Evolution of BeamNG cars

How in the hell did a small economy car turn into a muscle car in 1 year? Maybe it would turn into a dart or something but not like that. I mean the challenger turned into an economy car then took a break for 20 years then went back to its roots as a muscle car, but the moonhawk was never a muscle car.
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Still doesn't work, I don't see how that could have been "replaced" when earlier they were making both at the same time.

 

Why is it jumping between segments so much?

New Buick Regal, anybody?

 

4th gen is completely off with it's production lengths, and Challenger fits Barstow better than Moonhawk.

 

ETK I series:

Gen 1 (1965-73)

This was a midsize car that was meant to capture families that wanted a well-built upscale car that was still practical. It was fitted with either a 3 speed auto or a 4 speed manual, and with the twin-carb 2.3l inline 5, was quite quick.

Gen 2 (1974-84)

This was a continuation on the first generation, but some significant changes were made. The styling was revised to be more conventional, and EFI was standard on 6 cylinder models. The 4 speed became a 5 speed, and the 2.0l economy spec inline four and the 215 horsepower, fuel injected twin cam inline 6 joined the engine lineup. Although the 6 cylinder model was frightfully fast, it was also a bit too comfortable for some tastes, so the originial TTsport model came along in 1982 with a terrifyingly quick 275hp version of the 3.0, sport suspension, a revised bodykit, and ABS. All in, the car sold well with a production run of about 530,000 units.

Gen 3 (1985-1993)

The model we all know and love. The 2.0l i4 and i5 were dropped in favor of a quick and efficient 2.4l i6. The 3.0 stayed about the same, but the efi system was more modern. Primative AWD was introduced. The auto became a 4 speed. The 2.4 gained a turbo for a quick-spooling monster.

Gen 4 (1994-2000)

The gen 4 model was very similar to the gen 3, but there were far more computers in-cabin, and, overall, the car grew heavier and upscale. The new AWD was electronically controlled and quite smart. The petrol engines were more or less unchanged, but a new 2.5l diesel engine based off of the old 2.4l and a touring bodystyle joined the range. This was generally considered to be the best generation, and the sales proved it. The TTsport switched to a high revving, naturally aspirated 3.5l i6 with 320bhp.

Gen 5 (2001-2005)

The gen 5 modernized the engines and styling. The fueling and ignition were now fully electronic. The interior was modernized a bit, and overall the car was now a very well sorted luxury car. Apart from the new v8 powered Ttsport, which with a hearty 450bhp was a total monster that was uncontrollable at times.

Gen 6 (2006-2013 (with major facelift))

The gen 6 added turbos to all of the engines, standard ESC and navigation, leather on all models except for alcantara in the TTsport, and re-added a hybrid turbo 2.0l i4 with 260bhp. The manual transmission was dropped. It was replaced by the 800 series.

 

It LOOKS the most modern to me personally. I will let you be the judge...

 

You're going backwards in time then.

 

Yeah I guess... The more rounded styling can either be interpreted as older or newer, depending how you look at things...

 

This is old 50s "ponton" styling.

 

Imma try the Barstow:

In 1962, Donald Watterson, a higher-ranking engineer working at Gavril, had the idea of creating a small, sporty car, based off of the (insert Thunderbird doppelganger here). The idea became popular in the company, and by 1963, the car was in production. Although the car was originally going to have two seats only, Gavril decided to make it a 2+2 after looking at the (Thunderbird doppelganger)'s success when converted from a 2-seater to a 2+2.
The car would be called...

Barstow (1963-1969)
The first Gavril Barstow was originally looked at as "the secretary's car", and not the macho beast it is today, partly due to its low price. However, the fastback's introduction in 1966 changed all that. However, by the end of the decade, the car was moving away from the sporty car it used to be, and under the supervision of Stanley Hudson, the car grew "fat and lazy", in the words of Donald Watterson.

The original hardtop:


The fastback:


Barstow II (1969-1971)
The Barstow II brought back that sporty feeling of the early models, under the supervision of Watterson (Hudson had been re-assigned to the (Thunderbird doppelganger), and the car was successful. However, the Barstow's sales slowly declined as consumers switched to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars such as the (Pinto doppelganger). Gavril cancelled the 2nd gen early due to this.


Barstow III (1971-1979)
Watterson hoped to draw back crowds with the more fuel-efficient Barstow III. The car had gone back down to its original 1963 size. It was meant to compete against other small, sporty cars at the time. The car came in coupe and hatchback styles.

Coupe:


Hatchback:


Coyote (1979-1993)
The Barstow was moved onto another, slightly larger chassis for the 4th generation.
It came in coupe and hatchback styles (We also had a convertible, but we don't talk about that here.)
In the mid-80s, sales were slumping again, and Gavril considered discontinuing the Barstow. However, they got thousands of letters from Mustang devotees, pleading with Gavril to save the Barstow. Gavril decided to continue production.

Hatchback/Notchback:


Coupe:


KP-93 (1993-2004)
In 1993, the Barstow saw its first redesign in years. Also known as the "New Era" Barstow, the car's sales exploded. Unlike previous generations, the car came in only one style, coupe.


1993 model:

1998 facelift:


K-126 (2004-2015)
The K-126 Barstow was hailed for striking a balance between new and old, taking design cues from the original 60s fastback.
Donald Watterson, who retired in 2000, was proud that his invention had made it this far.

K-515 (2015-present)
The K-515 was initially booed at by car fans for its European appearance, but when it came out, they stood corrected.
The car finally had good handling!


(Note: I based this heavily off the history of the real mustang.)

 

You should've renamed the Foxbody to something else.

 

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