2016 Automation Chicago Auto Show [Results]

[Starfish94]

We will be producing this as a very limited edition track car for $13 million.

Well now... as long as it does under 6:30 on Green Hell, it may be worth it!

Green Hell in 6:42.61, Our project is still king of non-profitable exclusives

KHT should totally bulit a road going Diabolica , HELL I AM GOING TO BUY IT.

[strop]

Oh whoops, I skimmed the post and missed the time LOL. Sorry about that!

But yeah... given the P1 has a rumoured Green Hell in the 6:30s, you're going to probably be wanting to shoot for around there if you want maximum engineering that really impresses.

[squidhead]

KHT should totally bulit a road going Diabolica , HELL I AM GOING TO BUY IT.

Even at ridiculous pricing we would need to sell a LOT of those to break even and not lose any money, and we simply do not have the components. If anything, story wise we only got 60 engines to work with, with 3 destroyed during testing of Sepang, another 2 destroyed by the Diabolica testing, and the rest being used to power road going Sepangs which are in demand, and have been sold out before being built. So yeah, we'd need another engine for this project and going Jaguar XJ220 and delivering different product than one that was promised is a PR nightmare we would rather avoid.

[strop]

Fear not though, if you can wait a year, GG'll have something to tickle your "Holy Mother of FXXK" bone

[Starfish94]

KHT should totally bulit a road going Diabolica , HELL I AM GOING TO BUY IT.

Even at ridiculous pricing we would need to sell a LOT of those to break even and not lose any money, and we simply do not have the components. If anything, story wise we only got 60 engines to work with, with 3 destroyed during testing of Sepang, another 2 destroyed by the Diabolica testing, and the rest being used to power road going Sepangs which are in demand, and have been sold out before being built. So yeah, we'd need another engine for this project and going Jaguar XJ220 and delivering different product than one that was promised is a PR nightmare we would rather avoid.

I totally understand you , but KHT to be honest is a capable company , if KHT really can afford the lost of money and bulit a road going Diabolica , i am sure it will make KHT better in terms of brand value which people get to experience it

[Starfish94]

Fear not though, if you can wait a year, GG'll have something to tickle your "Holy Mother of FXXK" bone

shit just got real !

[thecarlover]

We will be producing this as a very limited edition track car for $13 million.

Well now... as long as it does under 6:30 on Green Hell, it may be worth it!

Green Hell in 6:42.61, Our project is still king of non-profitable exclusives

That $13 million price tag is at over 50% profit margin. Because why not make huge profits on a very exclusive car? It may be slower than a P1 around the Green Hell, but it's ultra exclusive and just for that a few oil sheiks are going to want one I actually just adjusted the factory to Small 2 instead of Medium 2, so the price tag has been updated to $11 million. Profit margin is also just over 40% now, since I'm going for a nice even number. I can't wait for turbocharged V12s so I can plop in a 2000+ hp 11.4L V12 into a RWD supercar I should probably look into tweaking the car further to try for better results.

[squidhead]

Because why not make huge profits on a very exclusive car? It may be slower than a P1 around the Green Hell, but it's ultra exclusive

This is actually a very viable strategy that would work. "Stupid rich" people would shell out any cash to own something that nobody else has.

[thecarlover]

Because why not make huge profits on a very exclusive car? It may be slower than a P1 around the Green Hell, but it's ultra exclusive

This is actually a very viable strategy that would work. "Stupid rich" people would shell out any cash to own something that nobody else has.

Like the W Motor Lykan Hypersport. Not the fastest car out there, but only 7, and it includes gold stitched seats and diamond encrusted headlights.

A bit of transmission and aero tweaking and the Stealth now does 6:40.58 around the Green Hell and has a top speed over 400 km/h. I really should take more time tune these extreme cars...

[thecarlover]

Solo Motors Co. has yet another car to unveil during this show. Unlike the others, this one is a production model...

The 2016 Solo Harrier X. With this generation of the pony car nearing its end, we wanted to close it off with a bang, and the X model does just that. 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds and a top speed of 325.8 km/h from a monster 7.5L V8 making 712 hp and 628 ft-lb of torque. There really is no replacement for displacement. Now, for the best part. After those specs, you must be wondering what that is. Well... this car can be yours for only $42,210. That's right, supercar performance for a highly attainable price. The X trim will be available at all Solo Motors dealerships this spring. Stay tuned!

[DeusExMackia]

ERIN MOTOR COMPANY - 2016 AUTOMATION CHICAGO AUTO SHOW STAND
Welcome to the Erin booth at the ACAS 2016. The keynote is about to begin, which will be overviewing our news and latest cars.


The first car to be shown is the 2014 Erin Berlose, our executive saloon and one of our flagship models, being facelifted for this year, shown alongside the Pureron 3.0l TDi TwinC engine. The car is capable of 40.0 mpg thanks to a lightweight CR Steel/Aluminium monocoque and advanced low-friction castings in the engine itself. Capable of 0-60 in 6.9 seconds and topping out at 152 mph, the Mk 5 Berlose continues Erin's sporting pedigree while maintaining high standards of quality and comfort thanks to active suspension, full leather interior and a 9" touchscreen infotainment system standard on all trim levels. This facelifted version now also includes in-car WiFi and laser guided Collision Mitigation Systems. This is a true all-rounder, just as at home driving through town as it is cruising on the Autobahn. Prices start from £30295.


Second to roll out is the 2014 Erin Merna, also being facelifted for this year. The improved design now makes the Merna one of the most striking and elegant hatchbacks on the market, as well as achieving an exceptional 58.3 mpg, one of the highest economies for a petrol powered car. The Pureon 1.4l TDi TwinC engine makes a return this year, having debuted with this car on release. Now in its eighth generation, the Merna still embodies its slogan of "Practical Fun" with double wishbone suspension all around, a punchy 128 hp to play with, as well as 5 seats, a big boot and plenty of cabin space too. Excellent standards of safety have also been achieved with this model, meaning it has a 5 Star Euro-NCAP rating. This car will be taking part in the 2016 Automation Rally Championship Homologation later this year. Prices start from £15095.


The main announcement of the night, the latest project from our in-house tuning company The X Department; the ErinSport GPP-16 T1. The Grand Prix Prototype division was set up a few years ago to develop a car for the upcoming AGPS 16, and this is the first fully working model. The car features full carbon fibre chassis/body, a rear wing wider than some small nations and a 3.0l V12 producing 536 hp. The full details of the vehicle are being kept quiet for competition purposes. A full press release will be coming before the pre-season testing sessions, where we will also be revealing the livery for this year.


Fourth to appear on stage is the Nardella Mk 2 concept, set to be released in 2018. The original version was launched to enter into the new budget sports car market, and the Mk 2 will continue this, but also be a pioneer in its market sector for efficiency, safety and affordability. The vehicle you see here has achieved 52 mpg in early tests, something we expect to improve slightly before release, whilst still being capable of 0-60 in 5.7 seconds and hitting a top speed of 150 mph. As little as possible has been put in the way of the driver and car with the Mk 2, with simple suspension, few extra driver aids and a low down seating position for maximum driving enjoyment. This car also previews our upcoming design style.


Our final announcement is the Berlose Concept, the lead car for our new design style. The focus with this style is on efficiency, reducing the number of vents and cut outs while still keeping reliability high. Chrome is making a big come back for this style too, with chrome highlights present around the vehicle. The lighting clusters are inspired by the previous style, but enlarged, as well as introducing new adaptive LEDs that will provide a dynamic lighting system. A new range of engines, the Genion range, will accompany this new style upon release.


This concludes the keynote for the Erin Motor Company this year. The full display is now open for viewing and we will be happy to take your questions.

[squidhead]

I should really pick this thing up and get my "highlight reporting" up and running

[titleguy1]

This year at the Chicago International Auto Show, Atarashi is bringing a new concept car. The Taneuma is a powerful pony car that is distinctly Japanese.

The Taneuma not only is RWD, it utilizes a 1.8 Liter Inline-4 turbo that produces 231 HP and is already in use in our other cars.

The Taneuma not only is powerful, it can put the power down to the ground very effectively. Tuning of the chassis and suspension is done by our sports development team.

Of course, one cannot ignore the bold and powerful styling which reminisces of modern muscle cars. From the aggresive side profile to the softer yet stylish front and rear fascia, the Taneuma screams sporty. Even then, it remains a great handling car and it demonstrates the pinnacle of Atarashi's design.


FAQ

Q: Will the Taneuma ever reach production?
A: Possibly. Currently it's difficult considering our global platform, but you may see it in the not so distant future. *wink*

Q: Does the concept run?
A: Yes, it is actually a fully fledged street car that has been made to dare I say near-production car standards.

Q: Have you ever driven it? If so, how was it like?
A: Yes, I have. It's as advertised; a very dynamic experience. The steering is very natural and has a lot of feel, and the manual gearbox is also very good.

Q: Who designed the Taneuma?
A: It was a competition between designers from Italy, Britain, South Korea, and California. California had won.

[squidhead]

Ok, motoring journalist's highlights added in the second post of this thread. More will come, as I only managed to cover the first day of the exhibition.

[strop]

Because why not make huge profits on a very exclusive car? It may be slower than a P1 around the Green Hell, but it's ultra exclusive

This is actually a very viable strategy that would work. "Stupid rich" people would shell out any cash to own something that nobody else has.

Like the W Motor Lykan Hypersport. Not the fastest car out there, but only 7, and it includes gold stitched seats and diamond encrusted headlights.

A bit of transmission and aero tweaking and the Stealth now does 6:40.58 around the Green Hell and has a top speed over 400 km/h. I really should take more time tune these extreme cars...

Ha, I was about to mention the Lykan! Certainly the Hyper exclusivity will work in your favour in terms of attracting rich customers. I guess my main concern is that the customer gets the best out of the product, which means optimal tuning.

GG certainly had to start out by hocking off their ultracars to the highest bidder, else the tooling costs and R&D would have seen them out of business within months. There is still a role for this business model, but I personally regard the general clientele (and how they regard cars or material things in general) with increasing distaste. I no longer want to make cars that sit in the garage or get loaned out to race drivers to chauffer their owners with more money than skill, or, worse yet, cruising around and revving uselessly outside Harrods. I'm shifting to pitching my cars to those who live and breathe the driving experience, who would pour their life savings into a car that they can access the performance of the cutting edge the world has to offer... And not be an oil baron to be able to do so.

I thought I'd never say that about GG. Goes to show how things change.