The Perfect Car List For a Game

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Nissan R390 GT1 '98

Nissan chartered into unfamiliar waters when it introduced the R390 GT1 in May 1997. It was the first time the company produced a bona fide supercar.

The R390 was created primarily to satisfy homologation requirements for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which at the time specified that race vehicles must be based on general passenger cars. However, thanks to a loophole in the rules that gave any car the right to race as long as it satisfied the minimum safety equipment standards for driving on public roads, the R390 was able to compete.

Development of the R390 was conducted through a joint effort by Nissan and TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing). It shared the R390's carbon composite monocoque body and twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-8, although in the road version, output was rated at 345 HP as compared to the race car's 500. The interior was also made more appropriate for a consumer car.

The R390 received a registration number in the U.K. and was shown to public at Nissan's 24 Hours of Le Mans paddock on test day. The following year, a 1998-model road car was produced with an improved body. The price at the time was said to be over $1 million, but there is no record of one ever being sold.

Specs:

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MINI John Cooper Works Coupé '11

The MINI Coupé and Mini Roadster are two-seater sports cars that were engineered and manufactured by MINI. The hardtop Coupé was unveiled in June 2011 and formally launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011. It is the first two-seater MINI.

The Coupé, which went on sale in the UK from 1 October 2011, is based on the Mini Cabriolet, but with only two seats allowing a bigger boot of 280 litres. The Coupé’s windscreen is angled rearwards by 13 degrees more than in the cabrio’s and the aluminium roof is 29 mm lower than standard Mini Hatch. The rear spoiler rises at speeds above 80 km/h. The range of the Coupé follows a similar pattern to other MINI models; featuring Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD and the range-topping John Cooper Works (JCW).

The JCW version comes with a turbocharged 208 hp 1,598 cc four-cylinder. It also adds larger 12.4-inch front and 11.0-inch rear disc brakes from Brembo, unique 17-inch lightweight wheels wearing 205/45R run-flat summer tires from Continental, a more aggressive aerodynamic kit and six-way adjustable sports seats.

Specs:

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Tom Meade Thomassima II '68

This car represents the creation of coachbuilder Tom Meade and only three of them were ever made, but the first one built in 1962 was destroyed during the massive floods which hit Florence in 1969. This is the Thomassima II made in 1968 and there was a third and final car built in 1969 which is now on a loan at Ferrari's museum in Modena.

The Thomassima II was fully restored and it now is for sale for "just" 9.000.000 USD. This what the seller has to say about the car:

This is one of the three famous Thomassima automobiles built and designed by Tom Meade in the 60’s, the American designer known for going to Modena to pursue his dreams of coach built automobiles. Only Thomassima II and III are known to exist. Thomassima I was destroyed in a flood and Thomassima III is on loan at the factory Ferrari Museum in Modena. This is a one of one custom Italian built car that is part of Ferrari’s history. It is included in the Ferrari "bible" by Merritt and Fitzgerald, what many believe to be the history of record for all early Ferrari's. The body and design of the car was built by Piere Drogo of Drogo Carrozeria Sports Cars, the famous body builder of many of the famous Ferrari and Alfa Romeo race cars. The engine used was a Ferrari 250 inside plug V12, a very rare engine in itself. The chassis is a modified Cooper Climax F1 chassis from 1957. It was just recently unveiled at the 2015 Concorso Italiano and featured on the cover after a 7 year restoration.

The car was commissioned to be built by the owner in Northern California in 1966. The car was finished by Tom Meade in 1968 and brought over from Italy. Very soon after arriving it was shown at the 1968 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was titled in California as a 1967 Ferrari 250 P4, paying homage to its rich Ferrari history as well as the P4 race car inspiration. This elusive piece of automotive history was then considered lost since 1971 as it was not seen in public till this year. It was actually bought by the current owner in 1983 and stored for some time after that.

As you can see from several of the pictures, the car was built and designed very closely with Ferrari and Maserati engineers and mechanics as Tom Meade had worked for the Maserati race car division at one point. You can see the pictures of Enzo Ferrari standing next to the car with Tom Meade and several Ferrari mechanics as well as pictures of this car on the Fiorano race track at the Ferrari factory being tested.

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Tom Meade Thomassima III '69

In 1962, Tom Meade named his first custom-bodied car, built on a Ferrari 250 GT chassis, Thomassima, which in Italian means “the maximum from Thomas.” It was unfortunately lost in the floods of Florence.

In 1967 he built the Thomassima II, a truly beautiful creation. It was commissioned to be built by the owner in Northern California in 1966. The car was finished by Tom Meade in 1968 and brought over from Italy. Very soon after arriving it was shown at the 1968 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was titled in California as a 1967 Ferrari 250 P4, paying homage to its rich Ferrari history as well as the P4 race car inspiration. This elusive piece of automotive history was then considered lost since 1971 as it was not seen in public until 2015.

In 1969 came the Thomassima III, which created a sensation when exhibited at Italy’s automobile manufacturers’ show in Turin, the most important and prestigious event of it’s kind in Europe. It was necessary to move the surrounding exhibits further back, to make room for the dense crowds surrounding Meade’s creation. The resulting worldwide publicity included his life story on 60 Minutes and a talk show appearance with Walter Cronkite and Roger Mudd. Mattel manufactures Thomassima III as one of its Hot Wheels collection. Feature articles followed in Road and Track and Motor Trend magazines.

As a result of the acclaim over Meade’s bold styling and beautiful designs some customers brought their production Ferraris to Meade and asked him to modify them into something unique and even more beautiful. Sometimes Meade fully re-bodied them, and other times he only modified parts of their factory original bodies, such as the 250 GT/L Lusso “Speciale,” offered at Monterey, which he customized with covered headlights.

Specs:

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[MadManCK]

MINI John Cooper Works Coupé '11.jpg

I have seen this car a few times and it looks a bit mutilated in real life. Also ridiculous expensive for a Mini. They still sell them though

Thomassima looks cool

[Warachia]

Nissan R390 GT1 '98

Shouldn't Tsukishima be making the post for this one? There are 2 of these in her signature.

[死の (Shino)]

Ken Okuyama Design kode9 '15

Ken Okuyama is a well known car designer from Japan who has, in the past, headed the design team at Pininfarina. His famous works include the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte. Part race car, part sports car, the kode9 was first revealed at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show as a concept car.

Production model deliveries have already commenced of the kode9 concept. The exterior of the kode9 is influenced by the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, and the rear wing and front fascia can be traced back to the Le Mans winning Jaguar D-Type. The wide wheel arches have also been a feature on past Alfa Romeos and Jaguars. The front grille opening sits on an elongated snout that sits low and wide. Short overhangs, large wheels and wide haunches clearly suggest that this car wants it to be noticed.

Staying true to its sporty theme, the interior is pretty basic. The minimalist dashboard sits at a right angle with the car floor and seems like a single carbon-fiber piece, wrapped partly in suede. Apart from two A/C vents on either sides of the dashboard and a bank of vertical switches on the center console, the rest of it consists of a the instrument binnacle with four dials.

Powered by a Japan-sourced 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine with HKS supercharger, the kode9 generates an impressive 370 hp. All suspension components are unique to this coupe together with its fully adjustable suspension setup. The car was built using lightweight materials, like carbon fiber, so it only weighs 890 kg. But the customer may select their own brand of engine.

Specs:

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[Pinduca]

That looks like something that came straight out of Speed Racer.

I like it.

[Miao]

Ken Okuyama Design kode9 '15

I feel like you should've created a whole new thread for this car instead of just a post as it's a 2015/2016 vehicle.

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Ken Okuyama Design kode9 '15

I feel like you should've created a whole new thread for this car instead of just a post as it's a 2015/2016 vehicle.

Maybe I should have, but it's already done.