Flug automotive [K series MkII]

[cpufreak101]

if the K series was real, tbh i'd buy it and LS swap it

[squidhead]

Go right ahead, it's open source now.

[squidhead]

1973 Flug W15

With the new company firmly on it's feet, it was time to expand the operation, and there was no better time to do so, as the fuel crisis hit. A demand for an economical cheap car was high as ever, and Flug was already well known for their value for money, so a new chassis was in order, as well as new engine. But having a sober look at previous adventures with Kraft Haus Technik, the CEO Viktor Kruger, now working on Flug exclusively, having left KHT, figured that only one of those was to come.

Once again the old and cheap Galt communitasia was summoned to donor the chassis, starting with the ladder frame and ending with the coil spring solid rear axle, but that's where the similarities ended. Having set aside enough funds, a new sub-facility was now operational, capable of producing complete engines. The facility was given the task to mass produce the newly designed FL4-15C-73 engines. The 4 cylinder pushrod 1.5 liter engine made of cast iron used a twin single barrel eco carburetor setup, and reached the redline of 4500 rpm, while reaching 46hp and 109nm of torque.

A 4 speed manual transmission delivered the power to the fist time ever for Flug the front wheels. Front brakes used were a 1 piston solid disc units, while using drum brakes in the back. A lot of thought went into safety. For the whole life cycle of the w15, this was considered an advanced car for the 70's in terms of it's safety. The interior, however had little to give to returning Flug customers.
The car seated 4 in a basic interior that did not include even a radio or power steering. This was not only making the car cheaper, it also was a cost cut on behalf of Flug automotive, to compensate for the design of a whole new engine and drivetrain.



The resulting W15 series was a hit, and scored highly in terms in reliability, practicality, drivability and economy. With the combined economy of 7.4 liter / 100km and a price tag of $8500 it was an instant hit with numerous markets which needed a budget solution for the whole family.

[TurboJ]

I can almost smell all the suede and velvet.. And hear disco music! That car is the very essence of 70's Europe

[ArtyomRanger]

the w15 does look quite nice, defintly would buy one if they existed in real life

[Speedemon]

I can't wait to see Flug in the 80's!

[steelmaniac]

I can't even start to imagine the pain you were in when you had to put all these grills and vents and lights inside of each other... But it seems to have been worth it! Nice designs and nice photoshops, too!

[squidhead]

1974 Flug A15 (Series II)

By 1973 Flug was firmly up on it's feet and expanding fast. The fully new engine developed for the W15 proved a success, so a new chassis was finally in order. A corrosion resistant steel monocoque, with MacPherson front and semi trailing arm back (God I hate this combo in real life, actually), proved an easy enough job. The test bed for the chassis was decided to be the replacement for the A25 series I car, the cleverly named A15 series II.

Now sporting a coupe or a sedan body, both cars shared almost every single panel, and were cheap enough to build. A steel body designed by the freshly hired, aspiring designer Vladimir Yakubovich proved a success as partially weird but stylish forms certainly caught the eyes of the potential buyers. The interior remained basic, but the quality was quite a bit higher than the competition, and the comfort was enhanced by an 8 track standard player. Once again, the safety was given the utmost attention, scoring greatly, once again underlining the Flug philosophy.

The engine came into a serious revision as a new chief engineer was hired, helping smooth out the implementation of Bosch K-jetronic injection system on to the FL4-15 series engine. The newly tuned and slightly re-worked engine now provided 50hp and 113nm of torque. It powered the front wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission found in the last years' Flug W15. Acceleration and top speed once again did not matter, as comfort and value for money was put forward, and with an economy of 8.2l/100km on average the A15 did exactly that.



As Viktor Krueger hoped, the A15 did not compete with the W15 released a year earlier, as it was better equipped and had higher quality interior, and was quite a bit more up-market. The price was $12,000, compared to the W series $8500. The A15 was a moderate success, allowing the company to invest in more facilities, expanding their operation.

[Speedemon]

Front lip for more downforce!

[squidhead]

Yeah, all the aero elements on Flug cars are for design purposes only

[Vri404]

So, by virtue of technicality, the Flug cars are Ricers?

[squidhead]

Just like everybody else in the buisness

[TurboJ]

I know Flug isn't about performance, but how fast does that go?

[Awildgermanappears]

Almost 88mph

[squidhead]

Almost 88mph

But when that baby hits 88...

Actual speed is 82mph, or 132kph And it takes 18 seconds to reach 100kph