Rado Automotive Incorporated - New Supercar 02/04/16

[nerd]

Now working on the text that will go with the backstory of one of Rado's biggest failures, the F-4, and how the company progressed through the 70's.

[nerd]

Hehe, oh boy.

(Fast forward to 2015)

This is the Rado NX. A small Mid-engine rear-drive coupe.
In the Base 1.6 model you will find a 1.6 liter Naturally Aspirated DI 16v 4 cylinder. 2.0L and 2.0L Turbo options are also available, and a V6 version is coming soon.
Inside you will find standard equipment of the 2010s, like AM/FM/Satellite radio and CD player with phone connectivity, Cloth seat trim, power windows, plastic dashboard trim and a glovebox.
Standard also comes a 6-speed Manual transmission (6th gear being overdrive in 1.6L and 2.0L models) and medium-grip tires, similar to those found on most cars.
Pricing starts at $19,995 for the base 1.6L model, $22,995 for 2.0L, and $26,995 for the Turbo 2.0L.

1.6 and 2.0L models.

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2.0 Turbo model.

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Mods used (found on steam workshop)
Weasels Lip Pack
VMO Modpack 1 v1.1
Exhausts and Lip Materials Combination

[squidhead]

Nice, but what about the performance stats?

[nerd]

Nice, but what about the performance stats?

Here you go:

HP:
2.0L Turbo: 255 HP
2.0L NA: 180 HP
1.6L NA: 153 HP

Torque:
2.0L Turbo: 228 FT-LB
2.0L NA: 141 FT-LB
1.6L NA: 112 FT-LB

0-60:
2.0L Turbo 4.8
2.0L NA: 6.1
1.6L NA: 6.9
Quarter Mile:
2.0L Turbo: 13.02s @ 109 MPH
2.0L NA: 14.34s @ 99 MPH
1.6L NA: 15.06s @ 93 MPH

The 2.0L Turbo has a 153 MPH top speed, the 2.0L 137 MPH, and the 1.6L 139 MPH.

[nerd]

Rado III (1970-1976):

After the Rado II was discontinued in January 1970, many talked within the company on creating a FWD replacement. It was denounced by many as "Immoral!", "Unpractical!", and even "Too Dangerous!".
But what is the result when you mate it to a 1.7l inline 4 going to a 5-speed manual?
That depends on the car, of course.

The car itself has a McPherson Strut up front and a semi-trailing arm in the rear, 125mm wide tires, a gas tank, 5 seats with vinyl upholstery, an AM-only radio, and more.
You can have 2-doors, or 4-doors* The Taillights often seem to break for no-apparent reason, but we assure you it's fine, as they come on again in a few minutes anyway.
The suspension? Nothing too-fancy, just regular old coils, twin-tube dampers, and a passive swaybar that prevents the car from rolling.

Overall, it did make it off the testing grounds of the company and off on to customer's hands, at least for a while.

* = Four Dour cars available post-1971.

I'll let the pictures say the rest.

[Oskiinus]

Not to be offensive, but I'm not a fan of styling you used on Rado 3.

[nerd]

Not to be offensive, but I'm not a fan of styling you used on Rado 3.

The designer was indeed fired afterwards.
Needless to say he also designed the Ordures (that crappy car I entered in the 8-track tape V6 challenge), and a commercial van that sold into the 1980s.
A new design is coming for the Rado 4 and the recreation of the GTS model.

[squidhead]

I have yet to get to the 70's with my company , stuck in early 60's now after writing myself into a sort of a corner with the company's story, but I can do a few re-designs to be sold as visual tuning packs for the Rado 3 if you wish. PM me if you want to do crossover build.

[Oskiinus]

I have yet to get to the 70's with my company , stuck in early 60's now after writing myself into a sort of a corner with the company's story, but I can do a few re-designs to be sold as visual tuning packs for the Rado 3 if you wish. PM me if you want to do crossover build.

Huh, my company's worst times were from 1974 to 1977 and late 00's
I have no idea of cars in this time.

[nerd]

After the failed 1974 partnership with Kraft Haus Technik to provide tuning packs for the Rado III it was determined to end the platform and rebuild the model from scratch.
The end result was the Rado IV. Lasting from 1977-1985 it was Rado's second overall FWD car and it's 5th with an inline-4.

The overall result was probably a better car than the Rado III. While the Rado III did have a performance lineup towards the end of it's life, it never really took off. This, however, was different.
From 1978 on-wards the GTS model was also available. The Rado IV was the first Rado to use fuel injection in it's 1.8L Inline-4, which was a big deal for the time. (The rest of the lineup converted swiftly from 1978-1982)
The Rado IV also had a catalytic converter for the first time, and it put out 90-100 hp. The FWD idea continued, so it was FWD. It was about as practical for daily use as the Rado III hatchback, although a sedan version never came.
While it did help Rado financially, as they were struggling by this point, it was the next Rado economy car that would completely drag them out of the hole they dug themselves in.


The GTS is a recreation of the old Rado IV GTS I entered in the Pocket Rockets challenge.

[nerd]

Rado Hatch-V (1985-1991) Pre-facelift:

Also referred to as the 'Rado V', the Rado Hatch-V was actually quite similar to the Rado IV. They shared the same platform (as a result it is FWD), and most of the improvements were elsewhere.
The Rado Hatch-V added EFI to the engine on most models, and now produced 95hp. (140 in the Turbo model, 56 on the D model).
A new trim level system was introduced with this model and it spread to the rest of the Rado Lineup:

D was the base model in developing countries with a Carburated engine and 56hp, and it had a Basic interior with no entertainment, four seats, 15-inch steel wheels, and a 5-speed manual.
DX was the base model in North America and Europe with a fuel-injected engine and 95hp. It had a standard-quality interior with a low-end 2-speaker AM/FM radio and 8-track player, 16 inch alloys, and a 5-speed manual.
LX was the step above the DX, offering everything in the DX plus softer suspension and a nicer 2-speaker radio.
LXi was the top-of-the-line model offering everything in the LX plus fake-leather seats with fake woodgrain inserts, and a 2-speaker AM/FM radio with cassette player.
And finally the Turbo model was the same as the DX plus Sportier suspension, a small rear wing, a 140 hp Turbocharged 1.8L I4 engine, and bigger brakes.

[nerd]

Every company seems to have a supercar of some sort. We have one as well. This is the Rado LX-11, 11 standing for the 11th gen of our signature sports car. (at this point it's a supercar though)
Powered by a choice of a NA 5.0L V8 or a 5.2 NA V8 producing 601 HP/390 FT-LB and 644 HP/421 FT-LB each. You get a choice of a 7-Speed DCT or a 6-speed manual both sending power the rear axle (obviously).
It's also light because of both a carbon fiber chassis and a carbon fiber body, and as a result it is very fast. With all this, you get F1-style pushrod suspension.

You get 3 trim levels currently:

The 5.0S, 601HP with a 198 MPH top speed, 0-62 in 3.1/3.4 for the DCT/Manual respectively, and the 1/4 mile is done in less than 11 seconds, and it goes around Airfield at 1:14.4/1:14.9 respectively.
The 5.2R, 644HP with a 193 MPH top speed, 0-62 in 3/3.3 for the DCT/Manual, and the 1/4 easily done in under 11 sec, airfield time is 1:12.2 and 1:12.9 respectively.
The 5.2RS, same engine as 5.2S, 0-62 in 2.8/3 for the DCT/Manual options, 1/4 done in 'under 10 and a half seconds', airfield time is 1:11.1 and 1:11.8 respectively.

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The car also includes Rado's new headlight design, with massive front vents too.

Exterior look for 5.0S and 5.2R models.

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Also, side exhausts are standard on all LX-11s, as is an electronic LSD. Driver aids are there too, if you need them. They can be turned off easily though. Our car also has a feature if it detects you are an internet celebrity it will automatically refuse to start. It has an active rear wing and cooling flaps too. It also has hydraulic power steering.

The 5.0S has a moderate-comfort sport interior with a premium infotainment system. (weight 3041 lb)
The 5.2R has the same interior as the 5.0S but with no stereo. (weight 2811 lb)
The 5.2RS has a racing interior and harnesses (basic -15 interior in-game) and a rollcage. (not modelled in-game) (weight 2564 lb)

[Fazer600]

What is the price for the LX-11

[nerd]

What is the price for the LX-11

$189995 for the 5.0S with no options, can be specced up to $228495
$195995 for the 5.2R with no options, can be specced up to $229655
$219995 for the 5.2RS with no options, can be specced up to $223465

Note that the 5.2RS is essentially a street-legal race car with semi-slicks and a stripped out interior.

[squidhead]

$189995 for the 5.0S with no options, can be specced up to $228495
$195995 for the 5.2R with no options, can be specced up to $229655
$219995 for the 5.2RS with no options, can be specced up to $223465

These pricetags for a supercar in 2016?
You've walked into a very serious market with some seriously stiff and varied competition here. Good luck.