The Perfect Car List For a Game

[Cain]

lol I was actually expecting you to reject the idea.

I don't see why she would reject your request when something like this is already on the list.

[MadManCK]

Only one Van should be in the list. No lorries.



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[Viktor Karpenko]

GMC Vandura

[MadManCK]

GMC Vandura

Yes, that is the one

[Miao]

Mahindra Komodo IED Concept '15

India ’s Mahindra&Mahindra is a largely unknown company outside of its home country. But the brand has been making waves recently, having acquired some assets recently (South Korea’s SsangYong ) to go with its possible expansion into the EV world with the Halo Coupe EV Concept. But none of those things could potentially draw the world’s attention like building the Komodo IED Concept.

Actually, the Komodo IED Concept is nothing more than a design study created by Indian designer and IED Torino graduate, Makrand Patil.

Presenting the Komodo IED Concept as a versatile vehicle that can cater to a wide range of markets, Patil’s vision for the vehicle is to turn it into a functional and luxurious 4x4 that can go just about anywhere it pleases.

Whether the designer’s study does make it past this stage is another question entirely. But if Mahindra wanted to, it shouldn’t have any problem agreeing to this, right?

After all, there’s no surer way to get attention than building a vehicle that attracts it the moment it comes into the picture.

Exterior
The front end of the Komodo IED Concept reminds us of Local Motors’ Rally Fighter , except that the latter is a little more spartan to look at than this study.The wide grille adds credence to the enormity of its body, but the headlights are relatively small. Same goes for those three spotlights embedded into the front bumper that appear to have been added with function in mind more than anything else.

There’s also a BMW X6-like attribute to the Komodo IED Concept, visualized largely by the overall dimensions, highlighted by the swept back rear that’s almost coupe-like in nature.

Interior
Patil’s proclamation that the Komodo IED Concept will be developed with luxury in mind gives us hope that we could see some nice leather touches on the interior. Perhaps even Alcantara?

Likewise, it’s go-anywhere attribute also makes us wonder if there are a host of controls inside the cabin that allows the Komodo IED Concept to function in all sorts of environments. Kind of like KITT from Knight Rider without the artificial intelligence and...all that talking.

Drivetrain
Seeing as the Komodo IED Concept, we’re guessing that the vehicle runs on an all-wheel drive system that goes handily with a 3.0-liter inline-four engine. No output numbers were given, so we’re speculating that it could develop somewhere in the 250-horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque range to give it the power it needs to tackle all those unconventional terrains it was designed to conquer.

Conclusion
Overall, the Komodo IED Concept does have some cool attributes to it. The promise of it being big, strong, and luxurious all the same time is enticing to us. The huge dimensions also gives it a strong presence to justify the billing as an all-road conqueror.

If Mahindra wants to take a shot at building this concept, then by all means give it a go. If anything, it could prove to be useful as an intimidating ride to bully around on those congested Indian roads.

[Miao]

Innotech Aspiron '13

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Czech company Innotech has unveiled its new Aspiron supercar at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The model was built on a space-frame chassis and will be offered with a series of GM-sourced, V-8 engines. The base engine delivers 500 horsepower and the most powerful one pushes out a total of 1,000 horsepower. Combine that with a total weight of just 1,680 pounds and you get amazing performance figures. In all models, the engine’s power will be sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox from Ricardo and a limited-slip differential from Ford .

Along with the powerful V-8 engines, the Aspiron will use lots of carbon fiber in its construction, including the body, the cockpit and the seats. The supercar will also be equipped with a six-point racing harnesses and a touchscreen-operated data logger that will provide the driver with all the necessary details, like engine condition and lap times.

[Cain]

Mazda RX-792P '92 Just look at this beauty! The RX-792P (RX-7 - 1992 - Prototype) was built for the 1992 IMSA GTP series. Although only two cars ran and the project was quickly abandoned, the fact remains that the 792P is powered by a hugely powerful quad rotor race engine, like the legendary 787B itself.

[Miao]

Nice Mazda

Added it and the GMC Vandura.

[Miao]

Vinci GT '07

The first Portuguese-production Sports car;

It has a 6.0 liter V8 that produces 480hp. Topspeed of 310 km/h and 0 to 100 kpm/ in 4.7secs.
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[MadManCK]

Doesn't look bad, but tries too hard to be something it is not (a Ferrari).

There is always some obscure brand that makes sportscars that nobody heard of before, lol.