Help us out: Engine Designer Demo - Scenarios

[Daffyflyer]

^no v6s in the demo though, so that's an issue

[serothis]

Scenario description:
The year is 1982. The DeLorean Motor Company is on the verge of bankruptcy. The CEO, John DeLorean, is feverishly seeking out investors. But without a viable product to sell, few investors are making the leap of faith. The DMC-12 is being heavily criticized for it's lack luster performance from it's sluggish wart engine conceived by a Purge-Renault-Volvo joint venture. John has decided that in order to entice more investors and and banks into sending cash, he needs a car that will be the talk of the town.

Part of his marketing strategy is to provide a car that is cheaper to make while still being all that the DMC-12 was supposed to be when first introduced. He wants an I4 engine that must be more powerful and more economical than the current V6 leper.

Technical limitations:

• 2,849cc max. capacity
• All other period appropriate technologies allowed.

Technical specifications:

• Must have power greater than w (40%)
• Must cost less than x (30%)
• Must have economy greater than y (15%)
• Must have emissions lower than z (15%)
  

For reference the engine that power the dmc-12 had 97kw (130hp) & 208nm (153ft-lb) I want it to be more than that.

[1701adguru]

^no v6s in the demo though, so that's an issue

I thought those who pre ordered get access to V6's in the demo?

[Daffyflyer]

Eventually yes, but to start with, just inline 4s.

When we release V8s (which is the first bit of extra demo content) we'll need 16 scenarios to go with them, but for now we just need ones for the inline 4s

[1701adguru]

Oh.

Well I wanted to use V8's in my scenario...I thought it was just inline-4's and V6's.

[Daffyflyer]

Nah, it'll release with I4s only, then V8s once they're done (pretty soon) and more engine types after that as we finish them

[BiotecVirus]

Scenario description:
Welcome back to 2001, SAAB are closing in on completing there second generation model of the 9-3 Saloon. 2 Design teams have been chosen to each develope a 2 litre engine with just over 200 BHP. The 1st Design team has gone for using the GM Ecotec engine with a turbo, producing a very resonable 207 BHP. The engine block is cheaper to build but the turbo puts the price up quiet abit, and the large turbo suffers from turbo lag! Can you the lead designer of the 2nd Design team produce the same power without the turbocharger but for the same cost?

Technical limitations:
1,998CC capacity.
Naturally aspirated only.
All other period appropriate technologies allowed.

Technical specifications:
Must have power the same or greater than w (35%)
Must cost the same or less than x (30%)
The economy can be slightly worse than y (15%)
The emissions can be slightly worse than z (20%)

[LoSboccacc]

in the sixties city car were the rage in japan, on the long tail of the post war automotive incentives that promoted the sales of kei cars.

one of the most notable hits at that time was the Mazda Carol, a 1962 car with a full 4 stroke, 4 cylinder engine within the 0.360L limit for the kei car category imposed by the government.

Now the Mazda executives want to make a sport coupe of their hit, the Mazda Carol-R. You'll need to make an engine that squeeze out more performance than the basic version but still respectful of the state mandated restrictions.

Engine size: less than 0.360L (15%)
Engine power: more than 13kW (85%)

[Snoman]

Scenario description:
1979 Jeep is once again feed up with the engine suppliers and needs a new base model inline 4 for the CJ. Low end is the name of the game with the CJ no need for high RPM or big horse power. The core CJ customers are going to spend most of there time just above idle. This motor must be extremely reliable with lots of low end torque.


Technical limitations:
Naturally aspirated, Carburettors only, Cast Iron only, 1.5L (1500cc) max. capacity, must run 85 octane (or lower) fuel, no electronic ignition


Technical specifications:
a) Low end torque more than (50%)
c) Responsiveness more than (10%)
d) high MTTF (40%)

[Snoman]

Dear, Drunken Redneck Motor's

We here at Safe Haven Vault systems are proud and exited about your idea's for our new doomsday compact vehicle. We cant wait to test your new moonshine motor. Just a few reminders for you we plain in the near future to offer the a light compact car with full armor plating, track drive system, and duel 50cal machine guns and of course your motor that our customers can share a drink with, because of our plans for the armor and track system this motor must pack a large punch in a small package with out the need for computers. We all know there will be no roads left so speed will not be a big concern. Who needs to run when you got them out gunned. Do us proud and see the rest of this must have vehicle in your more then capable hands.

P.S Time is of the Essence!!!!


Technical limitations:
Naturally aspirated or super charged, 5L (5000cc) max. capacity, must run on 180 proof alcohol fuel, No fancy electronics, all other technologies allowed.

Technical specifications:
a) Power more than 220 hp (164 kW) (20%)
b) Torque more then 627 lb·ft (850 N·m) (40%)
c) High MTTF (40%)

FYI 180 proof ethanol is equivalent to 105 octane

[LoSboccacc]

the motorbike division of the suzuki corp. requires an engine to create a successor of the gsx1400 lineup, and having no experience on line fours engines want to recycle one out of the suzuki car division.

this engine needs to get on the underbelly of the premium suzuki chassis so it has to be both lightweight and powerful. more than the previous model, at least.

power: more than 80kw (70%)
weight: less than 85 kg (30%)

additional restrictions apply: oil cooling, three way catalytic converter and exhaust muffler; no racing headers (for space constraints).

[frenchy128]

I'd name this scenario : "In Soviet Russia, Petrol are s**t."

In America, Petrol powers your car,
In Soviet Russia, Petrol own's you...

(a bad Yakov Smirnoff joke, I made up..)
All I could think about is Yakov jokes...

[butterfly]

I must say I've really enjoyed reading these scenarios.

Well done guys

[serothis]

Just wait and see what people come up with when the engine list is expanded beyond I4's I've already got a couple of ideas brewing and I'm sure others do too.

[Q_res]

Scenario:

It's 1965, your company has been approached by a new, upstart Formula 1 team. They want you to design a 1.5 Liter Inline 4 cylinder engine to go in their new race car. Performance is the #1 priority, for budgetary reasons the engine must be able to run two races within it's useful lifespan.

Technical limitations:

Must be 1.5L, running on appropriate racing fuel, must use lightest materials possible. Anything else, appropriate for the 1965 period, goes.

Technical Specifications:

Must make no less than x HP (40%)
Must attain y MTTF (5%)
Minimum responsiveness of z (25%)
Must weigh less than a (30%)