.
Fullsize 2-Door Coupe (4 seater) - Surveil
Finally, there is the range topping Surveil. Classy GT car with some crazy engineering at around 8-Series or Cosmo levels.
Every model name begins with an “S” because nomenclature..
And there you go, that’s my brand. It’s a revival of the wacky ideas my benchmark brands had in the past, but now perfected and attainable.
IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
> Wobbles the Mind
07/22/2016 at 13:22 |
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It’s possible I may be late to the party, but I wanted to participate in your latest BYOB, so here goes.
Insignia:
Brand Attributes:
Performance - 3
Technology - 5
Economy - 5
Luxury - 3
Service - 3
Design - 6
Value - 3
Benchmarks: Mazda, Volvo
Lineup:
1. Compact 4-door hatchback, n/a I4, sport version gets a turbo:
Ajax
2. Compact CUV, 5-seat only, hybrid, I4 powers the front wheels, electric motors power the rear wheels. Short EV-only mode for city driving: Apollo
3. Compact 2-door convertible (targa), RWD, I4 + Turbo I4:
Halcyon
4. Midsize 4-door coupe (liftback) RWD, I6: Pallas
5. Midsize 4-door coupe (liftback) AWD, I4 + electric motors powering the rear wheels: Pallas HD (Hybrid Drive)
6. Midsize 2-door coupe shooting brake, RWD, Supercharged I6: Zephyr
7. Midsize CUV, 7-seat, AWD, I6 & Supercharged I6:
Vulcan