Naturally Aspirated
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Location: Germany
Cars: Nissan Note
Minivan Homologation Special Challenge (Cancelled)
The Premise:
Since Minivans are pretty much the anti-christ to car enthusiasts, I decided to change that by asking the community to develop a Minivan that isn't totally sleep inducing. To give the whole ordeal something of a context, lets imagine someone had the glorious idea of a production based Minivan racing series, using a Group A esque set of rules. This obviously means that there need to be both a Homologation version and a Race version of the Vehicle in question. Which leads leads me nicely to:
The Rules (under construction, will be fleshed out if you guys show sufficient interest):
- Tech year is 2012
- Vehicles require a Minivan-esque body (for added variety Van & SUV bodies are eligible as well, a full list of eligible bodies will be determined later on)
- Age of the body is irrelevant
- Players may base their entries on already existing models.
- Homologation version and Race version must be visually identical (excluding colour)
- Engines must be from the same family, homologation has to use a street legal exhaust etc.
- Number and layout of cylinders, displacement, head type, fuel system and aspiration are unrestricted (keep it somewhat realistic please)
- No CNC parts
- Output of the Race version may not exceed 400hp, Homologation version is unrestricted
- All engine layouts and drivetrains are eligible and must be identical between Homologation and Race
- Max tire width for Homologation special is 255mm on all four wheels, Race can have 265mm
- Max rim size for the race version is 19", wheel must be made from aluminium
- No use of quality sliders for wheels
- Homologation and Race must use the same brake disks and calipers, race may use more aggressive brake pads
- No fully clad and downforce undertrays
- No active aero
- Homologation has to use 6 seats minimum and all driver assists except launch control
- Race must use Sport interior with -15 quality, NO driver assists and advanced safety
- Homologation may use any type of springs, dampers and sway bars
- Race version is not allowed to use any active suspension components whatsoever.
- Minimum safety requirement: 50
The Judging Process:
The race version will only be judged by its laptime around a nondescript track. Much more interesting will be the Homologation special, which will not only be judged by its performance (acceleration, handling etc.) but also Practicality, Utility, Safety, Comfort, Drivability, Fuel economy and Running costs in descending order.
As a bonus I'll probably do a beauty contest in which I let the public decide which contestant is the best looking and least embarrassing. It will be weighted seperately and added to the final score.
I want to emphasize that it is still undecided if I actually do this and that the rule set and judging process are still in need of tweaking. Feedback is very much welcome and wanted.
Thanks for your time.
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