The Japanese Power Pact [FINISHED]

[Drake]

Ladies and Mentlegen, Introducing the latest* from Drake Motor Company (*Circa 2002)

The DMC Sparrow 2.3 GT-R...

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We may have taken the 276hp limit as a challenge to have as wide a powerband as possible..

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The results are performance that is quite amazing for a car of its power and weight..

BTW Pleb, I really enjoyed the challenge on this one. Having to keep the weight down while balancing costs and comfort and safety and all that was a real challenge, and I feel like this is one of the best cars I've ever designed as a result.

[strop]

Goddamn, the ultra fat rear tyres sure help harness the torque! That thing is gonna go fast!

[doncornaldie]

That sparrow is niiiice. Good job man.

[Drake]

Goddamn, the ultra fat rear tyres sure help harness the torque! That thing is gonna go fast!

Indeed. I almost considered using the larger MR body for even more tyre width, but that was a little overkill..

Speaking of Torque, the Sparrow generates 329Ft-lbs @ 2800rpm before dropping off.. The car is very sedate under 2000 rpm, but then the turbo spools up and it goes like a rocket.

That sparrow is niiiice. Good job man.

Thanks

[Absurdist]

So, the car may have changed drastically from my original idea until now, but I finally sent it in.


I present.... *Drumroll* .......... The MkVII Saisoku RS!!! *cheers, clapping, gasp*

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Powered by a 1.9L Twin Turbo V8 that Revs up to 7900RPM the Saisoku will no doubt, leave a lasting impression in peoples minds.


Had a lot of trouble getting the required comfort.... And safety, the price was hard to get... And really I'm about 12HP down on what I could be.
Frankly the brakes aren't that good either so be mindful of that. Although really I spent most of the time working on it coming up with a name. As long as no one here speaks Japanese it should make sense.




Representatives from Marks Brand Cars have reportedly distanced themselves from the decisions taken by the Asia Division of the company.

*We offer sincere apologies to anyone offended, which may include - designers, artists, Japanese, non-Japanses, those with low to medium standards, those with higher standards or those who would object to Andrea Moda level of expertise and excellence." - Dave Richardson, Marks spokesperson.

[Absurdist]

Actually the body is steel. Forgot I changed it... :S

[RaduST]

Holy crap! the Sparrow is one order of magnitude faster than my MR car.

[nialloftara]

Wow, I guess basing my sedan's performance off of the Supra's was way too realistic for this challenge.

[doncornaldie]

The sprinter looks awesome strop. Looks a lot like the original. Good Job!

[doncornaldie]

Lol so it looks like my car here will be the least powered and sporty, but that's ok. I admired the s2000, it had one of the best japanese engines ever made.

[Pleb]

There is less than an hour for you guys to get those last entries in! I will be testing all the pending entries after the deadline at 5:00pm GMT!

[nialloftara]

It's the final countdown! DA-DA DAAaa Daaa. DA-DA DA DA daaa.

[Pleb]

Track List

1. Circuit Zolder
2. Laguna Seca
3. Circuit de Catalunya
4. Grand Valley Speedway
5. Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
6. Suzuka
7. Tsukuba
8. Haruna Downhill

Results from Zolder will be posted soon, good luck!

[strop]

Oh yeah here we go!

Like niall I went for replica performance (except improved the handling and traction). So I will also expect a mid-pack performance, but hope for a decent result in the downhill.

[nialloftara]

Let's go! all steel car and iron block aluminum head engine show me what you've got.