First car you're going to create?

[Psh]

So I was thinking about what I wanted to build first once the car designer is out, and I came up with this. These engines in a low/mid-2000 pound car, front engined RWD with styling similar to an NA or NB Miata, except as a coupe or fastback instead of a convertible.


Base model/Next trim level up


N/A 2.6 V8 and TT version for ultimate performance high-end models

Obviously to be cost-effective I'd have to put the engines in other vehicles as well, I was thinking I could stick the 1.5 in some basic compact/midsize sedans or hatches and the 2.6 could go in a light pick-up truck or small SUV, or maybe even a minivan. (Minivan with a V8? How cool would that be?)

Anyways, what do you guys think? Would you buy such a car? Have you given any thought to what cars you want to build?

[Kubboz]

I'm sorry to crush your dreams, but AFAIK, the car designer will only have FF layout at release, and FR will come later.

[Psh]

I'm sorry to crush your dreams, but AFAIK, the car designer will only have FF layout at release, and FR will come later.

Really? It doesn't seem like that would be a terribly difficult thing to implement, considering there's no actual driving of the car. I guess I can just use my imagination.

[Kubboz]

It's the art assets. Basically, it means remaking every chassis bit to FR layout. Let's calculate:

Chassis is divided into 3 meshes: middle mesh, front mesh (which contains front suspension) and rear mesh (which contains rear suspension)

so, let's add 1 (for middle mesh), ... how many front suspension types would be there... let's add 6 for each front suspension type (just a guess this time), 8 for rear suspension types (again, a guess) and we have 15

let's multiply that 15 by the number of chassis types... steel ladder frame, steel monocoque, steel spaceframe, and carbon fibre monocoque are there for sure, and there will be more, I guess, that would make it 4 at least.

So, you've got 15x4=60 models at least to model for FR. Of course, the toughest animation work will be done before, but still, it's lot of work.

Also, body models have different proportions for FR, which makes it necessary to create some new models, or (at least) change some current ones.

[09webbad]

The first car I'm going to create is (not to sound boring) a little sporty 2013 1.0 litre turbo supermini. The engine i made produces 120 BHP @ 5800RPM while being 86 emissions at the same time!

[Psh]

The first car I'm going to create is (not to sound boring) a little sporty 2013 1.0 litre turbo supermini. The engine i made produces 120 BHP @ 5800RPM while being 86 emissions at the same time!

That sounds pretty cool, actually. What kind of economy does it get and what octane fuel?

I'm going to have to rethink things if I can only make FF cars. I imagine I'll be making quite a few hot hatches.

[Juno8]

something with a beefy Detroit V8 in it...

[Psh]

something with a beefy Detroit V8 in it...

Aw yeah, definitely gonna have some fun making some light-ish FR cars with big rumbly 500 HP V8s in them.

[Juno8]

500bhp yawn....I want to try for 1000bhp non turbo bruiser and then twin turbo it to make it about 1200bhp...

[Psh]

I like the way you think.

[Juno8]

what I am Mad Max....I have to be INSAAAAAAAAAANE! lol

[Kubboz]

I'll redefine insanity for ya. I'll make an ultra-cheap hatch with chinese car safety, and then I'll stuff a turbo I6 into it. Truly lifetime ride.

[09webbad]

Woah whoah whoah!! 1000hp V8 in a a front wheel drive hatchback?? I like to see u try Junno8

[Juno8]

I know I am completely lost my mind but it would be crazy to see

[Cwazywazy]

i was thinking of recreating my moms crappy minivan because i think they already have all the suspension requirements and their current test body seems like it could be stretched to be like a minivan. Plus i need a V6. Then i was thinking a cheap kinda sporty RWD 4 cyl twin cam.